June 2020 – Page 4 – Heart & Soul

It Is OK to Not Be OK

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By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman The COVID-19 pandemic has truly changed the way we interact with our neighbors and family. It has changed the way we view education, finances, entertainment, sports, fine dining, and other aspects of life that we have […]

Health care equipment shortages lead to innovation, conflict

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Interruptions to the supply chain from the COVID-19 pandemic have limited supplies of essential gear for doctors and nurses, but some entrepreneurs and makers and turned to new technologies to fill the gap. Shortages this spring exacerbated existing shortages of […]

An Interview with Scott Yates: Fit In your 50’s

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By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your profession. I’ve been in sales for 30 years and will continue in this career for many more. I love the challenge and it has been extremely satisfying to see how far I’ve come. There is never a dull moment in sales. […]

‘Live Aid’ for gaming: How gamers came together to fight coronavirus

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The coronavirus pandemic has been anything but fun and games. But video games — and people who play them — have had a key role in fighting COVID-19. Gamers are contributing with charity streams, organized virtual events and competitions to […]

The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) released the following statement in solidarity with the George Floyd protests:

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“We stand with those who are rightfully protesting against the scourge of police misconduct, the system of racism, and the ongoing manslaughter of Black men and women. Today marks the 99 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. Tulsa, Oklahoma was […]

How a clerical error forced Costa Rica to face same-sex marriage

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For the past 5 years, Laura Flores and Jazmin Elizondo fought for their union to be accepted, and after insults, threats, lawsuits and lots of patience, they find it hard to believe that their struggle is over. The two met […]

Coronavirus may kill unicorns: High-value tech startups could see blows to valuations

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Most unicorns are recent tech startups, initially operating in the negative until ultimately generating a profit. Those profits are more distant, however, as the global economy prepares for a post-lockdown recession. Unicorns are seeing their valuations sliced, some by 40%, […]

Brazil’s small businesses leap into e-commerce

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Social isolation in Brazil, a highly social culture, is changing how citizens buy and sell products. “Thirty percent of online shopping in March came from people who had never used e-commerce,” said Mauricio Salvador, president of the Brazilian Electronic Commerce […]

New Month. New Week. New Music with Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson and Trio Livestream Concert!

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By Marcus Johnson Live in Your Living Room! Marcus Johnson is bringing you his new music right to your living room with his new Livestream.MJ will be debuting his new single “Unprecedented Times” LIVE just for you! He has incorporated […]

VIDEO: Chaos as police clash with George Floyd protesters at White House

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Chaos ensued outside the White House Saturday night as anti-police brutality protesters fought with Secret Service, Parks Police, and Military Police. This is the second night of rioting in Washington D.C. in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis. Full Livestream: Conflict […]

VIDEO: Violence, arrests in New York City amid wave of protests

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Thousands of activists and protesters took to the streets of New York City on Friday to speak out against police brutality and to show solidarity with George Floyd, the Minneapolis man choked to death earlier this week. The first of […]

Popcorn with Zenger: Lukewarm leads and little laughter in ‘Lovebirds’

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Remember comedy? Remember romance? Remember when movies made you believe in love? Eight minutes into “The Lovebirds,” it’s clear the new Netflix offering is the type of romantic comedy two unmarried, middle-aged Canadians would write for a major studio. But […]