Personal trainer Sohee Carpenter hasn’t always had a healthy relationship with food and exercise. She was obsessed with being thin at the expense of her health, but has now rejected diet culture. Carpenter is a believer in body neutrality and emphasizes self-improvement and holistic health. This essay is based on a conversation with Sohee Carpenter, … Read more
A mother uses holiday traditions to connect her children to their family history. She shares stories, photos and heirlooms to keep the memories of past generations alive. Family gatherings, food and music help bridge the gap between the past and the present. The holidays have always been important to me and my family. Growing up, … Read more
Donors can receive their Christmas and other holiday gifts while also giving a boost to the local economy. “Small Business Saturday has become America’s call to action to support the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities – our small businesses,” said Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the US Small Business Administration. … Read more
The Houthis have spent the past year threatening key shipping lanes with missiles and drones. The US-led military response has been unable to effectively stop the rebels from attacking the ships. A more aggressive approach is unlikely – bringing the conflict to a standstill. On a blue-sky day last November, a helicopter carrying Houthi gunmen … Read more
Staff file photo / R. Michael Semple Greg Thumm, owner of Thumm & Co., an independent watchmaker in Warren, talks about his timepieces in October 2021 at his store on West Market Street. WARREN — “Essential” is how Greg Thumm describes the local community’s support for the success of his small business — Thumm & … Read more
Remote workers are slightly more likely to have side gigs than in-person or hybrid colleagues. The extra time from remote work can enable more side hustles like consulting or ride sharing. Some data shows that employees who choose where to work are more productive. Remote workers are more likely to have side gigs than their … Read more
“We know that in the past, this has been one of our most problematic crime areas in the last couple of years,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said earlier this week about retail crime across the city. . one of Duke City’s most popular cookie shops has fallen victim to crime time after time.” keep doing … Read more
BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THEY ARE GRATEFUL. I DECIDED THAT MY NEW YEARS RESOLUTION IS TO STOP DOING ON AMAZON. Holiday shoppers making their way through the ECLECTIC stores CARNEGIE MUST OFFER. I WANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. I LOVE THE PAINTINGS HERE. THEY ARE ALL LOCAL, LOCAL ARTISTS, AND THERE’S THIS PAINTING THAT I’VE LOVED … Read more
The holiday shopping season can be overwhelming, but on Saturday, small business owners are encouraging people to downsize and patronize their local stores. Small Business Saturday is an initiative that encourages shoppers to support small and local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as an alternative to the big retailers that usually get attention on … Read more
New York CNN – The incoming Trump administration could mean major changes to the government’s relationship with tech companies in ways that could affect users, from the content they can see online to whether they can face discriminatory AI systems . President-elect Donald Trump and many of his allies have had a combative relationship with … Read more