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Green Energy Industry Gets Boost With Obama Budget
Earlier this week, President Barack Obama submitted his 2014 budget that calls for nearly a 50 percent increase (to $2.7 billion) in research funding for clean energy and renewable technology... read more
Logs Show Porn Downloaded In Vatican
It’s been over a month since the Papal conclave selected Pope Francis as the successor to Pope XVI. The new religious leader may have to deal with brewing controversies right... read more
Accidental Racist Seeks to Erase Racism
By now, I’m sure many of you have heard Brad Paisley’s song “Accidental Racist” featuring LL Cool J. If you haven’t heard it, check it out below. The song has... read more
Government Policies Tackle Climate Change, Lower Bills
The government’s energy and climate change policies could lower annual household energy bills by £166 by 2020; welcome news for all UK households. New analysis highlights the extent of the... read more
“How Do I Deal with a Slacker on a Group Project?”
(A one-line write-in from a student… Does this problem ever go away in life? No! The slacking group member is a plague! Students feel helpless and concerned about grades, and... read more
Toy Purchasing Trends and Insights
In 2012, toy company sales generated about $16.5 billion, down from $16.6 billion in 2011. Toys account for about 1.4% of total household income spend (in a category including pet... read more
Owned Media Alters Balance of Power Between President Obama and Journalists
Rem Rieder from American Journalism Review penned a viewpoint in USA Today last week that criticized President Obama for cutting down access to journalists. The supporting proof points highlighted by... read more
3 Choices for China Factories in These Changing Times
I am often asked for advice on the strategic choices of small and midsize manufacturers. As an advisor to business, I study to understand what we can learn from the... read more
Our Nation’s Water Systems Are Not Making The Grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) latest Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, issued every four years since 2001, recently gave the nation’s water and wastewater systems a D grade, up... read more
Why Don’t my Kids Listen to ME?
As a parent coach, one of the chief complaints I hear from parents is: “Why won’t my children listen to me anymore? Things were going so well and now they... read more
Low Cost Ways to Heat an Office
All businesses need to keep a close eye on every aspect of the finances, and energy bills are a key area where spending can quickly get out of hand. There... read more
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month
Think back to your own school days. Do you remember your favorite teacher and the impact they had on you? My favorite teacher was Mrs. Daniels. She taught first grade... read more
Recycling Computers and Electronics Sustainably on Earth Day
As evolving technologies keep us hooked to new and updated gadgets, and Americans now own (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) an estimated three billion electronic products, one inconvenient question... read more
20 Awesome Business Cards That You Just Can’t Ignore
1Business cards offer an exceptional opportunity to showcase your particular abilities, talents and unique selling points. However, in an age where securing a good career depends not only on having... read more
The Color of Your Comfort Zone
Some people may think of the color green when they think of the color of their comfort zone. You won’t get any arguments from me there. Money definitely provides us... read more
