Economy or environment: Countries forced to choose between green or growth
Poverty, unemployment and zero economic growth are the likely outcome for countries which choose renewable energy sources over fossil fuels, according to a study. Energy from fossil fuels appears to ignite economies into greater and more sustained growth, whereas energy from wind and solar power not only fails to enhance or promote economic growth, it actually causes economies to flat-line. The results, from an in-depth study of more than 100 countries over 40 years, pose a serious ethical dilemma, according...
Is Facebook Advertising Dead?
There is all kind of misinformation circulating around on the net. Fake news is a good example. After all, how many people actually read legitimate news sites these days? Most of us just check the feed on our Facebook or Twitter pages instead to see what’s happening in the world. Given that ‘fake news’ is so common, have you read any headlines lately telling you that Facebook advertising is dead? I bet you have, so let’s take a look at...
Landscape of Horrors
Landscape of Horrors By Michael McNulty Imagine being trapped in your car, stalked by a truck down endless highways, or chased through the Louisiana swamps by a vengeful group of Cajun hunters. Being stuck in the middle of nowhere, fighting for survival, having to keep your wits about you in landscapes that seem to do nothing but steal your wits from you. Here are five films that do the imagining for you. Duel – Stephen Spielberg (1971) Duel, Stephen...
Six Nations, Billy Vunipola’s big heart and poor man management
Sport News 24/7 Episode 21: Bit serious, bit trucky TheLondonEconomic.com Sport brings you Flats and Shanks latest Rugby podcast. If you love rugby, sport or just changing room japes, you'll love this... This week the lads talk about Billy Vunipola's big heart, poor man management, and the Six Nations. http://rss.acast.com/flatsandshanks/episode21-bitserious-bittrucky/media.mp3 David Flatman and Tom Shanklin are two former professional rugby players. Having been flatmates while playing at Saracens, their friendship endured, and now they’d like to share with you bunches of...
Mac DeMarco Announces Third Album ‘This Old Dog’ and Two New Tracks
Mac DeMarco has announced This Old Dog, his third album and first full-length since 2014’s Salad Days, on May 5th 2017 worldwide. In conjunction with today’s album announcement, DeMarco is announcing a North American tour and sharing two lead singles - “My Old Man” and “This Old Dog.” DeMarco says, “I demoed a full album, and as I was moving to the West Coast I thought I’d get to finishing it quickly. But then I realized that moving to a new...
Austria to ban Muslim face veils in public places
The central European country has decided that there will be a ban on Muslim face veils. The ruling is part of a raft of new measures, which forms part of the “integration law,” which has been agreed by the country’s ruling coalition parties. It is currently a draft law, but the ban is due to come into force before the next parliamentary vote in 2018. The ban applies to the burka and niqab that cover the entire face or only...
Private island put on the market for £75 million
A 26 acre tree-covered private island with marina and beach has been put on the market for £75 MILLION. Pumpkin Key is an "extraordinary" retreat which boasts a three-bedroom main home, two caretaker's cottages and a dock master's apartment. The island, which is a ten-minute helicopter ride from Miami's famous South Beach, has panoramic views of Card Sound Bay and spectacular sunsets. It also has a 20-slip marina which is large enough to accommodate a megayacht. And it has just...
Surrey bar slammed for hosting under 18’s Valentine’s event called ‘Pop Ya Cherry’
A top bar has come under fire for hosting an under 18's Valentine's event which seems encourages youngsters to have sex - called 'Pop Ya Cherry Parties.' Teens are being targeted by new events company 'Pop Ya Cherry Parties' who are holding their first night in an exclusive members bar on 13th February for children aged 14 to 18. They describe themselves as "the newest and most exciting provider of under 18's clubbing in the UK" and claim to throw...
UK entrepreneur invests in Las Vegas Sticks and Shakes
Leeds based entrepreneur invests in Las Vegas Dessert chain Leeds based entrepreneur, Matt Haycox, has invested in Las Vegas Dessert chain, Sticks and Shakes. Matt Haycox, a consultant to Access Commercial Funding, which provides businesses funding for growth, decided to invest in the chain after a chance meeting with the founder at the end of last year. "It was the old story of 'I like the product so much I bought the business!'" says Matt. "I was out for the...