Capitalism and Democracy: Can This Marriage Be Saved? It’s an odd-couple, with deeply conflicting social values. Though they have been living together for many centuries, the strains are increasing; their relationship may now be in jeopardy.
Balini Naidoo is a vivacious up-and-coming fashion designer. She not only graduated cum laude in 2017, but is already making waves. She was one of the Top 10 designers for the Society of Dyers and Colourists competition 2015, among the Top 25 Vodacom Durban July Young Designers and was chosen to showcase her Btech concept at the Design Indaba Emerging Creative in 2018.
It is however her innovative design for a braille...
The “Green New Deal”: A Slogan in Search of a Program; It’s a powerful new idea, but it’s still vague and it lacks a concrete plan. It’s not yet a New Deal. Here’s a suggestion.
Capital is the lifeblood of any business. And without a steady flow of capital, any business established for the purpose of turning a profit, will soon wither and die. In the lifecycle of a most small businesses, there are two key points at which funding is most necessary - during the startup or launch phase and during times of growth or scale-up. For 2019, there are several new trends in business funding that are both innovative and responsive to the needs of entrepreneurs during launch and growth phases.
Shirin Barekatein brought her design expertise to Ancient Iran Day that was held at the University of Washington HUB on December 1, 2018. Ancient Iran Day Another Side of the Ancient World, celebrated how the many cultures of Ancient Iran played a vital role in the shaping of world civilization.
The filmmaker and author John de Graaf has written a stunning feature article about Beauty—The Forgotten Recipe For Happiness. Beauty also holds a truth that is undeniable. From the splendor of nature’s mountains, fields and streams to the grandeur of architecture and modern city streets, the beauty of our surroundings possesses the power to make us happy.
Everywhere we turn in December bright lights dazzle our senses and take charge of our lives. Food, music, and gift-giving unravels our normal schedule and plays havoc with those ordinary things we need to get done. Takeaway all of the yuletide trimming, feast, and song, there is one truth that is undeniable—the holidays remind us to connect with those whom we love.