Category: Culture & Commentary
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Is Geoengineered Weather Causing the Erratic Weather Patterns We’re Seeing?
Over the past few years, it feels like the weather has been more unpredictable than ever. Torrential downpours in places that rarely see rain, record-breaking heatwaves, unexpected snowstorms in areas where snow is a rare sight — you name it. But could this chaos be the result of something other than nature just “acting up”?…
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Smart Cities and the Future of Rebuilding After Natural Disasters
In recent years, we’ve seen a sharp rise in natural disasters, especially flooding, as weather patterns grow more unpredictable and extreme. Communities in flood-prone areas, like the Appalachian region, have been hit hard, with families and businesses left grappling with the damage and questions about insurance coverage, rebuilding costs, and future preparedness. As the changing…
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Life Lessons from the Game of Survivor
In the wake of a disaster like Hurricane Helene, things can feel pretty overwhelming. Drawing on some strategies from the game of Survivor can actually offer helpful lessons for getting through tough times and ensure you’re taking care of yourself along the way. Just like in Survivor, navigating through a disaster requires a balance between…
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Oops, Posh Did It Again: New Fees & Shipping Changes Have Resellers Talking
I’m humming Britney Spears because Poshmark has done it again! Just like clockwork, every year right after PoshFest, they hit us with a big change that no one asked for. And this year’s bombshell? It’s a real doozy. With Q4 holiday shopping around the corner and 2024 just peeking over the horizon, Poshmark’s new fee…
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Impact of East Coast Longshoremen Strike
What Does the Strike Mean For you? Trucking Industry: Supply Chain Strain & Consumer Impact: Biden’s Decision on Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons Not to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Conclusion: With the strike concentrated on the East Coast and West Coast ports accepting rerouted shipments, the impact on the trucking industry…
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October begins with a national strike
How Longshoremen’s Demands Could Impact the Economy and Elections ILA President Harold Daggett went viral by stating “I will cripple you when my men take the streets to strike.” Today, there’s been a lot of talk about longshoremen—the essential workers who keep our ports moving. They currently earn around $40 an hour, but they’re negotiating…
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In the Wake of Hurricane Helene: A Call for Unity, Preparedness, and Accountability
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is a tragedy in every sense of the word. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities left reeling. But amid the sorrow, one undeniable truth rises: resilience. This resilience is not just about rebuilding what was lost—it is about uniting, working together, and ensuring we are better…
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