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Innovators Hunt for Problems, Not Ideas
byAnd other lessons from legendary creators I’ve never really liked the phrase “innovate or die.” Why not “finance or die” or “sell or die” or even “manage or die”? Clearly every business function is essential and no organization can survive without building some competency in all of them. In an ultra-competitive business environment, you have […]
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Crypto Credit Cards are Inevitable
byCrypto Debit cards too. While in 2018 traditional credit card providers have made it more difficult to buy crypto with them, with the likes of Bakkt getting into the picture crypto futures, ETFs and now crypto credit cards seem like inevitable things to come in a mainstream way. Wall Street’s entry into the crypto sector changes everything in […]
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DIY Recycled Milk Carton Lanterns for Halloween!
byThis is a great way to recycle those old milk cartons and decorate your front yard as the kids come knocking! What you need: Large plastic milk bottles Black Sharpie Glow sticks How to do it: Wash your bottles with warm, soapy water and remove any labels. Use a Sharpie to draw eyes and a […]
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Young Veteran Suicide Rate Has Risen Significantly
bySuicide rates have jumped substantially among young military veterans, according to new data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans aged 18 to 34 have higher rates of suicide than any other age group, the VA says in its National Suicide Data Report. The rate for those young veterans increased to 45 suicide deaths […]
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Tiny House Community in Florida for Homeless Veterans
byThe community would go up in LaVilla, an historic neighborhood that the city of Jacksonville is targeting for revitalization including a new transit center and residential units, according to the Jacksonville Times-Union. LaVilla, established in 1866, was the city’s first suburb and started out as mostly black, eventually attracting immigrant groups including Greeks, Syrians and […]
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Everything You Need To Know About the Invictus Games 2018
byAt the beginning of 2014, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games. The event is an international sporting event for injured service men and women. And the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will feature 500 competitors from 18 participating nations. When is the Invictus Games opening ceremony? The Invictus Games opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]
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Underrated US National Parks You Should Visit!
byIt’s a turbulent time for many Americans, but the U.S. National Park System (NPS) can act as a uniting force—a reminder that even the most diverse and varied landscapes can join together to form a beautiful country. Over the last year, though, the U.S. government has moved to increase entrance fees to parks and open […]
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Antarctic Wildlife Reserve is Backed by the UK Government
byThe UK government has thrown its weight behind the creation of the world’s biggest environmental sanctuary, covering a huge swathe of the Antarctic ocean. The massive 1.8m sq km reserve – five times the size of Germany – would ban all fishing in a vast area of the Weddell Sea and parts of the Antarctic […]
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LED Bulbs & Solar Power – Crucial for Hawaii’s Environment
byBy Alex Mardikian Hawaii is serious about promoting energy-efficient choices among its people. Power generation plants are major polluters. Fossil-fuel based energy is expensive and not environment friendly. It is possible for Hawaii to generate 100% clean energy, reduce waste, and do this more efficiently. At present, clean energy contributes to 26% of Hawaii’s total […]
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Searching for More Than 1,000 Missing People After Hurricane Michael
byMore than 1,000 people were still missing on Wednesday a week after Hurricane Michael flattened communities across the Florida Panhandle, killing at least 27. Teams made up of hundreds of volunteers with the Houston-based CrowdSource Rescue organization were searching for more than 1,135 people in Florida who lost contact with friends and family, Matthew Marchetti, co-founder […]
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