Cardigans are lauded for being the most versatile of sweaters, crossing genders, price points, styles, and use! Named after an English soldier, the Earl of Cardigan, the cardi was originally a “waist-length, close-fitting, collarless knitted jacket” that morphed into the sweater style we recognize in the early 20th century. From the ’50s-fitted style …
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Xbox gaming revenues drops by over $500 million as recession economics disrupt the video games market. 11 VIEW GALLERY – 11 IMAGES Gaming saw a big boom during the pandemic. The interactive entertainment industry hit record-breaking highs during COVID-19 lockdowns, but the market is now contracting under economic pressure. Consumers …
Read More »Human Resources announces update to 2023 approved university holidays – Community
HR Published on January 30th, 2023 | by University Communications The Office of Human Resources would like to share the approved holidays for 2023. In the 2023 calendar year, employees will also receive one floating holiday, to be used at …
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Everyone deserves that perfect break, and while many of us are careful with our budgeting this year, it’s still possible to get that idyllic getaway for less. Whether you’re seeking fun with the whole family, a romantic escape just the two of you, or the glorious freedom of a solo …
Read More »Quincy P.E.O. brightens the holidays for many
This SUV is loaded with gifts to distribute for Christmas. Photo submitted Chapter KH, Quincy of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) partnered with Plumas County Intervention and Resource Center this past Christmas season by bringing boxes filled with food to Chapter KH’s annual Christmas party on Dec. 22. Members were given …
Read More »Manhattan Luxury Market Stuck in Holiday Contracts Hangover
10 Riverside Boulevard (One Waterline Square, Getty) Manhattan’s luxury market is still dealing with a holiday hangover. The borough saw 15 signed contracts, to make the fifth week in a row to record less than 20, according to Olshan Realty’s weekly report of homes asking $4 million or more. The …
Read More »Weird National Holidays | HowStuffWorks
“” In 1984, the late President Ronald Reagan, seen here in the late 1960s with Nancy, designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum There are several avenues for creating a holiday that …
Read More »Peloton holiday promotions suggest improving demand, claim Citi analysts By Investing.com
© Reuters Peloton (PTON) holiday promotions suggest improving demand claims Citi analyst By Sam Boughedda Peloton (NASDAQ:) was defended at Citi on Monday with analysts stating that extended holiday promotions suggest improving subscriber demand. Peloton has struggled since the end of the pandemic, with demand dwindling and the company having …
Read More »Chinese New Year holiday mirrors strong economic vitality of China
BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: A rebound in travel and consumption during the 2023 Spring Festival illustrates the resilience of the Chinese economy. The 2023 Spring Festival was the first public holiday held since China downgraded its management of COVID-19 from Class A to …
Read More »Holiday rebound propels Chinese stocks to near bull market
Workers wait at a train station in Chongqing on January 30, 2023 for the train to take them to work in Guangzhou. This is the first chartered train this year that brings workers from Chongqing to work in other places of the country. Photo: Xinhua News Agency Chinese mainland …
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