Almost everyone loves the Super Bowl, whether they’re rooting for one of the teams or just watching for the commercials. But who knew there was a deeper, greener upside to the big game? According to recent research by energy consulting firm Opower, football fans actually do less damage to the environment when they watch the… Continue reading Does the Super Bowl Actually Help the Environment?
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The latest in economic policy and finance news in the U.S. and around the world.
Watch the 2014 State of the Union Address Tonight at 9pm EST [LIVESTREAM]
Want to learn more about the state of the nation and what’s to come this year? Tonight at 9 p.m. EST stream President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address to Congress live online. Just click play below on the White House’s enhanced livestream! In a year when Republicans have a good chance of keeping… Continue reading Watch the 2014 State of the Union Address Tonight at 9pm EST [LIVESTREAM]
The Rise of Mobile and Other 2014 Trends to Watch as Predicted by Google’s Eric Schmidt
Will mobile finally be ready to usurp computers for good in 2014? According to Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, mobile has already won because everyone will eventually have a smartphone. In a rare interview, Schmidt talked with Bloomberg TV about his outlook for 2014. “The trend has been mobile was winning; it’s now won,” Schmidt… Continue reading The Rise of Mobile and Other 2014 Trends to Watch as Predicted by Google’s Eric Schmidt
Three Big Purchases that Depreciate the Most
A lot of our most expensive purchases lose value as soon as the deal is signed. Cars, electronics, and timeshares are notorious for depreciating immediately. Consider the following reasons why they are worth so much less after the purchase and what you can do to combat the losses. Photo via Flickr by Tax Credits Cars… Continue reading Three Big Purchases that Depreciate the Most
Illustrations that Satirize Our Dependence on Technology and Corporate Consumerism
Art is a powerful form of expression that can be used to capture our emotions and challenge hypocrisies within our society. Cuban cartoonist Angel Boligán is famous for his scathing illustrations that depict the state of contemporary politics, consumerism and corruption in our culture. Each drawing will lure you in to search for a deeper… Continue reading Illustrations that Satirize Our Dependence on Technology and Corporate Consumerism
The 25 Hottest Skills that Got People Hired in 2013
When you’re looking for a new job, it can be difficult deciding how to present yourself in the best light to potential employers. To help us determine the skills most likely to get us hired, LinkedIn decided to pull from its loads of employment data. The company asked itself a simple question: who’s getting hired… Continue reading The 25 Hottest Skills that Got People Hired in 2013
How Supporting Arts and Cultural Organizations Makes a Huge Impact
Did you know that art in America was more popular than major league baseball? Arts and culture organizations get visited by 850 million people and generate $135 billion worth of commerce in the Unites States each year. Every city and town has its own unique set of popular art and culture, though, making that often… Continue reading How Supporting Arts and Cultural Organizations Makes a Huge Impact
Philippines Disaster Drawing Limited Interest and Donations
Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on November 8. Over 13 million Filipinos are believed to have been affected by the storm, which ruined livelihoods by destroying crops, livestock and fishing boats. At least 3,976 people have been killed by the storm and nearly 1,600 are still missing, according to Al Jazeera. In spite of the… Continue reading Philippines Disaster Drawing Limited Interest and Donations
