• Insurance

    Digital risk management: March 2025 newsletter

    Digital risk management tools for 2025 Who else remembers the episode of Friends where they’re trying to move a couch around a tight corner on a staircase, and Ross starts yelling “Pivot!” That pretty much sums up how a lot of businesses are feeling these days. There’s plenty of uncertainty to go around, and there are plenty of questions about what lies ahead — and what the impact will be on businesses across the country. If only we had a crystal ball that actually worked. Until then, the best thing businesses can do is prepare and plan ahead, which is the…

  • Health

    Energy Boosting Beet Gummies

    Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. I use beet root powder in homemade blush, add them to salads, and use them to make great tasting strawberry beet fruit leather. Beet root gummies are a delightful way to get the benefits of beets in gummy form. My kids love chewable vitamins and beet gummies are also really high in nutrients. They’re a refined sugar free, gluten-free way to get extra nutrition into their diets. Plus, they have added benefits for those in sports or anyone needing a brain or energy boost. This humble root veggie has a lot to offer!…

  • Business

    Instacart Launches Will Call Delivery to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions for Foodservice Industry

    Instacart has announced the launch of Will Call Delivery, a new solution designed to address urgent same-day supply needs for foodservice distributors and their business customers. The offering aims to mitigate common challenges such as delayed truck dispatches, warehouse fulfillment issues, and the growing expectation for rapid delivery in the hospitality and food retail sectors. Will Call Delivery is part of Instacart Business, which launched in 2022. The new service allows distributors to provide fast, same-day “fill-in” or “hot shot” deliveries using Instacart’s network of trained shoppers. By integrating directly into distributors’ existing communication workflows, Will Call Delivery enables sales…

  • Sports

    How Kiki Rice led the UCLA Bruins Final Four run on the court and on paper

    In the 2024 Elite Eight, the No. 2 UCLA Bruins faced the No. 3 LSU Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen. The matchup pit the surging Pac-12 side against the reigning NCAA champions from Baton Rouge, led by superstar forward Angel Reese. After leading the Bruins with 45 points in the first two rounds, guard Kiki Rice watched the end of the 78-69 Sweet Sixteen from the bench after she fouled out. “It was really tough just sitting on the bench feeling helpless in a sense,” said Rice in ESPN’s Full Court Press documentary. Rice had two fouls and one turnover…

  • Business

    Leadership Stress Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Fight Back.

    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s high-pressure business environment, leaders face unprecedented levels of stress that threaten their personal well-being and professional effectiveness. The mounting pressures of digital transformation, economic uncertainty and evolving workplace dynamics have created a perfect storm of leadership stress that demands immediate attention and strategic intervention. The focus on leader well-being isn’t merely about individual health — it’s a critical business imperative that directly impacts organizational success and sustainability. When leaders struggle with stress and burnout, the ripple effects cascade throughout the entire organization, affecting everything from team morale to bottom-line results.…

  • Fitness

    How Perfumes Affect Our Wellbeing

    Perfumes have been part of human culture for centuries, not only because they smell nice or make you appear pleasant, but also because they can work to our benefit. Fragrance has such deep relations to human psychology that it can affect mood, invoke memories, and even improve mental and physical health. The Science Behind Scents And Emotions The limbic system, which includes emotions and memories, is connected directly to your sense of smell. When you inhale a fragrance, the brain responds, and mood and physiological reactions can change. That’s why some scents are either uptempo, calming, or nostalgic. For…

  • Health

    Spring Training for Success: What Sports Taught Me About Customer-Focused Partner Readiness

    I still remember that American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) championship game where, with the scoreboard reading 1-1 in the final inning, a ground ball shot toward me and everything slowed down. The crucial double-play required absolute precision – one fraction of an inch off, and our season would end. We executed flawlessly, setting up the game-winning home run moments later. Years later at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, Kansas, I found myself in an even bigger spotlight – the NBC World Series with 16,000 fans creating a wall of sound, the energy electric as we battled through nine intense innings with…

  • Finance

    8 Pros and Cons of Early Retirement

    Image Source: Pexels There are many pros and cons to early retirement, some of which are more substantial than others. If you’re considering retiring early, it’s best to weigh the pros and cons and carefully consider the quality of life you’d like to have in your golden years. Here are eight pros and cons of early retirement for your consideration. 1. More Free Time One of the major advantages of retiring early is having more time for the things that bring you joy. This may mean more time for friends and family, time to travel, or more time for your…

  • Sports

    Angeles City mayor, 33 barangay captains endorse Abalos’ Senate run

    Benhur Abalos in Pampanga ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Alyansa Para sa Pagbabago senatorial candidate Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. received a significant boost to his Senate campaign with the endorsement of Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. and all 33 barangay captains of the city. During a gathering held at Angeles City Hall, Mayor Lazatin formally pledged his support for Abalos, committing to assist him in securing a Senate seat. Lazatin’s endorsement was echoed by the city’s 33 barangay captains, who also expressed their confidence in Abalos’ capacity to deliver genuine and effective leadership. Article continues after this advertisement Benhur…

  • Health

    RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda : Shots

    Sugary drinks including soda are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. RapidEye/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption RapidEye/Getty Images Most people who study nutrition agree, reducing the amount of soda Americans consume would be good for the nation’s health. But the plan to block people using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — from buying soda is getting mixed reviews. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. is encouraging states to pursue the idea — which would have to be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and possibly approved by Congress. But even if a…