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Instead of traditional reactive policies and trying to figure out how to reduce product returns, learn smarter strategies that| Small Business Currents
Richmond Hill police are looking for Jessica Moore, who disappeared from Hermitage Drive Thursday evening and was reported missing Friday morning. What It Means For You: If you live in the Richmond Heights area and have home security cameras, police need your help checking footage from Thursday night through Friday morning. What’s Happening: Moore was […] The post Richmond Hill Police Search for Jessica Moore appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
The Rome Police Department is looking for 57-year-old Mary Annette Smith, who hasn’t been seen in days and may need medical care. 🚨 Why It Matters: Smith has multiple health issues and relies on a powered mobility scooter to get around, raising concerns about her wellbeing. 📋 What We Know: Smith is a Black woman […] The post Rome Police Search For Missing Woman Who Uses Mobility Scooter appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
“Connecting with consumers on a rational level is no longer enough,” according to Mintel, a global market intelligence and research agency. Instead,... The post Emotional Branding: How to Do it Right appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
SMB and mid-market financial firms face the same regulatory scrutiny as the largest players, but without the deep pockets or armies of... The post Beyond Burden: How Business-Friendly Compliance Fuels Success in Financial Services appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Sales tax compliance isn’t just a back-office function. It’s a strategic vulnerability. For CFOs and finance leaders, the risk is bigger than... The post What Every CFO Should Know About Sales Tax Risk: And How to Eliminate It Before It Hits Your Bottom Line appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Business automation is no longer a far-off to-do on small businesses’ calendars. With a majority of organizations having already embraced technology driven... The post 4 Common Marketing Automation Mistakes SMBs Make (and Tips to Avoid Them) appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Jeff Bezos once said, “When anecdotes and data disagree, anecdotes are usually right.” This speaks directly to the reality most leaders intuitively... The post When Everyone Is a Researcher: The New Rules of Customer Insights appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Gusto recently released a report on solo entrepreneurs in conjunction with its launch of Gusto Solo, a platform that helps solopreneurs “navigate... The post The First 5 Years in the Life of Solopreneurs appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
For most small business owners, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s the challenge that keeps them up at night. Everyone wants more customers... The post The Growth Playbook: How Small Businesses Can Win appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Company growth presents exciting opportunities for business owners. They can expand their customer bases, invest in marketing or work toward goals they... The post How Promoting From Within Leads to Sustainable Growth appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Economic Trends Data is a monthly snapshot of how small businesses are feeling across the... The post What Happens When SMBs Feel Good but Can’t Predict the Future? appeared first on Small Business Currents.| Small Business Currents
Instead of traditional reactive policies and trying to figure out how to reduce product returns, learn smarter strategies that| Small Business Currents
More than 100 Filipino crew members have been forcibly detained and deported by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The crew members held valid visas, which were revoked by the CBP without due process. Foreign crew members hold visas … Continue reading →| Old Salt Blog
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently working on two separate motor vehicle accidents, causing heavy traffic delays on I-85 Southbound and I-85 Northbound. Traffic on I-85 Southbound is currently shut down between Beaver Ruin Road and Pleasantdale Road with all southbound traffic being diverted to Beaver Ruin Road. Additionally, traffic on I-85 Northbound is […]| The Georgia Sun
Understand the requirements for writing an article for Incident Prevention magazine and share your expertise with the industry.| Incident Prevention
In today’s fast-paced world, starting a small business requires grit and wisdom. Hearing from nearly 18,000 small businesses that shared| Small Business Currents
We recently posted about the attack and sinking of a Venezuelan vessel in international waters by the US military. Eleven people aboard were reported to have been killed. The Trump regime claimed, without providing any evidence, that the boat was … Continue reading → The post Draft Bill Would Give Trump License to Kill Anyone He Claims is a Narco-Terrorist appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
After accumulating more than $16,000 in gambling debt, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, a passenger on the Rhapsody of the Seas, jumped overboard after the ship docked in Puerto Rico last weekend, authorities said. The passenger leaped from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship … Continue reading → The post Passenger Jumps Overboard from Rhapsody of the Seas to Avoid $16,000 Gambling Debt appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
