Shoplifting, crime or normal?

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Shoplifting is generally defined as the unauthorized removal of merchandise from a store without paying for it, or intentionally paying less for an item than its sale price. However, shoplifting can include carrying, hiding, concealing, or otherwise manipulating merchandise with the intent of taking it or paying less for it. In many states, shoplifting is considered to be a form of larceny and may be prosecuted as such. Other states differentiate between the crimes of shoplifting and general theft for purposes of charging and sentencing, and treat shoplifting less severely than other theft offenses (such as an infraction rather than a misdemeanor). In most retail stores nowadays, there are clear… Read More

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Will you eat rock?

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Kazakhstan, a vast and diverse Central Asian country, is home to a peculiar and fascinating tradition that might astonish many outsiders of the practice of eating rocks as snacks. In this country, rocks are packaged and sold at supermarkets. Families even serve rocks as part of their meals at dinner.Known as ” tuzbaryn, ” which translates to ” eating stones” in Kazakh, this age- old tradition is primarily found in the southern regions of the country, where the landscape is dotted with small, smooth stones rich in minerals. This clay is not like any clay thanks to its monolithic and dense structure. For soil-eating amateurs this clay is great as… Read More

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Quiet Firing vs Quiet Quitting

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(EMPLOYERS) QUIET FIRE VS (EMPLOYEES) QUIET QUITQuiet firing and quiet quitting tend to feed into each other. Low employee engagement, frequent absenteeism and burnout — key markers of quiet quitting — are typically the result of poor work-life balance. And leadership has a lot to do with that. Managers who fail to offer adequate training, support and career development opportunities to an employee can inadvertently, or even intentionally, cause that employee to lose interest in or passion for their job — ultimately resulting in their leaving the organization in pursuit of something else. Quiet firing is carried out by an employer. When a manager quietly fires someone, that means they… Read More

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Fat is beautiful

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In the Western world, fashion icons and celebrities push the notion that thin is always in. However, beauty in Mauritania is held to the, “big is beautiful and stretch marks are sexy” standard. There, obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and status. Girls are encouraged from a young age to gain weight in order to fulfill their culture’s perception of beauty. Although the country is plagued with food shortages and droughts, Mauritanians practice the tradition of “leblouh” or “gavage” which means to “fatten up.” Girls usually begin this process as early as age 5. It is predicted that the heavier the girl, the more prospects she will have… Read More

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buy now pay later

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Buy now, pay later, or BNPL, is a type of installment loan. It divides your purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first due at checkout. The remaining payments are billed to your debit, credit card or bank account until your purchase is paid in full. These plans can come with interest and fees, though some plans, depending on the provider, charge neither. How does buy now, pay later work? During checkout, you’ll see an option to break up your total purchase and pay a smaller amount now, instead of the full balance. If interested, you’ll fill out a short application directly on the checkout screen. It may ask for… Read More

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