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by Maddalena Di Gregorio
The Only Way
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way…
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The Blessed Bunker
The day we shut the door on a world gone mad, my mother was eight months pregnant with my brother Luca. Thirty years later, both our parents are gone. Our father left the bunker one day, never to return, our mother fell ill nine months ago and died. We have…
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Introduction to the IELTS Exams: A Gateway to Global Opportunities
The IELTS exams are a gateway to global opportunities, enabling individuals to pursue higher education, secure employment, and migrate to English-speaking countries. By understanding the test format, preparing effectively, and utilizing study materials and resources, you can boost your chances of success in the IELTS exams. So, embark on your…
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The Cashless Economy Dilemma: Trust, Privacy, and Progress
In an age where every tap and click streamlines our daily lives, the concept of a cashless economy appears inevitable. Yet, beneath the surface of convenience lies a complex debate, with advocates touting efficiency and opponents raising concerns about privacy, security, and control.
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Navigating the AI Frontier: Charting a Course for a Responsible AI Revolution
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword that has captivated the world with its transformative potential while simultaneously instilling apprehension about its unchecked growth. It has become a pivotal part of our lives, driving innovation, efficiency, and convenience, yet lurking in the shadows are concerns about its unchecked power and…
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Google Trial: A Landmark Case with Far-reaching Implications
The Google trial is more than a mere legal proceeding involving one company; it has far-reaching consequences that extend to the entire technology industry and the field of antitrust regulation.
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Depletion of Technology Metals and its Global Consequences
The microchip crisis has added another layer of complexity to the challenges faced by the metal industry and underscores the critical importance of sustainable practices and global cooperation in ensuring the stability and resilience of our technological future.
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Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing
The future of cloud computing is exciting, with emerging technologies, hybrid strategies, and sustainability initiatives shaping its evolution. As businesses continue to embrace the cloud, they do so with the understanding that its full potential can only be realized by striking the delicate balance between the rewards it offers and…
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Cybersecurity and Privacy: Safeguarding Your Business in a Digital World
In today’s digital world, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity and data privacy to protect their assets, maintain customer trust, and comply with regulations. The evolving cyber threat landscape requires a proactive approach that combines robust security measures, employee awareness, and compliance with privacy regulations.
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From Data to Sustainability: How Digital Solutions are Transforming Manufacturing
Sustainable manufacturing, driven by digital innovations, is reshaping the industrial landscape. Companies worldwide are leveraging smart factories, predictive maintenance, IoT, data analytics, and innovative product design to reduce waste, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize their environmental footprint.
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Conflict Management in an IT Department: From Failure to Success
The way conflicts are managed can make or break the success of an IT department. So how can you transform conflict resolution from a potential source of failure to a catalyst for success within the IT realm?
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Unforgettable and Unmatched: Why ‘Reservoir Dogs’ is Tarantino’s Tour De Force
Reservoir Dogs lives in a class of its own and fetches the bone as Tarantino’s finest work.Its audacious storytelling, memorable characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and uncompromising vision make it the quintessential Tarantino film.
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From Substance to Spectacle: The Decline of American Action Cinema
In pursuit of creating visually striking spectacles, contemporary action films often showcase an astounding magnitude and variety of weapons. From high-powered firearms to explosive ordnance, the arsenal takes center stage, becoming a promotional tool in itself. This relentless display of firepower can desensitize audiences to the true implications of…
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Plunging or Paddling: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Falling in Love
We have grown accustomed to the idea of “falling” in love, a phrase that implies both enchantment and trepidation. But as we navigate the mysterious waters of romance, perhaps it’s time to reconsider the metaphor we’ve grown accustomed to—falling in love. After all, when was the last time you intentionally…
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The Plastic Revolution: A History of Convenience and Consequences
Realistically speaking, if humanity is to persist very far into the twenty-first century, we will need the help of sophisticated genetic engineering to deal with the huge piles of plastic trash we keep producing and to avoid regressing to primitive hunter-gatherer societies.
