Will cash disappear from our everyday life? Many are heralding the coming triumph of the latest technology, firmly believing in it. But as turned correspondent BBC Future it out, the real situation is much more complicated. Of course, it is hard keep oneself from foretelling the imminent decline of cash. And so do people – they are predicting the disappearance of money in physical form for the...

The world-famous business consultant Ichak Adizes can give valuable advice not only in the field of business. In his book "Insights on Personal Growth" he discusses personal themes with the reader. His notes and essays about love, marriage, the meaning of life and many other things - a really useful food for thought. Here are a few extracts from the book. The devil is in the bustle The fussier...

Will Alexis Tsipras be able to navigate the bailout accord through Greek’s fractious parliament? Having tied the Gordian knot, Tsipras should be able to deliver this. Greek’s creditors and Greece have been upbeat and optimistic on brokering a deal which will come to fruition within a couple of days which will see billions of euros flow into Greece so as to help it kick start the financial reform...

The twentieth century has been rich in shifts. When an army’s job was to defeat the opponent, barely a century ago, the number of missions which befall armed forces today has quickly gone from 2 to 4. To defensive and offensive missions, governments have added stability and support operations. This change goes beyond training: it requires for equipment and vehicles to be completely re-thought....

Having firmly dealt with a rising rebellion in his party, the Greek government led by Alexis Tsipras, may now seek 24 billion euros, in the first tranche of the bailout package. As per a pro-government newspaper in Greece, in the first tranche of its bailout package, Greece is likely to request 24 billion euros to its international creditors sometime this August. With this monies in hand, it will...

An analyses of the statements coming out of the Federal Reserve show that policy makers are worried about a downturn than inflation and if the momentum of the 2nd quarter results are maintained, a hike in interest rates is very much on the table. The Federal Reserve said announced that with the job market and burgeoning U.S economy continuing to strengthen a possible interest rate hike is likely...

A knock on the door, the phone rings, the sound of incoming mail. All day long, we are constantly interrupted and distracted. Technical devices, people, unforeseen situations - they are constantly demanding our attention. Carson Tate in his book, "Work simply" gives tips on how to minimize the impact of various factors on our attention. Three minutes of attention Gloria Mark, a professor of the...

Many startups are built on the model of independent contractors. If you have time and desire - you can earn by giving a ride, clean someone's apartment or go shopping. However, such services are faced with a serious challenge. They are made to legally hire their voluntary employees. The movement for the rights of those who work freelance for numerous start-ups, is gaining momentum. Why the same...

With Microsoft announcing a record loss, analysts are left wondering what is its hardware strategy? Microsoft’s cash counters are singing: sales of Xbox gaming consoles and Surface tablets are reaching newer heights and yet, strangely, they are contributing to less than 10% of the company’s revenue, making analysts scratch their heads and wonder – are these barely profitable? Or are they...