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Yet Another Night of Sleep Paralysis
Quite fitting that upon my arrival in North America, after five months of absence, my unfortunate condition of sleep paralysis returns. For those who have been lucky enough to stave off its misfortune, I shall…
The Science of Tipping
The practice of tipping extra for service is an established doctrine in North America, but it is well-known to be absent from any dominant European tradition or custom. This is mostly due to service charges…
Bold Canadian Election 2011 Predictions
Bold Canadian Election 2011 Predictions
Why I Will Vote NDP
During the first stage of political consciousness, it is always relatively easy to fall into a “hope trap”—-believing that one single party or candidate will fulfill all ambitions of hope and all malaise of the past will be eradicated…
How Regulations Help Sustain Corporate Monopolies
How Regulations Help Sustain Corporate Monopolies
Musician Birthday Celebrations
Today is the birthday of two legends, Fats Domino and Johnny Cash. Therefore, I play my favorite song by each: Fats Domino- Ain’t That a Shame Johnny Cash- Man In Black
Public versus Private Pay
There is a big talk of unionization and public-sector pay versus private-sector pay as of late. We all remember the articles in USA Today, detailing how employees of the government are paid much more than…
Honor System On Viennese Public Transit
The U-bahn in Vienna uses the honor system when it comes to tickets. Awesome.
George Washington’s Farewell Address
1 The period for a new election of a citizen, to administer the executive government of the United States, being not far distant, and the time actually arrived, when your thoughts must be employed designating…