Crowd Cow, the online marketplace that sources its meat directly from the top 1% of farms and ranches across the country, including Japan for its Wagyu products, announced today that they have exclusively imported a limited amount of Japanese A5 Wagyu “Packer Briskets” into the United States. These briskets, the popular cut for barbecuing that comes from the…
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Summer Vacation Expected to Hit Record $101.7 trillion in 2019
Americans are planning to spend more on their summer vacations this year than they have in at least a decade. Allianz Global Assistance‘s 11th annual Vacation Confidence Index* estimates the total spend will cross the $100 billion mark for the third consecutive year in the index’s history, amounting to $101,700,000,000. Americans’ average anticipated spend on vacations this summer is $2,037,…
A Crippling Issue That Mimics Complacency
By Daphne Michaels, Special for TTU Does complacency always turn success into failure? Well, if it’s true complacency, such as laziness, smugness or over-confidence, then yes; complacency will surely turn your success into failure. Why? Because success is not a destination — it is actually a state of creative flow. And acting complacent is one…
3 Ways to Improve your Health this Summer
Can you remember the last time you ran barefoot through a field or laid in the grass to look up at the clouds? What about the last time you slipped off your sandals and got sand between your toes or dipped your toes in some warm, soft mud? This activity is known as “earthing” and,…
The Children’s Museum of Houston is a Destination Location
By The Price of Business Show, Media Partner of TTU. On a recent Price of Business show, host Kevin Price interviewed Leti Luna of the Children’s Museum of Houston on which they discussed the organization’s national reputation, summer activities, and why it is a “destination location” for people visiting the fourth largest city in the United States. Listen to…
New MBA Grads More Optimistic than a Year Ago
A new survey suggests that MBA graduates at top business schools are extremely confident about their job prospects. Nearly three quarters (72.4%) of MBAs report feeling either very or somewhat optimistic about employment opportunities compared to a year ago. That is one of the key findings of the 11th annual Training The Street (TTS) MBA Employment Survey,…
Latest Eating Study is Revealing
When we eat has become as important a consideration as how and what we eat, reports market research firm Packaged Facts in the new study Eating Trends: Mealtimes and Snacking. Mealtimes and dining patterns increasingly deviate from the longstanding tradition of “three square meals.” Likewise, it’s been decades since the importance of breakfast over lunch or…
Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Dads can be notorious as the hardest family members to shop for, but come Father’s Day, there’s little doubt you’ll need a gift that shows dad just how much he means. Truth be told, your company is probably all dad really needs, but you can help deliver a little something he wants with these diverse…
Aretha Franklin Update: It Was Under the Living Room Sofa Cushion!
By Kip Kolson, Special for TTU In August 2018 I wrote an article Aretha Franklin: Net Worth = $80 Million; Trusts & Wills = 0. At the time of her passing no wills were found. It now seems there were at least three handwritten wills; two in a locked cupboard and one scribbled in a…
Tippy’s Digital Tipping Platform Receives Endorsement
Tippy, the digital tipping platform for the salon and spa industry, has received an endorsement by Summit Salon Business Center, the world’s largest consulting, seminar and training company for salons and spas. As a preferred partner of Summit, Tippy’s disruptive tipping solution will now be available to a network of more than 4,400 salons and salon professionals…
Technology to Detect Senior Falls
One of every three seniors fall each year. This is a startling number, one which is magnified by the fact that many, if not most, of these falls go undetected for long periods of time. Technological alerting solutions over time have had only limited success, mainly due to the fact that they require the fallen…
Precise Management in Fashion Operation
Recently, ZAFUL founded its fashion design center in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Not long ago, a new operation team, specialized in connecting the back-end design with front-end operations, was officially formed. Fashion design in ZAFUL has now entered into a new era when every item, design element, material and pattern can be traced, researched, strategically planned and managed online. From consumer feedback to a new arrival,…
And the Winner of This Season’s NBC’s AGT is…
I know, the season just started, but we are predicting the winner of this season’s hit summer show from NBC, America’s Got Talent. There is little doubt that some (if not all) contestants wanted to throw in the towel after this incredible performance. He won one of the coveted Golden Buzzers. WARNING: DON’T WATCH WITHOUT KLEENIX! …
Once Sci-Fi, this New Technology is Promising in Restoring Damaged Nerves and More
FROM THE PRICE OF BUSINESS, Media Partner of This Website Kevin Price interviews Bill Radvak, co-founder and executive chairman of NervGen Pharma on how a friend’s family tragedy around spinal cord injury led to the licensing of a promising technology invented by the renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Jerry Silver of Case Western Reserve University in…
