Karem Wintourd Penn, Author at Miami time press

What makes a franchise model attractive compared to company-owned growth?

International

Franchise Appeal: A Deeper Look vs. Company Growth

Karem Wintourd Penn

Businesses seeking expansion often face a strategic choice: grow through company-owned locations or adopt a franchise model. While both paths can lead to scale, the franchise model has proven especially…

How does life in Santa Fe, New Mexico reflect art, history, and regional identity?

USA

Discovering Santa Fe’s Art, History, and Identity

Karem Wintourd Penn

Santa Fe, New Mexico, stands as a vivid intersection of artistic expression, layered histories, and a unique regional character shaped by the high desert, indigenous heritage, colonial influences, and modern…

How do public parks shape urban life in U.S. cities?

USA

The Impact of Public Parks on Urban Life in American Cities

Karem Wintourd Penn

Public parks serve far beyond simple green areas; they operate as dynamic infrastructure shaping community life, public well-being, local economic activity, urban form, and environmental durability. Throughout cities across the…

What makes Portland, Maine distinctive in coastal culture and food?

USA

Why Portland, Maine Stands Out: Coastal Culture and Culinary Delights

Karem Wintourd Penn

Portland, Maine blends its tough seafaring legacy with plentiful regional produce and a dynamic food community, creating a shoreline environment where active wharves and island living meet celebrated restaurants, inventive…

Cabo Verde: CSR cases strengthening the blue economy and sustainable coastal jobs

Social Responsibility

CSR and Sustainable Coastal Jobs in Cabo Verde

Karem Wintourd Penn

Cabo Verde’s island-based economy has long been tied to the ocean, with limited land, a maritime exclusive economic zone far exceeding its territory, and a tourism-driven development model that place…

Philippines: CSR strengthening disaster preparedness and neighborhood resilience

Social Responsibility

CSR in Philippines: Boosting Disaster Preparedness & Community Resilience

Karem Wintourd Penn

The Philippines faces a high and growing frequency of natural hazards: tropical cyclones, storm surges, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and sea level rise. On average, about 20 tropical cyclones…

Cyprus: tourism CSR promoting water efficiency and living cultural heritage

Social Responsibility

Promoting Water Efficiency & Cultural Heritage in Cyprus Tourism

Karem Wintourd Penn

Cyprus is a Mediterranean island with a tourism-dependent economy and a rich reservoir of living cultural heritage. Coastal resorts, mountain villages, archaeological parks, seasonal festivals, traditional crafts, and culinary customs…

Why are materials discoveries accelerating with AI and high-throughput labs?

Science and Technology

How AI Powers Material Science Breakthroughs

Karem Wintourd Penn

The pace of materials discovery has changed profoundly over the past decade, as processes that once demanded decades of laborious trial-and-error can now unfold within years or even months. This…

International

Why recycling alone won’t solve plastic pollution

Karem Wintourd Penn

Plastic recycling is often depicted as a catch‑all solution to plastic pollution, but the reality is considerably more complex. Although recycling provides significant benefits, it cannot by itself eradicate plastic…