The U.S. Department of State is perhaps most famous for international relations efforts on a global scale—from navigating peace treaties, to promoting fair and free elections, the Department of State’s agenda is broad in scope and reach. Nestled within the Department of State is the Office of Art in Embassies (AIE), a cultural powerhouse that promotes the arts on a global level through artist exchanges and events. AIE is also...

In the midst of an economic downturn, private prep schools throughout the country are relying on endowment funds to meet the rising costs of providing a stellar education to their students. At Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country, the administration spent $63,500 per student in 2008. Tuition, room, and board cost $36,500 for the same year. So, the school looked to its endowment fund, which grew...

Today, even colleges are using the power of search and social media in an attempt to woo prospective students. Many colleges, which traditionally relied solely on campus visits and in-person information sessions, are now expanding their online presence in an attempt to reach out to more students. The admissions departments of many colleges can now be liked on Facebook and followed on Twitter. Other online techniques like blogs, virtual information sessions, and online “campus tours” are becoming increasingly common. The goal is to allow all students, even those who are international or may not be able to physically visit a campus, to gain a better understanding of a school’s environment.

The Big Apple is raising the bar on environmental standards, as a growing number of businesses make conscious efforts to go green. As new buildings are developed, construction workers and business owners can work together to ensure buildings are LEED certified. However, even among existing buildings, owners are working with contractors to change existing measures and become LEED certified as well. The Empire State Building is one such project, headed by Anthony Malkin. Two years ago, the building went through a $20 million renovation, which reduced energy usage by over 35 percent, and saved roughly $4.4 million per year. Now more than ever, building owners are able to see going green as a business imperative—something that can provide a competitive advantage that helps the company’s bottom line and is socially responsible as well.

If it wasn't for social media, Justin Bieber's recent album Believe might not have sold as many copies as it did or earn as much money as it did. Bieber believe he owes a lot of his success to Facebook and Twitter, which he used to spread the word of his latest album and upcoming concerts to his 22 million followers... What many people don't realize is that there are a lot of different search tools available, such as MyWebSearch toolbar, and most people are using mobile devices and apps to search.

When you stop and think about all the reasons young women pack-up and move the concrete jungle, aka, New York City, you start to wonder if these ideas are rooted from movies like Breakfast at Tiffany's and TV shows like Sex in the City. Whether you live in New York or you're visiting for the first time, the city light will amaze you. If you've never seen the Empire State Building, you'll be blown away by its size and beauty. There are so many fun things to do in NYC. If you're not sure where to start, then start Broadway.

Everyone participates in social media or at least almost everyone. Even your grandma is working her way around Facebook and Pintrest. This is why social media is most desirable for many business, especially business to consumer industries. For example, take the direct selling industry. Companies like Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, offer thousands of products brought to you by independent representatives.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have been split for almost a year, but they still haven't signed the divorce papers. What's holding this old love together? Is it Demi? Kutcher has clearly moved on since he was last spotted with his former co-star and current girlfriend Mila Kunis taking a trip to Bali together. Do you think Moore is still holding on, even though Kutcher has moved on?