The Latest on the Health Insurance Front
FROM THE PRICE OF BUSINESS, Media Partner of This Website Recently Kevin Price, Host of the Price of Business show and editor on this website, interviewed Bethany Schenk of Web Benefits Design, which is a leading firm when it comes to health insurance benefits administration. On the program Bethany looks at the President’s statements about the GOP…
The “Most Anticipated Film” of the Summer Should Not Be a Surprise
The summer movie season got off to a heroic start thanks to the record-breaking opening of “Avengers: Endgame” — and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. With the heart of summer blockbuster season upon us, Marcus Theatres surveyed more than 5,000 of its Magical Movie Rewards members in eight states to find out…
Kingdom of “Everything’s Free”: How Healthcare For All Can Make Your Family Sick
By Kip Kolson, Special for TTU Democrat presidential candidates are pushing healthcare for all. Medicare for everyone, not just seniors, and a government salary for every citizen whether they work or not is also on the table. We are told these social programs will cost multi-trillions of dollars and will be financed by raising taxes…
In Houston, an Animal Shelter that Puts Saving Cats as the Priority
INTERVIEW BY THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THE TIMES USA. “No business is more interested in the protecting of our four legged friends than the amazing company, Brilliant Energy.” That was the assessment of Kevin Price, Host of the Price of Business show after a segment with Richard Wakim, who is President…
The United States Has Had a Major Shift in Views About Money and Risk
Optimism lags behind an overall improved economy. In 2009, Northwestern Mutual commissioned a study among U.S. adults aged 25+ to explore their attitudes and behaviors toward money and financial decision-making, as well as their opinions about broader ideas such as the attainability of the American Dream. The project was ultimately named the “Planning & Progress…
MUST SEE: This Manhattan Condo Was on Market for $13 Million, See What is Happening to it Now
A two-story condominium with 1,500 sf of outdoor living area and direct water views is headed for sale via luxury auction. The property, located in Midtown Manhattan’s desirable Beekman neighborhood and fronting the East River, was initially asking $13 million. It will now be offered at a live auction held on the property site on…
While National Real Estate Sales are Cooling Nationally, Things are Hot in San Francisco
Just 15 percent of offers written by Redfin agents on behalf of their home-buying customers in April faced a bidding war, down from 60 percent in April 2018, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the tech-powered real estate brokerage. “Right now could be as good as it gets for buyers who want to…
Remember Those Small Book Stores that Were Popular in Malls for Decades? Look Who is Bringing them Back
FROM THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, HOSTED BY TTUSA EDITOR AT LARGE, KEVIN PRICE. Remember those retail chains that created small bookstores that were popular for decades? B. Dalton Bookstores, Waldenbooks, Crown Bookstores, and others? These were particularly popular in malls and shopping centers. Remember how they vanished overnight thanks to the rise of the…
The Royals Have a New Baby to Celebrate
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Ambassador’s Wife Shares 4 Strategies for Thriving Professionally When a Spouse’s Job Takes You Overseas
Susan Lewis Solomont, Exclusive for The Times USA. Ten years ago, my husband Alan and I were given what seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime: President Obama had asked Alan to serve as US Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. Our joint decision was easy: we said yes. Like most people who have been given…
Catching Up with Alex Trebek and Friends in War on Pancreatic Cancer
Alex Trebek showed his support while sharing his resolve to fight pancreatic cancer with more than 2,300 patients, caregivers and advocates on Saturday at PurpleStride Los Angeles, the walk to end pancreatic cancer. The walk was hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Los Angeles Affiliate and presented by the Kathryn Naficy Pancreatic Foundation. PanCAN…
The Price of Business — A Partner of The Times USA — Expands into Washington, DC Market
The Price of Business is nationally syndicated coast to coast and has recently expanded to Washington, DC. Learn more about the reach at here: https://priceofbusiness.com/the-price-of-business-is-nationally-syndicated/
Staging Makes it Easier for Buyers to View a Property as Their Future Home
As the spring home buying season kicks off, a new survey from the National Association of Realtors® shows that 83 percent of buyers’ agents say that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home, according to NAR’s 2019 Profile of Home Staging, www.nar.realtor/reports/profile-of-home-staging “Buying a house is more than a financial decision; it…
Tips for the Beginner Vlogger
You decided to shoot a video, which means there are many questions before you. What to shoot, how to record sound, how to fix the camera? In this article, you will find the answers to many of them. Any experienced vlogger knows that achieving a quality image when shooting yourself is not an easy task….
