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Author Archives: Lohcifer
Gone Fishing – The Power of Ignoring
The psychological impact of social exclusion is greater than we thought. In the vast realm of psychological research, the consequences of feeling ignored or shunned have come to light. Fascinatingly, studies have revealed that social exclusion elicits a pain akin … Continue reading
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Alone Again (Naturally)
In the United States, the percentage of people who say they don’t have close friends has increased fourfold since 1990. The share of Americans ages 25 to 54 who weren’t married or living with a romantic partner went up to … Continue reading
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Every Mother’s Son
To be a professor, you would need a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, a PhD, acquire teaching and research experience, become a lecturer, conduct research and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals. There’s of course a non-traditional route. Certain institutions, particularly … Continue reading
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Bye, Son!
In May, Yellowstone National Park killed a newborn bison in the US state of Wyoming after a visitor touched the animal. A man approached the newborn bison after the calf had been separated from its herd while trying to cross … Continue reading
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Adieu
Early this morning, my father WhatsApped me to inform me that one of my aunts – his sister – has just passed away. She was 90. She was a great and generous cook; each year, I would look forward to … Continue reading
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What the Fuck, Elon Musk!
Now all the newspapers have to say “X, formerly known as Twitter.” Wildlife like Elon Musk must be culled. Now, this one below is clever!
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Singapore Airlines’ Turnaround
Not too long ago, Singapore Airlines wanted some exciting changes made to its economy class food service. By introducing paper food boxes, the airline thought it was able to serve a delightful range of “comfort food” options that were not … Continue reading
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Here are some remarkable instances of pilot leadership that exemplify exceptional conduct and decision-making in critical situations, ultimately saving lives: Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger On January 15, 2009, Captain Sullenberger was piloting US Airways Flight 1549 when a flock of birds … Continue reading
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Learn to Fly without having to Die
Wings Academy is a flight simulator center in Singapore which was officially launched in late May. It houses six flight simulators, including an F/A18-C Hornet mixed-reality fighter jet simulator, an F16-C fighter plane simulator, and a Boeing 737-800 commercial flight … Continue reading
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Rolling My Eyes
Doing another Thursday post before moving to doing Monday posts from next week onwards. Anyway, don’t think anyone cares a fuck. My tolerance for BS has reached an epic low. I find myself rolling my eyes at what I … Continue reading
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