The Journal

Source: Forbes – A poignant article illustrating the vital importance of educating women in Afghanistan. The fragile future for women’s education portends entirely upon an alternative reality of a possible back to the future, tragically dependent upon the Taliban.

Source: MSN Money – A minimalist approach to living not only enriches a personal life, it may reward also a financial one as well.

Source: Thrive Global – Want to know the secrets to resilience, adaptability and success in life? To be a champion, you must think like a child.

Source: A Wealth of Common Sense – Similar or disparate? Admiring “art” as in the Mona Lisa, is certainly in the eye of the beholder. Some are in awe of the masterpiece and others simply do not like it. In the world of the Internet and NFTs, these works of “art” tend to be viewed as very desirable or entirely detestable.

Source: Quanta Magazine – A centuries-old concept in soil science has recently been thrown out. Yet it remains a key ingredient in everything from climate models to advanced carbon-capture projects.

Source: Harvard Business Review – After a considerably long absence from the office, even season professionals are feeling out of sorts. Onboarding type programmes may be the key to the returning to the office environment.

Source: McKinsey & Company – A report from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum examines how India is deploying sustainable aviation fuels at scale.

Source: CNBC – Literally vacuuming the air to capture carbon dioxide and ultimately recycling it into a variety of uses. This fascinating new industry creating solutions for the planet’s future.

Source: BBC – Recycling lithium batteries is not common and is a unique conundrum for this burgeoning industry. The industry is currently implementing and seeking methods to recycle lithium batteries.

Source: Smart Insights – With this much search and social media activity every minute, content shock is increasing as a challenge for marketers in 2021. Take a step back and ask, what happens online in 60 seconds?

Source: A Wealth of Common Sense – A concise snapshot of the history of the markets. A simple yet entertaining read.

Source: Forbes – Unrestricted and trusting nature of Scott’s philanthropy is the exception, not the norm, as the beneficiaries reap the rewards of this unique philanthropist’s generosity.

Source: Inc. – Harvest Hosts gives RVers unlimited access to stays at farms and vineyards across the U.S. In exchange, they spend big bucks on tchotchkes and other goods.

Source: BBC – A human story worth every word and tear. A very poignant tale of this amazing young man’s perseverance and his loving adoptive parents.

Source: International Trade Centre – A detailed visual and thorough explanation of how items we commonly purchased without thought, now have us contemplating why items are scarce or not available.

Source: Forbes – It’s OK not to feel perfectly back to normal. We are adjusting to a new normal as we return to old and maybe not so familiar routines. During this transition remember to be kind to yourself and others.

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Source: BBC – Online, as in real-life, it's not just what you say – but how you say it.

Source: Forbes – This short article highlights that chit chat is anything but insignificant. Brief interactions with colleagues may initiate collaboration, enhance creativity, spark innovation and creativity. It also illustrates the importance of brief encounters with others outside the workplace as well.