<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Five Cent Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Five Cent Drop]]></description><link>https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:21:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Security is National Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protecting energy sources has been an essential part of national security in this globally interconnected economy. There is a global energy crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions. There have been voices warning that a more focused approach to utilizing sustainable energy is needed. The current crisis should be taken as a warning for even bigger crises in the future, and it is really time to start developing action plans for alternative energy sources.  There is a weaponization of oil, as...]]></description><link>https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/post/energy-security-is-national-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcf5e6e72e8bb038a73fd2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f726fd_371387bb410b4180bb586aad7bd0dfdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SYP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Motivate the Zoomers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Gen Z enters the workforce, it is facing various challenges. The Zoomers have faced an extremely volatile job market, and an undergraduate degree at a prestigious university is no longer a ticket to getting a good job. After multiple rounds of interviews and finally landing a “dream” job, an increasing number of people find that the job was not as expected, or soon face burnout due to a lack of motivation or difficulty responding to job demands.  Zoomers will one day serve as the...]]></description><link>https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/post/how-to-motivate-the-zoomers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb832e7f7c304a6235f083</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:22:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f726fd_61be7cc338a04611b73a6c8d1a9794ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SYP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Blues ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you feel on your birthday?  Has it passed already? Or is it coming up? Or do you still have a long way to go since it is only March?  Mine was today.  Overall, it was great! I got to spend time with my loved ones, eat great food, receive gifts, and enjoy an amazing cake!  It was more of the emotion leading up to my birthday that was a little puzzling. Looking back, I have really looked forward to my birthdays, but starting a few years ago, it was more of a sentimental feeling. I...]]></description><link>https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/post/birthday-blues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7f219ffff75773eb8eb2f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:51:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d3230796c71437a535a77~mv2_d_4000_2407_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SYP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Become Responsible Users of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI.  What are your first thoughts when you hear that “magical” initialism? Awe. Fear. Curiosity. Ambivalence.  All is valid.  You might even be wondering if this article was written by AI. Trust me. It is human-written. But can you really trust me? Am I telling you the truth? Maybe. Maybe not.  Artificial Intelligence, AI, has had an increasing presence in our daily lives. Some engage with AI, like searching Google, some take a step back from using AI in their everyday lives and use it only...]]></description><link>https://www.thefivecentdrop.com/post/to-become-responsible-users-of-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6ba704a66df1d2905d95b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:44:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a1b0cc61a85e412780455c95b145516a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SYP</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>