Anderson W. White, Author at IIB Network

Obtaining the Social License to Operate in Chile: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Feb

Investments and Business

Obtaining the Social License to Operate in Chile: A Step-by-Step Guide

The term "Social License to Operate" was coined in the late 1990s, particularly in relation to the Mining Sector. It encompasses the authentic approval received from the communities where mega-projects are undertaken. In Chile, corporations involved in projects with notable socio-environmental impacts confront a significant hurdle of acquiring and sustaining the Social License to Operate (SLO), thereby ensuring their feasibility. This license isn't a concrete permit but rather an intangible approval granted by the community within which the company operates. It is contingent upon the societal acceptance of the company's undertakings and initiatives and is vital for its enduring prosperity.…

How to save money on surrogacy: 5 economic destinations

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Economy

How to save money on surrogacy: 5 economic destinations

Choosing surrogacy is a challenging decision for any couple. It is widely acknowledged that embarking on this journey can be physically and emotionally draining, requiring significant effort and dedication from those who aspire to fulfill their dream of parenthood. Hence, apart from mustering strength, love, and patience to confront the potential obstacles along the way, it is equally important to be financially prepared for the entirety of the surrogacy process. It is understandable that surrogacy entails significant expenses, regardless of the selected destination. However, many intended parents are eager to explore avenues for potential cost savings along their surrogacy journey.…

Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Science and Technology

Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.

Probably only Americans of a certain age remember when the Volkswagen Beetle was the best-selling imported car in the United States and the hippest ride to a Grateful Dead concert was a Volkswagen Microbus.Volkswagen is trying to tap some of that nostalgia in its latest push to regain the status and sales it enjoyed in the United States during the Beetle’s and Microbus’s heydays in the 1960s. But this time it hopes its top models will be electric.The German carmaker is second only to Toyota globally but is a niche player in the United States. Part of its plan to…

At 70, This Instagram Influencer Shows That It’s Never Too Late

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Investments and Business

At 70, This Instagram Influencer Shows That It’s Never Too Late

“It’s Never Too Late” is a series that tells the stories of people who decide to pursue their dreams on their own terms.Lyn Slater will be the first to tell you her life has been a series of happy accidents and purposeful metamorphoses.“Because I’m constantly reinventing myself, my life is always a surprise. I’m an improvisational person. I don’t plan. I’m very in the moment,” said Ms. Slater, 70, a former professor of social work at Fordham University in New York. “That thinking has served me well. It has created endless adventures, surprises, incredible friendships and profound learning.”Indeed.In 2014, she…

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Economy

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

At a hearing before the U.N.’s highest court, South Africa on Tuesday called Israel’s policies toward Palestinians an “extreme form of apartheid” and argued that its occupation of territory sought for an eventual Palestinian state was “fundamentally illegal.”The hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague is one of two matters being heard about Israel, part of a concerted effort to leverage the authority of the court and the global reach of the U.N. to stop the war in Gaza and examine the legality of Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians.Starting this week and lasting six days, the court…

Alabama Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Raising Questions About Fertility Care

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Economy

Alabama Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Raising Questions About Fertility Care

An Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that frozen embryos in test tubes should be considered children has sent shock waves through the world of reproductive medicine, casting doubt over fertility care for would-be parents in the state and raising complex legal questions with implications extending far beyond Alabama.On Tuesday, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said the ruling would cause “exactly the type of chaos that we expected when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and paved the way for politicians to dictate some of the most personal decisions families can make.”Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as…

‘His legs have gone’: Unpicking the four words no footballer wants to hear

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Economy

‘His legs have gone’: Unpicking the four words no footballer wants to hear

Last season, it was a Brazilian midfielder at Liverpool. This season, it’s been his international team-mate at Manchester United.“I think Casemiro’s legs have gone,” Jamie Carragher told the Covering Liverpool podcast in October. “I noticed it last season at Anfield and I didn’t like what I saw. It took me back to watching Fabinho last year for Liverpool. I want to be the first to say it (about Casemiro). I don’t want to say it when everyone else is saying his legs have gone.”Regardless of who said what and when, Carragher — who played for Liverpool until he retired at…

5 countries with affordable prices of surrogacy

21

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Economy

5 countries with affordable prices of surrogacy

Opting for surrogacy is a decision that comes with its own set of difficulties for couples. It is well understood that embarking on this life endeavor can be an arduous and demanding process, testing the resilience and determination of those who have the cherished aspiration of becoming parents. Therefore, in addition to cultivating inner strength, love, and patience to navigate the potential challenges that may arise, it is essential to have adequate financial readiness for the entire surrogacy journey. While the high costs associated with surrogacy are comprehensible regardless of the chosen destination, many intended parents often wonder where they…

Plans to Expand U.S. Chip Manufacturing Are Running Into Obstacles

19

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Science and Technology

Plans to Expand U.S. Chip Manufacturing Are Running Into Obstacles

In December 2022, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the key maker of the world’s most cutting-edge chips, said it planned to spend $40 billion in Arizona on its first major U.S. hub for semiconductor production.The much ballyhooed project outside Phoenix — with two new factories, including one with more advanced technology — became a symbol of President Biden’s quest to spur more domestic production of chips, the slices of silicon that help all manner of devices make calculations and store data.Then last summer, TSMC pushed back initial manufacturing at its first Arizona factory to 2025 from this year, saying local workers…

U.S. Awards .5 Billion to Chipmaker GlobalFoundries

19

Feb

By Anderson W. White

Investments and Business

U.S. Awards $1.5 Billion to Chipmaker GlobalFoundries

The Biden administration on Monday announced a $1.5 billion award to the New York-based chipmaker GlobalFoundries, one of the first sizable grants from a government program aimed at revitalizing semiconductor manufacturing in the United States.As part of the plan to bolster GlobalFoundries, the administration will also make available another $1.6 billion in federal loans. The grants are expected to triple the company’s production capacity in the state of New York over 10 years.The funding represents an effort by the Biden administration and lawmakers of both parties to try to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing. Currently, just 12 percent of chips are…