Jean Thompson, Author at Dual Cow

Armenia: tech CSR advancing STEM education and opportunities for young talent

03

Jan

Unlocking Potential: Tech CSR & Armenia’s Young STEM Talent

Armenia’s technology sector has evolved into a key driver of national progress, powered by private startups, multinational hubs, diaspora-funded initiatives, academic institutions, and civil society. Corporate social responsibility within tech companies increasingly emphasizes STEM learning, talent cultivation, and broader regional access. This article explores how CSR efforts in the tech sphere are opening pathways into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Armenian youth, highlighting illustrative examples, observable results, persistent challenges, and suggestions for expanding long-term impact.How tech CSR plays an essential role for ArmeniaInvestment in STEM through corporate responsibility addresses several national priorities:Economic diversification: By bolstering the ICT and advanced…

Timothée Chalamet pays tribute to ‘partner’ Kylie Jenner during his Critics Choice Awards speech

02

Jan

By Jean Thompson

Culture and Entertainment

Kylie Jenner: Timothée Chalamet’s Critics Choice Awards Shout-Out

In a short yet striking moment onstage, Timothée Chalamet set aside showmanship in favor of heartfelt appreciation. His remarks to Kylie Jenner revealed an uncommon insight into the subtle ways personal bonds can influence an artist’s path in the public eye.When Timothée Chalamet stepped up to the microphone at the Critics Choice Awards, the focus was expected to remain firmly on his work. Known for his measured public presence and thoughtful approach to fame, Chalamet has built a reputation as an actor who prefers to let performances speak louder than headlines. Yet during his acceptance speech, he paused to acknowledge…

What “whole-person health” really means in practice

02

Jan

By Jean Thompson

Science and Technology

Get to Grips with “Whole-Person Health”: Its Practical Implications

Whole-person health represents a practical approach to care that views individuals as interconnected beings instead of a set of separate symptoms, combining clinical treatment with consideration for mental, social, economic, behavioral and environmental influences on health, and in practice moves systems away from sporadic, disease-centered visits toward ongoing, tailored collaborations that ease suffering, enhance outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs.Core components of whole-person healthPhysical health: science-backed prevention, comprehensive chronic disease management, support for mobility and physical functioning, along with careful focus on sleep, diet and regular physical activity.Mental and behavioral health: consistent screening and readily available treatment for depression, anxiety, substance…

elegant black accessories with wine and perfume

02

Jan

By Jean Thompson

Culture and Entertainment

Unpacking Accessory Design

Accessories design represents a specialized branch of the fashion world dedicated to imagining and developing items that elevate both individual style and everyday function. This discipline covers an extensive spectrum of products, including jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, hats, scarves, glasses, and many others. It addresses aesthetic and artistic expression while also taking into account essential practical factors such as materials, manufacturing methods, and overall usability.Importance of Accessories in FashionAccessories serve as essential elements in fashion, often functioning as the ideal finishing touch for any outfit, offering ways to showcase personal style or dramatically alter an ensemble’s overall appearance. Throughout history,…

New York City, in the United States: What drives valuation gaps between private and public markets

31

Dec

By Jean Thompson

Companies

ISEEN Unveils Online MBA: Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership

ISEEN Launches Online MBA in Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership, Blending Executive Finance with Data-Driven LeadershipThe Instituto Superior Europeo de Economía y Negocios (ISEEN) has unveiled its MBA in Advanced Finance & Strategic Leadership, a 100% online graduate program crafted to reinforce professionals’ ability to navigate critical financial decisions while fostering the leadership strengths needed to promote growth, drive transformation, and sustain competitiveness across complex markets.Produced in partnership with the Atlantic-Mediterranean Technological University (UTAMED) in Europe, this program grants a European university master’s degree and additionally offers an “Advanced Certification in Artificial Intelligence” issued by the International Association for Artificial…

Impresionante vista de la Torre BBVA con luna llena en la Ciudad de México, CDMX.

27

Dec

By Jean Thompson

Investments and Business

BBVA México 2025: utilidades históricas, crédito creciente y mora contenida

En un 2025 marcado por la normalización del ciclo de tasas y un crecimiento económico más selectivo por sectores, la banca mexicana volvió a apoyarse en su negocio más básico: prestar, captar y cobrar por transaccionar. En ese tablero, BBVA México -uno de los bancos más grandes y reconocidos del país- cerró enero-septiembre de 2025 con un balance que combina rentabilidad alta, expansión del crédito y calidad de cartera estable, según sus reportes trimestrales.Las cifras que definen el año (hasta septiembre)El banco reportó que, en los primeros nueve meses de 2025, su utilidad neta ascendió a 74,213 millones de pesos,…