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Week 1 of the NFL season is the toughest time to pick games, I say it every year, but it’s true.That’s why we usually stink.We think we know our teams coming out of training camp and preseason, but do we really? We can’t learn anything from the preseason games so we’re just relying on what we know from the roster, especially when it comes to who’s going to play.Every year I say I want to get off to a fast start with these selections, but apparently that doesn’t happen every year.It’s time for a change.I love this week’s cards and…

Golf Genius, a leading provider of cloud-hosted golf software solutions, has launched an off-course technology solution for the indoor and entertainment golf market, enabling venues to build communities where golfers can join, book and play. Furthering its commitment to investing in technology that improves every level of the game, Golf Genius has designed and developed this solution for indoor, driving range and other entertainment golf venues to enhance customer experience and drive repeat business. “Recognising the growing influence and impact of off-course golf around the world, we have worked hard to develop solutions to suit a range of venues…

Listen to the article 8 mins This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Earlier this year, IHG Hotels & Resorts Leanne Harwood appointed operations director The hospitality industry veteran relocated across the globe to Atlanta to take on the role as head of luxury and lifestyle for the Americas, having previously served as senior vice president and managing director for IHG’s Japan, Australasia and Pacific region in Sydney. In his new role, Harwood will be responsible for driving the growth of IHG’s six luxury and lifestyle brands in the new region: Six Senses,…

Swiss luxury watchmakers are seeking financial aid from the government to help them weather a drop in demand. Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin were the first brands to acknowledge they were taking advantage of government programs to preserve jobs and avoid permanent cuts. Sowind Group, which owns the two manufacturers, has put about 50 of its 320 employees, or 15 percent, on so-called short-time work or furlough, according to Chairman and CEO Patrick Pruniot. “For now the watch crisis is small and a bit decoupled from the economy,” Prunineau said in an interview last week at the Geneva Watch Days. “This…

In February, I took a Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Cruise, which was unlike any trip I’d ever taken. I snorkeled next to sea lions, swam with exotic fish and got so close to gray whales I could almost reach out and touch them. While $7,000 per person for an eight-day, seven-night trip isn’t cheap, my trip came with plenty of perks and I didn’t spend any extra money on board. Here’s why this bucket list experience was worth the money.The access to the ship was easy and the rooms were comfortable. The rooms were not large but comfortable. Allison Tibaldi…

5223200 Columbiana Exempt Village School District Superintendent Don Mook delivered opening remarks with the Blue Devils practicing in the background during Friday’s dedication ceremony of Fisher Stadium prior to the team’s home opener against McDonald’s. Mook noted that Columbiana is one of only two school districts in Ohio that has its sports programs located in a public park because its stadium is located in Firestone Park. (Photo: Stephanie Uggeri) Columbiana City Councilwoman Amanda Banner, left, talks with Mayor Lance Willard before the opening ceremony of Fisher Stadium on Friday ahead of the…

A small Jacksonville shop is celebrating 20 years of serving the community this week, and their coffee and family values ​​have become a staple for many in Onslow County.Maddie’s Coffee House opened at 2040 Wilmington Highway in Jacksonville on Sept. 3, 2004, and is still there today. When Anthony Waters and his wife Valerie decided to open a coffee shop, they never expected it would be here 20 years later.Waters served in the Marine Corps as an aviation analyst and after leaving the service decided he wanted to work for himself instead of for the government. He said he’s always…

TBlair’s first book since 2010’s A Journey is an intriguing treatise on leadership, but I suspect some of its intended audience will wish Blair had delved deeper into his own experiences to turn a general interest book into something more original and insightful.Before I go into detail, let me make some disclosures. The political animosity between Labour and the SNP runs so deep that it would have been almost impossible for me to even utter the slightest praise for the former First Minister while I was still in frontline politics. It would have caused outrage among my supporters. It would…

The world’s largest business show is returning to Los Angeles in 2024. It will take place on October 9th and 10th, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, alongside the B2B Marketing Expo. This time around, the business show will attract 8,000 small businesses and startups, offering all the help and guidance they need to start and grow their business. As an entrepreneur, you will find advice and guidance from some of the biggest names in the business, everything to help you in your business journey. With leading exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services needed by SMEs, educational seminars,…

Shutterstock Faced with economic challenges, luxury brands are refocusing on the wealthy to maintain growth, but a new McKinsey report highlights the importance of aspirational luxury consumers (ALCs) to the fashion market. Understanding desires There’s a lot of talk about the aspirational luxury consumer. Will they dilute the brand’s image or are they the loyal customers of the future? Should luxury brands continue to cater to their needs and aim for mass production, or should they become more exclusive again to capture the truly wealthy? A recent McKinsey report dispels many of the (in)famous misconceptions about ALC and proves its…