A Brewing Crisis: Why Investors Ignore the Starbucks Boycott at Their Own Risk
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.) For decades, Starbucks has been an emblem of modern consumer…
Category: Society & Culture
When Massachusetts Stopped Transit Drivers Carrying Cell Phones
In 2011, Massachusetts made headlines by implementing one of the strictest cell phone bans in the United States. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)…
Jobs Cleared to Raze Mansion as Ive Loses Domain Name Battle
Steve Jobs’ struggle to demolish the Jackling House, a sprawling 17,250-square-foot Spanish Revival mansion nestled in Woodside, California, was no ordinary tale of homeownership.…
When ‘The Story of Stuff’ a Hit in Classrooms
Annie Leonard’s The Story of Stuff has left an indelible mark on classrooms across America, reshaping how children perceive their relationship with material possessions.…
Google Blames Cheeseburgers for Destroying the Planet
In recent years, tech giants have increasingly weighed in on global issues, with one notable example being Google’s surprising critique of the humble cheeseburger.…
Climate Change Threatens Millions Who Live Off Sea
Climate change poses an existential threat to millions of people worldwide who rely on the sea for their livelihoods, sustenance, and cultural identity. Coastal…
When Carbon Tax Got Big Nod From Voters in B.C. Election
In the 2009 British Columbia (B.C.) provincial election, the carbon tax emerged as a contentious yet defining issue, spotlighting the intersection of environmental responsibility…
10 (Plus) Ways to Change the World Through Social Media
Social media has redefined how humanity connects, communicates, and catalyzes change. With the power to amplify individual voices and unite global communities, it has…
Twitter Decided We’re Not Smart Enough for @Replies
In the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, where features often seem to change overnight, Twitter’s adjustments to its @reply system in 2011 represented…
When ‘Gladiators’ Leaped to Bigscreen
The late 1980s saw a surge of energetic and unapologetically theatrical television programming, but few shows captured the public imagination quite like American Gladiators.…