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Big Business & Halloween 2025

“Halloween is a perfect metaphor for business: creativity draws the crowd.”    ——- Happy Halloween and Business is Booming! According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the 2025 Halloween spending estimate of $13.1 billion represents an increase of $1.5 billion over the 2024 estimate of $11.6 billion Once the domain of kids, it is now very, very big business! Are […]

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A Secret Passage Through Europe, Part 2

by Brandon Ahearn, JD, LLM, CFA Relocation Consultant at YourPlaceInEurope YourPlaceInEurope.com Biography:  Brandon Ahearn is a US and Swiss dual citizen and holder of a BA and a Juris Doctor from the USA, a Master in European Laws from Germany plus a CFA Charterholder.  His career as a lawyer has been largely in financial services and in technology. […]

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Choosing the Right SUV for a Traveling Family

“Boldly road with a contemporary edge.”  ——-  When it comes to family travel, few decisions shape the experience more than your choice of vehicle. Whether you’re road-tripping across the U.S. or winding through European countryside, a dependable SUV can make all the difference. Today’s market offers a variety of contenders, but four models consistently stand […]

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The Art of Apple Cider Making in Vermont!

“How Vermont turns fresh apples into liquid gold.” ——- In Vermont, apple cider making is as much a fall tradition as the changing of the leaves. The process begins with freshly harvested apples, often a mix of sweet and tart varieties like McIntosh, Cortland, and Empire, gathered from local orchards. The apples are thoroughly washed […]

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Understanding the Statin Controversary

“Debating the benefits vs side effects” ——- For more than three decades, statins have been a cornerstone of modern cardiology. Drugs like Lipitor and Crestor lower LDL cholesterol by blocking the liver’s production of a key enzyme, helping reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. According to Yale Medicine, the data supporting statins for […]

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron

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. “From ancient spice to modern superfood.”    ——- Saffron is often celebrated as one […]

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How to Cheer Someone Up!

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 best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else […]

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The Louvre Heist Rekindles Interest in the Big Three!

“Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds .. oh my.” ——- The recent jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris reminded the world that gemstones remain among the most coveted and portable forms of wealth. On October 19, 2025, thieves broke into the museum’s famed Galerie d’Apollon and stole eight priceless pieces from the French crown-jewel collection in a daring […]

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Italy Courts the Ultra Wealthy with Flat Tax!

“300,000 Euro flat tax lures global elite.”   ——- Italy’s government plans to raise its special flat-tax regime for wealthy new residents, increasing the annual levy on foreign-sourced income from €200,000 to €300,000 beginning in 2026. According to Reuters, the measure is part of Italy’s upcoming budget law and is designed to boost fiscal revenue while maintaining the […]

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AI as the New Face of Motivation

“How AI and task-crafting are redefining the modern workplace.” ——-  In today’s evolving business climate, motivation has taken a modern turn – one driven not by fear or financial incentives but by autonomy and technology. According to ITPro, a new concept called “task-crafting” is gaining momentum, describing how employees who reshape their daily work through […]

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