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Visiting Professor Appointed to Jamaican Leadership Centre
New York, N.Y. The first visiting professor to the James Jay Dudley Luce Leadership Centre at Caribbean Maritime University has been appointed today, German national Malko Ebers of New York. Founded this month, The Luce Leadership Centre @CMU has been developed to support the students on campus in Kingston, as well as for Young Global Leaders […]
In Between, A Dance Film Series, Delivers Nuanced Relationships
New York, N.Y. When I was invited to Dixon Place earlier this fall to attend and review the premiere of In Between, a trilogy of short dance films by director Katie Sadler and choreographer Anna Rose*, I assumed that this article would be about endings. The creators describe the series as “an exploration of the […]
Surprising Way Customer-Centric Antifragility Helps Companies Safeguard Against Inevitable Future Uncertainties
::: How supply chains—and other organizational systems—can move beyond resiliency and achieve true ‘antifragility’ in order to meet modern challenges and expectations ::: The convergence of social and demographic trends, consumer behavior and new technologies like the blockchain, mobility and various facets of “the cloud” are continually re-shaping mission-critical business areas across industries, and the […]
Not sure who to help and how this Giving Tuesday? Think Veterans!
Each year, the first Tuesday that follows Black Friday is known as Giving Tuesday. The event follows a weekend of shoppers out getting bargains and being stuck in spending mode. Giving Tuesday is a day that reminds people to help others through gifts, time, donations, goods, and by using your voice. This year, Paws or […]
Luce Addresses Caribbean Commencement on Leadership
Kingston, Jamaica. On November 11, 2018, the latest class of the Caribbean Maritime University of Kingston, Jamaica graduated. Dignitaries who spoke at the Commencement included H.R.M. Drolor Bosso Adamtey I of Ghana, Hon. Dean-Roy Bernard, Ministry of Education, Youth & Information Secretary, University President Fritz Pinnock, Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth & Information, and Jim […]
November: National Novel Writing Month – Write Your Novel in 30 Days
Each November, there is a writing challenge that takes place around the world. The National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenges writers to pen a 50,000-word novel within 30 days. During 2017, over 400,000 people participated in the annual event. Many people like the challenge of writing the novel in one month, but most have no idea what […]
Five Frugal Wine Gifts Under $40
If you’re wondering what to get the oenophile in your life this holiday season, there’s certainly no shortage of options—for better or for worse. But, can you actually impress without doing major damage to your bank account? You betcha! Here are 5 wine gifts under $35 sure to satisfy: The Dreaming Tree Wines Cork Speaker […]
Grand Gift Ideas for a Holiday Shopping Head Start
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday looming, many are already strategizing how to take advantage of the throngs of deals and steals to be had. And online shoppers are poised to make an indelible mark given their collective spending power—a retail category that’s demonstrated exponential growth year after year. According to Statista, around $72.3 billion […]
Five Reasons to Attend the 2018 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
San Diego, CA. With the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival set to take the San Diego gastro-scene by storm for its 15th year this coming Nov. 11-18, there is a cornucopia of flavor-fueled activities poised to satiate the hearts, minds and palates of foodies throughout the week-long fest. As always, the event will showcase […]
Mobile Veterinary Clinic for Veterans, First Responders Launched
New York, N.Y. Paws of War’s latest mission is to help veterans and first responders get the veterinary care they need for their pets that they may be having difficulty obtaining. On November 8, 2018, they will roll out the “Vets for Vets” program, which is a custom-designed RV that has been outfitted to be […]
