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(PDF) Mckinsey - A Routinely Exceptional Year for Private Equity
[Investing]
2017/02/23 11:09
A new report from McKinsey finds that in 2016, private markets again defied expectations. But competition is getting tougher for both managers and investors.In 2016, the most exciting news for private markets may have been what didn’t change. In these markets—mainly private equity, but also closed-end real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and private debt funds—investors’ desire t...
(Video) Nike Celebrates Pioneering Middle Eastern Women With Bold New Spot Spotlight
[Business]
2017/02/23 11:09
Spotlighting women who have carried on despite criticism.WHAT: Nike Middle East spot aiming to inspire by encouraging women to take part in sports no matter what others might think.WHO: Nike, Wieden+KennedyWHY WE CARE: In some parts of the world, Nike’s tagline, "Just Do It" is a lot easier said that done. A new spot, which dropped via Nike Middle East’s Twitter account over the weekend, take...
(PDF) The $74 Trillion Global Economy in One Chart
[Investing]
2017/02/23 11:09
The latest GDP numbers from the World Bank were released earlier this month, and today’s visualization from HowMuch.net breaks them down to show the relative share of the global economy for each country.The full circle, known as a Voronoi Diagram, represents the entirety of the $74 trillion global economy in nominal terms. Meanwhile, each country’s segment is sized accordingly to their percen...
Tablet Boosts Audience for Beauty, Fashion & Style Sites
[Consumer]
2017/02/23 11:08
Mobile platforms and tools have revolutionized online interactions and changed the way brands reach and communicate with their audiences. The fashion industry is no exception to these transformations, and has been adapting to new formats. These strategies have been effective, creating significant digital presence for the category on handheld platforms and boosting their overall digital footprin...
EOS Sponsors Research Project Bringing Together Additive Manufacturing and Robotics
[Tech]
2017/02/23 11:08
The award-winning industrial additive manufacturing solutions company EOS e-Manufacturing Solutions is undoubtedly a global leader in the world of 3D printing, with its innovative MeltPool Solution and a recently announced metal 3D printing partnership with Audi. The German company is a pioneer in holistic additive manufacturing solutions. This week, EOS announced that it will be supporting, an...
A Plastic Film That Might Replace Your Air Conditioner
[Tech]
2017/02/23 11:08
More on that plastic film that might replace your air conditionerWhen writing New plastic wrap might keep buildings cool even when the sun is shining I was a little unsure about the science; the Stefan-Boltzmann Law was not on my architecture curriculum. I consulted with two experts I know: Robert Bean of Healthy Heating (who is quoted in the previous story) and Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguar...
These Spheres Totally Suck
[Design]
2017/02/23 11:08
In the best way possible, of course! They’re a part of Papaya – an interactive vacuum that transforms an ordinary household chore into a game the whole family can enjoy.Each of the many spheres is actually a mini-vacuum, and can be controlled remotely by multiple members of the family. Roll them all around the house to achieve different objectives like seeing who can clear the most area, or e...
(Infographic) How 16 Successful Entrepreneurs Start Their Day
[Business]
2017/02/22 11:28
Do you look up to people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Oprah Winfrey? If you do, why not mimic some of their good habits, like their morning routine for instance. In the following infographic by WeAreTop10, it shows us how 16 successful entrepreneurs start their day. Common themes among them seem to be waking up early, getting some exercise before heading to work, and having a healthy b...
(Video) UPS Tests Show Delivery Drones Still Need Work - Octocopter
[Tech]
2017/02/22 11:28
On a blueberry farm outside of Tampa, Florida, on Monday, UPS tested the use of drones for residential delivery for the first time.The logistics juggernaut specifically launched an octocopter, or multi-rotor drone, from the top of a delivery van. The drone delivered a package directly to a home, then returned to the van which had now moved down the road to a new location. The van pulled the dro...