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Earth Day: Celebrating the Planet or Capitalizing on a Trend?
Earth Day has become a Hallmark card event, a feel-good day that symbolizes our commitment to the environment but ultimately does little to address the ongoing environmental issues we face. While it’s important to celebrate the planet and raise awareness about environmental issues, we need to move beyond Earth Day…
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Don’t Rush Your Trip: A European Travel Itinerary for the Mindful Explorer
Are you planning a trip to Europe? Make sure you don’t underestimate the distances and time required to move from one location to another. Don’t turn your vacation into a race as you tick locations off your bucket list, because that would be a real shame.
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The Longterm Implications of AI: A Philosophical Inquiry
The implications of AI-generated images and deepfakes are vast and complex, even scary, posing ethical, social, and legal challenges that demand careful consideration.
While these technologies have the potential to revolutionize art, entertainment, and communication, they also raise critical questions about truth, trust, and the nature of reality itself.…
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From Housewives to Heroes: The Evolution of Female TV Characters
The 1960s marked a significant period of change for women with TV playing a vital role. The small screen brought a new kind of entertainment that allowed young girls to explore their wilder nature, but only through the lens of magic and fantasy.TV studios recognized the need for a narrative…
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From Sci-Fi to Reality: The Evolution of 3D Printing and Smart Fabrics
Fashion and technology have been converging in some truly groundbreaking ways. With the rise of 3D printing and the emergence of smart fabrics, designers and brands are pushing the boundaries, creating everything from fantastical, otherworldly designs that seem to defy gravity, to a range of features, from moisture-wicking, and temperature…
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From Kitchen Catastrophes to Culinary Conquests: A Guide to Healthy Cooking from Scratch
You can’t develop healthy eating habits if you don’t enjoy preparing your own meals from scratch. If you don’t enjoy, slicing, dicing, chopping, shaving, and grating there’s little hope, I’m sorry to say.
What it comes down to is the source of food you ingest. The less it’s been fiddled…
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The Day the World Stopped: Imagining a Future Without The Internet of Things
The world is in a constant state of flux, and the things that we hold dear today may be forgotten and abandoned tomorrow. This is particularly true in the realm of technology, where advancements are made at an astonishing pace, and the latest innovation can quickly become outdated and obsolete…
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Beyond 4-Letter Words: Why We Need to Rediscover the Art of Cursing
In our fast-paced, digital world, language is often reduced to quick, simple, and often crass phrases that prioritize shock value over artistry. We’ve lost the art of witty insults and creative cursing, and we may have also lost something deeper – a way of expressing our emotions, challenging authority, and…
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From Incestuous Relationships to Strategic Alliances: The Evolution of The Rich and Powerful
In a time long ago, the halls of power were filled with whispered rumors of secret marriages and scandalous affairs between family members. The rich and powerful were known to keep their bloodlines pure by marrying within their own kin, all in the name of maintaining their grip on power.Times…
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From Celebration to Action: International Women’s Day Must Move Beyond Tokenism
We need a more transformative approach to Women’s Day that goes beyond the surface-level celebrations and engages in meaningful action toward gender equality. It is important we maintain the focus on the original purpose of Women’s Day, which is to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness about their struggles,…
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Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast
We’ve all heard those motivational quotes urging us to wake at dawn. Quotes such as, “The early bird gets the worm” or “Wake up early and tackle the day before it tackles you.” I have a far better phrase for you, and it’s from Alice In Wonderland: ” Why sometimes…
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From the Battlefield to the Runway: The Unexpected Evolution of Boots as a Fashion Staple
Historically, boots were primarily seen as practical footwear worn for protection from the elements and rough terrain. They were commonly worn by soldiers, workers, and outdoorsmen, but were not seen as fashionable.
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El Sindrome De La Gata Flora
A certain amount of anguish, restlessness, and confusion is guaranteed when hanging with a person who is afflicted by the Gata Flora Syndrome, whether in the bedroom or the boardroom, as you’ll never know where they or you stand.
