WASHINGTON — When Dr. Sean P. Conley stepped in front of the cameras at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday, he delivered a briefing that seemed intended less to inform the American public than to satisfy the public relations demands of a famous and famously demanding patient — …
Read More »S’pore To Trial New Business Travel Pass For Senior Executives, But Is This A Good Move?
The government is set to trial a new business travel pass for senior executives in Singapore who need to travel overseas regularly for official and business purposes. However, holders of this pass will be required to abide by a strict controlled itinerary when they travel abroad for work. Upon returning …
Read More »Topshop, BooksActually Close Physical Stores In S’pore For Good, Will Go Completely Online
For a long time, the retail industry in Singapore has felt the effects from the e-commerce boom. Last year, many well-known local and international brands — from Home-Fix to Sasa to Forever 21 — threw in the towel and announced closures. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has only made the …
Read More »For tech to serve the public good, we need standards
Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now When I first started as a technology investor, I became interested in Neil Postman’s work at NYU. He stated — in a time of the rising proliferation and expansion of television programming — that mediums of mass persuasion and influence needed …
Read More »There’s No Good Excuse To Skip SPF Anymore
That’s because the newest generation of sunscreens don’t leave a white cast, feel greasy, or include counter-intuitive photosensitizers. Plus, they’re reef-safe. And available at every price point. They don’t even have to smell like sunscreen, if you don’t want ’em to. [Excuses have left the chat.] ITG has recommended a …
Read More »There’s No Good Excuse To Skip SPF Anymore
That’s because the newest generation of sunscreens don’t leave a white cast, feel greasy, or include counter-intuitive photosensitizers. Plus, they’re reef-safe. And available at every price point. They don’t even have to smell like sunscreen, if you don’t want ’em to. [Excuses have left the chat.] ITG has recommended a …
Read More »There’s No Good Excuse To Skip SPF Anymore
That’s because the newest generation of sunscreens don’t leave a white cast, feel greasy, or include counter-intuitive photosensitizers. Plus, they’re reef-safe. And available at every price point. They don’t even have to smell like sunscreen, if you don’t want ’em to. [Excuses have left the chat.] ITG has recommended a …
Read More »A Bloody Good Idea: This S’pore Subscription Startup Offers Menstrual Tonics For Period Pain
“I used to experience and tolerate really bad cramps and PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) for years,” said Laurel Lua, founder of The Scarlet Company. She’s not alone however. Apparently, four in every five women experience menstrual discomfort during their periods. However, it seems that this discomfort has gotten worse during the …
Read More »10 Reasons Why Eating Beef is Good for You and the Planet
Today we’re sharing a post by guest authors Robb Wolf, New York Times Best Selling Author and one of the early advocates of the paleo lifestyle, and Diana Rodgers, RD, Real Food Dietitian and Sustainability Advocate. Robb and Diana co-authored Sacred Cow, an eye-opening book about meat, health, and sustainability, …
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