Exporting romance
MEXICO: The Mexican manufacturing sector produces cars, mobile phones and computers for its northern neighbour. Now another product will be exported from south to north: romance, in the form of soap...
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US: Just before the 2012 Olympics, America's garment industry complains it's a victim of unsportsmanlike conduct. The uniforms for the US teams were made in China.BekleidungsbrancheOpferunsportliches...
View ArticleDo some good
CANADA: Clean up forests and parks. Plant some trees. Attend an open-air concert. Drink beer. How do these activities fit together? read more
View ArticleSmarter than the CIA?
UNITED STATES: A US intelligence agency has created a website where people can bet on the chances of coups, assassinations or acts of terrorism abroad. The idea is to use “crowdsourcing” to determine...
View ArticleRent a jet
UNITED STATES: For the past few years, the private jet industry has suffered from the recession, particularly in the US. Finally, business is taking off again. read more
View ArticleHow thirsty are you?
UNITED STATES: Would you like a large soft drink with that food order? Not so fast. In New York City, selling large sodas at restaurants will soon be prohibited. alkoholfreies GetränkLimosverbotenread...
View ArticleMore than friends
UNITED STATES: Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend”. They’re very profitable for the companies that aim to feed them, too. Pet food sales are growing much faster than those of many other...
View ArticleChoosing sides
UNITED STATES: With the presidential election just a few weeks away, many US voters are still undecided. It seems that some firms have taken it upon themselves to tell their employees who to vote for....
View ArticleTime to buy
UNITED STATES: Retailers, are you ready? Here come the crowds! On “Black Friday”, the day after Thanksgiving, some shops in the US earn half of their sales for the year. Einzelhändler(innen)Umsatzread...
View ArticleIce ice (hockey) baby
UNITED STATES: You're never too young to support your favourite sports team, it seems. Newborns in Buffalo, New York, get free team blankets from the local ice hockey club.NeugeboreneDeckeread more
View ArticleNot child's play
COLOMBIA: It’s a common sight — children who pick up rubbish, offer to polish shoes or to wash car windows. In Colombia, about 1.6 million children under the age of 17 work, and half of them are...
View ArticleNo texting, no talking
CANADA: Texting while driving is so dangerous that some people compare it to drink-driving. A recent study shows that using a mobile phone with a hands-free system is not much safer.SMS...
View ArticleHungry for good
UNITED STATES: Hollywood star Ben Affleck may go to bed hungry tonight. He’s taking part in Live Below the Line, a fundraising campaign that challenges Americans to feed themselves for less than $1.50...
View ArticleJust the twist
CANADA: Vancouver’s residents are recognizable by their love of yoga, cycling and proper umbrella etiquette. But look out, Vancouverites: Donald Trump is coming, and he intends to add extravagance to...
View ArticleThe cat's meow
INTERNET SENSATION: Have you got a cat? Yes? And have you made a video of it yet? No? Well, what are you waiting for? Cats are the most popular item on the internet — some of them even have their own...
View ArticleMeals on wheels
UNITED STATES:"Fast" food is taking on a whole new meaning in the US. Thanks to food trucks, people looking for a quick and tasty snack have a greater selection of quality meals than ever before. read...
View ArticleComing home
US: Are American industries returning home? There are signs of change as the US clothing and textile industry starts to move production back to the United States and away from Third World sweatshops....
View ArticleA sticky problem
UNITED STATES: Any time you drive a car, you probably end up with bugs on your windscreen. Now can you imagine how many insects end up on an aeroplane? The “bug team” at NASA is working to prevent...
View ArticleRemember me?
UNITED STATES: US President Barack Obama does it. Pope Francis does it. Of course, it’s the “selfie“— a picture that you take of yourself. A new study says that if you really want to remember those...
View ArticleLooking good
UNITED STATES: Let’s say that you think an investment offers an attractive opportunity. According to a new study, this is more likely when the person who's leading the company is good-looking. read more
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