The symbolic halting of sales for "Russian" spirits — particularly vodka — at bars, grocers, and liquor stores across the U.S. and Canada has been a misguided effort, despite its good intentions.
Two of the biggest "Russian" vodka brands may have Soviet roots in their lineage, but neither Stoli nor Smirnoff are made in Russia.
Stoli is a Global Brand Made...
Over the last few years, many workers have transitioned to working from home. Whether it's on a hybrid or full-time basis, creating the right environment at home makes a huge difference in comfort and productivity. This article has some tips for creating the perfect space for your new at-home job.
A Changing Job Environment
There are some startling figures that reflect...
Originally Posted: May 25, 2009, for STARLOG Magazine --
In life, there are many stories that need to be told.
Sometimes the path taken in telling said story is a long one, filled with detours - twisting and turning all while becoming a story in itself.
One such tale that has spawned many stories of its own is that of a film...
Working from home has brought a number of challenges to the fore as more people than ever before have found themselves in this flexible position. One of these issues is having an office space that feels boring and that does nothing to spark your creativity and increase your productivity. If you've already had a home office for a while,...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become more necessary than ever. Using modern technology, we can work from home offices without the need to commute, thus limiting our potential exposure and maintaining social distance. Unfortunately, this also puts those on the job hunt at a higher risk of being scammed. Unscrupulous individuals use remote job scams as...
Are you ready for summer?
According to a recent survey* from PetSmart, more than 60% of pet parents believe it is important to bring their dog along on outdoor activities over the summer — and you can count my wife and me in that mix. We bring our pups wherever we can, and in the spirit of bringing the canine...
The home office has become incredibly popular in recent years as our ability to work from any location has grown. This means that going into an office space is becoming an antiquated concept, as even paying rent on such a space is no longer necessary to many businesses and jobs. However, with this has come a lot of eco...
Originally published: 6/16/2023; Updated: 6/20/2023
There is a new technological meltdown occurring across Meta's Instagram platform.
Earlier this week, Instagram users began voicing frustration after being bounced from the photo-sharing app with messages regarding "suspicious activity." The most common message emerges in a roadblock from the app with the following:
Your Account Has Been Compromised
"It looks like you shared your password with...
The business world is evolving at an astounding rate, and this is mostly thanks to technology. Let's look at five of the main ways tech is affecting the world of business.
Better Interconnectivity
With about 1.8 billion websites operating at the same time each day all around the world, it's easy to see how much easier it has become to connect...
Between navigating store aisles and online sales for everything from clothes and shoes to supplies and sports equipment, back-to-school shopping can be a time-consuming — and expensive — endeavor.
To help stay on budget while still getting everything you need, consider these tips from Vitaly Pecharsky, head of deals for Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind online community of shoppers working together to...