The Hawaii Tourism Authority has high hopes for revenues in the next year, but warned (at an event March 11) that predictions are vulnerable to market factors such as oil prices and currency exchange rates. HTA presented results from 2014 and plans for 2015 at an event held at the Hawaii Convention Center. A record […]
Read MoreChip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon Athletica, producer of women’s sports clothing, raised eyebrows and sparked ire last year when he blamed customer quality complaints on women’s body types, has finally stepped down from the company’s board. Problems began last year when a number of complaints popped up about the company’s expensive yoga pants. Customers […]
Read MoreUPDATED 11/11/20 You know and love Channing Tatum as the charismatic star of “Magic Mike.” Besides exercise, nutrition, and learning complex dance moves, there is another secret to Magic Mike’s signature look of buff, stylish, and smooth sensuality: Waxing. Waxing for men has now come into its own. If you are interested in the look, then you can find […]
Read MoreMarch 8 marked International Women’s Day, but London-based creative agency WCRS got a jump start on the celebration, putting up a set of billboards to spread awareness of domestic violence. However, they’re not your typical public awareness posters. Raising awareness is a form of activism. The idea is that the first step to changing how […]
Read MoreMany companies listed on the stock trade exchange can acquire capital faster by providing more shares. It is vital that you engage a commodities attorney to guide you through the stock exchange shares trade. The business benefits from stock exchange shares in various ways. Through stock exchange trade, a business enhances its profile, increases its […]
Read MoreIllinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has warned that a bankruptcy filing is likely inevitable for the city of Chicago. According to a March 6 WLS-TV Chicago article, Rauner says the city is “going down the drain” financially, and that it will be crucial for voters to keep this in mind when they go to the polls […]
Read MoreAlthough Common Core may be trying to hammer nails in the coffin of cursive handwriting, some areas are fighting to keep it in schools. The Arkansas House and Senate recently approved a new bill that will require the state’s public schools to teach cursive handwriting as a part of its English language arts curriculum by […]
Read MoreUPDATED 12/23/20 It’s often been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery — but is it possible to go overboard? Madonna super fan Adam Guerra doesn’t think so. In fact, he spent over $116,000 on plastic surgery and another $100,000 on clothing, accessories, and makeup in order to become the spitting image of […]
Read MoreAudi, Volkswagen’s luxury vehicle division, surpassed its German competitor Mercedez-Benz in sales for the second month in a row. According to a March 8 Reuters article, Audi’s revamped model helped boost sales by 4.2% in February, with 122,550 luxury cars and sport-utility vehicles sold — a new record for the month. An influx of demand […]
Read MoreMany homeowners across the United States are currently contending with roof damage as either snow continues to fall or temperatures rise, putting some homeowners at risk for ice dams, leaks, collapsing roofs and other issues. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, the Houses of Parliament are also facing several thousand dollars’ worth of debt. However, in […]
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