Video About Italy’s youth is breathing new life into the country’s rural areas. In the past two years, the number of young graduates – often from urban centres – starting up their businesses in the countryside has increased by 35%. Many are driven by a deep appreciation of Italy’s rich local produce and have a… Continue reading Why Italian graduates are choosing life on the farm
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Taylor Wilson Interview on Impact Theory (5 Dec 2017)
At the age of 14, Taylor Wilson became the 32nd person in human history to achieve nuclear fusion. By the time he reached high school, he’d acquired a deep knowledge base in at least 20 fundamental fields of science and engineering. Taylor also developed a medical device that dramatically lowered the cost of cancer detection.… Continue reading Taylor Wilson Interview on Impact Theory (5 Dec 2017)
“Happiness” – A short film about the world we’ve left behind
The 2017 short film “Happiness” by Steve Cutts depicts a world that is familiar but quickly fading from memory as our new world takes shape in 2020 as we address a global viral pandemic. It’s helpful to look back on the lives we were living and realize that despite our current hardships, perhaps the way… Continue reading “Happiness” – A short film about the world we’ve left behind
“When you have a community barber shop, that is the heart of any community.”
Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets and instead spending that money to create inspiring advertising uplifting stories that help make the world a better place. The following ad from WestJet is an example. Leroy is much more than a local barber; he is the heart of the community. He cares for his customers… Continue reading “When you have a community barber shop, that is the heart of any community.”
Tennessee to Expand Tuition-Free College Program
Introduction At a time when some states are cutting back on their investment in education, Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee is expanding on the state’s college education initiative (TennesseePromise.gov) by extending tuition-free education to adults through the Tennessee Reconnect program. Integral to education access is the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act — “legislation to increase broadband access to Tennessee’s… Continue reading Tennessee to Expand Tuition-Free College Program
High Quality Business Cards from MOO
Use this link to order business cards from MOO and you’ll get a $15 discount. https://refer.moo.com/s/ij6dk I’ve been admiring cards from MOO for a long time whenever I saw them. They are very thick and have a smooth soft velvety texture. There’s an option to have rounded corners, and unusual size cards. So today I finally placed… Continue reading High Quality Business Cards from MOO
The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave
[Source: Broadly, via YouTube, 10 Mar 2016] The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave. Despite the fact that the US ranks second in the world for highest GDP while Papua New Guinea falls at 139th, working women in both countries… Continue reading The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave
An Exercise in Life Awareness and Transformation
Here is a simple exercise in life awareness and transformation. Start with a big piece of paper and a pen. With an open mind, do the following: Life Map. Become familiar with the Life Map. Write it Down. Write down your areas of life. It need not be in a list. You could put them in… Continue reading An Exercise in Life Awareness and Transformation
Talent Management: Attracting, Hiring, and Keeping Excellent Employees
Employees Are The Brand Despite the opinions of advertisers, marketing agents, and promoters, ultimately employees are your brand. They are are the public face of a company. They determine the quality of experience your customers and vendors have. From those experiences, people will shape opinions about your company. This impacts how attractive your company is… Continue reading Talent Management: Attracting, Hiring, and Keeping Excellent Employees
Uber Driver Signup Guide and Resources Page
Sign Up To signup as a driver with Uber, follow these steps: Go to https://get.uber.com/drive/ When you complete the form, provide Invite Code HNFD9UE which will give you a $100 bonus for signing up. The signup process will walk you through the rest of what’s needed. You’ll need to provide your financial and banking information in… Continue reading Uber Driver Signup Guide and Resources Page
Mindvalley Voted Among Top Ten Coolest Workplaces in 2012
Mindvalley was voted among the World’s Top Ten Coolest Workplaces by Inc. Magazine in 2012. What is Mindvalley? We are a global brand and company that invests in, creates and builds businesses that help push humanity forward. We stand for ideas and products that allow human beings to live healthier, happier lives. From life-changing techniques… Continue reading Mindvalley Voted Among Top Ten Coolest Workplaces in 2012
The Value of a Community College Education
Abstract This study provides one of the first estimates of the returns to different types of community college credentials—short-term certificates, long-term certificates, and associate degrees—across different fields of study. We exploit a rich data set that includes matched, longitudinal college transcripts and Unemployment Insurance records for students who entered a Washington State community college in… Continue reading The Value of a Community College Education