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Is tipping culture tipping over?

Is tipping culture tipping over?

You may have noticed that many places that did not ask for tips in the past are asking for tips, such as Subway. This new trend can lead to tipping fatigue. According to Jessica Dickler of CNBC, tipping fatigue is when consumers get tired of being asked to tip...

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Who cares about the Cinderella story?

Who cares about the Cinderella story?

Billy Beane, Oakland Athletics General Manager, once said, “no one [cares] unless you win the last game of the season.” It served as the thesis of the film Moneyball, which was largely based on his time as General Manager at the Athletics. It’s a bitter sentiment, but...

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Haunted Dolls: From Film to Fort Edmonton Park

Haunted Dolls: From Film to Fort Edmonton Park

I have spent many years pondering the age-old question: What horror movie monster would I like to be murdered by? The one answer I always come back to is Chucky, the serial killer who possessed a Good Guy doll. Not only does he have a great (dark) sense of humour. But...

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Horror: Why we love or hate it

Horror: Why we love or hate it

Horror. Some of us love the feeling of fear and shock while others may hate the idea of purposefully being spooked. But is horror good or bad for us? As a horror fan myself, I believe horror has both pros and cons. Even if we’re perfectly safe and there’s not going to...

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The two-sided nature of corporate politics

The two-sided nature of corporate politics

Depending on what you consider politics, companies have been including them in their advertisements forever. As far back as the 1950s, advertisements took advantage of what was accepted. While these ads weren't seen as political at the time, they reinforced harmful...

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