Exploring the World with Nishi Majo
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The Increasing Barriers to Homeownership in the US
Home values in the United States have historically gone up over time. When accounting for inflation, prices are jerkier but still demonstrate an upward trend. This appreciation is a major reason why homeownership is seen as a path to financial stability and wealth building. However, barriers to buying a home in the US are getting…
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How Japan Transformed from a Medieval to Modern Society in Just 80 Years
In the 1860s, while cities like London, Paris and New York epitomized the industrial revolution with factories, steamboats and railroads, Japan remained a medieval society ruled by feudal lords and knights called daimyō and samurai. Yet astonishingly, just 80 years later, Japan had developed modern cities with cars, trams, cargo ships and even aircraft carriers…
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Yi Memory Sues Micron for Patent Infringement, A Milestone for China’s Semiconductor Industry
China’s largest domestic manufacturer of 3D NAND flash memory chips, Yangtze Memory Technologies Company Limited (Yi Memory), has filed a lawsuit against Micron Semiconductor Limited for allegedly infringing upon eight of its US patents. This legal action underscores Yi Memory’s efforts to protect its innovative achievements in 3D NAND technology and uphold the development rights…
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How Lululemon Commands Unrivalled Profit Margins in the Competitive Sportswear Industry
Although Lululemon operates in the same industry as Nike, Adidas and Under Armour, somehow Lululemon’s profit margins are by far the highest amongst its peers. With an average operating income margin of 20% over the last 5 years, it is 8% higher than Nike, 12% higher than Adidas, and an astonishing 20% higher than Under…
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The Alluring Traits of Sigma Males that Attract Women
Sigma males may seem mysterious to many people. Their calm, detached demeanor can come across as cold or indifferent. However, women are often strongly attracted to sigma males. What is it about them that draws feminine interest? There are certain habits and characteristics that sigma males exhibit naturally. While they are simply being themselves, women…
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Samsung’s Existential Crisis: Can They Survive the Era of Peak Smartphone?
Samsung is facing an existential crisis. Over the past year, their quarterly operating profits have plummeted 95% from over $10 billion down to just $490 million. This represents Samsung’s lowest profits since 2009 . Normally, this drastic of a profit decline would indicate a failing company. However, Samsung’s overall revenue and smartphone shipments paint a…
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The Powerful Legacy of J.P. Morgan, The Titan Who Rescued America’s Economy
J.P. Morgan was one of the most powerful and influential businessmen in history. At the height of his career, he literally held the U.S. economy in his hands. With a simple word or stroke of a pen, he could save a company from collapse or doom it to bankruptcy. Hated by some, admired by others,…
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How to Rule the World: The BlackRock Masterplan
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $9 trillion in assets under management, has a lot more power and influence than most people realize. They have devised a systematic approach to infiltrate economies, governments and companies to profit enormously while evading public scrutiny. Here’s how they do it: Step 1: Amass Huge Sums of…
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The Controversial History Behind the Rise and Decline of Subway
The young founder of Subway had zero experience making sub sandwiches when he started the company. After initial failure, how did Subway surpass McDonald’s to become the largest fast food chain in the world? This is the story of struggles, lawsuits, and controversy behind Subway’s journey to success and recent decline. Humble Beginnings With Just…
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From Orphan to Billionaire: The Incredible Story Behind Rolex
Hans Wilsdorf’s early life was filled with tragedy, having lost both parents by age 12. He was sent to boarding school by his uncles, initially becoming depressed. However, Hans escaped into his studies, excelling at languages. This skill later enabled Hans to get a job in Switzerland, exposing him to watchmaking. Launching His Watchmaking Startup…
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Closing the Gap Between Lifespan and Healthspan in Singapore
As global lifespans continue to increase, more attention is being paid to healthspan – the number of years spent in good health, free from chronic disease and disability. Unfortunately, healthspans are not increasing at the same rate as lifespans, leading to more years spent in poor health towards the end of life. This growing gap…
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Saving the Endangered European Ground Squirrel by Relocating Colonies to Airports
The European ground squirrel, also known as the European souslik, is an endangered species that has seen its population decline by over 99% in many countries. However, it has managed to thrive at airports, likely due to the open grassy areas. A rewilding project by conservationists is working to save the species by trapping colonies…
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