How is your financial health?

I am beginning to see the economic impact of of tariffs in the grocery store and stuff I buy from online websites like Amazon. Suddenly and almost overnight, I am seeing my cost of simple goods and services going up. Likewise, when I’m shopping at my favorite food stores I am seeing the cost of some items creeping up 10% to 40% more depending upon the type of food product. Yikes,.. it got me to thinking about how tariffs are squeezing the small business owner and medium sized business that have helped fuel our economy since the 1990’s? While I can see the US stock market is fluctuating but trending upward, the US economy is a puzzle of uncertainty due to the long term impacts of tariffs right now and it makes me worry that I should be doing a better job of paying attention to what’s going on in the global economy.

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Mark Adams the Artist

The extraordinary watercolor artwork of Mark Adams is absolutely masterful and complex to behold. If you have an interest in the visual arts, then you will appreciate the full body of art that Mark Adams has created

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What should TikTok be used for?

TikTok is incredibly versatile and can be used for many things beyond just entertainment, marketing, influencers, and education. I’m glad that it will remain in the United States instead of being banned but for a while it looked like the U.S. legal system was going to prevent the TikTok platform from continuing. TikTok’s broad range of uses continues to evolve, so it’s exciting to see how people find new ways to engage with it! Hopefully, it will never be used to insight a war or engage in covert government espionage.

Lately I have been thinking about ways I can use TikTok to communicate better to an audience? It’s amazing how many people are using TikTok around the world and it touches so many lives. Let’s hope that TikTok can be used for good and people can think of better ways to spread good news around the world.

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Adams Mark, Hotel… Extraordinary!

This is no ordinary hotel, because it’s an Adams Mark! The Adams Mark speaks for itself and it’s all in the name which represents quality, integrity and customer satisfaction. Have you ever been there? Maybe it’s time you tried the Adams Mark Hotel. You’ll be glad you did and you should compare against other luxury hotel choices the next time you travel where Adams Mark is in the neighborhood. Read More

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Global Health and Welfare

Global Health and Welfare refers to the well-being of populations worldwide, with a focus on improving physical, mental, and social health conditions. It involves the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and practices aimed at promoting better health outcomes for people across countries and regions. Read More

Global Environment and Its Ecosystems

The global environment refers to the planet Earth and its ecosystems as a whole, considering all of the environmental factors that affect it on a global scale. This includes the physical, biological, and chemical elements that make up the natural world, as well as the ways in which human activity impacts the environment. Read More

Systemic Inequity & U.S. Social Justice

Social justice in America refers to the pursuit of fairness and equality across various aspects of society, including legal rights, economic opportunities, and social treatment. It focuses on addressing systemic inequalities, ensuring that every individual has access to the same rights, resources, and opportunities regardless of their race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics. Read More

Inequity and Worker Compensation

According to a story published by National Public Radio (“NPR”), Google has dismissed a female researcher named Timnit Gebru who appears to have been one of the leaders in tackling issues on the company’s Ethical Artificial Intelligence team. Google has come under fire in the last couple of years for its lack of hiring, retaining and promoting female employees and people from ethnic backgrounds. At the present time, Google is engaged in an antitrust legal complaint with the U.S. Justice Department that involves 48 other states. Read more

Bird Protection Laws in the U.S.

Many bird species are protected in the United States by federal laws due to their conservation status and the need to preserve biodiversity. The primary law governing the protection of birds in the U.S. is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which was enacted in 1918. This act makes it illegal to hunt, capture, kill, or harm migratory birds, their nests, or eggs without a permit. The act covers most migratory bird species in North America, including many native birds, and is enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Read more

Center-Left U.S. Politics Today

“Center-Left Politics” refers to a political ideology that sits between the center (moderate) and left-wing positions on the political spectrum. It typically involves advocating for a combination of progressive social policies, economic policies that focus on fairness and reducing inequality, and support for government intervention in the economy, but with a more pragmatic and moderate approach than far-left ideologies. Read more