Electric Cars and the Hydrogen Economy

Whether the concern is rooted in polluted air, in greenhouse emissions or in a dependency on a finite supply of resources, businesses and governments worldwide have begun the search for cleaner, more abundant fuels. Words like zero-emission, once only seen in environmental reports, are now entering board room and

Air Pollution and Electric Cars in Utah

If one were to identify the top problems in the areas 40 miles north and south of Salt Lake City, most people would name air pollution among the top five.  Six counties in Utah have been graded “F” in “State of

China’s Leader, Xi Jinping, Is Behind Soon-to-be Largest World Economy

Given that China will become the largest economy in the world soon, if it is not already, now might be a good time to learn something more about the leader of this nation of 1.3 billion people.

Reclaiming Capitalism

In a barber’s chair, you can get an earful from your neighbor. On a Saturday on a recent visit to the states, I got a rather bleak state of the union address as told by Bob, a

What We Can Learn About Addressing a Need for Wellness Within a Firm from the Meredith Corporation

Across the United States, the need for better financial responsibility is well-documented. On average, Americans spend too much, save too little and experience a great deal of stress over money. This stress negatively impacts family, performance at

Integrity Action – What Are We Going To Do About Corruption?

The Global Corruption Barometer survey across 107 countries found that, in 2013, in 51 of these nations, people perceived political parties to be among the institutions most affected by corruption. Bribery, corruption, theft and tax evasion cost

Examining President Obama’s Education Plan

America has always been a land of opportunity. Part of the American dream has been the possibility of social mobility and the creation of wealth for every individual. Since education and skills-based training are key components in

Business or Busy-ness?

We live in busy world, and we seem to be proud of our busy-ness. How often, when we run into a friend, do we answer “How are you?” with “Really busy!” and a litany of all the

Happiness and Pain

Two recent articles have summarized research in fields that seem unrelated: the effect of money on happiness and the efficacy of pain in creating social bonds. As a thought experiment, I would like to consider these two

How Has China Moved Toward Economic Reform?

With the release of economic data from China showing that the rate of growth of its gross domestic product decreased to 7.3 percent when compared to last year’s fourth quarter number, it is a good time to

West-Eastern Divan Orchestra: Building Bonds Across Deep Divides

Founded by Edward Said and Daniel Barenboim in 1999 as an experiment in coexistence, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is a unique enterprise. Since its inception, it has given about 176 public performances across a range of impressive

Microfinance Success in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammed Yunus (Banker to the Poor) once said that for