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Lisa Ward
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Writer and Business Reporter, Freelance
Vermont
Beats
Geopolitics,Business, South Asia Geo-economics, India, Industry Risk, Economy, China Middle East, Finance, Political Economy
Anything that's not luxury lifestyle.
Content
By Lisa Ward Verified|The Wall Street JournalVerifiedWhen it comes to Airbnb bookings, a smile can go a long way. So suggests a study published online last year that found that Airbnb hosts who smile in their profile pictures tend to attract more online bookings than those who don’t smile. And important to note: Smiling mattered most for male hosts rather than female ones, according to the research.
By Lisa Ward Verified|The Wall Street JournalVerifiedResearchers have created a prototype that can be fitted into tailpipes of cars, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles without changing how they operateAbout three-quarters of the energy produced by a typical combustion engine is lost through heat and released through a car’s exhaust system. But what if some of that heat could be captured and turned into electricity? In a recent study, researchers created a prototype of a device, called a thermoelectric generator, designed to do just that.
By Lisa Ward Verified|The Wall Street JournalVerifiedResearchers have created a prototype that can be fitted into tailpipes of cars, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles without changing how they operateAbout three-quarters of the energy produced by a typical combustion engine is lost through heat and released through a car’s exhaust system. But what if some of that heat could be captured and turned into electricity? In a recent study, researchers created a prototype of a device, called a thermoelectric generator, designed to do just that.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States