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Asia Finance & Economics
Japan’s Economy Will Rise Again
Japanese economy will continue to rise under a new economic model By Lindsey Addawoo With one of the largest economies in the world, Japan has been making remarkable progress in recovering its economy. Japan’s GDP has risen by a whopping 0.9 per cent in the last three months, and it has seen a lowering in its national deflation. Japan’s economic model, affectionately called “Abenomics” in honour of current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was set in motion last December when Abe was re-elected [...]
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Improve Your Writing Skills
Author of “Life of Pi”, Yann Martel, says the key to writing well is simply…wait for it…to read. Most people have a problem letting go; but take a break, then return–there’s no strict formula to writing. It’s all cerebral and mental, it can drive you nuts if you continue to plug away. He says, the best teacher is a cheap, little Penguin classic. Read beyond what you want to write about, all topics should be covered. Writing is the greatest [...]
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How Much Should I Tip?
Okay, a tip jar is optional. But at a sit-down restaurant, the server deserves at least 15%, with an additional 5% (each, don’t skimp) for good service and feeling nice. Leaving at least $2 per person is necessary if the food was cheap. Think about it: they make you happy, you make them happy. As a former server, I can justify that about 60%-70% of your living expenses come from tips. It’s just the right thing to do! It encourages [...]
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Manage Adversity, Manage Yourself
Neuropsychologist Dr. Sam Goldstein sees roughly 300 children per year. Each parent wants him to be an odds maker, to change the future for the better of their children. Goldstein once asked a patient, “What would it take to have a good day?” and the child responded, “When bad things don’t happen.” These bad things could range from problems with parents, challenges or adversities on the playground; his view was avoiding mistakes is the best way to not be judged. [...]
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Business Interview
The Secret to Small Business Success: Sell What You Love
Staff writer Jaron Serven has an intimate conversation with Russ Leimer passion and its relationship to achieving success as a small business owner.
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Finance & Economics General
Wise Ways to Invest Your Money
These great tips will help you understand what are the different investment possibilities at your disposal.
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Asia International Affairs
Malaysia Dedicated to Clean and Fair Elections
Despite a disappointing election, Malaysians remain dedicated to the fight for a fair vote By: Maureen Lu, Staff Writer For the first time, registered voters looking to vote on Malaysia’s 13th general election were able to do so overseas at Malaysian diplomatic missions. Eileen Yong is an Australian-based Malaysian. Like a lot of her peers in both Malaysia and overseas, she is enthusiastic about Malaysian politics. She voted in Melbourne on April 28th 2013, one week before the formal election process [...]
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Guest Contributor Student Resources
Confused Arts Grads, Try a Career in Mediation
Fear not, young arts grad: Mediation could be the career answer for you First published in jobpostings magazine careers. education. ideas. all of it. By Rebecca Feigelsohn What in the heck is mediation, anyhow? So, you have a bachelor of arts, and sometimes, you wonder why you didn’t study business or engineering—your friends in those faculties had secured jobs months before graduation. By now, you’re sick and tired of being asked if you are going to law school or teachers college, but [...]
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Culture General
Is Sugar as Addictive as Tobacco?
The negative impacts of sugar upon health have been well documented, but do concerns about health give officials the right to restrict our consumption of sugar?
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Politics
Global Engineering Innovation Challenge Aims to Solve Public Transit Woes
By Ani Hajderaj, staff writer Public transit was the theme of this year’s Global Engineering Innovation Challenge, as aspiring engineers were faced with the task of finding a solution to traffic congestion and to make Toronto a more transit-friendly city. The challenge was open to “anyone interested in taking an active role towards innovative solutions to real-world problems.” The team with the most feasible and inventive solution was awarded a $2,000 prize. The event was held on Mar. 23 at [...]
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