A long-running dispute over Big Tech regulation in Ireland and the European Union has come amid accusations that Irish officials are giving tech giants an easy ride on their territory. The Brussels-based European Data Protection Board, which oversees the Irish Data Protection Commission, has criticized the DPC and urged Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp parent company Meta to step up its investigations into the misuse of personal data. The DPP responded by saying that it would sue the DPP for “excessing its power”. This is the latest in a long series…
Day: January 31, 2023
20 Best Cheapest Places to Travel in 2023
Across the country, everyone is feeling the pinch of inflation. Eggs have become a hot commodity and that fancy coffee costs about $1 more than it did last year. For travelers, domestic flights are up 52% in cost for 2023, according to travel site KAYAK. And yet, the post-pandemic travel bug is still driving what looks to be another adventurous year for Americans. In the same survey, KAYAK found that searches for domestic travel have risen 25% as people plan their new year adventures. It’s true that those bucket-list destinations…
Grow your business and influence
Northampton, MA / AccessWire / January 31, 2023 / In this episode of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Drivers of Change podcast, host Lee Green, NY Times bestselling author and Our First CEO Simon Mainwaring talk about how to grow your purpose-driven business and make a bigger impact. We’ll also explore how to effectively communicate your sustainability story and Simon’s latest book Lead With Us. Listen to a podcast titled Scale Your Business and Impact on the SAC website. To learn more about Simon’s work, get the Lead With We book…
18 Target Fashion Finds Before Our Shopping Team Would Shop For $50
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SaaS Cost Compression, Tax Time Tips, Freemium Frameworks • TechCrunch
If you think egg prices are out of control, SaaS inflation is outpacing the rest of the economy. SaaS spending in the US is growing at 3.5x faster than market inflation. In Australia and the UK, that rises to 5x, according to Eldar Tuvi, founder and CEO of Vertis. “If cutting SaaS costs in 2023 is a priority for your business, this is where improving your software negotiation strategy should start,” he wrote. Full TechCrunch+ articles are available to members onlyUse discount code TCP PLUS ROUNDUP One or two year…
National Plan A Vacation Day 2023:What to do on Mackinac Island
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, January 31, 2023 6:05PM CHICAGO (WLS) — This cold weather may have you thinking it’s time to get away. Tuesday just happens to be National Plan A Vacation Day. According to the U.S. Travel Association, planning a trip boosts morale, reduces stress and prevents burnout. And getting away, doesn’t have to include a plane ride, to see blue water beaches. Mackinaw Island on Lake Michigan in Northern Michigan is about a six-hour drive from Chicago. It was named the best island in the United States…
Mississippi Work Extravaganza. . . Comprehensive business experience
Tuesday, 01/31/2023 – 10:35 am | By: Van Arnold A learning experience was provided for teenagers and adults with disabilities at last November’s Mississippi Career Extravaganza on the Gulf. Students aged 14-21 participated in a fun-filled and educational event; Aiming for a holistic business education experience. Co-presented by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Institute for Disability Studies (USM) and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, the extravaganza featured local businesses providing hands-on skills experiences to high school students with disabilities. The ultimate goal of Job Extravaganza is to create an…
Preview: Tech Tennis takes on Tiffin on Wednesday
Houghton, Mich – Both Michigan Tech tennis teams will serve their first serve Wednesday at the Gates Tennis Center in Houghton. The women will host tiffin at 10 am, while men are free to attend matches at 2 pm. The Huskies played in two September events, including the ITA Midwest Regional tournament hosted by Grand Valley State and the Ashland University Dual Invitational. Wednesday marks their season-opening scrimmage. Michigan Tech Women Christine D’Agostini-Yepp was named head coach in February 2021 and led the…
Audi offers an interior view of future vehicles
Audi is giving a strong preview of the interior design of its future vehicles. This new interior design is for electric cars starting from the four rings. In the year It is planned to launch new models with combustion engines in 2025. The luxury carmaker is using an independent EV platform, with short overhangs, squishy shapes and a long wheelbase. Image Credits – Engine1 These features are being developed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency for an improved range. As the gradual transition to EVs echoes these realities across the industry as…
‘Greenwashing’ Boohoo hosts Ethical Fashion Talk at UK Sourcing Show – Journal Sourcing
Boohoo Group is trying to link its image to sustainability, not stores. On February 14, the Manchester-based fast fashion giant will host the Ethical Fashion panel ‘New Fashion Must Haves: Ethical Clothing Starts with Industry Collaboration’ at Source Fashion, a sustainable sourcing show in the UK United. During the talk, five Boohoo executives will discuss how clothing brands and retailers are responding to the demands of conscious consumers and the importance of being known as an “ethical fashion brand” – with a healthy supply chain – to increase customer loyalty…