The Power Of Purpose: How Thank You Is Empowering Humanity To Choose A World Without Poverty
Thank YouWalking into the Sydney offices of pioneering Australian social enterprise brand Thank You, you are immediately struck by the good energy humming in the space. Thank YouThank You's goal is to help end extreme poverty by 2030 and their purpose statement reflects that ambitious goal. "Our purpose is 'empowering humanity to choose a world without poverty'. But in addition to enthusiastic fans, another huge part of Thank You's success has been their attention to creating a great product and a great brand, with beautiful, minimal aesthetics. "It comes from a great book "Do purpose" which says 'Rule number one, make a great product.
Source:Forbes
May 26, 2019 13:07 UTC
A different Oregon unfolds in the wild, wild East
We chose the small plane, so we parked our car at a Cessna hangar in Enterprise. The pilot loaded our bags atop rolls of sod and kegs of beer, which he would drop at the ranch along with us. Without much ado, we took off, bounding over imposing ridges. After we landed on a small grass airstrip, a tractor took us to the main house.
Source:Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
On a trip to Guatemala with my toddler, her grandparents' fears give way to fun
I had half-expected them to pepper me with recommendations on whom to visit and where to go. Before calling them, I had prepared myself to temper their expectations. The worst-case scenario I had envisioned was persuading my father that we couldn’t possibly visit all his family in Jalapa, about a three-hour drive from Guatemala City, during our week’s stay.
Source:Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
MIT Scientist’s Biotech Research Is Called Into Question
A prominent MIT researcher is defending himself and his team’s research against an accusation that they misled the scientific community about the discovery of two drugs in development, including a treatment for the flu virus that has attracted federal funding. The influenza and Zika treatments under scrutiny were described in research conducted by Dr. Ram Sasisekharan and a team at his bioengineering lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and developed at companies he co-founded.
Source:Wall Street Journal
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
Corruption case against USC’s Tony Bland shows what government had — and didn’t
Two months later, FBI agents arrested Bland, then USC's associate head coach, and nine other men after a two-year probe into college basketball corruption. During a televised news conference, Joon Kim, the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, warned would-be cheaters that "we have your playbook" and suggested they come clean because "it's better for you to be calling us than for us to be calling you." Subpoenas were issued to major universities, big-name coaches and shoe companies. Coaches not publicly linked to the probe retained lawyers. They wondered where the FBI would strike next.
Source:Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
Father's Day Gift Guide: The Best Wines For Dads Who Love Sports
Adobe Road WineryWhen it comes to ideal father’s day gifts, at the top of the list there should be libations that combine two things that fathers love: ultra-premium red wines and sports. 2014 Charles Woodson Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California $65Charles Woodson developed a passion for Napa Valley wines while playing for the Oakland Raiders, beginning in 1998. This 2014 Charles Woodson Cabernet Sauvignon has voluptuous dark fruit flavors intermingled with spices and touches of cedar. This 2014 Passing Time Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 5% Cabernet France) has a great energy with an expression of multi-layered pristine fruit that has broad shoulders and a long flavorful finish. 2014 Doubleback, Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, Washington State $119Drew Bledsoe played 14 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the New England Patriots.
Source:Forbes
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
French Open is still about the Big 3: Djokovic, Federer and Nadal
Not only did he play at the All England Club, he won the trophy. Then he did the same at the U.S. Open and the Australian Open, making him the only man in tennis history with three separate streaks of three consecutive majors. Now Djokovic has a shot at a non-calendar Grand Slam, something he already accomplished in 2015-16 — and can set his sights on a true Grand Slam, winning all four majors in the same season, which only has been done by two men: Don Budge in 1938, Rod Laver in 1962 and 1969.
Source:Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
4 Reasons People Fear Science
Random things inspire what I write in Forbes Science - current events, extraordinary weather, or the need to debunk bad science. However, one topic prompted me to write about what I perceive to be fear of science. Here are four reasons why I believe people might fear science. As a climate scientist, I often hear statements like it is blasphemous to think humankind can alter weather or climate. In that statement, I wondered if part of the fear or skepticism held by some people about science is related to self-preservation.
