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Cyber Scams Spike During the Holidays

“Here’s some ideas to protect yourself.” ——-  The year-end holiday rush is officially here — and unfortunately, so is the spike in cyberattacks and scams targeting distracted shoppers. A few smart precautions can go a long way toward protecting yourself. In just a couple of decades, the internet has completely reshaped daily life. Things that […]

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Black Friday & the Five-Day Kickoff to the Holiday Economy!

“Black Friday, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday & Giving Tuesday.” ——- Shortly after the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, individuals’ thoughts shift to shopping. This is likely why the biggest shopping weekend of the holidays tends to fall directly after Tom Turkey has bid adieu. Black Friday is right around the corner but […]

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Thanksgiving Around the World

“How different countries celebrate their own traditions of gratitude and harvest..”   ——- Thanksgiving may be uniquely American in spirit, but the idea of setting aside a day to give thanks is far from exclusive to the United States. Around the world, a number of countries observe their own versions of the holiday—some rooted in […]

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Will Dallas Become America’s New Wall Street?

“Y’all Street is the nickname for Dallas as a growing financial hub.” ——- Dallas is making a bold play to become America’s next capital-markets hub. The planned Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), headquartered in Dallas, has filed with regulators to operate nationally and aims to begin trading in early 2026, according to Reuters. In addition, Reuters has reported […]

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St. Moritz Crypto Conference

“January 14-16, 2026 .”   ——- A leading crypto conference will be held January 14th -16th, 2026.   This Crypto Finance Conference 2025 will be in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland. This symposium is especially noteworthy since it has purposely positioned itself to take cryptocurrency further mainstream in a changing environment. The conference offers attendants educational keynote speakers and […]

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62-Years Since JFK this Week!

“When we stopped trusting the government.” ——-  This Saturday marks the anniversary of events that changed the world. There is a public registry on the sixth floor. Shortly after exiting the elevator and stepping onto the wooden planks of the restored warehouse—now a national museum—you come across it as you almost slip back in time. […]

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You Should Give Him Your Shoes

“A quick reflection as the holidays approach.” ——-  Last weekend, I had the chance to make a quick trip back to my hometown of Pittsburgh. A good friend invited me in for a doubleheader of football — watching our alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, take on Notre Dame on Saturday, followed by the Pittsburgh […]

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Performing an Hors d’oeuvres Balancing Act

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “The art of the cocktail party.” ——- When we attend cocktail parties […]

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Are there Better Times to Make Big-Ticket Purchases?

“Smart timing for big buys.” ——- Consumers know that advice is never hard to come by when purchasing expensive items. A beloved uncle might insist he knows which time of year to purchase a new car, while a coworker might claim to have the scoop on when to buy a new couch. Timing can be […]

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Global Wellness on the Move

“The rise of the global health economy.”   ——- As lifespans lengthen and expectations for “healthy aging” expand, a global wave of innovation is reshaping how people live, travel, and invest in wellness. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s 2024 Wellness Economy Report, the global wellness sector reached $6.3 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow […]

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