Does Taking Turmeric for Inflammation Work? | Life Hack

October 5, 2021October 3, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The story of turmeric is fascinating and magnificent. While this unique spice is integral in the various indigenous cultures around the globe, the Western world has only recently woken up to its possible health benefits. Suddenly, turmeric is everywhere in our milk, lattes, cereals, supplements, and personal care products.

Turmeric is touted as a natural and healthy remedy for lessening infection, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity. Is turmeric the magic pill for all of our health problems?

In this article, we focus on turmeric or—as the Western world calls it—curcumin pills and their role as a remedy for inflammation in this article. So, let’s dig in deeper to understand this unique spice, its benefits and risks, and the safest ways to consume it for your health.

Energy Star won’t recommend gas appliances on ‘most efficient’ list | Fast Company

October 4, 2021October 3, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

If you’re in the market for a new home appliance and you want that purchase to be as environmentally friendly as possible, you might look for options that feature a label from Energy Star, a symbol backed by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy specifically to promote energy-efficient products.

Each year, Energy Star puts out a list of the Most Efficient appliances, those that the program says “save you money and protect the environment.” The list also features the “most efficient, pollution-reducing products.” Until now, that list might have included gas-powered appliances such as gas dryers, furnaces, and boilers—despite the fact that those items rely on polluting fossil fuels.

All But 2 Major U.S. Airlines Have Announced Vaccine Mandates | Forbes

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And then there were six. Last week, three major U.S. airlines said they would require employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways are joining United, Hawaiian and Frontier airlines in announcing vaccine mandates for staff.

Among the major U.S. air carriers, the two holdouts — Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines — are getting pushback from unions as they mull taking similar action.

But airlines have little choice. Last month, as part of a new approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden administration ratcheted up pressure by ordering the nation’s largest employers to impose vaccine mandates. As large employers with more than 100 workers, airlines must require their workers to get the coronavirus vaccine or test their employees for the virus at least once a week. Airlines that provide services for the government as contractors have an even stricter set of rules. They must enforce the vaccine mandate by December 8 without offering a testing option.

Does Your New Business Idea Solve a Real Problem? | AllBusiness.com

October 1, 2021September 30, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

True story: My father works in real estate. He’s spent the last fifty years constructing houses, condos, and office buildings. Now in his eighties, with several projects under way, he apparently plans to die in his boots. I tell people he has a building complex.

Ba-dum-bump.

That used to just be a joke about my dad. But then I came to Silicon Valley, and I saw building complexes everywhere. The bad kind!

Everybody is building. They have been told they should by prominent investors. They talk about their new business idea, their product, their team, their startup, their pricing model, and go-to-market strategy. But a very large number of them have no idea whether they are building something people want. Which means they are building too soon.

How to Set Up a Home Studio | Small Business Trends

October 1, 2021September 30, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Set up a home recording studio to be your own boss. Maybe you’re a musician looking to record when you want. Or, you might be looking to start a podcast. It doesn’t matter.

This blog will help you understand everything you need. From the recording studio design to the right computer and other control room equipment. Read on to find out what you’ll need for a successful home studio setup.

The Wall-Mountable Echo Show 15 Will Rule Your Smart Home | Digital Trends

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Amazon’s annual fall showcase saw its fair share of exciting announcements. One such revelation is the all-new Amazon Echo Show 15, the company’s biggest smart display yet.

The 15.6-inch 1080p HD display parts ways with the boxier designs of previous Echo Show displays, favoring a sleeker, moreflat design. It’s also the first Show that can be wall-mounted for either landscape or portrait viewing. Powered by the Alexa voice assistant and Amazon’s new AZ2 neural-edge processor, it places a great emphasis on shared family connections. Intended to stand upright or be hung in communal spots throughout the home (living room, kitchen, hallway, etc.), the Echo Show 15 will allow the whole family to check in on shared calendar events, post sticky notes, add to shopping lists, and more.

How To Grow Your Business Quickly | The Startup Magazine

September 30, 2021September 28, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Rapid business growth is a critical motivator for business owners. Bare Metrics mentions that businesses should be aiming for a value between 15% and 45% in year-over-year business growth. However, these numbers seem pretty unattainable when you’ve first started the business off. For the first few months, you’re probably going to be operating in the red. Profits might not even begin to roll in until well after the initial start.

In some cases, this never happens, and the business fails to get off the ground. It’s always better to aim for the sky when it comes to business. However, to do so requires the business owner to be dedicated, motivated, and determined to make growth happen. How does a business owner do that? Let’s explore some of the ways that entrepreneurs can help their businesses grow rapidly.

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Amazon announces Astro the home robot | BBC News

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Amazon is launching Astro, its first household robot, powered by its Alexa smart home technology.

The company said it can be remote-controlled when not at home, to check on pets, people, or home security.

It can also patrol a home automatically and send owners a notification if it detects something unusual.

Amazon said it was more than “Alexa with wheels” and had been programmed with a range of movements and expressions to give it personality.

3 Hot Retail Tech Trends to Watch in 2022 | Inc.com

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Smart retail entrepreneurs are always looking for an edge. This year, amid labor shortages, supply chain chaos, and changing consumer behavior, that need is all the more vital.

Technology tools–in particular, automation–can help alleviate some of the stress in-person staff are now feeling, says Laura Kennedy, the senior lead analyst in the consumer and retail practice of CB Insights, a technology insights company. Such automation–which can be in the form of digital checkouts or even a cleaning robot within stores–can also lead to efficiencies, explained Kennedy, speaking on retail tech trends during a webinar this week.

LinkedIn is testing a new, paid ticketed events service | TechCrunch

September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

LinkedIn earlier this month unveiled a new push around creators to bring more original content (and engagement) to its platform, but that’s not the only effort they are making to bring more activity to its networking site. TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that LinkedIn is also running a test around events — specifically, paid events.

We were first passed code related to the events test via a source who asked to remain anonymous: The code pointed to LinkedIn selling tickets, as well as those organizing the events having a dashboard where they could monitor how those sales are going, how much they are earning, and of course then run the events themselves. A LinkedIn spokesperson confirmed the information to us: