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Over the past year at “Ross Industries,” we’ve stayed committed to publishing a weekly blog, trying to produce thoughtful (and occasionally humorous) commentary on topics that resonate with both my readers and me. While I consistently evaluate and refine the blog throughout the year, the last week of December is a time for deeper reflection […]
(a revised version of a series of tweets that I originally posted on Twitter (X) December 2019) Reviewing papers for scholarly journals is an essential, unpaid service that many academics perform. But the process often raises lots of frustrations and unanswered questions. Meanwhile, unless they still have exams to evaluate and final grades to submit, […]
Growing up, my friend Mark (not his real name) shared a story from his teenage years about applying for a summer job at Switzer’s Delicatessen on Spadina Avenue. Following advice from his friends—or perhaps his mother—he donned the only suit he owned—a slightly ill-fitting one, took the TTC (Toronto’s public transportation system) to the deli, […]
The recent shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on the streets of New York City has reignited debates about the ethics of health insurance companies and their shortchanging of the American public. However, the dominant narrative in the news media seems to center on America’s enduring fascination with manhunts. From Hollywood portrayals of lone […]
Some two decades ago, after struggling with recurrent lower back pain, I reluctantly returned to a yoga studio. Within a few weeks of regular practice, I noticed significant relief from the pain. This experience marked the start of my journey as a frequent yoga practitioner. Over time, I’ve become a “true believer” in yoga’s ability […]
