87 Elephants Found Slaughtered in Botswana, Africa
An alarming number of elephant carcasses have been discovered in aerial surveys across Botswana in what has been described as a “poaching frenzy.” Botswana was once known as a sanctuary fo ...
Credit Market Contagion
To understand the routs in Turkey, Argentina, and other emerging markets, one needs to understand the anatomy of a credit bubble. They are all the same, although the companies and countries caught up ...
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Respecting Teachers and Cherishing Virtue
Respecting teachers and cherishing virtues are part of the traditional ethics practiced by the Chinese people. Teachers, who impart morality, knowledge, and values, teach people the proper ways to int ...
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Aretha Franklin Dresses, Hats to Go up for Auction
NEW YORK—More than 30 dresses and accessories worn on stage by Aretha Franklin are going up for auction. The Queen of Soul died at age 76 in Detroit on Aug. 16. Julien’s Auctions says the items ...
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Home Ownership in Canada Declines, Reversing Long Upward Trend
Home ownership in Canada fell for the first time in over 45 years, according to a Point2Homes study released this week. It had reached a record high of 69 percent in 2011, but as of 2016, it fell to 6 ...
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Sharks Eat Their Greens, Too—First Omnivorous Species Confirmed
Not all sharks feed only on meat—at least one shark species also feeds on seagrass. Scientists have confirmed that one of the most common sharks in the world is an omnivore. The bonnethead shark, a re ...
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Microsoft Flags Dangers to EU of Plans to Limit Data Use
Microsoft said on Sept. 5, that EU lawmakers’ copyright reforms limiting the use of potentially valuable data to non-profit bodies could damage the European Union’s digital development. Co ...
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Celebrating Arbor Day With Books
Trees were once considered sacred and awe-inspiring: Oaks were worshiped by the European Druids, redwoods were a part of American Indian ritual, and baobabs a part of African tribal life. Ancient Chin ...
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How Setting a Schedule Can Make You Less Productive
It can seem like there’s never enough time—not enough for sleep and not enough for play, not enough for cooking. and not enough for exercise. There’s a relatively new term to describe this feeling: ti ...