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Puglia is More Than a Destination: It’s a Feast for the Senses
Puglia is more than a destination, it offers a rejuvenating natural experience that delivers rich emotions, captivates your heart, and ignites all of your senses.
This enchanted land of sun and hospitality, hugged by two spellbinding seas, is a fertile terrain where centuries-old history, customs, breathtaking vistas, and joie de…
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Journey Through Time: Explore the Oldest Natural History Collection in the World
If you’re planning a visit to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, don’t limit yourself to just a couple of hours in Piazza dei Miracoli. There’s a wealth of sights and experiences waiting for you beyond this famous square. Venture into the Calci and Valgraziosa areas to discover a world…
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A Taste of Heaven: Val d’Orcia and Pienza
Val d’Orcia and Pienza are a true testament to the beauty and grandeur of Tuscany, offering an idyllic mix of stunning natural landscapes, magnificent architecture, delicious food, and rich traditions. The sheer beauty of the rolling hills, charming small towns, and impressive monuments is unparalleled, and the region’s cultural and…
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Surviving in an Overcrowded Marketplace: Harnessing the Benefits of SEO Content and Customer Reviews
By leveraging the power of SEO Content and online reviews, you can take your business to the next level and stand out in a crowded marketplace.
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The Business of Aging
The world’s most lucrative consumers are aging, and a marketplace, already flooded with anti-aging solutions and magic potions, is finding new angles and creating new trends, for aging women.There’s a visceral reaction to women aging, whether they opt to intervene with surgery or not. It’s catch-22, you’re dammed if you…
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Is Change Good?
We’ve all heard it at least once. Uttered by a friend or family member, encouraging us or consoling us, telling us that change is good. But is it?
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What’s Behind A Name and Should You Change Yours?
Our names are like labels or captions that enable people to make quick assertions, and assumptions about us. Some names are a burden, while others are intimidating and some names are forbidden in certain countries. One could say without a doubt that names have a certain power over our lives.
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Creating Change From The Bottom Up
A story of how change that starts from the bottom, driven through action and example while engaging others, results in a solid foundation from which to build. It started with two inmates who joined forces to make a difference in their restrained community and beyond its confines. If what we…
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Stop Boring Your Audience
How many laborious and painful presentations have you had to sit through, and how many tiresome presentations have you hosted? No matter how great a speaker you may be, chances are you’ve bored more than your fair share of audiences. Remember that people only retain 20% of what they hear,…
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The Winter of Our Discontent
Many of you are probably familiar with Steinbeck’s novel, The Winter of Our Discontent, which essentially means now we are in a period of misery. The combination of extreme heat, fires, droughts, flooding, supply chain, and transportation disruptions, plus the disproportionate price hikes of fuel and electricity means that we…
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How To Become An Astute Consumer
As much as shopping online has opened us up to a big wild world of endless consumer goods it has also opened up a deep dark vortex where people get sucked into a scrolling stupor. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate and have enjoyed the convenience of online shopping as…
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Confessions Of A Serial Boot Collector
When I was nine years old, in Northern Montreal, I used to take a shortcut through a field to get to school. One winter day, crossing the frozen field, I crashed through the ice. Luckily for me, it was not deep. It was scary and freezing. I managed not to…
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Has Social Media Become A Tool Of Social Oppression?
Online Censorship picked up momentum over the last few years, and as a result, many suddenly had something to feel offended by. Are being woke, censorship, and cancel culture intimately connected by obscure puritanical roots or is there a more sinister plot at work?
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Coffee Rituals
From stovetop, drips, home espresso machines to Nespresso, the choices are endless when it comes to choosing how we want to engage in this daily ritualistic pleasure. This post is dedicated to stovetop coffee makers. A stovetop Moka, in my opinion, is the best, cheapest and simplest way to really…
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Make It Worth My While
I’m an existing customer and I’m your best customer. Make it worth my while and watch me turn into a loyal customer.
