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Cool Economics Examples-Externalities
In economics, the way you introduce a concept will make or break a lesson. I try to avoid using the boring examples is the textbook. Here is a quick example of how I introduce the concept of externalities using AXE body spray.
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Technology and Uses of Drones
The basic nuts and bolts of how things work is explained simply by exploring the natural world and human made inventions that we come in contact with. Drones are used for all kinds of things from military missions to movies to delivering...
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Exploring the Uses and Benefits of Cardboard
Cardboard is a common, paper-based material is used in all kinds of things from boxes to artwork. Explore the versatility and benefits of cardboard, from its affordability and ease of production to its recyclability and strength. There...
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The Evolution of Advertising
This video provides an overview of advertising, exploring its various forms and historical origins. It explains how advertising seeks to promote products, services, and ideas through creative techniques and platforms such as television,...
PBS
Why Do All Malls Look the Same?
Why do all strip malls look the same, even across different states? And what do zoning laws, tax breaks, and a guy from Vienna have to do with it?
Wonderscape
Start Smart: Food Advertising to Kids
This video discusses the impact of food advertising on children and teens, highlighting the techniques used by advertisers to persuade kids to buy unhealthy food products. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of these techniques...
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'Heartbreaking.' Aquarium scientists sound alarm on declining horseshoe crab population
New ReviewA recent study found consistent annual declines of 2 to 9% of horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound.
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Weather postpones rocket launch in St. Lawrence, but town still abuzz
New ReviewThere are many eyes on St. Lawrence this week where a rocket designed and built in Canada is expected to be launched. The weather hasn’t cooperated so far, but enthusiasm isn’t dampening just yet. The CBC’s Peter Cowan reports.
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Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, US coffee prices set to soar
Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods hits US coffee lovers hardest, sparking backlash and raising political tension with Brazil.
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Lights, Camera, Algorithm! Building AI for the Big Screen with Kartel.AI
Kartel.ai’s Ben Kusin dives into how AI is reshaping storytelling, from script to screen, unlocking new creative workflows in the world of filmmaking.
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Hyundai, Kia Invest $110 Million in Electric Commercial Van Startup, Arrival
The UK-based startup Arrival, which is building small- and medium-sized electric vans for deliveries and other commercial roles, announced this week that it’s attracted a $110 million investment from Hyundai and Kia. The company says the...
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Why Hallmark took down a gay-themed wedding commercial
An LGBT advocacy group called the decision to remove the ads "discriminatory.”
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Saudi-led coalition eases restrictions for Yemen capital's airport
The coalition says it will mean patients in need of medical care can be flown out from the rebel-held area.
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Actor Luke Wilson Says He's Nervous for His Super Bowl Commercial Debut
Luke Wilson is taking a short break from Hollywood. A commercial break. The "Rushmore" and "Old School" actor is starring in his first Super Bowl commercial, and he says the 30-second Colgate spot will probably get more views than any of...
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Brief from Brussels: Call in the drones!
In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: drones are helping in emergencies – like the Genoa bridge collapse – but fragmented EU regulations risk hampering their future deployment; and the EU takes Poland to the bloc’s highest court...
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Richard Linklater's Life Behind the Lens
Director/producer Louis Black's new documentary looks at the life and work of the man behind "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood." What Black wants the audience to take away from it.
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Marketplace targets fake online testimonials
Hundreds of freelance actors make testimonial videos, but when has the line been crossed into false or misleading advertising?
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Super Bowl ad gets political
Budweiser inadvertently waded into the immigration debate with a Super Bowl ad that features its co-founder's origin story
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Advertising in disguise on social media
Commercial messages are often disguised as recommendations from someone in your social network, CBC's Dianne Buckner reports
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Drone business takes off in Washington
What has created an enormous “buzz” in Washington but has nothing to do with the White House? The answer you’re no doubt scratching your head over is commercial drones; unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs to those in the know. Now with...
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Ruchira Jadhav: I would love to do a painting exhibition in future
Actor Ruchira Jadhav shares that she would love to have painting exhibitions of her painting shortly. Ruchira also shares that she never had a commercial approach towards her art of painting. Watch the video for more
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How the Queen Street Parkade plan could change the downtown
Charlottetown is in the early stages of redeveloping the Queen Street Parkade. The city's manager of public works Scott Adams has more on the proposal and what it will mean for the city.
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The Real Deal: The impact working from home has on your commute, real estate
At the height of the pandemic, most New Yorkers were working from home.