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Prices Rising – What is the Inflation Rate in the US?

The US consumer price index has seen a resurgence of high inflation over the past year. In February, it was running 1.7% higher than a year ago. In March, it reached 2.6%, while in April, it rose to 4.1%. Then, it rose to 5.3% in June and 6.2% in October. Fed Chair Jerome Powell characterized

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US Jobs Growth Slowed in August

US jobs growth slowed in August, as labor force participation increased. While the overall rate of employment rose to 63.6 percent in August, the unemployment rate climbed 0.4 percent to 6.4 percent. The jobless rate rose among men and women. However, it was lower for black workers. Black labor force participation dropped to 61.8 percent […]

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How India is Building a Pearl Farming Industry

Pearl farming is becoming a popular industry in India. While the quality of pearls produced in India is not excellent, the culture of pearl farming in the country is growing. To keep the culture alive, the Indian government has formulated plans to develop and expand the pearl farming industry in the country. Cultured pearls Pearl […]

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How to Make Movies Without a Huge Carbon Footprint

If you want to create movies without a huge carbon footprint, there are a few things you can do. There are a number of green technologies available and you can also use hydrotreated vegetable oil and Renewable diesel. In addition to cutting your carbon footprint, these technologies help to preserve the life of the bulbs. […]

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Expert Advice on Employee Distractions and How to Remove Them

One of the biggest distractions for knowledge workers is the constant stream of email, IMs, and pings. Over 70% of knowledge workers stop their work to check their emails, and one in eight checks their email every few minutes. The good news is that you can reduce these distractions and free up time for focused […]

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 Is Your Business Email Secure?

Email is a vital business tool, but it can also be a major security vulnerability. It is not encrypted, meaning that your email can be read en route to its destination. It is also vulnerable to government requests for data. Fortunately, there are now secure communications platforms that can help keep your data secure and […]

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Which Businesses Will Close on Day of Queen’s Funeral?

Some businesses will close on the day of the Queen’s funeral but others will remain open. This list includes restaurants, pub chains, and Sainsbury’s. Most supermarkets have scrapped plans to shut for the day. Tesco’s Express stores will be open throughout the day. Sainsbury’s Most supermarkets in the UK are set to shut for the […]

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Doing the Bare Minimum at Work Has Gone Global

There is a global shift that needs to be made in the workplace, and the shift has to start at the top. This shift has to begin with managers acknowledging that an eight-hour workday isn’t acceptable anymore. Changing the workday from eight to five may be a challenge, especially for women and people of color. […]

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How Do People Making Money From the Internet?

Thousands of people around the world make money from just surfing the web every day. These people know that the internet is full of opportunities to make money. These opportunities range from watching ads to viewing websites. However, before you get started, you need to research the opportunities available. For example, you should check the […]

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Cambodia’s microloan sector under scrutiny as poor drown in debt

hen Sam’s hard-up relatives needed money to buy a plot of land and start their own business several years ago, they turned to Sathapana Bank in Siem Reap to borrow about $20,000. Now the Siem Reap tuk-tuk driver and his wife are struggling to make monthly repayments of about $500. “We do not have the […]