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Main Street businesses aren’t just the fuel for local economies, they’re also vital to healthy communities HONULULU, November 19, 2024—A new report released yesterday by the nation’s leading small business organization shows that Hawaii’s small businesses have a much deeper value to their communities. A timely reminder as Small Business Saturday approaches November 30th. “In addition to providing jobs, small businesses contribute to their communities in many ways, including by donating their time, financial support, and in-kind donations,” said Holly Wade, executive director of the NFIB Research Center. Ta. “This report provides unique insight into how small businesses and their…

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The Bay Club, which operates sports and active lifestyle clubs in California, Oregon and Washington, is doing things differently than its competitors.Bay Club occupies a unique space within the fitness and wellness industry. With 26 locations across 10 campuses, this West Coast giant isn’t exactly a country club or sports complex. And even though all these spaces are used for sports, they are certainly not your run-of-the-mill gyms. The San Francisco-based brand describes itself as a “sports and active lifestyle company,” offering everything from state-of-the-art fitness facilities to spa and beauty services to pickleball, tennis and golf. I am. With…

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Jaguar’s transformation begins with the unveiling of a new logo and branding All current Jaguars will be replaced by three ultra-luxury EVs Concept preview of first EV set for Miami Art Week 2024 Jaguar is just weeks away from unveiling a concept that heralds a new era for the brand, focusing entirely on electric cars at a price point far higher than its current lineup. Ahead of the unveiling, Jaguar unveiled some of the new branding that will define its future lineup. This suggests a young, fashion-conscious target customer that is very different from Jaguar’s traditional customers who grew up…

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The fight for Māori rights drew 42,000 protesters to New Zealand’s parliament in the capital, Wellington, on Tuesday. The nine-day hikoi, or peaceful march, is a Māori tradition, held in protest against legislation that seeks to reinterpret the 184-year-old founding Treaty of Waitangi, signed between British colonizers and Indigenous peoples. I was disappointed. Maori people. Some people demonstrated peacefully outside the Capitol for nine days before the protests ended on Tuesday. On November 14, the controversial Treaty Principles Bill was submitted to Parliament for a preliminary vote. Parliamentary proceedings were suspended after Māori MPs disrupted the vote by performing a…

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ANDREW LEWIS: Hello. My name is Andrew Lewis, artistic director of Bella Voce Chorus and Sinfonia, coming to you from the dress rehearsal for our annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in Evanston, Illinois.(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “MESSIAH, HWV 56: PART II, NO. 44 CHORUS ‘HALLELUJAH CHORUS'”)BELLA VOCE CHORUS: (Singing) Hallelujah.TAMARA KEITH, HOST: Wow.LEWIS: This podcast was recorded at…KEITH: 2:25 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, November 19.LEWIS: Things may have changed by the time you hear it, but live performances of “Messiah” will always need audiences to sustain them. So go out and hear a concert near you.(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “MESSIAH, HWV…

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VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park, designed for all generations, offers family attractions, adrenaline-pumping thrill rides, gourmet dining, live entertainment, shopping, and more. To download exclusive images click hereNUEVO VALLARTA, Mexico, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Vidanta, the leader in luxury hospitality in Latin America, and VidantaWorld, an unprecedented brand offering luxury resorts, cutting-edge entertainment, immersive experiences, and global mega yacht voyages, announce VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park, created in collaboration with globally acclaimed partners, including Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Vekoma Rides, Mack Rides, and P&P Projects. VidantaWorld’s BON (an acronym for beauty of nature), will redefine the industry as the…

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Important points The S&P 500 Index rose 0.4% on Tuesday, November 19, as investors digested strong reports from major retailers and awaited earnings results from more big-name companies. Supermicrocomputer stocks soared after the server maker submitted a compliance plan to avoid regulatory delisting. Nasdaq.Incyte’s stock price fell after the company halted development of one drug and suspended enrollment in another clinical trial. Major U.S. stock indexes were mixed on Tuesday. As investors digested Walmart’s (WMT) strong quarterly results and awaited earnings reports from many other major companies, concerns about escalating global tensions clouded the outlook. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%,…

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CNN — The dance popularized by President-elect Donald Trump appears to be taking the sports world by storm, with multiple U.S. athletes across the country performing the dance this weekend to celebrate. The dance was first seen years ago during a Trump rally, where Trump responded to supporters by pumping his fist and moving it along his body. Last month, he canceled a campaign town hall and instead played more than 40 minutes of his favorite music, swaying and dancing to rally staples like Village People’s “YMCA.” When I decided to perform, the buzz became even more widespread. And in…

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For about two weeks after winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been trying to appoint a Treasury secretary, but without success. He has struggled to find a candidate with a sufficiently impressive name and qualifications to match him, according to people familiar with the ongoing case, and as a result, Monday night Even now, an intense search continues. This search has sparked intense infighting behind the scenes. President Trump is expected to meet with former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, who was once considered as a candidate for Fed chairman during President Trump’s first term. Trump supported Jay Powell…

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