With the rise of an economy placing an increasing importance in environmental sustainability, there also comes a need for leaders educated in matters of green technology. For this, community colleges have begun offering training through new courses and degree programs.
According to a March 2010 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory financed by the Energy [...]
On Monday, August 16th, China presented irrevocable evidence that it is indeed on the fast track toward becoming a formidable world power. With its GDP amounting to $1.34 trillion, the country was able to overtake Japan as the second largest economy in the world.
Currently, Japan’s overall economic output totals $1.29 trillion. Its economy grew 0.4 [...]
There are few who pay particular attention to the alarm clock in their hotel room. Those who do may find a nifty innovation in the rectangular timepiece. Nearly 40% of the 4.9 million hotel rooms in the United States have an iHome propped up on the bedside table. Looking a lot like the conventional hotel [...]
Filed under: Business, News, Technology on August 18th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: Business, opportunity, strategy, Technology
A survey conducted by The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) highlighted the importance of “natural capital” to companies based in biodiversity-rich developing economies. According to the report, nearly half of the CEOs in Latin America and Africa saw the decline of biodiversity as a threat to business growth. In contrast, only 20 percent of [...]
Filed under: Business, Environment, News on August 13th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: Business, economy, Environment, sustainability
A report from Public/Private Ventures, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and creating programs in low-income communities, shows the immensely positive impact of job training programs on unemployed and low-skilled workers. According to the report, these programs that are developed in collaboration with specific industries such as health care, accounting and even computer maintenance are [...]
Filed under: Community, Expertise, News, Philanthropy on August 3rd, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: Business, charity, Community, infrastructure, jobs, opportunity, philanthropy
Ever since the Academy Award-winning song “Jai Ho” made it to hit charts, the music world has been wondering if other South Asian talents can go global as well. Written by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman for “Slumdog Millionaire” back in 2008, the song features a mix of a catchy dance beat with a distinctive [...]
Filed under: Arts & Culture, Business, News on July 31st, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: brands, Business, global, growth, industry, opportunity
Step by step, Google is turning itself into an environment-friendly organization.
It was in 2007 when the Internet search giant first started going green. To promote sustainable development and environmental awareness, the company voluntarily took efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. By the end of 2009, Google formed its own energy subsidiary, Google Energy, followed by [...]
Filed under: Business, Environment, News, Press on July 28th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: Business, clean energy, energy, Environment
At a recent press conference held at the company’s headquarters, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that free protective cases will be given to buyers of its latest iPhone model to alleviate the issue of wireless signal loss. The more than 3 million people who have already bought the iPhone 4 as well as new buyers [...]
Filed under: Business, News, Press, Technology on July 27th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
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It’s great to see how big companies such as General Electric are making waves by encouraging people to contribute towards the development of cleaner energy. Through projects such as the Ecomagination Challenge, the company sparks the minds of people who wish to contribute to this development. This year’s challenge will last until September 30, 2010. [...]
Filed under: Business, Environment, News on July 20th, 2010 @ 7:00 am
Tagged with: Business, clean energy, entrepreneur, innovation, sharing, start-up, strategies
Once upon a time, using a coupon meant literally cutting a piece out of your newspaper and presenting it to the cashier at your local grocery. Today’s technology has found a world of ways to improve on the concept of coupon-based shopping.
A recent survey by Harris Interactive showed that online coupon use has increased dramatically [...]
With the rise of an economy placing an increasing importance in environmental sustainability, there also comes a need for leaders educated in matters of green technology.
When we were kids, we were always told to eat lots of fruits and vegetables so we could keep our minds and bodies healthy.