Clinical trials have been part of medicine since 1747, when Dr. James Lind began researching a treatment for scurvy. This year, 2023, commemorates the first double-blind clinical trial, which took place in the UK in 1943 in an effort to find treatment for the common cold. In this trial, neither the treating doctor not the… Continue Reading
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Businesses Adopting Sustainability Model in 2023
A recent report from Aflac shows that 77% of 2023 consumers are more willing to buy from a company with a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pledge. In 2023, businesses are incorporating sustainability into their models. Adopting a sustainable approach, though, may require large overhauls to the company’s operations. Top organizations are recognizing the importance of… Continue Reading
CoinCorner Partners with Bitnob, Pouch, Enabling Cross-border Transfer of Funds
CoinCorner has recently announced two new partnerships: Bitnob and Pouch. Their partnership with Bitnob enables users in the UK and Europe to transfer funds, either starting with British pound (GBP) or Euro (EUR) to Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana instantly and for free. CoinCorner’s partnership with Pouch enables users to transfer funds, either of GBP or… Continue Reading
Food & Drink Looking Good for 2023
A recent study by Marcum LLP indicates that over two-thirds of executives in the food and beverage industry maintain a positive outlook for 2023. Executives in food manufacturers, eateries, distributors, retailers, and agriculturists were asked about the various issues facing their work and businesses. With close to 70% of respondents pointing to an increase in… Continue Reading
Moxion Power Batteries are on Set
Close to half of the carbon emissions of any movie are produced by the fuel used to power generators and transportation needs, according to the Sustainable Production Alliance. That is why movie sets are going green with cleaner energy batteries. Moxion Power technologies are replacing diesel generators on sets film and TV sets for creators… Continue Reading
Grubhub Delivers New Partnership with Amazon
The last two years have not been easy for any industry. But for the food service sector, the pandemic was a particularly hard hit. Even at a time when food delivery service was at its peak, food businesses like Grubhub still suffered losses in 2021. And then as pandemic restrictions eased across the nation, demand… Continue Reading
Mohamed Amersi on Best Business Practices
Mohamed Amersi is a legendary businessman. He is the CEO and founder of Inclusive Ventures Group, a social impact investing initiative he started after he stepped down as leader of Emergent Telecom Ventures. While most people have not heard of him, he likely has a hand in some part of the telecommunication tools, companies, platforms,… Continue Reading
Digital Markets Act is E.U.’s Attempt to Limit Big Tech
The Digital Markets Act is the European Union’s most far-reaching piece of legislation since it passed its strict privacy laws in 2018. The law tackles the power of the leading tech companies and redefines the way app stores, digital marketing, online retail, and messaging platforms operate. The legislation is designed to stop the biggest tech… Continue Reading
What to do in the Current Bond Market
The year has not gotten off to a good start in the bond market world. In fact, it is the worst this market has been in decades. According to the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond index, the bond market is down 6.66%. T.Rowe Price, a leading asset manager, reported the gravest bond market performance over a three-month period… Continue Reading
U.S. Museum Workers Unionizing Despite Labor Movement Slump
National union membership has reached historic lows; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10.3% of employed Americans are members of a union. And yet, over the past few years, workers at more than ten American art museums have formed unions to improve their wages and conditions of employment. In 2020, some 250 curators, stewards, conservators, guides,… Continue Reading