Category: Business

Even though we use devices containing them every day, the silicon microchip at the heart of modern technology is barely understood by the average consumer. True, the details of microchip manufacture are fairly technical, but in broad strokes the process is surprisingly simple: a wafer of prepared silicon is chemically treated to create what are...

The shipping industry serves an important role in the global economy. Approximately 90% of the world’s trade goods are transported via sea-faring vessels. As concerns over climate change and ocean pollution become increasingly prevalent on the international stage, more talk surrounds steps that need to be taken to improve the industry’s environmental footprint. International environmental...

When you are sick and tired of looking at your boring front door, you have a couple of choices. You can go all out and get a new front door from Ellison Doors New York. Or, if you are up for a little DIY project to break up your day, you can give your old...

Life insurance is a great way to prevent loved ones from figuring out how to cover final expenses. The cost of a funeral has increased significantly in the last few decades. Life insurance can help cover those expenses, so that loved ones can spend more time focusing on grieving than worrying about money. Not all...

In America, we have the privilege of voting all of our elected officials into office.  National elections determine major positions such as the presidency, and in comparison, local elections may seem unimportant and you may consider skipping them. However, local elections are incredibly important for your community. Here are three reasons you should vote in...

The past 20 years have seen massive change. In the early 2000s, computers operated at a much lower capacity, and people rented DVDs. In 2020, computers double their computing capabilities every twelve to eighteen months.  Over the past decade, there has been a rapid technological revolution, and as the world enters into a new one,...

For any traditional organization, the work (and subsequent success) of development and operations teams is assessed by different results. Developers pay close attention to the number and quality of the delivered updates, but the operations team focuses on maintaining the health of the system. The marked division between these interests can interfere with the long-term...

Private equity real estate (PERE) attracts a lot of curiosity from bankers and real estate agents alike— the field being a dynamic blend of the two industries. For many, the curiosity of a career in PERE stems from the potential of big returns and payoffs. Consulting successful professionals in the PERE industry, such as Steven...

The amateur radio operators around the world represent every walk of life. They engage in communications of many kinds as a hobby, but also serve a valuable purpose. Amateur radio operators often provide a public service by manning radios for communications during emergency situations. While these operators have a lot of fun with their hobby,...