Source:Forbes
May 26, 2019 12:56 UTC
Trump watches sumo, but it's not just a sport in Japan
Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, presented a huge custom-made trophy to the winner. They use up to 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of salt during every 15-day tournament, according to the Japan Sumo Association. ___MEN ONLYOnly men can become professional sumo wrestlers, because under sumo's Shinto tradition, women are considered unclean, and are not allowed to enter the ring. ___RIGID CUSTOMUnlike other athletes, sumo wrestlers are considered living performers of cultural tradition and are expected to be role models. This is especially true of the yokozuna — those considered to have dignity and grace in addition to outstanding sumo skills.
Source:Fox News
May 26, 2019 12:33 UTC
Trump watches sumo, but it’s not just a sport in Japan
TOKYO — President Donald Trump watched sumo wrestling with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday, becoming the first American leader to do so. Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, presented a special U.S.-made trophy to the winner. They use up to 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of salt during every 15-day tournament, according to the Japan Sumo Association. ___MEN ONLYOnly men can become professional sumo wrestlers, because under sumo’s Shinto tradition, women are considered unclean, and are not allowed to enter the ring. ___RIGID CUSTOMUnlike other athletes, sumo wrestlers are considered living performers of cultural tradition and are expected to be role models.
Source:Washington Post
May 26, 2019 12:33 UTC
Why Trade Shows Are Still Important
GettyIf someone tells you trade shows are yesterday’s news, they are making a gross miscalculation. When I ranked marketing tactics during a ten-year lead generation study I conducted, networking at trade shows finished in the top five. The best marketing tactics are educational in nature, and a trade show let’s you educate prospects face to face (or “belly to belly,” as one of my mentors used to say). According to statistics compiled by the website spingo.com, “The cost of a face-to-face meeting with a prospect at a trade show is $142. “They think they have done all the prep needed but truly most of them have left out several important pieces.”Here are six ways Heiman says that will lead to trade show success.
Source:Forbes
May 26, 2019 12:22 UTC
Bayern Munich: DFB Pokal Triumph Ends Niko Kovac Debate
A debate that continued even after the club had secured the Bundesliga title last Saturday. Last night in Berlin Bayern Munich, however, demolished RB Leipzig 3-0 in the DFB Pokal final. But in the end, it was a demonstration of strength by the German record champions, who ended up securing their 19 overall DFB Pokal title. Niko Kovac, who had won the title with Eintracht Frankfurt last season, became the first head coach since Felix Magath in 2005 and 2006 to defend the DFB Pokal title. Getty“I am happy that on top of the German championship we have also won the DFB Pokal,” Kovac said after the game.
Source:Forbes
May 26, 2019 12:22 UTC
In rare occasions, dark-skinned people can get skin cancer. But sunscreens won’t help.
Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer linked to overexposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays from the sun. Thus, the promotion of sunscreen as an effective melanoma prevention strategy is a reasonable public health message. The public health messages promoted by many clinicians and public health groups regarding sunscreen recommendations for dark-skinned people is incongruent with the available evidence. A one-size-fits-all approach misses the mark when it comes to the public health message related to sunscreen, skin cancer and black people. There exists no study that demonstrates sunscreen reduces skin cancer risk in black people.
Source:Washington Post
May 26, 2019 12:22 UTC
Florida alligator attack leaves woman with 'significant bite injuries,' officials say
A woman in Florida had to be airlifted to the hospital after being bitten during an alligator attack on Saturday, according to officials. Fire officials said the woman suffered "significant bite injuries," and had to be flown to an area trauma center. GEORGIA FAMILY FINDS MASSIVE ALLIGATOR ‘SUNNING HIMSELF’ IN FRONT YARDPhotos posted to Twitter show officials loading the woman into a helicopter. Officials told the television station that her injuries were not considered life-threatening. FWC officials told FOX35 that the gator in Saturday's incident will now have to be removed and euthanized.
Source:Fox News
May 26, 2019 12:19 UTC
Iraqi court sentences 3 French members of IS to death
A Baghdad court sentenced to death three French citizens Sunday for being members of the Islamic State group, an Iraqi judicial official said. (Maya Alleruzzo, File/Associated Press)BAGHDAD — A Baghdad court on Sunday sentenced three French citizens to death for being members of the Islamic State group, an Iraqi judicial official said. They were the first French IS members to receive death sentences in Iraq, where they were transferred for trial from neighboring Syria. The three men are the first French IS members to receive death sentences in Iraq. Iraqi prosecutors say the 12 French nationals are accused of belonging to IS, were parties or accomplices to its crimes, and threatened the national security of Iraq.
Source:Washington Post
May 26, 2019 12:19 UTC