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What to know to avoid delays in Philly

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Get ready for traffic, travel, and flight delays this holiday season as millions plan to travel. AAA estimates close to 113 million people will travel 50 miles or more, nationally, from home between December 23 to January 2, which is a 3% increase from last year. This is the closest holiday travel has neared to pre-pandemic levels since 2019, when almost 120 million traveled for the holiday. The annual AAA report outlines the need for travelers to plan early, travel early, and expect significant delays during the journey — whether…

Japan’s Q4 business sentiment worsens as spending pressures bite

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Business sentiment of large manufacturers is +7 vs f’cast +6 Big non-producers feel at +19 vs f’cast +17 Mixed data shows the challenges of raising wages TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Sentiment among Japanese manufacturers soured in the final quarter of 2022, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday, as persistent spending pressures and the prospect of a slowdown in global demand clouded the outlook for the world’s third-largest economy. But sentiment in the services sector brightened in the October-December period, as the Bank of Japan’s closely-watched “Tankan” survey showed…

The best party outfit ideas

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As hectic as this time of year can get, the holiday season brings so many activities and events to get excited about, like reuniting with loved ones, re-watching your favorite holiday movies from childhood, and indulging in eggnog and cookies . And to be honest, going all out for the holidays ranks pretty high on the list too. When else is embellishment with threads, metallics, feathers and the like (and all at once, if you’re brave) considered not just the norm, but a welcome expectation? Planning seasonal evening outfits is…

Geek gifts 2022: Business travel essentials and music-making

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It’s debatable whether 2022 truly marks the start of a post-pandemic era. But most of our geek advisers resumed business travel to in-person conferences and meetings this year, which was reflected in their choices for top geek gifts. Given the gap in regular travel for most professionals the past two years, there are now plenty of opportunities to upgrade portable electronic devices and accessories on a range of budgets. Many of our geeks prefer the Apple “stack” of MacBook laptops, iPad tablets, iPhones, AirPods headphones, and accessories such as…

A survey shows that many clients are looking for a tech-savvy tax professional

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Clients are looking for a tech-savvy tax professional, especially when it comes to digital communications and cyber security. That’s according to a survey of more than 3,000 American taxpayers by Intuit. When it comes to how they want to communicate with their tax professional, the survey found that more than half – 52% – prefer all their communication with their accountant to be digital. Perhaps, this means no more office visits or phone calls. This is further confirmation of the preference for digital processes as 66 percent of taxpayers expect…

The Better Business Bureau has released a list of 2022 Christmas scams

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San Francisco (CA) — The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top Christmas scams of 2022. When shopping or donating this holiday season, be sure to keep an eye out for these schemes that might try to steal your money or personal information. Misleading social media ads According to the BBB Online Fraud Report 2022, online shopping scams were the most commonly reported scams in 2022. People have reported paying for items they didn’t receive, being charged monthly for a free trial they didn’t sign up for,…

Miami Fashion Week to join Metaverse Fashion Week 2023

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During Art Basel Miami, Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) announced that Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) will become the first CFDA globally recognized fashion week to participate in Metaverse Fashion Week 2023, held this spring from March 28-31, 2023. Earlier this year, the Metaverse Group built L’Atelier for MIAFW where digital experiences, runway shows and art were displayed during the physical Miami Fashion Week show. MIAFW plans a unique activation and runway show on the roof of their L’Atelier in Decentraland’s Luxury Fashion District. 2023 will be the first year that a…

Eugene Levy Didn’t Want to Make a Travel Show — That’s What Makes Him Perfect For One

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Eugene Levy knows that he’s not the right person to host a travel show. But the Emmy-winning actor quickly realized that is exactly why he was the perfect—and maybe only—choice to be the Reluctant Traveler. Vanity Fair has your exclusive first look at the upcoming Apple TV+ series, which finds the Schitt’s Creek cocreator and star trading in the Rosebud Motel for some of the world’s most extravagant locations. While many would jump at the opportunity to visit beautiful countries like Italy, Japan, South Africa, and Costa Rica, Levy has…

Ivy Tech, Hub and Spoke event to host • Current publication

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Ivy Tech Hamilton County and the fisheries-based co-working space known as the Hub and Spoke Institute are teaming up to launch a Maker Job Search event on Wednesday. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event will be held at Hub & Spoke, 8100 E. 106th St., #260, and is designed for anyone interested in learning more about career opportunities directly from employers. Attendees will be able to participate in hands-on activities in the Fishers Maker Playground and hear real-life success stories from panelists experienced in a variety of ways, including…

Kennesaw State graduate helps VR lab develop next-generation business training games

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KENNESAW, Ga | December 13, 2022 Kennesaw State University senior Bonga Maswangane says it was an often misunderstood hobby that led him to his now promising career path as a programmer and virtual designer. Bonga Maswanganye The Marietta resident and computer game design and development major will graduate Dec. 15 and go to work in the video game industry, choosing from among several offers. “I’ve always loved video games. I loved playing them, but the graphics design, the terrain, the development of the game’s physics – all that kept me…