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A 14-year-old boy from western England was recently expelled after what Bridge Learning Campus considered an unforgivable breach of privacy against the school’s principal. The incident took place in Hearthcliffe, England, where the teen had just been told his hairstyle was against school policy. It is not uncommon for teenagers to experiment with their hair, […]
Nearly a decade ago, a male Stanford University professor instituted a female entrepreneurship seminar as a way to encourage diversity of thought among the school’s students. Offered by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, “Entrepreneurship from the Perspective of Women” has become one of the most popular courses on the curriculum. Led by Vista Venture […]
In a new study issued by The Vision Council, San Juan emerged as the North American city with the highest risk of radiation and harmful sun rays with 348 days each year. In studying 50 cities throughout North America, the Sun Protection Survey as administered by the Vision Council of America polled over 10,000 adults […]
Originally offered to frequent flyers and other elite passengers, the PreCheck program has now been opened up to over 40 percent of the traveling public in U.S. airports, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The organization predicts that most passengers will benefit from the use of expedited screening as TSA continues to expand these programs […]
Companies that form a brand tend to retain more customers and have an identity that sets them apart from others. The Golden Arches: almost everyone in the world recognizes this fast-food beacon, regardless of whether they eat there or not. Why? Because it’s unique and it evokes subconscious emotion. It’s memorable and easy to recognize. […]
U.S. employers increased their hiring numbers in March 2014, a signal of economic growth that indicates a winter freeze was simply a temporary measure. U.S. payrolls increased by 192,000 employees during the month, according to the Labor Department. The payrolls for January and February increased by a combined 37,000. The U.S. unemployment rate stayed put […]
According to a new study by the Pew Research Center, online news sites have increased their employment ranks by more than 5,000 full-time positions. Meanwhile, employment at traditional newspapers dropped by 6.4 percent in the last 12 months. The wide-ranging report issued annually by the Pew Research Center covered cable news, newspapers and digital start-ups. […]
Entrepreneurs can often compare a new business collaboration to a marriage, with each member offering particular assets. If trust issues are hidden deep beneath the surface, however, it’s likely the union won’t last too long. Even with the right candidate, it’s important to take a measured approach before beginning a long-term partnership. Collaboration may help […]
In January 2013, taxpayers experienced several major alterations to tax laws that created a number of new taxes and requires them to adjust their methods for tax planning. It doesn’t appear that 2014 will hold quite as many changes for taxpayers – but several possible alterations may raise some eyebrows. The challenge for taxpayers each […]
Foods derived from genetically modified plants must be safe, otherwise they may not be allowed. But what is considered safe and how is that measured? The American public’s general understanding is that genetically modified foods are dangerous and may be linked to a several serious health issues. The jury is still out on whether that’s […]
