The past few years have been an inflection point for cannabis legalization in the United States. By the end of 2022, 42% of all US states had made recreational marijuana legal. That percentage amounts to 21 states plus the District of Columbia. In 37 other states, marijuana products are legal for medicinal purposes. This includes
Tax season is upon us, yet busy schedules still go on. As such it’s important to know when the deadlines are to file for each document as well as routes to get extensions on those tax deadlines. Though as a general rule of thumb, the standard federal tax deadline for the Dec 31st year end
A smart home is a home defined by its commitment to ease. While in the past it was imagined as a fully responsive, conscious home. The smart homes of today are instead opting towards complete automation, with some responsive elements. For example, it’s hard to enter a home without an “Alexa” or “Amazon Echo” today.
Brands are the personification of your company. Done right, branding humanizes your company in the customer’s mind. It colors every interaction the company has with outside groups, be it in advertising, social media, or in person. 9 in 10 customers prefer brands that feel relatable and authentic to them. One way to craft a relatable
Few people think about replacing their windows. Unless a window breaks, most people are content with their windows as they come. This is because window installation is expensive; replacing one window can cost upwards of $1,000. While this is a major expense, a silver lining is that new windows can improve energy efficiency in your
A national student survey in 2020 had some disturbing findings about college students’ well-being. More than half of respondents showed signs of food insecurity. Over 10% had experiences with homelessness. Students of color were most likely to experience basic needs insecurity; 70% of Black students reported dealing with these problems compared to 54% of White
All 8 billion of us are spread out across 7 continents and hundreds of countries, all of which are pieces of the puzzle that is our growing world. The world population growth rate is currently at 0.83% per year, as general growth rate, fertility rate, and migration rate are on the rise in several countries.
In the 1960s, Bulova revolutionized the watch industry with the introduction of the Accutron. This was the first fully-electronic watch in the world, utilizing a unique tuning fork mechanism. The Accutron’s “Open dial” design, which allowed customers to see the inner workings of the watch, also became a popular feature. The Accutron was not just
The supplement market is booming, with a record CAGR (14.5%) set in 2021. There are a lot of global health trends that have influenced the growth of this industry. Populations are aging- 1 in 6 people will be over the age of 2030. There has also been an increase in global mortality rates and death
The technology industry is arguably changing the fastest as demand from all sectors is seeking the newest technology for business and personal functionality. This demand requires employees in the technology field to constantly be up to date on new systems and products so that they can adapt appropriately. The problem though for many companies, investing