Tuesday, August 12
Favorite What type of services does a consulting firm provide to its clients?
Business: Being Nice Applies to Business Too
Favorite While it may appear that being nice is a sure-fire way to get walked over and taken for granted, there are exceptions in business where kindness can put a company in first place. Sharing the credit for work is important in making coworkers feel valued; it can also be a great motivating
World News: North Korean Summer Camp
Favorite The recently reopened North Korean beachside summer camp has attendees from Russia, China, Vietnam, Tanzania, and Ireland. It offers comforts that are not provided for regular North Koreans, such as air-conditioned rooms and video games, a private beach, volleyball courts, and water
Health: House Calls App
Favorite The popular transport service app Uber has inspired another service that was popular years ago: house calls. These new apps allow doctors to treat patients at home and in less time than it would take to visit a facility. House calls can also reduce the risk of being exposed to
Education: Addressing Rising Costs
Favorite 5-year-old Dylan Randall could not speak, stand, or taste food. Since his public school could not provide him with the daily therapy he required, his parents pushed for New York City to pay for his tuition at a private school for disabled children. Just after being cleared to attend a
Technology: Bringing the Internet to Zambia
Favorite Facebook recently launched an app for Internet.org, a partnership that attempts to offer wireless service in developing countries. This app will allow users to use Facebook, Messenger, Google, Wikipedia, a weather service, and an app promoting women’s rights without the conventional
Crossing A Line
Favorite President Obama acknowledged that torturing al Qaeda detainees after 9/11 was “crossing a line.” This has been his strongest comment on the controversial topic. Obama urges the U.S. to take responsibility for this wrongdoing so that it can be prevented in the future. The Senate