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Q: How will workplaces navigate these intensely divisive political times? It might be wise to pay attention to “what do we want to create?” It might be better to focus on how we speak to each other rather than what we say. Focus on process rather than content. In such situations, lobbying your coworkers to subscribe to your political stance may not be considered a win. The workplace is not going to be open for an exhaustive discussion of your personal politics. Few workplaces exist for that reason. People are confused about that, especially these days. The pandemic has blurred…

Among the various technologies that have emerged in recent years, blockchain, NFTs, smart contracts, and generative AI are systematically changing the way art is authenticated, traded, rewarded, and created. They have not only helped to build a fully independent, natively digitized art world, but also changed the central premise of art from an object to be exhibited to a token to be traded.The world of traditional art is still coming to terms with its digital duality, the NFT space also known as “Web3”. Contemporary art seems to be merging with the luxury industry at a time when big brands are…

A long-closed hotel on one of Palm Beach’s most prominent streets is set to open as a luxury hotel called the Palm House in November, according to a statement released exclusively to the Palm Beach Daily News. The statement was made on behalf of Iconic Luxury Hotels, the company’s sister brand which purchased the hotel property out of bankruptcy in 2019 and spent about three years renovating the property at 160 Royal Palm Way. The seaside establishment has been closed to guests since it closed 17 years ago. “This marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s history as we announce…

In the five years that Tiffany Posch has been styling the hair of black women in Washington, DC, never before have so many women described her signature silk press as “presidential.”Calling herself the “healthy hair doctor,” Posh offers a pampering, multi-step service that includes shampoos, touch-up treatments and silky smooth, bouncy styles that leave clients smiling from the moment they sit in her chair.”My hair looks like the president’s,” one customer told Posh recently after getting her hair done.That’s because Vice President Kamala Harris has been driving demand at her salon in Columbia, Maryland, since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee…

Urban Planning – Vision 2045 wins three awards at state and national levelAccording to a city news release, Amarillo’s vision for the future has achieved a rare triple crown feat: City Plan – Vision 2045 is a comprehensive plan that identifies future goals for the Amarillo community. The plan is a tool for the city to effectively anticipate and guide future change in alignment with the community’s desires.The Urban Plan – Vision 2045 won three awards at state and national levels.2024 3CMA (City-County Communications & Marketing Association) Savvy Award for Community Engagement Plan. 2024 American Planning Association – Texas Chapter…

Hello AJ readers!There was a lot of business news this week, including the closing of another pizza restaurant, a $6.6 million expansion at Covenant Children’s and the opening of Grassano & Pioquinto LLC CPAs.A second pizza place announced it would close this month due to costs and increasing competition.”Since we opened this location in 2022, six to eight competitors have opened within a three-mile radius,” Westside Pizza’s James “Red” Williams said, “which has taken a significant amount of pizza out of the market.”Westside Pizza (6616 Milwaukee Ave.) will close on Sept. 20, just two weeks after Urban Bricks (7610 Milwaukee…

Vice President Kamala Harris said during Tuesday’s presidential debate that she won’t ban fracking, but what is fracking and when did the Vice President say she would ban fracking?Harris called for a ban on fracking in 2019 while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential primary.But in her first interview after announcing her presidential run in August, Harris said she had no plans to ban fracking.During Tuesday night’s presidential debate with former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia, she reiterated that she will not ban fracking.”I made it clear in 2020 that I would not ban fracking,” Harris said…

Each week during the school year, The News-Press will select a player who stood out from the previous week based on coaches’ reports and school nominations sent to sports@news-press.com, as well as our own reporting. These players will be voted on every Monday on news-press.com, where readers can vote on who they think performed best.The winner of The News-Press’ Athlete of the Week poll, sponsored by Elevate Home Services, will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. Voting closes every Thursday at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced…

Co-presenters are often an essential part of major awards ceremonies and political commentary, and the 2024 Emmy Awards were no exception.Presenting the award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (to Jean Smart, her third win for “Hacks”), Candice Bergen took to the microphone to deliver some wry, biting political humor.The five-time Emmy winner, who has appeared in TV shows like “Murphy Brown” and films like “Congenital Beauty,” recounted a time when then-Republican Vice President Dan Quayle spoke out against “Murphy” during the run of her favorite sitcom after Bergen’s unmarried character got pregnant and decided to raise the baby…

Texas A&M System Chancellor Sharp named ‘Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture’John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, is the recipient of the 2024 “Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture” award, presented by the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association, TCAAA.Sharp received the honor during the association’s abbreviated state meeting, held at the conclusion of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s recent staff conference. The association’s state meeting was unique this year because Texas hosted the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting July 14-19.“This year, our board of directors voted to give only one award,” said…