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187 years ago today, the Anti-Corn Law League was established in England by the economics-savvy liberals who understood that protectionism is immoral and useless in benefiting the economy. The League, led by Richard Cobden and heavily influenced by economist Daniel Riccardo, succeeded in seeing the Corn Laws of 1815 abolished, laying out the first laizzez-faire arguments against mercantilism to be heard in Europe, and establishing for all time the case study one their use. READ more about this successful political movement… (1838) A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League The Corn Laws imposed tariffs on imported cereals into England under the…

Do you ever reach a goal and immediately move on to the next one without taking a moment to celebrate? It’s easy to focus so much on the big picture that we overlook the small victories along the way. But those little accomplishments matter. Each one is evidence that your effort is moving you closer to where you want to be. Celebrating small wins can also make the journey toward a bigger goal more enjoyable. Acknowledging your progress gives you a chance to pause, appreciate your effort, and build the motivation to keep going. You don’t need to plan an…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In Hawaiʻi, September brings a reminder that can be easy to overlook in the rush of everyday life: A simple check in can matter.Hawaiʻi recognizes September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with World Suicide Prevention Day being observed each year. Hawaiʻi deploys drones as first responders in new initiative The most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 13.9 million U.S. adults ages 18 and older had serious thoughts of suicide in 2025.In Hawaiʻi, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death overall, particularly amongst adults ages 25 to 34 who have the highest rate…

NT Reporter Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, during a Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) on Thursday, highlighted various health sector initiatives and infrastructure in the state. He said that the Jan Aushadhi initiative was started during Prime Minister Modi’s tenure so that expensive medicines could be made available at the lowest possible rates, ensuring that people receive treatments affordably. “Similarly, the Ayushman Bharat scheme was launched to make treatments accessible to the underprivileged. Today, just like the Deen Dayalcard in Goa, the PM Ayushman card enables people across the country to access medical care.”…

Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? Is it the “normal anxious” feeling that most of us experience from time to time, or does your anxiety sometimes feel like it’s getting out of hand? Worry is a normal part of life. With so many uncertainties and challenges around us, it’s natural to feel stressed or concerned about what might happen. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming or begins to interfere with your daily routine, it may be time to take a closer look at what you’re experiencing. Of course, you can’t determine whether you have an anxiety disorder simply…

If you care about the future of tech and human collaboration, software delivery is one of the most interesting places to look. Teams aren’t just writing code faster anymore. They’re rethinking who handles what, which tasks need human judgment, and where automation can quietly remove friction. Autonomous SDLC sits right in that shift, changing how you plan, test, deploy, and maintain software without turning the process into a black box. What autonomous SDLC actually means Autonomous SDLC refers to a software development life cycle where automation handles a much bigger share of repetitive, rules-based, and operational work. You’re still involved,…

                                What Went Right? Workers’ compensation organizations spend significant time studying adverse outcomes. Complex claims receive reviews. Delays receive attention. Rising costs trigger questions. Litigation prompts strategy discussions. Serious injuries generate investigations. These responses help organizations identify risk, correct problems, and improve performance. A complete learning system also studies favorable outcomes with the same level of discipline because success contains evidence about which behaviors, decisions, and systems deserve replication.  The central question throughout this series has been simple: what went right? The answer changes depending…

Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a biologist and National Geographic Explorer, was doing field work in Bolivia in 2016 when she got a call from a local wildlife sanctuary. They told her to come take a look at “a weird cat.”When Nogales-Ascarrunz traveled over to the Senda Verde wildlife sanctuary, she was immediately intrigued.The cat was too small to be a housecat, and was covered in leopard-like spots. It looked up at her with a small, scrunched-up face. “I took a hundred pictures of it,” Nogales-Ascarrunz told National Geographic. “I was so fascinated.”At the time, the biologist assumed the unusual cat was a member…

Networking for a job is one of the most practical ways to reduce your dependence on cold applications. Instead of applying to hundreds of listings and hoping your resume survives the first screening, you build relationships with people who can offer context, introduce you to hiring teams, or make you aware of opportunities before they become crowded. The goal is not to ask everyone you know for a job. Effective networking is quieter than that. It is about having useful conversations, being specific about the kind of work you want, and making it easy for others to understand where you…

A study by the University of Calgary found there can be benefits of mindful practices and Tai Chi for cancer survivors.Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Cancer Health, or the MATCH study, was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology on Wednesday.It was the largest study that has ever been done comparing two different mind-body therapies for cancer survivors experiencing distress and symptoms post-treatment, said study lead investigator and oncology professor in the Cummings School of Medicine Dr. Linda Carlson.”Lots of people are struggling with symptoms after cancer treatment with things like pain, fatigue and sleep are some of the most…