As the world moves toward more renewable energy and begins to phase out fossil fuel, American Power and Gas is at the forefront of the movement. Concerned about the environment and the economy, they've begun work to improve renewable energy and work toward more green energy solutions.   As consumers sit back and watch, the energy revolution is taking place all around them. However, the media hasn't yet jumped on board and the investors aren't yet making it a big...

In 2004 a group of native Londoners pooled their expertise to create an ultimate guide to the capital, pointing out the places that must be seen and those that should be avoided. Included as the fourth of five tips filed under the latter category was "never, ever eat at an Angus Steak House". It may seem like an appropriate British treat, but as David Mitchell was to point out later, only because we have a "proud heritage of serving shoe...

After decades of male dominated action thrillers, both Breaking In and Revenge open this week with female leads. Whether this represents a wider shift within Hollywood is yet to be seen but the action heroics of Shaun Russell (Gabrielle Union) are refreshing and very welcome. Breaking In is set within Shaun’s childhood home, which she returns to with her children Jasmine (Ajiona Alexus) and Glover (Seth Carr) to settle the estate of her estranged father. Unbeknownst to her the house...

Never one to be bound by convention, Jean-Luc Godard decided to shun the customary post-premiere press conference for his new film, Image Book – playing in Cannes as part of the Official Competition – and instead opted to answer the questions due to be posed to him via a FaceTime video link. The actions of a visionary filmmaker making a wry joke about the evolving technologies now available across the media landscape, or of a narcissistic old buffer who desperately...

QuotedData’s economic round up – May 2018 is a collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell any of the companies mentioned. Kindly sponsored by Polar Capital May Economic and Political Roundup Roundup Global stock markets rose in April. Concerns about protectionism...

QuotedData investment companies roundup – May 2018 – is our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of April 2018. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. May Investment Companies Roundup India Capital Growth has experience a rebound in performance in the past month, as has the Indian market. The global infrastructure indices reached a low in late March and have recovered from there. Having underperformed,...

A global celebration of cocktails, World Cocktail Day takes place this weekend (Sunday 13th May). Marking the publication date of the first definition of a cocktail, on 13th May 1806, World Cocktail Day is a fair opportunity to indulge. Showcasing the fact that classic whisky cocktails needn’t be limited to the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, this whisky highball recipe features Japanese Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve. A fresh and verdant whisky from Suntory’s distillery in the Southern Japanese Alps, Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve...

If it’s time to choose the speakers for your next event, the pressure is on you to find the right presenter. Ranging from motivation, inspirational and educational speakers, there’s so many to choose from that offer a wide range of benefits. So, how to do you go about finding the right speaker for your event? There are two key questions you need to ask yourself: Who is the audience? What is the purpose of your event? Now let's explore this...

Launched to coincide with National Limerick Day (Saturday May 12th), the three limericks have been created by Romlynn Ramos, Babak Ganjei and Max Wallis giffgaff commissions three limericks exploring the idea of small versus big – a concept explored in their latest brand campaign 'Not Like Them' - Romlynn Ramos We are the small: We are the solution  —The visionaries & not the pollution We’re not like them We are for all —The fighters of inclusion 'Home Made' - Babak Ganjei There's a problem With...