As the entire world anxiously awaits the outcome of today’s election, let’s take a minute to reflect on how we got here with some of the most interesting facts about Election Day and global elections. (And maybe finish off the day with a free snack?)
Read MoreHurricane Season Isn’t Over
November is here and although parts of our country have seen snow already, it is hurricane season until November 30th. Currently Hurricane Eta, which just tied a record for the most named storms in a single season, is intensifying and heading for Central America. According to the National Hurricane Center, ”Storm models show Eta moving […]
Read MoreFossil Fuels …. it’s not a simple solution.
Fossil fuels are complex. And they are incredibly important because we rely on them for countless products and uses across many industries. Considering recent news coverage, many people may not fully realize that Fossil fuels are good at what they do, which is to produce energy. Fossil fuels are ready made, which also makes them […]
Read MoreAre we ready for the holiday season?
Remember seeing this in late 2019 early this year and thinking, “Wow, 2020 is going to be a GREAT year for the holidays!’? Well, that came to a SCREECHING halt!
Read MoreTech companies using algorithms for a safer reopening
2020: The Year for Scammers
Covid-19 has done a lot of damage to many businesses around the world. The opposite holds true in the world of scamming. Scammers thrive during times when the economy is suffering. In fact, reports of scamming are up globally. According to Bloomberg, in Hong Kong they rose by 111% in the first half of the […]
Read MoreAre Changes Ahead for Gig-Economy?
On Thursday, a California appears court upheld a state order that ride sharing companies, Uber and Lyft are required to treat their drivers in California as employees instead of independent contractors. The ruling from the court comes less than two weeks before voters in the state of California will be asked to vote on Proposition […]
Read MoreWinter Weather Outlook in a La Nina
Earlier this month the Nation Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their winter outlook for this upcoming season. According to Weather.com, “La Niña is the periodic cooling of the equatorial eastern and central Pacific ocean. When sea-surface temperatures are cooler than average by at least 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit (0.5 degrees Celsius), along with consistent atmospheric indications […]
Read MoreA Future for Offshore Drilling
During the last quarter of 2020, everyone can agree that economically, we have seen better days. Especially in the energy industry, spending cuts, revised budgets, and slashed investments have played an impact. However, we are starting to see hope for offshore drilling stated by Rystad Energy, a global oil and gas analytics firm. Their analysts […]
Read MoreVenezuela Turns to Iran to Aid in National Fuel Shortage
Venezuela has been suffering from a fuel shortage due to sanctions imposed by the U.S government. Iran and Venezuela are targets of United States sanctions and therefore Iran has stated its willingness to aid Venezuela as a fellow target of U.S sanctions. In August, the United States seized the cargo of four ships carrying fuel […]
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