All Americans know that our country’s Independence Day, observed annually on July 4th, marks our independence from England. Far fewer understand the second independence day observed by millions of Americans every June 19th. That date marks the liberation of the last remaining African slaves in America, who did not benefit from our Declaration of Independence….
The English language has been the foundation of countless works of art and literature throughout the ages and across the world. Often a work of literature will inspire the creation of a work in another art form, be it sculpture, painting, theater, music, film, architecture, dance, or photography—just one of the fascinating ways art and…
Principals, curriculum directors, and other school administrators each have an integral role to play within the school system, overseeing responsibilities essential to the success of their staff and students. From navigating budget constraints to signing off on the approvals of newly hired employees, if you’re a current or aspiring school administrator, your daily to-do lists…
If you’ve ever lived in Florida or watched news coverage of hurricanes hitting its coastlines, you understand the state’s vulnerability to these storms. In 2004, Florida endured four hurricanes (Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne) in the span of a little over a month. Hundreds of thousands of residents lost power, with only 17.5% relying on…
From tax evasion to money laundering, when it comes to unraveling financial mysteries, forensic accountants are the unsung superheroes. Combining their investigative and problem-solving skills with their prowess in data analysis, they’re able to solve the seemingly unsolvable. But how do they do it—and what do they do, exactly? Today, we’re doing a little sleuthing…
Robots are taking over the world, but not in the way science fiction writers imagined. Welding robots assemble our cars. ATMs and online banking handle our deposits. And where overworked retail cashiers once asked, “Did you find everything okay?” there now stands self-checkout terminals. Automation has long promised to revolutionize blue-collar work, which is repetitive…
Once upon a time, renewing your driver’s license meant sacrificing a precious half-day off work, enduring the chaos of an overcrowded Department of Motor Vehicles, and patiently awaiting your turn as they called out your name. You’d then go through the ritual of proving your identity with a physical ID and completing a cumbersome paper-based…
When you think of adding artwork to your walls of your home, you might envision the iconic graphics of pop art or the nature-inspired strokes of impressionist pieces. No matter the style of art you’re after, you’re sure to find something to express yourself in the deep catalog of works available to the modern masses. …
Have you ever wondered how a particular TikTok trend goes viral so quickly? How about why we never take the blame when something goes wrong, but we’re the first to take credit after a personal victory? Cue the social biases, a subset of cognitive bias that shapes how we view—well, everything. From relationships and workplace…
The human brain processes a significant amount of information daily—approximately 11 billion bits of information per second! So, while you may feel like a multitasking maven as you read this article, mentally add up how many bits of information we process in an hour, and debate what to eat for dinner later, you’ve only scratched…