• Insurance

    Not an ‘Ugly’ 4-Letter Word

    This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Surety bonds have garnered an unfortunate reputation of being “ugly” or “uncomfortable” for independent insurance agents for many reasons. Unlike a traditional insurance contract, which is a two-party agreement between an insurance provider and a policyholder, a surety…

  • Health

    Essential Oils for Arthritis Relief

    Arthritis doesn’t have to define your days. If you’re living with stiff, painful joints, there’s hope beyond prescriptions and over-the-counter creams. You can take charge of your wellness starting today with tools from nature that work alongside your regular care. Essential oils, concentrated plant extracts with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, offer…

  • Business

    How to Start an Esthetician Business

    Key Takeaways Understand Licensing Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the necessary certifications and licensing requirements in your state to operate legally and establish credibility in your esthetician business. Create a Comprehensive Business Plan: Outline your vision, services, target audience, and financial strategy to guide your entrepreneurial journey successfully. Define Your Niche:…

  • Health

    Level up Your Security Stack with Splunk on Cisco

    Are you a Cisco Security customer seeking deeper, more centralized insights into your security posture? The Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Data Analytics (ECSS) Learning Path in Cisco U. is designed to help you do just that. This comprehensive Learning Path focuses on the powerful integration of Cisco Security products…

  • Business

    ChatGPT Is Fixing Its ‘Annoying’ New Personality

    ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is aware of the chatbot’s “annoying” new personality. On April 25, CEO Sam Altman posted on X that GPT-4o was updated to improve “intelligence and personality.” Related: AI Is Already Writing About 30% of Code at Microsoft and Google. Here’s What It Means for Software Engineers. That last…

  • Sports

    Shrinking US economy? Trump’s cabinet shrugs it off

    US President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (right), speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — Contraction? What…