Anyone who imagines that the suspension of Covid-related measures in much of Europe means that those measures, and hence the C-19 vaccination campaign, are things of the past should have a look at the recent pronouncements on the subject of the European Commission, starting with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s April 27 statement on…
Franz Schubert and the Pathway to Romanticism
The story of Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was one of the most tragic in classical music. When historians look back on his work, they view it equal in every measure to that of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven. Apart from a few composers of that time (Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms) who found and championed his…
Costco Margins Hit by Rising Freight and Labor Costs
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a fall in gross margins on Thursday, hit by soaring freight and labor costs across the United States, sending shares of the membership-only retailer down 2 percent and overshadowing an otherwise upbeat quarterly report. U.S. companies across the board have been struggling with higher costs due to supply chain disruptions, exacerbated…
High-Tech Wonders: Technology That Improves Life
May 28, 2022
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It’s easy to take technology for granted, but consider that 100 years ago, only 35 percent of homes in the United States had telephones. Cellphones, which now are found in the hands of pretty much everyone, were relatively rare as recently as 30 years ago, with only an estimated 11 million in use in the…
Tory Rebellion Against Johnson Grows as Senior Figure Warns of Electoral Losses
Discontent in the ranks of the UK Tory party is growing because MPs fear they may lose their seats over the Downing Street lockdown parties fallout, a former cabinet minister has said. Boris Johnson critic David Davis said his colleagues “see their own seats disappearing” as Tory popularity continues to languish in the wake of…
Make Your Next BBQ a Hit With These Backyard Games
The sun is shining and the temperatures are up—finally! It’s time to get the family and friends together for some competitive backyard fun. A Must-Have Classic (Courtesy of L.L. Bean) L.L. Bean Tournament Horseshoes $119 Leon Leonwood “L.L.” Bean loved to play horseshoes at his hunting and fishing camps. In his 1927 catalog, he wrote,…
Indonesia Rescuers Search for 26 After Boat Capsizes
MAKASSAR, Indonesia—Indonesian rescue teams were looking for 26 people missing on Saturday after a boat with 43 people on board capsized on off Sulawesi island, the search and rescue agency said. The motorboat that had left Paotere port in Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi Province, on Thursday midnight was reported missing the next day when…
EasyJet to Cancel More Than 20 Daily Half-Term Flights From London Gatwick
EasyJet is to cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days as transport disruption hampers the outset of the half-term break. The airline said the cancellations would affect about 24 flights per day from London’s Gatwick airport between May 28 and June 6. It added the cancellations were “necessary to provide reliable services…
7 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Business
May 27, 2022
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By John Boitnott From the day an entrepreneur starts a business, he exposes himself to certain risks. Even before the first employee is hired, a business is at risk, making it important to have the right insurance in place. One lawsuit or catastrophic event could be enough to wipe out a small business before it even…
Dear June: Keeping the Hearts of Our Children
Dear June, How do you keep the hearts of your children when all around there is pressure to live selfishly? My children are ages 7-17. A Concerned Father Dear Concerned Father, This is a question very close to my heart. My three children are all still younger than yours, but already I see the currents…
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