Feeling safe is easy to take for granted when living in a developed nation, but for much of the developing world- especially for the poor- living in fear is the norm. In his newest book, The Locust Effect, Gary A. Haugen shines a light on the violence that saturates the lives of the impoverished. Aside… Continue reading Poverty and Hidden Everyday Violence in the Developing World
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Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2013
Do you like to donate to causes and give to others? You may not be alone, as charitable giving grew 4.9% in 2013, according to a new report by Blackbaud. Blackbaud analyzed data from 4,129 nonprofit organization representing $12.5 billion in total funds raised during 2013. Blackbaud found that online giving accounted for 6.4% of… Continue reading Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2013
Microsoft’s Next CEO and Potential Future Without Bill Gates as Chairman
Is Microsoft’s five-month long search for a new chief executive officer finally over? According to a report out of Bloomberg, yes. Microsoft is ready to name Satya Nadella as the company’s next CEO and enterprise cloud chief to replace the departing Steve Ballmer. You may be surprised to hear that Microsoft’s board is also considering… Continue reading Microsoft’s Next CEO and Potential Future Without Bill Gates as Chairman
Google to Sell Motorola and Avoid Further Losses
Google has acquired many companies over the years, but it’s taken no chance bigger than buying Motorola. Now just two years after acquiring the Motorola Mobility unit for $12.5 billion, Google is selling the cell phone maker to Chinese technology company Lenovo for just $2.91 billion, far less then its purchase price. The Motorola unit… Continue reading Google to Sell Motorola and Avoid Further Losses
Are the Patent Wars Over? Samsung Ends All Patent Disputes With Ericsson Following Its Collaboration Deal With Google
It appears 2014 could be a turning point in the endless battle of patent disputes among major tech companies. Samsung and Google and have just announced a landmark global patent agreement covering both current patent portfolios and any other ones acquired in the next 10 years. Now Samsung and Ericsson have also just agreed to… Continue reading Are the Patent Wars Over? Samsung Ends All Patent Disputes With Ericsson Following Its Collaboration Deal With Google
Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot
Stock prices for Tesla Motors, Inc. are up more than 300% over last year’s prices, according to InvestorPlace. Not a big surprise, especially since last year the company sold about 20% more vehicles than expected. On top of all this, the company’s sporty sedan, the Model S, won Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year… Continue reading Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot
The Startup Accelerator Wars [INFOGRAPHIC]
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? On September 23, 2013 a new law in the U.S. allowed, for the first time in 80 years, startups to tell the world they are raising money whether through their blogs, email and social campaigns. The process, officially known as general solicitation, is an official declaration to… Continue reading The Startup Accelerator Wars [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wealthy Man Poses as Homeless During Christmas to Reward Charitable Strangers
In a tale that seems made for a TV special, a mystery man in Canada has been reportedly rewarding random acts of kindness as part of an annual Christmas family tradition. The anonymous wealthy man has been posing as a beggar on the city streets of Vancouver to only surprise strangers who are charitable enough… Continue reading Wealthy Man Poses as Homeless During Christmas to Reward Charitable Strangers
