The Loot System rewards loyal party supporters with government positions, but it has been heavily criticized for giving presidents too much power and excluding talented individuals. The civil service was introduced to provide fairer government based on merit, and most government positions now fall within this framework. While the president still appoints some people, merit […]
Linguists take a disinterested approach to emojis as they are more similar to gestures than written language and not subject to grammar rules. Emojis can be used in any way the writer sees fit, and are creating a richer form of online communication. The father of emojis is Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, and the most […]
