The little island that won: how a tiny Pacific community fought off a giant mining company A proposal to mine 60% of Wagina for bauxite was met with outrage by locals and became a landmark case in Solomon Islands Mining in the Pacific: a blessing and a curseRead more of our Pacific Plunder series here Dorothy … Continue reading Little island beats a big mining company and preserves its home
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More on the unlikely victory for the world’s climate at Exxon’s annual meeting
I love the argument being made here -- because it makes sense. The climate crisis is already upon us. The fossil fuel companies still have massive assets and a huge amount of power they could exert to move us along the path that MUST be taken to protect the financial and population centers of the … Continue reading More on the unlikely victory for the world’s climate at Exxon’s annual meeting
Amazon Prime members can get a quick $10 credit with this Prime Day deal
Note that you can buy the gift card for yourself. https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/06/02/prime-members-get-a-10-credit-with-40-amazon-prime-day-gift-card? By Christine McKee | Jun 02, 2021 With Prime Day officially starting June 21, shoppers can gear up for the big day ahead of time with a bonus $10 credit when you spend $40 on an Amazon Prime Day gift card. Amazon Prime Day deal To secure the … Continue reading Amazon Prime members can get a quick $10 credit with this Prime Day deal
Looking for fresh perspectives in your business — try this fiction
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/30/skip-the-business-books-this-summer-these-fiction-reads-will-offer-fresh-perspectives.html Skip the business books this summer, says leadership expert: These 7 works of fiction will offer fresh perspectives Published Sun, May 30 202110:00 AM EDT Business books may be able to explain why it’s important to leverage diverse perspectives, but they tend to be too model-driven to adequately reflect the complexities of the real world. For … Continue reading Looking for fresh perspectives in your business — try this fiction
Heading out into the big bad world from college — apps to help
Many critical decisions need to be made almost immediately after obtaining the first job after your degree -- and almost no guidance has been given about these practicalities. Here are some apps that can help. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hey-2021-grads-these-apps-can-prepare-you-for-adulting-11622289600? Hey, 2021 Grads, These Apps Can Prepare You for Adulting Life after college is full of decisions about 401(k)s, … Continue reading Heading out into the big bad world from college — apps to help
Apple Watch sees 50% increase in demand in one year
http://www.appleworld.today/2021/05/27/apple-watch-sees-50-year-over-year-increase-in-demand-in-quarter-one/ APPLE WATCH SEES 50% YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE IN DEMAND IN QUARTER ONE NewsWatchDennis SellersMay 27, 2021posted on May. 27, 2021 at 6:44 am Global smartwatch shipments in quarter one of 2021 grew 35% year-over-year, according to Counterpoint Research’s recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. The research group says that Apple maintained its leadership position, catalyzing the overall … Continue reading Apple Watch sees 50% increase in demand in one year
Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/05/marriage-college-status-meritocracy/618795/ How College Became a Ruthless Competition Divorced From Learning It is a truth universally acknowledged that elite parents, in possession of excellent jobs, want to get their kids into college. MAY 6, 2021 Daniel Markovits Professor at Yale Law School and the author of The Meritocracy Trap It is a truth universally acknowledged,” Jane Austen begins Pride … Continue reading Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Bitcoin’s Wild Roller Coaster Ride Continues May 28, 2021, 8:13 am EDT Bloomberg Bitcoin is becoming a battleground stock, just like Tesla. Wall Street target prices for the electric vehicle maker range from about $100 to $1,200 a share. That means more volatility for traders. Bitcoin, of course, isn’t an actual stock. There is no Bitcoin … Continue reading For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Some businesses thrive and some fail. Altho the focus during the pandemic has been on the economic disasters that have hit so many businesses, the newly vacant space has prevented an irresistable opportunity for those with the dreams and resources. After all, NYC is still the place where many would love to thrive. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/999064347/small-business-owners-are-scoring-dream-spots-in-the-most-cutthroat-market-manha? Small-Business … Continue reading Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Apple doesn’t dominate in all of its markets — and that’s a good thing
Very thoughtful explanation of Apple's standing in various product categories -- only the leader in two -- and why that affords Apple the opportunity to innovate and compete. Personal note: as my readership increases, I should explain the plentiful Apple posts. I have no connection with the company other than as a shareholder -- and … Continue reading Apple doesn’t dominate in all of its markets — and that’s a good thing
Fullest account I could find of Tim Cook’s exchange with the judge in Epic/Apple litigation
https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/21/22448023/epic-apple-fortnite-antitrust-lawsuit-judge-tim-cook-app-store-questions Tim Cook faces harsh questions about the App Store from judge in Fortnite trial ‘Your action wasn’t the result of competition’By Adi Robertson@thedextriarchy May 21, 2021, 5:03pm EDT Apple called CEO Tim Cook to conclude three weeks of testimony in Epic v. Apple — and with the end of the trial approaching, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers engaged Cook … Continue reading Fullest account I could find of Tim Cook’s exchange with the judge in Epic/Apple litigation
Use of crypto currency to evade taxation a huge target for U.S. Treasury Department
Please note the later article by the Wall Street Journal on this topic at : https://www.wsj.com/articles/bitcoin-irs-comes-for-crypto-investors-who-havent-paid-their-taxes-11620937095? https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/05/crypto-payments-above-10000-would-be-reported-to-irs-under-treasury-plan/ Crypto payments above $10,000 would be reported to IRS under Treasury plan Fear of crypto being used for tax evasion drives Biden admin's reporting plan. JON BRODKIN - 5/21/2021, 2:07 PM EnlargeGetty Images | R.Tsubin SHARE ON FACEBOOKSHARE ON TWITTER … Continue reading Use of crypto currency to evade taxation a huge target for U.S. Treasury Department
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