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Why Americans Are Fed Up With Rising Costs

Why Americans Are Fed Up With Rising Costs

Oct 4, 2026 · David Chen

American shoppers are reaching a breaking point with high prices, as detailed in a new book by economic sociologist Lindsay Owens titled *Gouged: The End of a F

The Absurd Theater of Modern Job Interviews

The Absurd Theater of Modern Job Interviews

Oct 4, 2026 · James Parker

Returning to the hiring side of the table after fifteen years, I was struck by the inherent strangeness of the modern job interview. Last week, while evaluating

Walking the Bristol Avon for River Rights

Walking the Bristol Avon for River Rights

Oct 4, 2026 · Emily Ross

Twelve people gathered in the spring drizzle at Joyce’s Pool last year to launch the inaugural Avon pilgrimage. This dedicated group walked one hundred miles ov