A California woman riffed off that old saw of “turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse” when she chose to rebound from a difficult divorce by uprooting to a quiet new home near a tranquil river. She settled on a 6 acre parcel in 1983, where she often mused, “What am I thinking, single woman […]
Aren’t you sick of negative news? Does information that pushes us back into our respective corners on any topic serve any positive purpose? Bear with me on this. It explains why I like stories as promised in this headline. I’d like to learn if you feel the same.
Gambling is a pastime that has been growing with each passing year. Many people travel for hundreds of miles just to have a chance to play slots in Vegas. However, many of us do not take into consideration the environmental impacts that this can have. So with the rise of online gambling, over traditional physical […]
An ever-increasing number of people and companies are more conscious of the environment than ever. People choose the greener options, no matter if it’s food, clothing, office supplies, cars, and many other products and services. There are, in turn, other aspects to keep in mind when choosing the greener option, aspects that the average consumer […]
When you create an online store on sites like Etsy, whether it’s a green product, or fair trade. When you make products to sell them through your online website, you expect that people would come and buy your products. But, sometimes no one shows up, or if they do, they do not buy anything. The […]
There are many challenges facing new business entrepreneurs today, and one of these is being able to make their business stand out from the competition – and grow. In these times, it’s particularly difficult for start-up entrepreneurs to expand their business when they have to compete on a broader stage. So what can you do […]
Personal injuries are far more common than most people could ever imagine, especially when you are an eco-activist. It could happen due to an accident, a fight or another traumatic event. If you’ve been injured and it wasn’t your fault, there is a good chance that you’re entitled to some form of payment. If you […]
Forex trading became a massive industry due to the volatility of international currencies. One day the price for the Venezuela Petro can be up, the next day down. And the reverse. In between the foreign exchange volatility (forex volatility) there is a space to earn. That’s why historically people banked up American dollars or hid Swiss […]
Organizational skills, effective scheme, and money can make you a successful businessperson. Majority of people think that they will open shop and customer are at the doorstep. It is a hard job to take the small business to great heights. Appropriate use of time, implementation of planning and proper investment of money are keys to […]
If a tree falls in the forest, does anyone hear? Does your artificial intelligence-driven software even ponder this philosophical paradox? With so much of our world out of whack these days, I mean, you know … you are reading the news. The ice caps are melting. The North Pole is warmer than Bucharest, and famines in […]
A holiday trip to Southeast Asia introduced an American tourist to a rich culture, delectable cuisine, and spectacular architecture. It also gave her a window into a darker side of India. Others may sleepwalk past realities that – if consciously observed – would ruin a holiday buzz. Shannon Keith chose to take notice, and more […]
There are many arguments for and against carbon offsetting programmes. Some people see the wider-reaching value they offer, while others argue that the concept is flawed. And then there are others who don’t really understand how they work. And there’s truth in the for and against sides of the argument. There’s no point leaping to […]
Dubai is full of experiences to explore and take in, and one trip is far from enough to fully see what the place has to offer. Still, if you’re prepared enough, you can ensure that you at least make the most of every minute you’re there, and it’s very likely that the whole ordeal will […]
I worked at McDonalds when I was a kid. I was 14 and there was this part of the job I couldn’t really take seriously: smiling for customers. It always seemed fake or phony if I smiled because the truth is, not very many people inspire me to smile. I do have friends who smile […]
Hong Kong’s vision for a “greener city” through a new wave of innovative waste management and recycling initiatives was outlined to eco-industry leaders and associations along with consul-generals and trade commissioners representing 16 countries at a networking lunch themed “Waste Less, Save More – Creating Business Opportunities” on 16 March 2018 at the Hong Kong […]
Dust off old Donna Summer albums and celebrate the premature return of New Zealand’s giant “disco ball” satellite as it drops down to Earth from outer space. Just like the Age of Disco, it will completely disintegrate, leaving only groovy memories. The Humanity Star is a reflective satellite launched in January by Rocket Lab, a […]
Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has teamed up with theDOCK Innovation Hub, a startup accelerator in Israel that focuses on innovative maritime technologies. The Danish-based shipper will use the partnership as an opportunity to meet start-ups working on new technology specific to logistics industry improvements.
A Russian ice cream company is drawing criticism from members of the international Jewish community for a new dessert named “Poor Jew”. An advert on Russian social media states, “Introducing the ice cream ‘Poor Jew,'” Try all this deliciousness, it turns out that he is not so poor.” The cone may not be poor, but it’s […]
Human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track, two-wheeled bikes are emerging as the most disruptive tech in transportation. Now China’s top two dock-less bike-sharing titans are rolling into Startup Nation with plans to deploy thousands of bikes in Tel Aviv in the first half of 2018, threatening existing stationed bike platforms like local provider Tel-O-Fun.
As of midnight on Tuesday, nearly 1,000 candidates had registered with the Interior Ministry to run in the upcoming and long-delayed parliamentary elections scheduled for May 6. The estimated 1,000 candidates represent the highest in the history of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, and provides the cash-strapped state treasury an unexpected windfall of USD$5.28 million from fees […]
The Middle East was in the house at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), one of the largest startup gatherings on the planet, showcasing intelligent technologies and human ingenuity that are transforming every business and every process. Sponsored by PC Magazine, and held February 26 through March 1 in Barcelona, MWC pop-up pavilions housed innovations from around the […]
Studies have revealed that preventive maintenance plan can increase the Return on Investment by several times (as much as 545% according to reliable sources). As such, not investing in this maintenance schedule is perhaps not a sensible move especially of you have envisaged certain objectives and goals for your organization. These days you will find […]
Living on a budget might seem like an eco-friendly act in itself, but in most cases, this isn’t strictly true. By opting for cheaper options, you can often find that packaging, manufacturing costs and so much more are actually worse for the environment. So, when we do find ourselves strapped for cash, how do we […]
Business needs if we are required to run any kind of the business in the world we may need lots of the technology factors along with it. Business technology in the small businesses can also mean different things can be interpreted in various ways of doing it normally. But it will always come down to […]
The global resistance against genetically modified (GM) crops is growing at an exponential rate, with as many as 35 nations now completely banning GM food and the pesticides that go with them, or have severely restricting their use. Now Mexico joins the anti-GM movement, after a group of beekeepers succeeded in stopping the agricultural biotech giant from […]