Amazon building America’s largest private shipping network
The COVID-19 pandemic threw the world economy into turmoil. Social distancing encouraged people to stay indoors and to skip crowded places like grocery…
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The murky business of online gambling
When you think about gambling, you might conjure up the bright lights on the Vegas strip, where the entire infrastructure was built around a person…
40th anniversary of the ‘Baby Bell’ breakup
These days, if you want to make a phone call, you have plenty of choices in phones, service providers, minute plans, data plans and pay-as-you-go plans….
Gaming: How something free makes money
Whether you enjoy playing games on your smartphone, computer or console, you’ve got tons of options, including free-to-play games. Some of the most…
The crews that make container ships go
Globalization now relies on massive shipping networks that criss-cross the globe. Many of the goods around your house likely crossed oceans on their…
Global seaborne shipping carries vast quantity of goods
If you have seen empty shelves at your local stores in the last few months, that might be because of the traffic jam in ocean shipping, which is…
Behemoths of the sea: Container ships reach staggering sizes
Gaze upon an ocean and you’ll see breaking waves and soaring seabirds. You might also catch sight of cargo container ships plying the seas. Container…
The quirky history of mascots and their impact on marketing
Many companies use mascots to engage with their audience and promote their brands. Turns out that lovable, quirky mascots are an effective marketing tool….
Here’s why emotional marketing plays such a vital role during the holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching. Hot cocoa, warm fireplaces, kids smiling, time spent with loved ones — the holidays drum up a lot of warm and…
Book Review: Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment
Ever wonder why people make bad decisions? If so, Noise: a Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein should make your…