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It’s no secret that the tech industry has a long history of drama, squabbles, and rivalry in general. The 80’s saw IBM and Apple take center stage in the squabble spotlight, and then Microsoft and Netscape entered into fisticuffs in the 1990’s. Fast forward a few years, and what we have today are four large…
We’ve come a long way in the last few years. From petroleum fueled cars we moved on to developing the electric car. Then we set out to experiment with electric cars featuring hydrogen-fueled cells. For a while, these seem to have done fairly well. However, in testing (around the Los Angeles area), a number of…
Italy has issued a warning to those who may be tempted to act irresponsibly in their professions. In April 2009, L’Aquila – a city in Italy – was devastated by an earthquake that ended up killing 309 people. Unfortunately, had 7 men tasked with estimating the risks of this earthquake taking place done their jobs…
While technology may be advancing globalization at a rapid pace, it doesn’t mean that geography is becoming irrelevant. Take Lyft, for example. This ride-sharing service pairs up private individuals who rent out seats in their vehicles for donations from those in need of a lift. The entire process, however, is all orchestrated via an app….
First off, a definition is due here. What is a Mittelstand? In short, it is an expression of a state of mind and a specific attitude. As per the Economist, The Mittelstand has become an ambition in the face of the euro crisis eating away at the confidence and success of France’s big national champions. And, emulating…
Modern politics are currently faced with the challenge of mitigating inequality without damaging economic growth and subsequently the world economy. However, in the majority of the emerging world, leaders would rather bury their heads in the sand when it comes to the issue of inequality. Why is this? Because at the heart of this subject…
