Study: JaxPort’s economic impact up by nearly $2 billion over five years The Jacksonville Port Authority’s economic impact has grown by nearly $2 billion over the past five years and the number of regional jobs tied to the port has increased by more than 1,900, according ... 05/3/2024 - 6:29 am | View Link
Foggy Bottom’s Fine Dining Stalwart Marcel’s to Close This Month Marcel’s, chef Robert Wiedmaier’s posh European flagship that turned 25 last month, will serve its last-ever dish on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12). “Despite our best efforts, Marcel’s was unable to ... 05/2/2024 - 6:09 am | View Link
A Positive Work Culture Can Be a Port in a Storm During uncertain economic times, focusing on your people and building culture ... Transparent communication: Employees want to feel included in the company’s process, which can be achieved when you ... 05/1/2024 - 3:16 pm | View Link
Stronger Port Controls Do Not Hurt Revenue, Study Shows Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing not only is a major contributor to overfishing but also has far-reaching, negative economic and social impacts. In recent years, several tools have ... 04/29/2024 - 2:37 am | View Link
Analysis: Why people feel economy is just improving on paper Two channels contribute to these trends. Firstly, some people suffer objective economic hardship, even when the overall economic conditions improve.Secondly, some people are working through ... 04/26/2024 - 4:31 am | View Link
Clavesana in Italy. Eric and Christina SchwendemanSome Americans are choosing to retire abroad because of healthcare costs and divisive politics. Many of them are moving to Italy, where the cost of living is more affordable. They like Italy's dedication to a work-life balance, especially compared to American hustle culture. Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement."I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago.
Russia's military has a a body of sound doctrine to govern its operations, but it hasn't adhered to them in Ukraine. Musa Sadulayev/AP PhotoRussia's huge cost in invading Ukraine is fallout for not following its own military doctrine. Russian commanders have frequently erred on the basics of military operations, a RAND expert said.
The AI boom has shades of the dot-com bubble but might be even more dangerous. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe AI frenzy has shades of dot-com mania but with one big, dangerous difference. Professor Erik Gordon noted internet startups had far fewer investors than Big Tech does now. Companies like Nvidia are huge and make money, but if they do crash there'll be sweeping fallout.
Debra Crockett retired early in the US and moved to Turkey. Debra CrockettDebra Crockett decided to retire early eight years ago and moved from the US to Turkey. Her Social Security checks are enough to cover her basic monthly expenses given the strength of the US dollar. She said moving abroad was the best financial decision she made for her retirement.
People tend to accumulate things like mugs, spices, and bags in their kitchens. Justin Lambert/Getty ImagesI help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. Kitchens can be a big source of stress and clutter. People can collect things like mugs and spices that they don't use for years.
Disney+ never aired an episode of "Bluey" that is about pregnancy. And it never explained why. Getty Images"Bluey" was the second-most streamed show in America last year. It is carried by Disney+. But Disney has refused to air one of its episodes, called "Dad Baby," which is about pregnancy. So its Australian distributor has released it on YouTube for free.