As one of the leading pioneers in the digital media revolution and a best-selling author several times over, it’s safe to say that Arianna Huffington knows a thing or two about success. But after stepping down as editor-in-chief from her flagship Huffington Post in August, the 66-year-old is trying to change the way we think about what success looks like. With the launch of her new company, Thrive Global, Huffington aims to preach the importance of self-care to highly-driven, entrepreneurial, … Continue reading “Arianna Huffington Launches New Company to Help You Sleep Better”
Student and Parents in Spain Protest Amount of Homework Given by Schools
Posted on December 23, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured NewsOver 36 million kids in the U.S. play organized sports each year. If it were up to the kids, they would probably spend 100% of their time playing sports and 0% of their time doing homework. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. On an average weekday evening, 14-year-old Clara Jene usually finds herself completing approximately three hours of homework. On the weekends, that number is typically doubled. Clara is a high school student in Spain, and she often stays up until … Continue reading “Student and Parents in Spain Protest Amount of Homework Given by Schools”
Studies Show an Attractive Smile Is More Important Than You May Realize
Posted on December 23, 2016July 19, 2024Categories FeaturedThe red carpet rolls out next month, marking the start of the 2017 awards season. All of the Western world will be immersed in this voyeuristic ritual of staring mesmerized at a parade of the world’s richest and most beautiful celebrities. While red carpet hosts and journalists interrogate the stars about their designer dresses and accessories, they often overlook the most important part of the look – the smile. According to Dr. Kevin Sands, cosmetic dentist to the stars, awards … Continue reading “Studies Show an Attractive Smile Is More Important Than You May Realize”
Americans Are Skipping the Dentist Due to High Costs
Posted on December 15, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured NewsA recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan School of Business and Families USA found that Americans are more likely to skip routine dental care than any other type of medical appointment due to high costs. Working-age adults were the most vulnerable group, with approximately 13% reporting that they’ve skipped out on dental care for financial reasons. While 13% might not seem like a large number to most people, it’s actually double the population of seniors and triple … Continue reading “Americans Are Skipping the Dentist Due to High Costs”
Uber Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company to Develop Self-Driving Cars
Posted on December 9, 2016July 19, 2024Categories FeaturedThe ride-hailing juggernaut Uber announced this week the creation of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs, a move that will ostensibly push the company closer and closer to its goal of autonomous vehicles powered by self-driving technology. The new branch will largely be made up of staff from Uber’s recent acquisition of Geometric Intelligence, a machine-learning development company founded by Gary Marcus and Zoubin Ghahramani. “Part of what drew Uber to Dr. Marcus’s team is that his start-up is tackling … Continue reading “Uber Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company to Develop Self-Driving Cars”
Sales of Leather Goods May Save Struggling Luxury Brands
Posted on November 30, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured NewsIn general, luxury brands are struggling these days. There have been significant changes in both consumer preferences and spending habits over the last few years, and due to a decline of tourism throughout Europe and the U.S., the luxury goods market has shown a lot less growth. Although analysts have warned that this phenomenon may be “the new normal,” some brands are trying to save their hides — with hides. Hermès International is one of those brands. While the exclusive … Continue reading “Sales of Leather Goods May Save Struggling Luxury Brands”
Cyber Security Breaches Cost More Than Ever, But Big Businesses Don’t Seem to Care
Posted on November 10, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured NewsWithin the past few years, there have been many large scale American data breaches that have put the personal information of many at risk. Retailers such as Target and Home Depot, technology company Sony, and digital giant Yahoo! have all been victims in the recent past. The numbers are shocking. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that over 900 million records of personal identifiable information had been stolen within the past couple years, which begs the question, how much … Continue reading “Cyber Security Breaches Cost More Than Ever, But Big Businesses Don’t Seem to Care”