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26 Fri. Exercise for a Healthy Mind and Body / 운동으로 몸도 마음도 건강하게 When my husband moved to a new job, we had to move quite far away. I thought about what I could do to avoid feeling lonely in our new neighborhood, and started to work out at the gym. I thought I would fizzle out unless I had a concrete goal, so I decided to challenge myself to the recent trend of taking body profile pictures.  I ha..

25 Thu. Impact of Excessive Screen Time on U.S. Economy 과도한 스크린 타임이 미국 경제에 미치는 영향  Excessive screen time, prevalent among American workers, is imposing significant costs on both individuals and the economy. With over 104 million people spending more than seven hours daily in front of screens, symptoms such as Digital Eye Strain(DES) are rampant. This leads to productivity loss and a staggerin..

25 Thu. Pro Baseball’s “RetDuro” Day / 프로 야구 ‘렛두로’ 데이 Recently, professional baseball teams have been hosting various special event days to boost attendance by fans at ballgames. A few days ago, my favorite baseball team held its so-called "RetDuro Day Series" with a retro theme.RetDuro is a compound word combining "retro" and "Doosan" Throughout the three-day series, they sold tickets fea..

24 Wed. Uber's Share Buyback Signals Confidence After Profitable Year 우버, 연간 흑자 기록 후 자사주 매입으로 자신감 표명 Uber Technologies announced a $7 billion share buyback following a successful year marked by its first annual net profit since going public. The decision reflects Uber's strong financial performance, driven by a solid recovery in the ride-share sector and continued growth in its food delivery bus..

24 Wed. KDI School of Public Policy and Management / KDI 국제정책대학원 The KDI School of Public Policy and management is affiliated with KDI(Korea Development Institute), undeniably the premier think tank for the South Korean government for the past 50 years. It was first eastablished in December 1997. The school fosters international experts with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the..

23 Tue. World Hits Record High Global Warming Threshold 지구 온난화 임계치 사상 최고 기록 Scientists report a historic milestone as global temperatures surpass a critical threshold, emphasizing the imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions promptly. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service(C3S) highlights that the global mean temperature for the past 12 months surpassed the pre-industrial av..

23 Tue. Discounted Convenience Store Parcel Delivery / 편의점 반값 택배 When I get rid of childcare items or children's books, I use second-hand trade platforms. And instead of face-to-face transactions where I need to be at home at a scheduled time, I prefer trading through advance payment and parcel delivery. I often receive inquiries these days about whether discounted parcel delivery services are a..

22 Mon. The US Economy's Lead over Europe: Factors Driving the Disparity 유럽을 앞서는 미국 경제, 격차를 일으키는 요인 While global economies grapple with pandemic-induced setbacks, the US stands out with robust economic growth, a thriving job market, and declining inflation. Posting a 3.3% GDP gain in Q4 2023, exceeding expectations, the US has outpaced other advanced economies. Expectations to maintain this led ..

22 Mon. Walking Barefoot / 맨발 걷기 I first got into walking barefoot thanks to a friend I met at a health lecture a few years ago. At first, I just did it whenever I had some free time. But these days, it has become a routine for me to walk for about two hours every day without fail while listening to EBS broadcasts. I highly recommended walking barefoot to an older friend who was diagnosed with m..

19 Fri. The Rise of Quiet Luxury in Investor Portfolios 투자자 포트폴리오에서 조용한 럭셔리 부상 Quiet luxury, characterized by subtle opulence, has transcended its orgins as a fashion trend to become a notable investment theme. Unlike fleeting social media fads, this movement emphasizes understated elegance, resonating with investors. Luxury stocks, renowned for their resilience against inflation, are now attrac..