By Oliwia Szczekot The beginning of a new year often comes with a laundry list of goals and to-dos, which can quickly become overwhelming if you try to tackle too much, too fast. I’ve always approached resolutions by setting short and long-term goals spanning the entirety of the year—after all, we have 12 months to…

The year 2022 was one of surprises: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, persistent inflation fueled by energy costs, the collapse of FTX and crypto markets, the revelations of the so-called Twitter Files, and one of the worst equity markets in recent history, to name but a few. The year 2023 is poised to present some equally…

By Dr. Samantha Madhosingh The New Year always brings a fresh perspective to our lives and work. And as with any fresh start, savvy leaders are identifying strategies to increase productivity, keep their workforce engaged and help take their business to the next level. A nuanced look at gender equality, closer-knit workforces and unique ways…

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By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution From biophilic design to reclaimed materials, here are the top trends that will make your home an earthy delight. Nothing gets a house looking fresh and stylish like a new look. It can improve your mood, your creativity and your dinner parties. This year, designers are going green, keeping…

When we look into our crystal ball to get a glimpse of 2022, we’re seeing the words “functional,” “practical,” and “sustainable” a lot. It seems that being in the midst of a pandemic has made a lot of people change how they look at themselves, their health, and their future. These new perspectives have had…

By Jacob Loveless The year 2021 inspired incredible change in the e-commerce industry as a result of the effects of Covid in 2020. From improved automation to artificial intelligence to virtual and augmented reality, the pandemic caused a paradigm shift from “the normal way” of things to “the new way.” These new changes forced many e-commerce…

Commentary Evidence is growing that the U.S. and western housing markets are returning to pre-pandemic norms. The U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development released national data July 26, showing homebuilders are now offering enough homes to meet current demand for 5.9 months, almost exactly the middle of the five-to-seven month range…

Commentary Home prices across the Western U.S. continue to skyrocket. The median price for a single-family home in the region reached $502,300 in May, according the National Association of Realtors. It represents an increase of $81,000—or 19.2 percent—from the 2019 median price. Unsurprisingly, home prices in the West are up 17.7 percent from the year-ago…

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Some harborside restaurants are offering innovative dining options to stay afloat during the pandemic, and the approach appears to be working. In Newport Beach, restaurants with dock space navigated the pandemic closures in part by offering dockside options. Now, they are seeing a payoff when it comes to accommodating customers arriving…