Monthly Archives: April 2015

This oil downturn different than others

Supply options are far wider today than in previous oil price declines, and this time, consumers are saving and paying debt, not spending fuel savings on other consumption. The Conference Board Chief Economist Bart Van Ark discusses the impact of … Continue reading

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Poor diet begins cardiovascular disease in childhood

New research shows that children and teens on plant-based diets dropped weight and had improved blood pressure and cholesterol. When the Cleveland Clinic tested vegan diets on kids, it lowered their heart disease risk. But, a lot of teens who … Continue reading

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TED: Why do ambitious women have flat heads?

Amazing life story and perspective on stereotypes, business and venturing off the beaten path. Dame Stephanie Shirley is the most successful tech entrepreneur you never heard of. In the 1960s, she founded a pioneering all-woman software company in the UK, … Continue reading

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