A commodity trader at a food company observed that prices of coconut oil, an ingredient in most of the company’s products, was forecast to trend higher. He, therefore, ordered more than two (2) months’ supply of coconut oil, buying from several vendors who offered the lowest prices. When the coconut oil price indeed increased daysContinue reading “The Benefits & Pitfalls of Commodities Trading”
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The True Benefits of Earth Hour
Since 2007, countries around the world have turned off lights at landmarks, homes, and offices in a united symbolic effort to fight the perils of environmental degradation. Every year, the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and partners promote Earth Hour. People around the world at 8:30pm on the last Saturday evening of March are asked toContinue reading “The True Benefits of Earth Hour”
Five (5) Lessons from Frescoes
The Sistine Chapel is a highlight for visitors at Vatican City in Rome, Italy. Located adjacent to St. Peter’s Basilica, the relatively small chapel attracts thousands of tourists who wish to get a glance at its frescoes especially the ones painted by the renowned medieval artisan, Michelangelo, from the years 1508 to 1512. In aContinue reading “Five (5) Lessons from Frescoes”
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