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Fighting for $15 Minimum Wage is a Great Idea

People who skip their ECON classes have been fighting for $15 minimum wage, and I never thought it would affect my life in such a positive way. One fine afternoon, my dear wife suddenly wants some French fries. I have no choice but to drive to a McDonald’s to get her some. The drive-thru is very long – maybe their wives are also craving for fries! – so I decide to park the car and walk in. Before people start advocating for the $15 minimum wage, life was tough. To order some fries I would be asked by a McDonald’s employee, “What size for your fries, sir? Small or large?” “Small, please.” I would say. “Okay, one small fries. Anything else for today sir?” “No, thank you.” “Any drink to go with the fries?” “No, just the fries. Thank you.” “Alright. The total for today will be $1.84.” “Here y…” “Would you like to donate 10% to St. Charles’ Arbitrary Charity today?” “Um, no, thank you.” I would answer, trying to imagine what sort of difference would I have contr...

How to Fold an Origami Frog that can Jump

This origami frog was taught to me when I was little. I think it was some common knowledge that every Vietnamese child would know. The frog is quite simple to make, and it can jump! These pictures below show how to fold it step-by-step. This post is to fulfill a promise I made.  I hope these pictures explain themselves well. Please let me know how I should do it differently next time!