Farming for Sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in the food industry. It’s now an integral part of food production, distribution, and storage. What are the latest trends and methods in farming for sustainability?

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Paul Gravette
Do You Need a Robo-Advisor to Invest?

You may not have heard of robo-advisors, but for some people thinking about either beginning to invest in the stock market or who want “someone” to give them advice without paying large fees, a robo-advisor may fit the bill.

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Paul Gravette
Dejutaru Tsuka

On May 26, 2022, a cryptocurrency called Dejutaru Tsuka (TSUKA) was launched anonymously on the Ethereum network. Soon after, a series of cryptic messages appeared within the blockchain that some believe are clues left by its mysterious developer.

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Paul Gravette
Ripple Labs vs. the SEC

Ripple’s cryptocurrency, XRP, ran into legal problems about 18 months ago. The SEC sued, claiming it and some executive officers sold $1.3 billion worth of XRP in “unregistered digital asset securities sales” beginning in 2013. The final verdict, when it comes, could have far-reaching effects on the entire crypto world.

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Paul Gravette
Crypto Advantages Turn Sour

While cryptocurrencies are decentralized and carry no nationality imprint, many of the other advantages have proven ephemeral. There have been major hacks and losses that tell us their security is not invincible.

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Paul Gravette
The New Post-Pandemic Workplace

Over the past two years, the effects of COVID-19 have dramatically changed how and where we work. Organizations are preparing for their employees to return to the office, and much of the American workforce should plan on a different kind of workplace.

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Paul Gravette
Are We at Risk for a Recession?

The stock market is close to a bear market. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Major retailers reported decent comparable sales numbers but fell short on earnings. People are spending, though, and are sitting on quite a bit of cash. So, what gives?

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Paul Gravette
McLaren's First MSO LAB NFT Collection

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) just announced the first steps in what it calls an "ambitious metaverse strategy." That strategy includes creating digital engagement by releasing NFTs and creating exclusive content through its metaverse-based MSO LAB.

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Paul Gravette
The World’s Strongest Currencies

When measuring the value of one currency against another, you are simultaneously buying one currency and selling another. This is known as “currency trading​.” All currencies on this list are compared for their currency strength relative to the U.S. dollar. Let's take a look at the world’s strongest currencies.

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Paul Gravette
Crypto Exchanges for Beginners

Recently I posted about the importance of understanding what a crypto wallet is and how to go about choosing the right one for you. In an effort to continue educating on this fascinating new subject, I’ve put together a companion piece that explores the topic of crypto exchanges.

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Paul Gravette
Is “Virtual Real Estate” Real?

We can all understand that an NFT is a piece of art, although there are more than one type of NFT, including text-based strings, assets in video games, sports NFTs, and others. Virtual real estate in the metaverse is one of these, but it is different from what we normally think of as NFTs.

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Paul Gravette
The Changing World Order

In his latest book, “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,” Ray Dalio explains that change that is affecting virtually everything in our lives. He looks back in history more than 500 years, and then describes what he believes what the U.S. needs to do to remain strong.

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Paul Gravette