TransferWise:Innovative and Fair
Innovation / Leaders & People

TransferWise:Innovative and Fair

Disruption, intentional or accidental, is the very essence that simultaneously causes great discomfort while at the same time extraordinary opportunity. TransferWise is an innovative on-line financial transaction platform that is taking hold. It uses peer-to-peer technology and offers competitive and transparent rates. Using the daily mid-market exchange rate and low transaction percentage rates, both clearly identified before … Continue reading

MOAS Saves Lives at World’s Most Dangerous Border Crossing – the Sea
Humanitarian / Innovation / Leaders & People / Science

MOAS Saves Lives at World’s Most Dangerous Border Crossing – the Sea

“There but for the grace of God, go I.” The world is witnessing the largest displacement of people escaping unconscionable atrocities, wars, conflicts, genocides, religious persecution, and hunger. In the Mediterranean area alone millions are displaced due to the Syrian conflict. Who would dare risk their own lives let alone the lives of their children … Continue reading

Where Angels Fear to Tread: Father Paolo dall’Oglio in Syria
Leaders & People / Syria

Where Angels Fear to Tread: Father Paolo dall’Oglio in Syria

Special report by Adam Blitz for Father Paulo’s 60th birthday, who continues to be held captive in Syria.
“Paolo’s vision was to create a monastic order dedicated to Abrahamic hospitality and Christian-Islamic dialogue and, until the war, Deir Mar Musa was a meeting point for Syrians of all faiths from across the country… Continue reading

The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work
Books / Greece / Innovation / Leaders & People

The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work

The muses dance today for the release of The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work by Alex Pattakos and Elaine Dundon. The OPA! Way is a modern day classic. It reveals the secret to finding meaning, purpose and ultimately, joy in life by following the wisdom of ancient Greeks, their mythology, philosophy … Continue reading

ArchaeoVentures: A Digger & A Diver Chisel Through to the 21st Century for Women In Science
Cultural Heritage / Leaders & People

ArchaeoVentures: A Digger & A Diver Chisel Through to the 21st Century for Women In Science

  Katie Paul and Justine Benanty, founders of ArchaeoVentures, launch today a weekly online video series to advance women in science beyond the stereotypes to feature lively dialogue on current scientific archeological research both in the ground and underwater and in environments with increasingly global political, humanitarian, and environmental challenges. An Anthropologist and Archaeologist, Paul, … Continue reading

Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, An “Untouchable” Dalit Touching the World and Offering All Human Dignity
International / Leaders & People

Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, An “Untouchable” Dalit Touching the World and Offering All Human Dignity

  Imagine a world filled with potential, courage, beauty and light being created by Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, a gentle warrior ensuring the Dalits, the untouchables, of Nepal have their rights and live with dignity. “If you focus on one thing, you will have success. You have to work hard, have determination, have patience and … Continue reading

Will RoosterBio and 3-D BioPrinting Change Modern Medicine?
Innovation / Leaders & People / Science

Will RoosterBio and 3-D BioPrinting Change Modern Medicine?

Jon Rowley, founder of RoosterBio, enables the next generation of medicine with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for Regenerative Medicine and 3-D Bioprinting. RoosterBio’s innovative stem cell products changes the landscape for biomedical research scientists from one of scarcity to abundance with an unlimited field of opportunities to help the human body with an injury or disease … Continue reading