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Online Shopping: A Convenience and a Curse

Online Shopping: A Convenience and a Curse

According to Business Insider, American holiday retail rose three percent from last year, meaning that American consumers spent more even though many had less this year. This increase is largely due to online shopping options. While these updates have made our lives easier, how do we know when we should purchase something online or purchase something from a real store? The answer is complex, but online shopping causes environmental degradation, harm to small businesses, and strains on shipping companies.

Commonly Used English Idioms and How to Use Them

Commonly Used English Idioms and How to Use Them

Language isn’t always what it seems! Phrases called “idioms” are the combination of words that have a meaning that differs from its direct translation, make learning and understanding English difficult for non-native speakers. Read more about idioms and learn ten phrases commonly used in daily conversation.

Deepfake Technology: Seeing Is Believing, or Is It?

Deepfake Technology: Seeing Is Believing, or Is It?

Ever since social media became a huge part of our everyday lives, we hear a lot about the importance of media literacy. With the emergence of deepfake technology that can fabricate images and videos, now more than ever we need to triple check everything we see online. Read how deepfakes are used for good and for bad.

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Science Fiction vs Reality: What Inspires What

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Science Fiction vs Reality: What Inspires What

Science fiction comes in all shapes and sizes, but how does it impact our reality? January 2nd is National Science Fiction Day in the US! In celebration of this day, we want to expose you to the beauty of the genre and highlight some of its societal impacts.

The Gift of Giving: This Year’s Best Holiday Campaigns

The Gift of Giving: This Year’s Best Holiday Campaigns

The holiday season is a time for giving gifts and giving back! This year, the pandemic and struggling economic climate has made it difficult for people to make ends meet. Here are some of the best holiday campaigns of 2020 that aim to give back and make the world a better place.

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Festive Vocabulary for the Holiday Season

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Festive Vocabulary for the Holiday Season

Leading up to the holidays, Americans use many unfamiliar words and phrases to describe traditions and feelings associated with the season. Though many groups do not celebrate the religious aspect of the holidays, many traditions are deeply embedded in American culture. Everyone can appreciate the season of giving and the importance of family, so join us as we explore festive American vocabulary and a few traditions!

Out and About: LGBTQ+ Americans at Work

Out and About: LGBTQ+ Americans at Work

This is the second part of an article about LGBTQ+ community, and this time we want to shed light on some of the most famous representatives and individuals of American LGBTQ+ society. Let this list inspire you to do your own research to discover LGBTQ+ individuals making a difference in your local community, city, or country!

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