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Typography: A Brief History on Typefaces and Fonts

by grozina
Research
February 5, 2023

Dating back thousands of years ago, hieroglyphics and calligraphy were used to convey thoughts, visions, ideas and words in writing. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, the creation of the printing press and typewriter alluded to the uses of ink and paper to send letters and publish news. The Technology Revolution of the late 20th century brought computers and led to the thousands of types of digital fonts we see today. With an interesting history and its influence on...

Meeting the Challenges of the Infrastructure Industry: Labor Shortage and Deteriorating Infrastructure (Low Supply and High Demand)

by grozina
Research
October 18, 2022

Metals such as steel, and more recently aluminum, are essential to infrastructure and are a sign of economic growth because they are the foundation upon which all industries are built on - roads, cars, airplanes, buildings and computers all have been built with these elements. Due to the deterioration of buildings, bridges, and roads in the U.S., as well as cybersecurity threats, infrastructure is one of the most in-demand industries. Automated machinery is not a cost-saving mechanism that replaces labor shortage,...

Your Property May Be in the U.S., but Your Buyer May Not Be: A Growing Number of Non-U.S. Parents Buying Real Estate Properties for Their Children in the U.S.

by grozina
Research
August 16, 2022

Canadian and Mexican citizens make up the most significant percentage of international buyers in the U.S. State-wise, 77% of Chinese buyers purchased a home in California at an average price of just over one million dollars. Money-wise, China and Canada have the highest and second-highest volume of real estate, at $6.1 billion and $5.5 billion, respectively. Next in line were India ($3.6 billion), Mexico ($2.9 billion) and Brazil ($1.6 billion) in the last couple of years. It is not news that...

VR and AR in Heritage Tourism: Merging Online and Offline Worlds

by grozina
Research
August 16, 2022

Virtual reality and augmented reality have existed for many years, and have since taken a step forward by being implemented into museums, schools and other cultural sites with a mission to educate and preserve heritage. Today, this concept is called “heritage tourism” and is not limited to tourism, as we think of it today. Such technology imagines and contributes to a wide range of industries, being able to address racism and prejudice throughout time without limits to geography.  The Beginning The term...

New Advancements in Marine Technology

by grozina
Research
July 17, 2022

Battery technology advancements have been at the forefront of improving the relationship between design and the environment for a long time. Submarines have used batteries to assist their operations and serve as an emergency source of power since before the first world war, and on modern vessels, the risks of toxic leaks or fires have been reduced greatly.  Though boats and yachts manufactured with standard motors that run on diesel have proven to be more efficient and provide more mileage per...

Mortgage-Backed Securities: An Alternative Investment That Yields Positive Returns to Your Portfolio and the Economy

by grozina
Research
June 24, 2022

Non-QM loans provide funding for those with non-traditional sources of income or financial situations such as self-employed individuals with irregular income from several sources or foreign investors without U.S. credit who may not qualify for a loan, but have a high level of income, substantial assets and ability to pay. Since the 2008 financial crisis, non-QM loans have been categorized as "too risky." But, not every homebuyer falls into the standard mortgage lending box, nor does it say anything about their...

Sustainability and Medical Waste Management: How Companies are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

by grozina
Research
November 20, 2021

Medical waste management has been an ongoing issue as hospitals throughout the nation generate about 6,600 tons of waste every day. With rising oil prices and the cost of resin and energy increasing, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals are researching sustainable packaging initiatives. While many options aren’t recycled content, more sustainable manufacturing, weight, and waste management still goes a long way in conserving energy. Commitment to Sustainability in Medical Waste Management Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lupin Pharmaceuticals focuses on global clinical development, but U.S. annual...

Life Sciences: How Florida’s growing bioscience industry has exceeded that of the U.S.

by grozina
Research
November 20, 2021

The development of a region's life sciences sector takes as much time as its accomplishments; treatments and cures, advancements in medical technology, and expansion to meet unmet needs in fields like oncology and regenerative medicine - years. Over the past decade, however, South Florida has become part of a state-wide global hub for biotechnology. With an ideal combination of startups, private corporations, universities, venture capitalists, and nonprofit researchers to further the region’s momentum in the sector, South Florida’s Life Sciences...

Aerospace Manufacturing: Florida’s Influence on the Commercial Space Industry

by grozina
Research
November 20, 2021

While there is a part of the state nicknamed the “Space Coast,” the manufacturing sector for aerospace products is the largest in Florida. NASA generated over $64 billion in economic output in 2019 alone, of which $6 million was spent in contracting over 33,000 employees. A third of which are the result of NASA’s Moon To Mars program, which sets sights on another lunar landing on the horizon. With Florida’s pre-existing infrastructure, there is a large capacity for numerous research...

How Florida Defines Modern Airspace

by grozina
Research
November 20, 2021

South Florida’s aviation industry is the most diverse and important in the country. Without these industries, the largest sources of revenue in the state, such as tourism and international trade would not be possible. The state has long made a name for itself in aviation since the first commercial airline flight out of St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1914, and the first international flight to Cuba from Key West in 1927. Today, Miami International Airport (MIA) is ranked as the busiest...