Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Colorado Man's Mission to Raise Human Trafficking Awareness

Tom Rizk Human Trafficking Awareness Bike Trip
Colorado Man's Bike Trip, "Bike Through Traffic," plans to raise awareness about human trafficking around the United States, stopping at schools and churches for trafficking awareness talks.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

17 Year Old Invents VetiGel, A Product That Heals Wounds In Seconds


Originally invented when he was 17 out of his grandfathers lab, the now 22 Joe Landolina, has invented an algae-based polymer that when injected into an open, gushing, wound will stop bleeding within seconds and heal the wound in a few minutes. This is the product of VetiGel which is both a strong adhesive to hold the wound together and gives the building blocks for the body to produce fibrin, the protein that helps repair tissue long term, says creator Landolina. Landolina is now the cofounder and CEO of Suneris, a biotech company that creates the gel, and the company is beginning to ship to veterinarians later this summer and humans will soon be using this gel, first in the military, then in operating rooms and then in households. 

Source: Business Insider

Friday, June 19, 2015



With China becoming the largest market for solar panels, the market is estimated to become home to a quarter of the planet’s new energy capacity from solar panels. Countries in the Asia Pacific region are also answering the call for sustainable energy and are supposed to account for more than half of the world’s new solar panel capacity this year. Following the reduction of nuclear power after the Fukushima crisis, Japan is installing many new solar panels and India  also has a huge market that’s potential is being tapped.

Source: Fortune

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey to Replace as Interim CEO

After six years, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo will be leaving the company due to concerns over the company's performance. Co-Founder Jack Dorsey will replace him as the interim CEO until a replacement is found.

Source: The Verge

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Honda To Introduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car



“We're developing an entire new generation of electrified vehicles," said John Mendel, the executive vice president of American Honda. The Japanese car manufacturer plans to introduce a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, new plug-in hybrid, and a new battery electric vehicle but has not given dates. Honda has also abandoned production of it compressed natural gas and hybrid versions of the Honda Civic due to lack of buyer attraction.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

General Electric To Go Back To Their Roots

General Electric is making an effort to step away from banking and focus on their industrial roots by agreeing to sell the bulk of a division that finances leveraged buyouts to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a $12 billion deal.“This announcement is the next step in G.E.’s transformation to a more focused industrial company,” said Keith S. Sherin, GE Capital’s chairman and chief executive.

Source: NY Times

Friday, June 5, 2015

Robotics Aid In Giving Hand Motor Deficient Independence



Individuals with limited or total loss of hand motor abilities may soon attain advanced prosthetics to perform everyday tasks with ease. Robotics expert Conor Walsh and a team of engineers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a soft robotic glove that could aid those suffering from loss of motor control to regain some of their independence.

Source: Phys

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Are You Ready For Retirement?

This infographic outlines the suggested savings one should have as they go through life to stay on track for retirement and highlights the differences between 401k and Roth IRA. Prepare yourself with this informative and artistic infographic.


Source: Money Crashers

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Google Announces Singapore Expansion




Great news for internet users located in AsiaGoogle has announced its new data center in Singapore will add another multilevel data center right next door. The Singapore center is projected to be completed in two years. Google is strengthening its server capabilities around the world, particularly with its $600 million center in Oregon, but the rise in mobile internet in Asia has made this expansion particularly important.

Source: TechCrunch