Growing your business should not solely focus on getting new clients. Getting your current customers to appreciate, value, and continue to use your products or services more…
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Can You Trust Your Intuition?
You have no idea how many times you’ve averted danger, simply by listening to your inner voice. When you chose to take an alternate route, leave early or later, or maybe cancel the appointment altogether because you were feeling uneasy about a situation. You might even twist an ankle or…
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Why Do Marriages Fall Apart In The First Five Years?
How many couples start out like they put the ‘more’ in amore, ready to pave the way together towards a rosy future, only to end up divorcing within the first five years?
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Is There A More Energetic, Happier, Healthier You Waiting To Be Awakened?
Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
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Who’s Getting Away With Murder?
Many do not want the truth published, from the powerful to the pious and corrupt. The world is full of those who want to stay in the shadows.
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Take A Chance On Me
I’ve always lied about my age because I knew it to be an issue right from the start. I used to add 10 years, whereas now I shave them off. Once I was under-qualified, so I padded my CV and now I’m over-qualified, so I trim it down. You’re dammed…
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The Rare Magic Of Colmar
The moment I stepped into the historic center of Colmar I thought I had just gone down the proverbial rabbit hole and landed in a fairytale town, where the buildings, set along the banks of the Ill River, are made of chocolate and cake, slathered in creamy colored frosting, set…
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I QUIT
Certain aspects of life which we took for granted as a necessary evil in pre-pandemic times have been exposed as futile. Startling numbers have left their jobs since the pandemic hit. Forsaking security for new adventures in self-discovery and re-evaluating their lifestyle. Some found better pay, others freedom, and better…
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Inexperience Can Be Expensive
Myths surrounding older workers contribute to the loss of top employees from many organizations. Experienced, older workers possess qualities that most employers struggle to find. I can only speak for myself however I am certain a lot of people over 50 would agree with me when I say, ” I…
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To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before
This red arid-looking planet, named after the Roman War God Mars, has been luring mankind since it was first sighted by Galileo Galilei in 1610 and has once again gained notoriety. How feasible is the colonization of Mars? What are the major obstacles aside from water and harsh living conditions?
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We Can’t Afford Another Tech Boom Here’s Why
Big Tech companies need to own up to their responsibilities and become active stakeholders in implementing a circular economy with designs that take into account not only the use of an object but its lifespan and recycling as well. Consumers should have the right to repair.
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Resource-Rich Countries Of The Future
The metal industry may be faced with multiple issues but the path is clear, stakeholders need to be encouraged to commit to waste management, through recovery, recycling, and adhering to the principles of a circular economy. The resource-rich countries of the future will be those that work to overcome the…
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Long Term Food Security For Urban Areas
It’s truly delightful to see gardening traditions continued, whether on a small or large scale. These practices help us understand the importance of living close to the earth and do our part in creating a more sustainable future.
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A Daily Dose Of Happiness
Life is made of ups and downs and these don’t come announced or have any particularly recognizable patterns. Life is full of surprises, some better than others. would be wise to get more acquainted with the sources of our unhappiness in order to navigate our way towards happiness.
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New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work and Here’s Why
Resolutions are about self-betterment, about shedding old baggage and all that stuff that apparently prevents us from being our best, and from achieving our full potential.
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Use It Or Lose It – Words Have Power
The structures that exist in our languages profoundly shape how we construct our reality. Language shapes how we understand, space, time, and causality.
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Brain Interfaces: Evolutionary Advance Or Decline?
Some would argue that we are not ready for this leap. These developments would greatly increase both the efficiency and power of select individuals and organizations to monitor, regulate and respond. Just as we use tools to shape our world, the tools we use shape us.
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Why Comedy Should Not Be Censored
Given the recent outcries from the LGBTQ+ community over Dave Chapelle’s recent material I’ve given much thought to WHY COMEDY SHOULD NOT BE CENSORED.
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