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The Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship is designed to recognize students who are following their dreams and making them a reality. We chose the Live Más Scholarship as our teacher selection because it is not a typical scholarship, but one that celebrates creativity, passion, and individuality. Rather than focusing on grades or essays, students between the ages of 16 and 26 submit short videos that demonstrate what they’re passionate about and how they want to make an impact. Visual arts teacher Rebecca (Hed) Manocchio knows firsthand how life-changing this scholarship can be. She was a beneficiary herself. Now, as…
Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, has announced that Fannie Mae, which has shaken up the title insurance industry by allowing some homeowners to refinance their mortgages without paying title insurance premiums, I jumped on the pilot program. UWM has been enthusiastically embracing…
Learn how this brokerage principal pioneered a digital-first approach to Caribbean real estate that makes international real estate investing more accessible. Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. Brett Henry, founder and president of RealtorDR, a tech-forward Dominican Republic brokerage firm, leans into using virtual tours and digital trading for clients around…
Realistic stress management practices for high performers It’s no wonder that motivated employees often sacrifice their own well-being to go above and beyond in their roles. But the desire to constantly excel and exceed expectations can have dire consequences, both mentally and physically. As leaders, our job is to guide our employees in building healthy, sustainable work habits that will serve them well in the long run. Therefore, viable and realistic stress management techniques should be an essential aspect of a leader’s job and the cornerstone of a health-conscious, people-first organizational culture. Of course, not all stress management techniques can…
In bond court Thursday, Oren asked the judge to allow his wife, who is nine months pregnant, to be with him when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday. Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. Oren and Aron Alexander, who were indicted on federal sex trafficking charges along…
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day Northern Mockingbird, South Shore of Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Starts slowly, but becomes quite virtuosic. * * * In Case You Might Miss… Trump: Time’s “Person of the Year.” Why Ernst changed her mind on Hegseth; some speculation. Thumbs down on UCLA’s AI-designed textbook cover. * * * Politics “So many of the social reactions that strike us as psychological are in fact a rational management of symbolic capital.” –Pierre Bourdieu, Classification Struggles * * * Trump Transition Well, who else? Donald Trump is TIME’s Person of the…
Public elections are often referred to by the abbreviation “politics without romance.” An entry in the Concise Encyclopedia of Economics summarizes this romance to be overcome: Wishful thinking… Participants in the political arena want to promote the common good. In the traditional view of “public interest,” public servants have been portrayed as benevolent “public servants” who faithfully carry out “the will of the people.” Voters, politicians, and policy makers are supposed to somehow rise above their own parochial concerns when dealing with the people’s business. Public elections help explain why we see issues such as log rolling, rent-seeking, and concentration…
Check out the companies that made headlines in intraday trading: Adobe — The software company fell more than 12% after reporting lighter-than-expected earnings guidance for its fiscal first quarter. Adobe expected first-quarter fiscal revenue between $5.63 billion and $5.68 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $5.73 billion, according to LSEG. Warner Bros. Discovery — Shares soared 15% after traditional media company Warner Bros. announced plans to restructure its business and split it into linear and streaming segments. Constellation Energy — The energy company rose 3% after being upgraded to acquisition by Bank of America, which said rising demand and tight…
Imagine stepping into a Parisian apartment: Soft light filters through flowing curtains, casting a gentle glow on herringbone floors. Ornate crown moldings frame the ceiling, while a vintage mirror, casually leaning against the wall, reflects a delicate arrangement of peonies. Parisian decor is more than just a design choice—it’s a lifestyle that effortlessly blends timeless elegance with relaxed sophistication. But what is it that makes Parisian interiors feel so curated yet inviting? Whether you’re purchasing a house in Seattle, WA, an apartment in Chicago, IL, or a rental home in Austen, TX, this guide will help you capture the essence…
Maximize L&D efficiency by increasing headcount Imagine this. L&D teams juggle multiple projects, compete against tight deadlines, and tackle complex learning needs that require specialized skills. The pressure is on, but the resources are not. Get started with Staff Augmentation, a dynamic solution that enables your organization to leverage specialized talent exactly when and where you need it. By blending external expertise with internal vision, this approach is reimagining how teams deliver impactful learning programs while remaining agile and efficient. Why consider expanding your L&D headcount? The challenges in L&D are real: changing demands, talent shortages, and tight budgets. One…