Unappreciated rights?
(A) system of free speech confers countless benefits on people who do not much care about exercising that right. Consider the fact that in the history of…
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Cancelled cruise hints at industry’s inner workings
The cruise industry has been hauling in guests through the post-pandemic years. More than 31 million people took to the seas in 2023, with increased…
What’s new? The HR department wants to know!
Each January, the Human Resources Department asks that we take a moment to think of changes in our lives that have occurred during the last year. Records…
China’s shadow banks cast dark clouds on an already struggling economy
China may be hurtling toward a cliff country’s real estate woes have created headwinds for other segments of the country’s economy. In particular, the…
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We’ve been looking at investment properties. What are the pros and cons of a duplex, triplex or fourplex? You are wise to consider all investments…
How long do Christmas decorations stay up?
You put so much time into decorating that tree and hanging garlands — seems a shame to take it all down in a month. But most people do. According to a…
How this tomato can help you focus
Get the power of the tomato — and we are not talking about the juicy red salad ingredient. The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s by Francesco…
Get ready for ice skating
Romantic and exciting, ice skating continues to draw fans — more than 9.5 million in 2021. If you are planning to get out on the ice, remember that while…
Casual charisma may be more formal than it seems
You know that person: He enters the room and effortlessly owns it. People immediately like him and want to listen to what he says. He’s got charisma. What…
United States bans export of AI chips
The artificial intelligence wars have begun, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the U.S. is moving to restrict the sale of so-called AI chips to China. Many…