There is no wrong time to prepare for your future. In fact now may be the perfect time to work on your education and other career goals. Moms of all types are one group who can take advantage of this opportunity. Earning a grant can lead to obtaining an important degree that can help land the perfect job for you. It should be no surprise that communications and technology are areas that are steadily rising in importance. You're...more
As the rate of innovation among television manufacturers has accelerated, buyers are being faced with a choice of three different types of technology. First into the fray were plasma TVs, and buyers have taken to them in their droves, with their promise of almost cinema-quality pictures and deep, true blacks. These are currently accounting for the vast majority of new television sales, and promise to give most viewers many years of faithful...more
Whilst there is plenty of talk about the environmental and ethical impact of the clothes that we wear including the use of pesticides to grow cotton, the energy intensive manufacture of synthetic fabrics and the fast fashion culture which commits thousands of tonnes of textile waste to landfill, we often forget about our shoes and footwear which is just as essential to every day life as clothing and has just as much impact.The majority of shoes are made from either leather or synthetic materials both of which have huge environmental impacts. Leather is usually tanned using a process which causes damage to the health of the people involved and to the surrounding environment. The tanning uses chemicals including lead, zinc, formaldehyde, dyes and cyanide-based chemicals. Shoes are also often glued together using benzene which is highly toxic and damaging to the health of the workers. Synthetic materials are usually not biodegradable making them difficult to dispose of and also sometimes contain toxic chemicals like phthalates which are damaging to health and the environment in a number of ways. So how is likely is it that there will be more ethical footwear available in the...more
Parity is looming large through the first two weeks of the NFL season with eight teams at 2-0, eight more at 0-2 and the remaining 16 teams sitting with a 1-1 straight-up record. It has set Week 3 up as a pivotal start for several teams and sportsbook have posted some tight lines. Out of 16 games, online sportsbook,...more
Over the last seven years, investment in professionally managed futures has more than quintupled. According to hedge fund tracking firm Barclays, assets under management rose from approximately 41 billion dollars in 2001, to more than 219 billion dollars today! This is a trend that we expect to see continue, not only as the demand for commodities...more
Whenever the term ‘hospitality' is coined, one can immediately relate it with the ‘hotel' industry. Any major changes in the hotel sector, have a rather considerable effect on the hospitality sector. So, as a hotel owner, you must remain aware and conscious of the current trends in the hotel business. And it is necessary to mention that rapid and ever-emerging concepts and trends in the hotel sector, spells nothing but tough competition.Now, let's zero-in on some of the issues you need to be aware about:1. Go GreenGlobal warming, depleting ozone layer, deforestation, vanishing tigers, no rain, all such environmental concerns have somehow made humans more nature conscious. Suddenly, we all want to live amidst nature 24/7. Travelers are ready to shell out more to book a room in a green and environmental friendly lodgings. So, include small shampoo bottles, basket of fruits, and more as part of your eco lodgings. The greener you go, more you attract travelers.2. Retain Employees The hotel sector faces a constant dearth of credible and talented workers. They do employ many hands on a part time basis, who opt for other lucrative jobs elsewhere, once gained...more
Video projectors have become outstanding objects in displaying the information in relatively new dimensions. These devices are very well suited for both business and home purposes. The projections made from these gadgets have proved that they are...more
The Future of Clean Thermal Technologies: Technology developments, key costs and the future outlookIntroduction Thermal power plants burning fossil fuels produce 50% of the electricity generated worldwide, but are a major source of CO2. As such, the...more
The Future of Marine Technologies: Technology developments, key costs and the future outlookMany of the world's potential renewable energy resources are being exploited today to generate electricity. The main exception is marine energy, the energy...more
When someone wants to know what Future Fashion Trends are available, there some key ways to find out what is out there. With many different avenues to try, anyone can discover and use the latest in fashion ideas and tips. When people know what kind...more
AT&T Mobility recently announced it hopes to launch commercial LTE service by mid-2011 and cover between 70 million and 75 million POPS by the end of next year.AT&T has been a little slow with this launch considering Sprint and Clear...more
The decisions we make today determine how we will lead the future. The plans for a good future start today. Our future can either be good or bad depending on the long term investment decisions we make. Everyone needs a long term investment. However...more