Believe it or not, Father’s Day is less than a week away. And while it’s true that 71% of people love celebrating their birthday, regardless of their age, Father’s Day is an important celebration of the dads, grandpas, uncles, and other father-figures in your life. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to find the perfect gift […]
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‘Hands Off My Paws!’ Cats Rejoice As New York Poised To Pass Law Banning Declawing
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. With adoption comes the expectation of proper pet care and our fuzzy feline friends only deserve the best. Cats just won a major victory in New York State. A law just passed a statewide ban on the declawing of cats and it’s about to be the first […]
Elizabeth Warren’s Latest Big Policy Proposal Focuses On $2 Trillion Clean Energy Plan
Senator Elizabeth Warren, an outspoken Democrat from Massachusetts, has so far defined her 2020 presidential bid with a series of big plans that have the potential to change the American economy. From proposals for enacting a wealth tax to forgiving billions in student loan debt, Warren has positioned herself as an advocate for those facing […]
Big Apple Branding: New York Jets To Tackle Rebranding Process
America loves football. Between 2016 and 2017, over 1.09 million kids participated in the high school sport, and Superbowl viewership consistently holds the highest numbers in television. No matter what team you support, everyone can agree that the level of passion is the same; from east coast to west, football is a sport that unites […]
NYC Transit Systems Set to Kill Cash by 2020
Banks are scrambling to update their credit and debit cards now that New York City’s subway and bus systems are set to go contactless by 2020. The commuting systems, which serve thousands of metropolitans every day, will ditch cash purchases and MetroCards, as they start relying on contactless cards next year. This comes more than […]
Luxury Cars Are Going Vegan With Soybean And Eucalyptus Interiors
Veganism may have started as a subculture for those who wanted to fight for animal rights and environmental awareness, but in recent years it has grown to become a consumer trend. When you look around you can see restaurants, grocery stores, clothing shops, cosmetic brands, and more touting vegan products and principles. The next sector […]
More Home Buyers Are Willing Renovate Their Future Homes, Survey Shows
Rising housing prices are making it harder to afford turn-key listings, recent data shows. According to a report by Move.com, approximately 60% of people looking to buy a house are willing to consider properties that need renovating. Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 30% of remodeling activity was major additions and alterations, 40% minor […]
NYC Taqueria Has Taco Challenge That Requires A Waiver And Is Served In A Coffin
Americans consume somewhere near 4 billion tacos every year. Not surprising because tacos are one of the greatest foods on the planet. One of the best things about tacos is their customizability. No matter your mood, you can always find — or create — a taco that’s just right for the moment. For lots of […]
Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Causing A Teacher Shortage In Hawaii
The average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months, but it’s much worse in some parts of the country. The U.S. has been struggling to provide more affordable housing for years, but the scarcity of affordable housing in Hawaii is hitting teachers especially hard. According to the USA Today, Hawaii […]
Improve Your Workplace Culture By Spending a Saturday Inside a Windowless Room
For an organization to thrive, there has to be a strong bond between employees. Workplace happy hours, company picnics, and even dance outings, which can burn as much as 400 calories in just 30 minutes, can all be fun and help coworkers bond. All of those activities can build positive relationships and improve workplace culture. […]