A Jump in Used Car Prices for First Time in Six Months
In the April 2019 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note that after six consecutive months of declines, the used vehicle market bounced back in March. As a result, the J.D. Power Valuation Services’ Seasonally Adjusted Used Vehicle Price Index increased by 1.1 points – relative to February –…
Americans Express Highest Confidence About Retirement Than Any Time in Almost Thirty Years
Following the GOP Tax Cuts, the U.S. economy continues to accelerate. With lower income tax rates across the board, workers and families now have more money to spend as they see fit. As a result, more Americans are buying homes, the stock market continues to topple records, and retail sales are rising. Dispelling notions from economic deniers that…
When The Newsman Is The News: Rupert Murdoch’s Family Feud
The New York Times recently published a lengthy article on the Rupert Murdoch media dynasty of news and entertainment companies and politics. It is not the politics that drew my attention, but the predictable family in-fighting and vying for control in which two of the six Murdoch children have engaged. Rupert has been married four…
The Tallest Building in Brooklyn is Breathtaking
Nationally acclaimed real estate firm Extell Development Company announced today that the company’s first Brooklyn project, Brooklyn Point, has reached a major construction milestone. Rising to 720 feet high, the 68-story building has cemented the title as the tallest building in Brooklyn. Construction is progressing on schedule at Brooklyn Point and first closings are slated…
What are you Options to Stop Wage Garnishment on Credit Cards?
Ever wondered what is more painful than having a sore throat in a winter morning? It’s wage garnishment. When creditors garnish your wage every month for clearing your credit card debt, you feel like someone has punched your face badly. Suffice to say that wage garnishment is a stressful experience. What is a wage garnishment?…
2018 Was a Record Year for This Type of Tragedy
Tragically, more children died in hot cars in the United States in 2018 than any other year on record, the National Safety Council confirmed today. Fifty-one children died last year of pediatric vehicular heatstroke, topping the single-year high of 49 set in 2010. In response, the Council is releasing a free online training “Children in Hot Cars” that…
Changing The Way We Comment Online
FROM THE PRICE OF BUSINESS, Media Partner of This Website Price recently interviewed Yappa’s CEO and Co-founder, Jennifer Dyer and COO and Co-founder, Kiaran Sim. Dyer and Sim were on to talk about Yappa World Inc., a Southern California startup that debuted a free audio and video commenting tool for news & entertainment sites, blogs…
Cong. Brady on the Army Corps of Engineers Post-Harvey Efforts
This week, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) hosted members of the Army Corps of Engineers Galveston in his Washington, D.C. office to get an update on recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey and talk about ongoing local projects. Colonel Lars Zetterstrom provided details on the work being done to rebuild and to prevent similar results from future storms….
Serial Entrepreneur Talks About Social Entrepreneurship
Heather Sholl is well known for her work in helping worthy causes as a co-founder of the Boot Campaign, and is a prominent entrepreneur in the smoothie and health maintenance space, but her obvious passion is working with and empowering others. Sholl is a thought leader as a social entrepreneur and is a long time regular on…
Senior House Republican Draws the Line in Effort to Protect the Healthcare of Americans
Congressman Kevin Brady, who is the leading Republican in the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, went to the US House floor to discuss the future of healthcare and the efforts by the Democrats to create alarm. Here is that speech: Here is the text of that speech as it was prepared: “Madame Speaker, “Embarrassingly…
Are You Spinning in the Negative?
By Daphne Michaels, Special for The Time USA Let’s face it, letting go of negativity is an art form, and unfortunately in today’s world we get to practice it regularly. We are surrounded by chaos, failure and despair. Spinning in negativity — even for an hour can literally change the course of your life forever….
Congratulations On Your College Degree In Cheating!
By Kip Kolson, Special for The Time USA The headlines this week were dominated by a massive nationwide-college-admissions-cheating scandal that involved wealthy individuals paying up to $6.5 million to move their children to the front of the enrollment line for top universities like Yale, Georgetown, Stanford, University of Southern California, UCLA, and the University of…