SILICON VALLEY: WHAT IT TAKES TO DO STARTUPS
Book Review: Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley by Antonio Garcìa Martinez (HarperCollins, 2016, 528 pages) Silicon Valley continues to be hot news in the age of Trump and anti-globalization and it should come as no surprise
Free Press – A Global Success?
Typing this article, I’m aware of an uneasiness creeping upon me, that has been unshakeable since the Investigatory Bill – or ‘Snooper’s Charter’ – passed its final reading in November of 2016 in the House of Lords. Security services will soon
JEAN-MARC CAIMI – THE SUPERNATURE EDITION
Error is a starting point, that slowly begins belonging to you, and must be cultivated until it becomes something that makes sense. With his fast and dry way of talking, Jean-Marc Caimi has swept me into his serious, private and personal
A Global Movement to Protect Ocean Resources
The Port State Measures Agreement against Illegally-Caught Fish Editor's Note: This piece is co-authored by Annick Vanhoutte and Blaise Kuemlangan, Lawyer and Chief, Development Law Service, FAO Despite the many efforts to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU-fishing) in areas under national jurisdiction
Hungry for Change
Some of you may wonder why there are so many fast food restaurants in lower income, predominantly African-American neighborhoods. Everyone needs to eat healthy food, and everyone should eat fruits and vegetables, but not everyone has access to fresh produce and
Engaging Youth by Youth for the Global Goals
Editor's Note: It is authored by AIESEC, the world’s largest youth-led organization which is dedicated to developing the next generation of young leaders through professional and volunteering experiences. THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE
Beyond The Grace Of Music: Interview with Grace Nono
Music is an integral part of our culture and tradition. With or without words, it conveys universal emotions such as happiness, hope, love, fear, and gratitude. Since it is part of our cultural identity, our ancestors have tried to preserve
A Horror Film Meets Feminist Expectations: Review of ‘It Follows’
Think of this piece as part review, part feminist thought piece. "It Follows" is the second film from director David Robert Mitchell and was released in 2014. Arguably, it has everything that a horror film should have, it’s scary enough
What Qualities Do You Want in a Doctor: Compassion or Competence?
How do you choose a doctor? Do you ask for a reference from a trusted friend or do you do a Google search? There are some health startups assisting patients trying to locate an appointment with immediate availability with a
To Find Your Inner Strength, the Third Time’s a Charm
What do you do when you fall down? You get back up! But, sometimes that’s easier said than done. Sometimes a fall can take you down hard enough that it’s damn near impossible to find the strength to get back