On Tuesday, President Trump said that the United States had carried out a strike against a Venezuelan boat carrying drugs and killed 11 “terrorists.” He said the strike “occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, … Continue reading →| Old Salt Blog
Digital payments have become more prominent in the age of technology. These advancements have led small and large businesses to implement Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems.| Small Business Currents
Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean have set a new record for rowing non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. The three brothers from Edinburgh set off in April 2025 on their 9,000-mile journey, from Lima, Peru, to Cairns, Australia, completing … Continue reading → The post Maclean Brothers Set Record for Non-Stop and Unsupported Row Across the Pacific Ocean appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
A Department of Justice statement announced that on Aug. 20, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations. Wei was an active-duty US Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego when … Continue reading → The post US Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
REGENT Craft of Rhode Island is now testing a prototype of their Viceroy Seaglider, an electric wing-in-ground-effect flying coastal ferry. REGENT is an acronym for Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport. The 12-passenger Viceroy Seaglider is 55 feet long with … Continue reading → The post REGENT Tests Viceroy Seaglider Electric Ferry That Floats, Foils & Flies appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
On Saturday, August 23, a black moon will rise in the night sky. Of course, you won’t be able to see it, but weather permitting, the stargazing should be phenomenal all the same. A black moon is defined as the … Continue reading → The post Black Moon on the Rise appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, August 20, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). The ship was anchored near White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The fire was declared extinguished at 4 a.m., … Continue reading → The post Fire on Navy Amphib USS New Orleans Extinguished After 12 Hours, 2 Sailors Injured appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
14 minute podcast in which Dr. Italy tells the fuller story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Chaplain of Auschwitz.. Few know the extent of his heroic charity before he volunteered to die in the place of another, or the days after his fateful decision. The post Triumph of the Heart – The Director’s Story appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Dr. Italy and Crossroads talk about the inspiration and creation of the movie on the last days of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Triumph of the Heart.| Crossroads Initiative
Community members across the Comox Valley are stepping up to protect the health of local streams through the Community Water Monitoring Initiative! The post Community Water Monitoring Feature – Summer 2025 appeared first on Project Watershed.| Project Watershed
Discover how businesses are harnessing the power of data to drive success. This article presents real-world examples of data-driven| Small Business Currents
On Monday, October 9, 2023, the schooner Grace Bailey was returning to Rockland, ME, from a four-day Fall Foliage cruise, when an upper section of the main mast broke and fell to the deck, killing one passenger and injuring five … Continue reading →| Old Salt Blog
THE DREAMER consists of new, old and repurposed works that are modular art objects—called Ings (short for Things). Ings are combination creatures and environments : snapshots of the artist’s love of Surrealism and what he calls his “Magpie Aesthetic”—a sort of personal collage from many sources, such as mythology, movies, and the paranormal. In that vein, THE DREAMER is intended to be an exploration of an altered realm where all of these ideas coexist. Time and genre are irrelevant,...| modified/arts
Thunderstorms and soaked ground could trigger flooding through the night in Georgia’s northern mountain counties.| The Georgia Sun
Whether you’re a startup or scaling enterprise, your color palette is more than a design choice—it’s a strategic asset. When used consistently,| Small Business Currents
Marietta Highway is closed tonight between Univeter Road and Ridge Road in Canton while crews from Georgia Power work alongside police. The closure is expected to last until around 9 p.m., forcing drivers to detour through surrounding streets. 🛑 Why It Matters: This stretch is a main east-west artery for commuters and commercial traffic. Even […]| The Georgia Sun
When you think about running a business, transparency becomes one of your most powerful tools. I've learned this over years of working with companies, and it applies to everything from how you handle client relationships to how you approach new technology.| Small Business Currents
Warns of coming supercharged dynastic philanthropy.| the Giving Review
Safety laws at work provide every industry with a clear plan for keeping workers healthy, maintaining equipment in good| Small Business Currents
Eye Lounge is proud to celebrate 25 years as one of metro Phoenix’s longest-running artist collectives. This landmark exhibition honors the| modified/arts
Welcome to the reality many compliance teams face today: digital conversations that look nothing like the originals, stripped of context| Small Business Currents
Small businesses are often underprotected from cyberattacks due to a lack of human and financial resources.| Small Business Currents
Den Bosch has got a beautiful new restaurant: Current Rooftop. On this page I'm telling you about Current Rooftop Restaurant in Den Bosch.| Anne Travel Foodie
15 July 2025 In a surprise announcement, the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill, published last week, outlined the government’s plans for the Local Audit Office. The government had previously promised to fix the local audit crisis and consulted on a range of ways of doing this, but now some of these measures do not feature in the devolution legislation. The creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO) marks a significant change in the local audit regime. Since the abolition of th...| Research for Action
As the UK Government sets out to reform the local government sector again, this is a clear guide to the mess that English councils currently find themselves in. It focuses on how the government is intervening in failing authorities. In our guide you will find a breakdown of how councils are supposed to function, how they got into this crisis, how the government is currently intervening, and tips for getting more involved yourself.| Research for Action
No business wants to deal with a lawsuit, but the reality is that legal disputes happen. Whether they stem from a contract disagreement,| Small Business Currents
Regenerating the Pancreas: DRI Scientists Demonstrate Diabetes Reversal in Preclinical Model Using Small Peptide – In major diabetes research news just published in Nature Communications, scientists at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami have shown that a small peptide, called THR-123, can trigger regeneration of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, restoring normal blood sugar levels in pre-clinical experimental models. This regenerative effect, achiev...| DRIF
This week, the president announced new tariff policies that may or may not go into effect on August 1. But Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that tariffs have already led to the “most disruptive period in over a decade” for e-commerce.| Small Business Currents
There is so much we do not understand about orcas, also known as killer whales. Scientists and sailors have been mystified in recent years by pods of orcas attacking sailboats near the Strait of Gibraltar and the Iberian Peninsula. Multiple … Continue reading →| Old Salt Blog
Parable of the Good Samaritan shows that mercy & compassion are not always convenient & that love of neighbor can't be limited to those like us| Crossroads Initiative
Dear friends and followers, Summer is in full swing and there’s lots happening in the world of local democracy. Here are some of the most recent news from Research for Action and friends, and a call for help with our current research… Government wants to abolish the committee system – against the will of Sheffield residents In June, the government announced its intent to ‘simplify’ governance arrangements for local authorities in England, effectively forcing all councils to tran...| Research for Action
On 24th June, the government announced its intent to ‘simplify’ governance arrangements for local authorities in England. The proposed legislation would force all councils to transition to the leader and cabinet model, stating that the alternative, the committee system, ‘can be unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision-making’. | Research for Action
Eye Lounge is thrilled to announce the return of All Eyes On You, now entering its third year. This dynamic juried exhibition celebrates both emerging voices and established talents from across Arizona and beyond, offering a snapshot contemporary artistic practice today.| modified/arts
This two-person exhibition brings together the work of Kat Davis and Megan Driving Hawk, two artists whose practices are deeply rooted in the exploration of memory, identity, and community. Kat Davis, a photographer and collage artist, delves into the intersection of past and present through the use of found photos and ephemera. As a modern […]| modified/arts
To interpret the Bible aright & discern God's will, where do we find guidance, the authority or magisterium of the Church or the Holy Spirit?| Crossroads Initiative
In John 10, Jesus says his sheep hear his voice. But his words on predestination, grace & freedom, provoked controversy & crisis.| Crossroads Initiative
In the first part of this six-part series, I discussed the reasons why it’s important for utility organizations to develop safety systems that align their safety initiatives. This article will address employee involvement, an often overlooked yet fundamental component of any effective safety system. According to ANSI/ASSP Z10, “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems,” the […]| Incident Prevention
I’ve written about equipotential grounding for Incident Prevention magazine dozens of times over the past 15 years, both in this column and in the Q&A. Those articles have had thousands of views on Incident Prevention’s website, which suggests that their messaging should be getting through to industry employers and lineworkers – but my experience says […]| Incident Prevention
The pastor of the church I attend recently delivered a sermon that deeply resonated with me and inspired the title of this article. Around that time, I’d been ruminating on some incidents I was investigating as part of my consulting work. I’d read the accident reports and conducted employee interviews, all the while wondering why […]| Incident Prevention
Join the Eye Lounge Collective at Modified Arts for “TRACES,” a dynamic group exhibition exploring how remnants of bygone ideas can manifest elsewhere in our lives. This show features diverse interpretations, from the virtual fading away of vivid impressions to the iterative process of retracing memories and past movements. Delve into fragments of forgotten stories, abandoned projects, and the gentle influence of time and experience. Witness a shared theme of replication and repetition, w...| modified/arts
Incentivizing investment in and adoption of open infrastructure for research through community health assessments| Invest in Open Infrastructure
The Beatitudes of Matthew & Luke ask what is true happiness or blessedness? Faith & hope bring the only lasting joy, peace & beatitude.| Crossroads Initiative
Despite some persistent rumors, installing OpenBSD is both quick and easy on most not too exotic hardware. But once the thing is installed, what is daily life with the most secure free operating system like?| That grumpy BSD guy
2025 Edelman Trust Barometer finds higher level of trust in business than NGOs, much-lower level of trust in NGOs among low-income than high-income.| the Giving Review
Discussion follows creation of the Think Tank Funding Tracker, which quantifies support from foreign governments, the U.S. government, and Defense Department contractors.| the Giving Review
Learn how to address bad attitudes in the utility workforce. Effective leadership can transform workplace culture and relationships.| Incident Prevention
Hello! Happy New Year from us. There is so much going on, and we wanted to share a quick roundup of where we are with local government right now. We also briefly reflect on Research for Action in 2024, before it gallops away in the rear-view mirror, before sharing some things we are looking forward […]| Research for Action
The running rails in a DC electrified traction system are one of the main sources of electromagnetic disturbance to internal and external metallic structures and installations, such as civil works (viaducts … Continue reading →|
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It … Continue reading →|
The Kickstarter for A Man Named Baskerville: Special Edition has raised nearly $1,700 in two weeks, and great donor rewards are still available.| Jim Nelson
Magi Caspar, Balthasar, Melchior. Why these “three kings of Orient are” found with camels, with gold, frankincense & myrrh in every nativity scene. Epiphany| Crossroads Initiative
Epiphany recalls the Magi, three wise men from the pagan east who follow the star in search of the King who comes for all nations & peoples| Crossroads Initiative
The feast of Jesus Christ, Universal King shows what authority, kingdom & dominion are truly lasting & what judgment will be truly final| Crossroads Initiative
On 26th November, the Government’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), refused to sign off the Whole of Government Accounts – for the first time ever. Their press release was clear in its blame for this unprecedented action; the crisis of local audit resulting in the huge backlog of unaudited council accounts in England. There have been warnings about the likelihood of this scenario and – having analysed local audit’s problems for several years – we are unsurprised. ...| Research for Action
If you’re looking for a simple easy to use online bank, Current Bank may be for you. With a high interest rate and small cash bonus, it makes a compelling case for a place to park your savings.| Best Wallet Hacks
A trainer, speaking to trainees at the start of class: “Welcome, class. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate. Remember, if you have a question, 15% to 20% of the class probably has the same question.” A trainee, a few hours later: “I have a question.” The trainee then asks the trainer a question […]| Incident Prevention
Q: We are looking for some direction and opinions regarding SF6 gas switches. The SF6 switches we use on our campus are older and starting to pose problems. Some are leaking and others are very difficult to operate. Can you help? A: Sulfur hexafluoride, or SF6, isn’t a topic or problem we can effectively deal with […]| Incident Prevention
To emphasize the critical importance of the meter base checkout procedure, this installment of “Voice of Experience” will cover the proper procedures for (1) checking out a meter base before setting a self-contained meter on new services and (2) resetting a meter after it has been removed and the base has not been in use. […]| Incident Prevention
I perform audits of both utilities and contractors. When I work with them to do those audits, we include trucks and trailers. The trailers I’m talking about here are not the box vans behind tractors, but the general-duty trailers used to haul trenchers, backhoes, wire reels and padmount transformers. It’s no surprise that the trailer […]| Incident Prevention
The true meaning of the word amen actually strikes at the very essence of what it means to believe and have rock-solid faith.| Crossroads Initiative
Solo 0D installation at Telematic Gallery, San Francisco, 2019 The post If AI were Cephalopod appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
Bringing together researchers, artists and theorists to investigate the implications and possibilities of volumetric imaginaries of environments.| Goldsmiths, University of London
Still I Rise, Feminisms, Gender, Resistance // October 27, 2018–January 27, 2019| www.e-flux.com
0D featured in Fictioning, The Myth-Functions of Contemporary Art and Philosophy, by David Burrows and Simon O’Sullivan, Edinburgh University Press, 2019. The post Fictioning, the Myth-functions of Contemporary Art and Philosophy appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
Ongoing project with Etic Lab to develop an octopoid algorithm. Research with the Societa Zoologica Napoli, 2019. The post Etic Lab KRAKEN Collaboration appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
0D recent octopus AI video screened at Non Local Research, Antwerp and Basic Channel, Sheffield, 2019. The post Nonlocal Research & Basic Channel appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
2017 -2018 2 screen HD audio visual piece for Hyperdub’s Ø at Corsica Studios, 2017. And in ‘glimmer breach’ at IMT gallery, 2018. The post Cat Ice Trickster appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
Experimental audiovisual piece for Res Gallery, London’s Alembic II exhibition Chrominance, in response to the KRH Experimental Video Collection. 2018. The post Miasma appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
Film and performance event with Plastique Fantastique, 2018.0D presents an Interspecies Disco with Kirsten Cooke and Etic Lab’s @alien_ontology.Screening the final Green Skeen. The post Skeen Night (Come) appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
2018 publication for the group exhibition at the Berardo Museum, Lisbon. 2016. The post Matter Fictions Catalogue appeared first on 0rphan Drift Archive.| 0rphan Drift Archive
Today is the start of the Interactive Fiction (IF) Competition 2024, which includes my latest IF title, Under the Cognomen of Edgar Allan Poe. Over 67 titles are entered in the competition this year. The great thing about IF Comp is that anyone can play and be a judge.| Jim Nelson
When I started this blog years ago, I made a private agreement with myself: I would avoid writing topical political content. Substack, social media, and the blogosphere is saturated with political commentary, providing lots of heat but little light. I don’t like trafficking in outrage, which is the fast-track to success in political blogging. However, […]| Jim Nelson
The 2022 XYZZY Awards for interactive fiction is now accepting nominations. The XYZZY Awards is one of the oldest video game award on the books. It first started in 1997 and has been held yearly since. It’s often called the Oscars for interactive fiction. If you’ve played even one interactive fiction game first released in […]| Jim Nelson
In November, Amazon opened a beta program for Kindle Direct Publishing authors called Virtual Voice. It may be the biggest upheaval to independent publishing since Amazon launched KDP over a decade ago. Virtual Voice uses synthetic (i.e., computer) voice technology to produce audiobooks. On first blush, that sounds like a pretty crappy experience—who wants to […]| Jim Nelson
Ben Davis of artnet news reports a story that sounds all-too-familiar these days: A little more than a week ago, I wrote a review of an art show by the artist and TikTok sensation Devon Rodriguez, best known for live drawing subway riders. He is, by some measures, the most famous artist in the world, […]| Jim Nelson
It’s been awhile. Although the web site has been mostly quiet, I’ve actually been juggling a few projects and staying busy. First, I am working on a new novel, which I hope to have mostly finished before the end of the year. It’s a bit of curveball compared to my past work—an absurdist caper comedy […]| Jim Nelson
Most leadership development programs talk about the vital skill of giving feedback, as they should. I hope you’ve been trained on coaching and feedback and that you practice and enhance those skills frequently. But what about receiving feedback? That is another skill that can be learned, practiced and improved. And it’s a skill I don’t […]| Incident Prevention
Q: We recently participated in a safety seminar during which OSHA’s digger derrick/crane exemption was discussed. We have used the exemption with digger derricks to raise baskets of travelers to pole-tops for wire-pulling installation. Are we in compliance if we are not using a certified crane operator for this work? A: Our interpretation of the […]| Incident Prevention
The cold winter weather of recent months has prompted many conversations about proper sagging and tension on transmission and distribution conductors. Improper sagging and excessively high tension on conductors – past their rated breaking strength – have caused unscheduled system outages, but such outages can be avoided by using the correct loading factors. The system […]| Incident Prevention
Discipline is one of the many things that have served our industry well. Decades before OSHA was established by the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, our industry already had disciplined procedures for switching, controlling and tagging circuits. When OSHA began to establish rules for the power-line industry, they recognized the superior discipline […]| Incident Prevention
According to an Ipsos poll commissioned by Inequality.org in cooperation with The Giving Review, most Americans are unaware of details about philanthropy. When presented with specific statements describing policy concepts and ideas, though, many reform ideas are supported by a solid majority, both on the left and right.| the Giving Review
