Bioengineers at the Laboratory Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering in Zurich, Switzerland have recently developed a new biopolymer that may change the future of textiles and slaughterhouse waste. Bioengineer Wendelin Stark is leading the team in creating a process that would break down discarded animal parts into a gelatin that is spun and solidified into […]
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Seven Challenges of Sudden Wealth
Myra Salzer, wealth coach, author, and founder of The Wealth Conservancy, was recently interviewed by Megan Leonhardt of WealthManagement.com to share with readers the seven very real challenges of sudden wealth. Be it from an inheritance or an unexpected windfall, coming into sudden wealth has a far-reaching, emotional impact. Myra understands these struggles. She and […]
Read MoreMaking Cents: Digital Piggy Banks Can Save You Money
Saving has become challenging for many younger people. In the Wall Street Journal article, “These Apps Can Finally Get You to Save Money,” Geoffrey A. Fowler quoted the following statistic from Moody’s Analytics: The generation America most likes fretting about – adults under 35 – has a savings rate of negative 1.9%, says Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark […]
Read MoreRent or Own? – A Fashion Dilemma
Historically, the “should I rent, or should I buy” decision has been predominantly associated with real estate and vehicles. Could clothing be the next industry to be “disrupted” with this consideration? Back in July, the “Ask Teri” column in the “Style & Fashion” section of the Wall Street Journal discussed the idea of dress rentals. […]
Read MoreThe Power of Blue
The color blue is considered by many to be beneficial to the mind and body. Being the color of the sky and ocean, it is associated with tranquility and healing. Interior designers often choose blue as a bedroom color because it is thought to promote restfulness and calm. The irony in this association is that […]
Read MoreSave It In Your Pocket For Later
Obtaining information has never been easier. The internet puts it all right at your fingertips, be it on your computer, your phone, or your tablet, and there is so much to read, watch, or view that we become increasingly distracted with each new visit to the web. There is an inherent compulsion to bounce around from […]
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