In August 2015, Forbes Africa dedicated its cover story to the entrepreneur Michael Ade-Ojo, who was presented as one of the great business leaders on the African continent. He became a multimillionaire in the automobile industry starting with only $63 in capital. His unusual story has attracted attention and admiration as forecasters are turning to […]
Jet Engine Emissions Pose a Health Risk According to EPA
On Monday, July 25 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Clean Air Act finding that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from certain classes of aircraft are endangering human health and welfare while contributing to climate change. The EPA finding is a landmark ruling that bolsters the need for developing carbon emissions regulations of commercial […]
10-Vins to take the world of the wine drinker to a new level
Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016. The scene of the yearly Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Each year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the expo in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the future. This year crowds were not left disappointed. On display were a variety of gadgets, vehicles and accessories, all designed with the […]
Changing Your Brand Culture to Engage Millennials
Millennials are often called Generation “C”. They have been “connected” since childhood, and their phones are never more than three feet away from them today. This is how they get their news, “meet up” with their friends, and check their social media pages/accounts several times a day. And they are now the largest online spending […]
4 Ways Local Businesses Are Thriving in the Economic Recovery
It’s no secret that the US economy is in recovery mode. After the financial disasters of 2006 and the continued bleeding from stimulus packages and bailouts, the economy is finally showing consistent signs of growth. The Fed feels confident enough to actually raise the debt ceiling. Consumer spending is up, credit has become slightly easier […]
In Guinea, the Aftermath of a Massacre
Amid widespread international condemnation of Guinea’s military regime, the United Nations announced Friday it would launch a formal investigation into the September 28th massacre of opposition protestors in Conakry. At least 150 people were killed by soldiers, and many more beaten or raped, for gathering in a football stadium to protest the government of Captain Dadis Camara. […]