Tag: Money

  • Why is the soil so contaminated, and where do the contaminants come from?

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    By Christopher Thompson Air and water pollution rightfully get a lot of attention. The danger is serious, and everyone can easily grasp the ramifications of toxins in something that all of us use directly every day. However, the issue of soil contamination carries equal weight, even if its effects aren’t as immediately obvious. Even if […]

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  • Where to find free, discounted food for dad on Father’s Day

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    By Christopher Thompson If you’re planning on taking dear ol’ dad out for a special meal this Sunday for Father’s Day, here’s how you can save some money. Several area metro restaurants are offering free or discounted meals just for dads special day. Area Andiamo locations are offering free entrees. If you take dad to the movies […]

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  • Most alternatives to single-use plastics are worse for the environment

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    By Christopher Thompson While banning single-use plastics may seem like a “strong environmental move,” contrary to popular belief, the alternatives are seemingly worse. One of the alternatives is biodegradable plastic. It delivers convenience and returns the waste to the earth after use, but the concept isn’t as utopian as it seems. Biodegradable plastics put the […]

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  • Do we have a moral responsibility to recycle our phones?

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    By Christopher Thompson Smartphones have become very cheap, and this is why people can afford to toss out their phones after just a short period of use. Many people would not even be bothered to sell their phones and might just choose to throw them along with their other trash. This e-waste usually ends up […]

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  • Need Items Picked and Delivered? Trust Haultail!

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    By Ryan Johnson Warehousing and distribution are essential requirements for businesses. There are costs attached with these activities. You need to spare time, effort, space, and money to distribute products. Packing and shipping of goods can work out cheaper if you hire a service with the right expertise in this field. Hiring a dedicated pick […]

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  • Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Bed and Breakfasts to Book for Dad

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    For dads who prefer experiences over extravagant material things, a fully paid stay at a bed and breakfast can be the most thoughtful gift. Doing so empowers your dad to get away while enjoying the unique experiences that only bed and breakfasts provide. Consider these bed and breakfasts located throughout the United States to give […]

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  • Saving ecology is saving life

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    By Christopher Thompson Each year the world environmental day comes as a reminder of how profoundly the human civilisation is dependent on its ecology. Although every year the unique themes fixed by UN focus on various global environmental concerns, the theme for 2019 namely ‘Air Pollution’ holds an exceptionally special relevance. The last couple of […]

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  • The problem with billionaires fighting climate change? The billionaires

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    By Ryan Johnson It’s great that philanthropists are pouring money into environmental causes. But it would be better for the planet if billionaires didn’t exist at all During a commencement address this week, Michael Bloomberg announced that he’s spending $500m to help the United States move closer to a carbon-neutral future. We should be very […]

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  • Why Your First Job Post-College Matters More Than You Know

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    By Christopher Thompson College graduates are under pressure and in a hurry to find their first job quickly. However, their quest shouldn’t be to secure something to get hired. It should be to find the right fit, recognizing the importance of choosing a role and company that will position them for success. Do not take a […]

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  • Free markets, not carbon taxes, will improve the environment

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    By Ryan Johnson When the Sons of Liberty rioted in Boston Harbor over a small tax on their beloved tea, they surely had no idea what lay ahead for what would soon become the United States of America. Imagine if Sam Adams and his crew had known that nearly 250 years later, the nation’s duly […]

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