Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing Jobs
Only about 1.1% of the world population is German. However, 48% of the mid-sized world market leaders come from Germany. These firms, which I call “Hidden Champions,” are part of what makes German economic growth more inclusive: by my calculations, they have created 1.5 million new jobs; have grown by 10% per year on average;…
How to Capture Value from Collaboration, Especially If You’re Skeptical About It
Vincent Tsui for HBR Many of us recognize intellectually that we need others’ knowledge to solve big problems, yet we still lack the motivation to collaborate. Teamwork all too often feels inefficient (search and coordination costs eat up time), risky (can I trust others to deliver for my client?), low value (our own area of expertise always seems most critical),…
Does a Woman’s High-Status Career Hurt Her Marriage? Not If Her Husband Does the Laundry
While women who win the Academy Award for Best Actress are celebrated for reaching a pinnacle of career achievement, several of them also share another distinction – divorce. Known as the “Oscar Curse,” Best Actress award recipients are more likely to file for divorce than are their nominated counterparts or Best Actor winners. Sandra Bullock,…
Copywriting Examples: This One Tip Will Improve Your Copywriting – Fast
Let’s say you have a beautiful-looking website and you’ve given your homepage design everything you’ve got, but something’s still missing. What can you do? Before you spend a ton of time or energy trying to come up with new website ideas, consider this … Maybe you’re just a few minutes away from learning how to…
67 Places to Find Writing Jobs Online in 2017
There are a lot of people looking for writing jobs online right now. Most people who are looking to build a career around working for themselves or working remotely are doing it. Hell, even I do it, as a freelancer myself. But, for many, this can be the big sticking point. They know they want…
Riverdance skips to the Dr. Phillips Center
Fans of fast feet but really still shoulders, rejoice! “Riverdance” is returning to stages for its 20th anniversary. The show of Irish folk dancing will be making a stop Jan. 26-28 at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as part of the theater’s Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando series. … Source: iPromoNews; Local…
Conheça Orlando Como um Nativo
Os parques temáticos são o carro-chefe de Orlando, mas existem alguns tesouros escondidos dos turistas que vale a pena conhecer. De restaurantes modestos a estilosas casas noturnas, o “verdadeira” Orlando é cheia de personalidade e charme, esperando para ser descobertoa. Com locais badalados e outros muito tranquilos, Orlando oferece uma variedade de experiências únicas a…
Orlando Activities for Toddlers
Wondering if now is the right time to plan an Orlando vacation with your toddler? The month of May is the perfect timeframe for families with little ones to take advantage of lighter crowds while kids are still in school. In fact, many attractions have created activities with Orlando’s youngest visitors in mind. Better yet,…
Climate Change Is Causing More Sweltering Summer Days – The Atlantic
The Atlantic Climate Change Is Causing More Sweltering Summer DaysThe AtlanticWhen the weather gets weird, many people now think of climate change. And nearly as many people know, too, that it’s hopeless to try to figure out if it’s to blame. For decades, journalists have repeated that weather and climate are different—weather …
Environmental law firm sues PSC over net metering cap – The Bozeman Daily Chronicle
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle Environmental law firm sues PSC over net metering capThe Bozeman Daily ChronicleThe plaintiffs argue that the limit violates the provision in Montana’s state constitution that lists a “clean and healthful environment” as one of a person’s inalienable rights. The lawsuit points to fossil fuel development as a cause of climate …