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The Day Our Mail Server Failed
Our entire IT department would never wish a Monday start as the day we started with an email server failure. Everything began as a usual Monday morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Our entire team had barely settled down when one of my colleagues’ mobile phones rang.
By Layla Darzi2 months ago in Journal
The Robot Tax Is Back. Here’s the Part Nobody Wants to Admit.
Taxing machines, or taxing capital? An old question in a new shell At the Bund Conference in September 2026, Miao Yanliang, chief economist at CICC, said China could consider moderately levying an "automation tax," a "robot tax," or an "AI tax." He called the AI shock a structural and distributional problem.
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
Everyone Got an iPhone Duo, Including the Interns. The Tax Line Is What Stuck With Me.
On September 10, before dawn, Apple released its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The mainland China starting price was 15,999 yuan. On the same day, a message appeared in the company group chat at Yingshi Jufeng. In the screenshot, founder Pan Tianhong, known as Tim, wrote: "Same old rule. One iPhone Duo per person. You can also choose another model of equal value. Whether you are an intern or just joined, as long as you are at the company today, you will get one." Then he added: "Because company gifts to individuals require personal income tax, the company will cover this tax for you. Rest assured."
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
Why I Switched From Freebase to Nic Salts
For years, I was a freebase guy. I started vaping with freebase nicotine back when sub-ohm tanks were the norm. Big clouds, bold flavour, high wattage — that was my world. I loved the ritual of it. Building coils, wicking cotton, adjusting airflow. It felt like a hobby.
By Vape Online Store UK2 months ago in Journal
What I Learned About Pod Durability After Dropping Them
I'll admit it. I'm clumsy. I've dropped my phone more times than I can count. I've knocked over cups of tea, tripped over cables, and sent more than one device clattering across a car park. So when I switched from disposables to pod systems after the UK vape ban, I knew durability was going to matter.
By Vape Online Store UK2 months ago in Journal
NOT A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING
NOT A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING A Quiet Word With the Universe From Yourself I am not going to teach you how to manifest. There are enough people doing that already, usually while sitting in a perfect white room with a candle burning, three crystals lined up like obedient little soldiers and not a speck of dust anywhere. My house does not work like that, and neither does my mind. My thoughts arrive together, all talking at once, while the kettle is boiling and something I put down two minutes ago has mysteriously disappeared. This is not another guide promising that the universe will deliver everything you desire before teatime. This is simply a quiet word with the universe from myself.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Journal
They Fired 107 Graduates, Paid Them Off, and Apologized 3 Times. Why Is Everyone Still Angry?
Why Xingyu’s Punishments and Payouts Didn’t Quiet the Backlash On Aug. 24, “Xingyu coerces graduates into quitting” trended. By Sept. 7, the company had issued three public statements, one internal accountability notice, and paid 15,000 yuan to each of the 107 graduates it had hired and then pushed out. The crisis PR checklist was nearly complete. The public was not satisfied.
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
She Asked for Five Days to Care for Her Mother. Her Manager Said No. Her Resignation Was Approved in Seconds.
Five Days I On September 8, Hangzhou was still hot. Inside the Victoria’s Secret store at Hubin Yintai in77, a twenty-six-year-old woman stood at the warehouse door, phone lit. She had just typed: “Manager, my mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer and needs surgery. I’d like to take five days off to go home and care for her.”
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
The First Question Every Strong Brand Must Answer
Most businesses do not begin branding with a blank sheet of paper. They begin with things. A logo needs to be created. A website needs to go live. Social profiles need images. A product needs packaging. Someone needs to decide on colors, fonts, advertising, and perhaps a tagline.
By Choong Whan Park USC2 months ago in Journal
The Future of Product Protection with Custom Flexible Packaging
Why Flexible Packaging Is Becoming Essential for Modern Brands Packaging has always played an important role in protecting products, but today it has become much more than a simple covering. Consumers now expect packaging to provide convenience, maintain freshness, support sustainability, and create a memorable brand experience. This changing demand has made flexible packaging one of the fastest-growing solutions across industries.
By MUHAMMAD SHAFIE2 months ago in Journal
Why I Switched to Vapes With Screens After the UK Ban
When the UK disposable vape ban came into effect on 1 June 2025, I had to completely rethink my vaping routine. Like many others, I'd been using single-use devices for years — no charging, no thinking, just grab and go.
By Vape Online Store UK2 months ago in Journal
European Vote of Confidence: Why Malaysia Remains a Top Tier Destination for ASEAN Expansion
Malaysia ranks joint third with Thailand among ASEAN markets targeted for expansion by European businesses, with 49 per cent of respondents planning to expand their operations or investments in the country over the next five years. This robust figure, derived from the European Union (EU)-ASEAN Business Council’s (EU-ABC) 12th Business Sentiment Survey 2026, underscores Malaysia’s enduring appeal as a stable, mature, and strategically vital hub for foreign direct investment. In a region characterized by rapid shifts in supply chain dynamics and geopolitical realignments, Malaysia’s ability to retain nearly half of European expansion interest is a testament to its resilient economic fundamentals and pro-business environment.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal