Scarcity: A History From the Origins of Capitalism to the Present
In the 17th century, neoclassical economics ushered in a tradition of capitalism. In 18th-century speculators, Albritton Jonsson and Wennerlind recast John Stuart Mill. And this is a surprising extent, Scarcity offers a sweeping view of human neediness. The authors say that ‘the Western canon’ should be the only fountain of ideas.
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Earth's Rotating Spin Could Delay Subtraction a Second From Clocks Around 2029
This phenomenon, while not catastrophic, is unprecedented, according to geophysicists. For the first time in history, world timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in a few years because the planet is rotating a tad faster than it used to. The slowing is mostly caused by the effect of tides, which are caused by. the pull of the moon, Agnew said.
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Relics Torn: A Novel by S.G. Benton
Relics Torn is an international thriller that delivers spine-tingling suspense and heart-pounding action. S.G. Benton hails from Naperville, Illinois, and has lived a life steeped in law and art. With 30 years’ experience as a lawyer and university lecturer in art and antiquities law, she also holds a PhD in anthropology.
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Could OpenAI Be Worth One Trillion Dollars?
Kai-Fu Lee believes OpenAI will reach the rarefied altitudes reserved for only a half-dozen megacap stocks with proven business models. OpenAI is the ‘gold standard’ in this future technology Arguably neither Satya Nadella’s Microsoft—partner to OpenAI—nor Jensen Huang’s AI training chip company Nvidia would be worth their respective $3 trillion.
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MLB 2024 Predictions
MLB is sticking with Opening Day branding for Thursday. Here at CBS Sports, our MLB staff has put together our 2024 season predictions. Let's do it, Mike Axisa says. Baltimore and Texas are the best non-Astros teams.
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Your Glass of Wine May Not Have As Much Time As You Think
90% of the world’s wine-growing regions may have to close up shop by the end of the century. Scientists say climate change is the source of the problem.
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Major League Baseball 2024 World Series Picks - Who Will Win It All?
The 2024 MLB season begins on Thursday, with the defending champion Rangers looking to go back-to-back. At FanDuel Sportsbook, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are the +320 favorites to hoist the Commissioner's Trophy at season's end. The Braves (+450), Yankees (+900), Rangers (+400) and Orioles (+1400)
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Your Glass of Wine May Not Have As Much Time As You Think
90% of the world’s wine-growing regions may have to close up shop by the end of the century. Scientists say climate change is the source of the problem.
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DoH MoU With Eli Lilly Suisse SA and World Obesity Federation
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eli Lilly Suisse SA, a global pharmaceutical company, and the World Obesity Federation (WOF) The collaboration aims to address priority global healthcare challenges and drive innovative solutions on obesity prevention and management, that will resonate in the Emirate and beyond. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DOH, Chief Executive Officer at WOF and Irina Zaporozhe
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ShopeeFood Drops Non-Compete Clause in Vietnam
ShopeeFood has dropped a non-compete clause that forbade its workers from working for rivals. The clause was removed on March 27, days after Rest of World reached out. Workers and a labor expert said they viewed the clause as unfair.
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