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MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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"Nudges" and the Environmental Influences on our Morals - The Prindle Institute for Ethics
Research has shown that moral behavior can be influenced by environmental "nudges," including those as small as finding a dime in a phone booth.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Synthetic fibres now account for nearly three-quarters of global fibre production (up from 45% in 1996), while cotton has declined to around one-fifth of the market share.

However, niche fibres such as flax & hemp are gaining traction.

Dive into the full UNCTAD report: unctad.org/publication/...
August 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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positivepsychology.com/internal-ext...
Internal vs External Locus of Control: 7 Examples & Theories
Internal & external locus of control has significant applications in psychology.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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It may be necessary to bring an umbrella when it’s raining to stay dry but it’s not sufficient.
June 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Putnam, R. D. (1988). 'Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: The Logic of Two-Level Games'. International Organisation. Vol. 42 (3). Pgs. 427-460.
May 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Global Trade Update (May 2025): Focus on critical minerals – copper in the new green and digital economy
Global copper demand is expected to grow by over 40% by 2040, but supply isn’t keeping pace. Meeting this demand may require 80 new mines and $250 billion in investment by 2030.This edition of the Glo...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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The case of the disappearing teaspoons: longitudinal cohort study of the displacement of teaspoons in an Australian research institute www.bmj.com/content/331/...
The case of the disappearing teaspoons: longitudinal cohort study of the displacement of teaspoons in an Australian research institute
Objectives To determine the overall rate of loss of workplace teaspoons and whether attrition and displacement are correlated with the relative value of the teaspoons or type of tearoom. Design Longi...
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April 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM