Why are we counting until the new year?

Few people mattered until the 1960s and 1970s – and yes, that included the New Year. Midnight celebrations and kisses on December 31 of course. Countdowns, no. How, then, did the countdown go from almost nonexistent to ubiquitous in the second half of the 20th century? And why are we so drawn to them... Read More

panning for joy in all the wrong places

For R&Q I “On the days when you are sick, we dress slowly,find our hats and take the train.We pass a dump and the bay,then a dark tunnel, then a dark tunnel. You lose your hat. I found it. The trainopen sighs in Burlingame,past gloomy tons of junk and water.I carry you on the... Read More

GUEST TRIAL: Two years of COVID-19 and now omicron | Chroniclers

Damn it ! Two years of this bloody pandemic. A total of more than 53 million cases counted in the United States so far, and more cases are occurring every day than ever before as new waves sweep over us. Cancellation of air flights, exhaustion of health workers, closure of Broadway, warrants for vaccines... Read More

Definition and example of residual succession

When developing your estate plan, you may come across the term “residual estate”. Simply put, an estate is any part of your estate that has not been distributed to your heirs through a will. Also called estate residue or residual estate, it simply means the assets that remain after your will has been read,... Read More

Dwayne Johnson Dismisses Vin Diesel’s Plea, Calling It “An Example of His Manipulation” | Ap

It’s official: Dwayne Johnson says there is “no way” he’ll return in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, placing former co-star Vin Diesel between the Rock and a quick spot. In a November Instagram post, after years of tension, Diesel implored his former co-star in November to reprise the role of Luke Hobbs in the... Read More

Royal Caribbean breaks industry silence on Omicron impact

Written by Nick blenkey Richard Fain, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group: “We intend to maintain our goal of providing the safest vacations on land or at sea and will constantly adjust our procedures to achieve this. ” Royal Caribbean Group has become the first major cruise ship... Read More

GUEST TRIAL: Here’s how “WFM” tools can increase productivity – and safety – of remote workers

Workforce management software (WFM) is an essential tool that businesses across industries can use to organize their workforce, track employee work and performance, forecast labor demand, and create schedules for employees. Related: Turn workers into safety sensors Most, if not all, WFM software is packed with features that make managing a workforce more efficient... Read More

Foreign policy essay describes Israel as ‘hating Gaza’

Foreign Policy magazine is a premier publication for serious discussions of world affairs and US foreign policy. Although its circulation figures are far lower than those of the most widely read media heavyweights, it is read by countless policymakers, lobbyists and those seeking to understand the world. This is why an essay by Somdeep... Read More

“This is Jamaica” Poetry scholarships awarded to 10 students

The top three in the “This is Jamaica” scholarship competition. (LR) 1st place Courtney Greaves – Jessie Ripoll Primary School, 2nd place Gabrielle Buckley – Balaclava Primary School and 3rd place Shadecia Dinnall of Central High School The newly minted “This is JamaicaThe scholarship competition was a resounding success in its first year, as... Read More

Dwayne Johnson dismisses Vin Diesel’s plea, calling it “an example of his manipulation”

Actor Dwayne Johnson has said he will not be revisiting the main “Fast & Furious” movies. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) It’s official: Dwayne Johnson says there is “no way” he’ll return in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, placing former co-star Vin Diesel between the Rock and a quick spot. In a November... Read More