Ever heard of a smartwatch? Probably, but do you know what it actually does? Perhaps you’re still uncertain if a smartwatch is something you’d want or need. Perhaps you’ll just give in and buy the inevitable iWatch, since everyone will definitely have one… Or will they? Read on to see what the latest gadget craze is all about, and which smartwatch may be just right for you…
It’s hard to imagine a place more hauntingly beautiful than Cuba, a Caribbean jewel that seems to be permanently stuck in the last century and whose slow decay only adds flavour to its rich cultural aroma. A week ago, just as many countries were experiencing a sudden drop in temperatures, that flavourful, warm tropical breeze seemed to have found its way into the Oval office, signalling the long-awaited thaw in the hitherto frigid relations between the US and Cuba. But who will benefit and who may lose out on the possible lifting of the half-a-century-old embargo that had halted trade and travel between this tiny communist state and its massive capitalist neighbour?
The Philippines are perhaps not known globally as the most vibrant economy, but over the last several years it’s complete economic turnaround has sent shockwaves throughout Asia. Its current president, Benigno Aquino, has assumed office in 2010 and in mere four years has managed to lift the country from its status as a developing country to one that aspires to join the ranks of the Asian Tiger club. During his presidency (which ends in 2016), rampant corruption has been almost eradicated, government spending increased by a large amount and a sturdy, cash-rich middle class emerged. But is all as rosy as it sounds in this ASEAN country?
The crisis is over and global economy is no longer in such dire straits it used to be mere five years ago. But there’s some nagging voices here and there that the emperor’s new clothes are, in fact, made of nothing but air. The newest report released by Oxfam, an international charity organization devoted to ending global poverty, proves that not everything is right with global economy. In fact, while it may appear to be fine, it’s likely poised for an even larger catastrophe in the future, unless we do something about the growing wealth inequality…
Called one of the last remaining newspapermen, Ben Bradlee, former editor of the Washington Post, has passed away age 93.
