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While extraordinary people are born every day, few ever reach the level of fame and recognition that puts them in textbooks and creates a lifelong legacy. One of these men is Emil Krebs, who I like to think of as the Albert Einstein of linguistics. He is known as one of the most accomplished hyperpolyglotsContinue reading “The Interesting Life of Emil Krebs”

Over the past few decades, minimalist designs have become more popular in home decor, art, and public infrastructure. While minimalism has existed for centuries (look at Buddhist minimalism or the legacy of Greek philosopher Diogenes), it was not recognized as an official art movement until the 1960s. Minimalism emerged in art, music, and design asContinue reading “Moving away from minimalism and what this means for real estate.”

Texas has had a long history as a red state. Since the 1976 election, when Democratic President Carter won 51 to 48, Texas has voted Republican in all of the following presidential elections. However, while Texas seems like an ideal Republican state, it has not always been this way and has recently been viewed asContinue reading “The History and Future of Texas as a Swing State”

With the 2024 elections right around the corner, it wouldn’t hurt to review the failures of various political campaigns. In elections, campaigns are the way politicians market themselves to voters and showcase their platforms. This blog post is part of the CIMA Law Group blog. If you are located in Arizona and are seeking legalContinue reading “This or That: What Breaks a Political Campaign.”

Oftentimes, important scientific discoveries go overlooked by the public. Many important discoveries are simply not relevant to the general public and the attention they get is from academics and researchers. One of these overlooked findings is the discovery of the photosynthetic nature of a little bug known as the ‘pea aphid’. These tiny bugs wereContinue reading “Pea Aphids: Plant? Insect? Both??”

The ‘Gender Gap’ is a term used to explain the differences between men and women in economics, health, education, and social status. The gender gap is usually associated with salary differences between men and women but can be applied to anything that deals with resource distribution. While the phrase ‘gender gap’ hasn’t been around forContinue reading “Despite its influence in society, not much progress has been made reducing the Gender Gap.”

There are many indicators economists use to predict a recession. They may look at rising unemployment rates, a decrease in the economy’s gross domestic production (GDP), or the rate of imports/ exports. However, one indicator is consumer purchases. In recent years, a phenomenon called the ‘Lipstick Effect/ Lipstick Index’ has been used to describe theContinue reading “The Lipstick Effect: What Cosmetic Trends Reveal About The Economy.”

Issue ownership is important to understand when discussing party competition and voting. If a party is seen as ‘owning’ an issue, they are seen as the best at handling and delegating that issue. Therefore, parties can win elections by promoting issues voters believe they handle better. Issues that are ‘owned’ can range from civil rightsContinue reading “Issue Ownership Explained”

Niccolò Paganini was perhaps the most skilled violinist of the 19th century. His eccentric and flamboyant playing style and his ability to play difficult pieces with absolute precision revolutionized classical music. This work inspired musicians such as composers Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms. His music was so advanced many believed his talent came from demonicContinue reading “The Life and Controversy of Niccolò Paganini”

Currently, activists and residents in New York are fighting to legalize illegal basement apartments in New York. A current bill in the state senate, S2276A, sponsored by Senator Brian Kavanagh and endorsed by Gov. Kathy Hochul would create initiatives to legalize dwelling in specific basements and cellars. This bill would amend the Multiple Dwelling LawContinue reading “Overview of the Fight to Legalize Basement Apartments in New York.”