Author: Kalia Akkad
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Second Life
I’ve moved a few times over the years, and with each move I try to trim the stuff I own (though I am nowhere close to being a minimalist). I hate the idea of accumulating items, but I also don’t like sending things straight to the landfill. Unfortunately, majority of our things will end up…
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Some lessons from my time in analytics consulting
I’ve spent the last few years in the field of analytics consulting, working in fast paced, highly customer-facing roles. In my work, I’ve gathered a great deal of requirements and built many analytical tools, reports and dashboards. Below I’ve highlighted some of the lessons I’ve learned and advice I’ve received along the way (in no…
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Guide to your first month of Meatless Monday
What to eat when pursuing some sort of meatless day in your weekly routine can be either exciting or discouraging. I was definitely part of the latter camp; not knowing what to eat was a good enough excuse to postpone this habit for a while. To help you get started, I am sharing what I…
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Meatless Days: What’s up with Mondays?
I posed a question on Earth day about eco-friendly lifestyle changes people are doing, and a good portion of responses involved reducing meat intake. I’ve been wanting to do “meatless Mondays” for a while, and finally got to it this summer. Now, 6 weeks in and counting, I can say it is an official family…
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