A look at new ships and trends in cruising for 2018
NEW YORK — What’s new in cruising for 2018? As usual, there’s lots of razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive LED screens — along with a continued emphasis on healthy lifestyle options, from dining to fitness. But there are also changes underway in ship design, itineraries and who’s cruising. DESIGN, DEMOGRAPHICS […]
Mercedes just revealed how it plans to conquer electric cars — and Tesla should be nervous (TSLA)
Mercedes-Benz outlined how it plans to challenge Tesla as the premier luxury electric car brand on Monday. Mercedes said it will make electric vehicles in six plants across three continents while creating a “global battery network” to produce batteries for the vehicles. The brand plans to launch its electric EQ brand with the fully-electric EQC […]
Ford Motor Company Takes a Step to Catch Rival General Motors
Back when Detroit automakers were exiting the past recession, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) seemed lightyears ahead of its cross-town rivals, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU). Ford was first to return to profits and had a “One Ford” plan that convinced investors to jump on board as the U.S. auto […]
Hedley announces $10K gift of music to Vancouver school
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary students surprised with guitars and djembes At a time when music teachers in B.C. public schools are losing their classrooms, one elementary school in Vancouver got a bonus Tuesday. Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School received $10,000 worth of guitars and djembes — a West African drum — on Tuesday through the […]
August’s smart lock links up with Protect America’s security systems
You’d think that smart door locks and home security systems would regularly work in harmony, but that’s not really the case. More likely than not, you’ll have to remember to check the lock after the fact. Not so if you have August’s Smart Lock Pro — the company has forged a partnership that integrates Protect […]
B.C. beetles are shrinking as habitat warms up, study finds
Province’s 4 biggest species have shrunk by 20 per cent over past 45 years, research shows Some of B.C.’s beetles are getting smaller because their habitats are warming up, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. The study, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology on Tuesday, shows that climate change is […]
This High-Octane Growth Stock Thinks Its Shares Are Too Cheap
Antero Resources (NYSE: AR) is one of the fastest-growing natural-gas producers in the country. After increasing output 18% last year, the driller expects its growth rate to accelerate to 20% over the next three years. Further, this isn’t growth for the sake of growth, since the company expects to produce a stunning $1.6 billion to […]
3 Credit Cards for Retirement Investing
The age of the pension has swiftly declined since the 1980s, and more Americans than ever before must invest in their own retirement. Retirement planning and investing is crucial, as it can help you get through your golden years comfortably. When you have many other financial obligations, it can be difficult to set aside funds […]
8 Top Tech Products For Serious Winter Camping
What does it take to survive on an island in winter? For anyone who has actually tried such a hair-brained scheme, you know it’s all about the gear. The wind is ferocious at times off a frozen lake, there is no one around to help, and you never know how the weather will change. In […]
If Lightroom is still slow for you, Adobe promises help is on the way
Adobe If you’re still having issues with a slow Lightroom Classic, an update is coming in February that should address the problem. Adobe launched the latest version of its popular photo editing and management software last fall, and for the first time split it between Lightroom Classic (essentially Lightroom 7 for desktops) and Lightroom CC, […]