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Boxing Day 2025

“An official holiday since 1871.”   ——- Boxing Day, observed annually on December 26, is a widely recognized holiday in Canada, but Canadians are far from alone in marking the occasion. The day is also celebrated across the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, among other countries, each putting its own modern spin on a tradition with surprisingly […]

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Mastering Focus for 2026

“Win the day before it starts.”  ——-  If you’re like most entrepreneurs, early mornings are nothing new. The 5:00 a.m. wake-up call—sometimes earlier—is simply part of the routine. But while discipline gets you out of bed, clarity and focus are what carry you through the day. One of the simplest ways to sharpen both is […]

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How to Celebrate Holidays Away form Home

 “When you can’t be home for the holidays.”  ——- A popular Christmas song attests “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” For many people, a truer statement couldn’t be uttered. But sometimes life gets in the way of an old-fashioned holiday spent at home. There are a number of reasons why individuals may not […]

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History of Christmas Lights

“Holiday light bulbs since 1882.”  ——-  Christmas tree lights may feel like a modern touch, but the tradition actually dates back to the late nineteenth century. In 1882, Edward Johnson — a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison — introduced the first electric holiday lights. Before that, families briefly illuminated their trees with candles, enjoying […]

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Great Gifts for the Family Foodie

“A few creative ideas.”  ——- Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also plays a central role during seasonal gatherings with friends and colleagues. Food also can feature prominently throughout Chanukah and on Christmas Day, particularly if a […]

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How to Maintain Your Wellness Goals

by Nancy Hovde Life Empowerment Coach UberEmpowerment.com “No one is perfect and especially during the holidays.”  ——- December often marks that busy time of year filled with holiday gatherings, end of the year project deadlines and last minute plans (or change in plans). Perhaps your personal life and work commitments have you so bogged down, […]

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Simple Daily Practices to Cultivate Joy

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography:  Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer.  She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “A fresh start in the New Year.”      ——- Joy may feel like […]

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Can You Agree to Disagree?

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. “How to have a healthy discussion.”  ——- A difference of opinion is, […]

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Dow Jones with a Strong Comeback in 2025!

“Blue-chip gains accelerate as Caterpillar and Apple lead the year’s top performers.” ——- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has posted a solid performance in 2025, gaining roughly 10.8% year-to-date. This figure comes according to the year-to-date Dow return tables published by Slickcharts, which track the index’s total performance across the calendar year. For many investors, this […]

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Cross-Border M&A Finds Its Footing in 2025

“U.S.–Germany M&A Emerges as 2025 Standout.”   ——- Cross-border M&A has quietly regained momentum, and 2025 is shaping up as the first genuine recovery year rather than a short-term bounce. According to a Reuters summary of Boston Consulting Group’s 2025 M&A report, global deal value in the first nine months of this year rose roughly 10% compared with 2024, […]

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