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Why I Left Management Consulting to Build America’s Future
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Why I Left Management Consulting to Build America’s Future

Politics Under President Trump, the U.S can leave woke technocracy behind.  I joined Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a 22-year-old college graduate with the ambition to work for change. Unfortunately, along with many of my peers, I fell for the allure of well-tailored slogans and glittering credentials, which obscured the unambitious conformity and moral bankruptcy of the safe management-consulting path. Every fall on elite campuses, students compete for selective consulting roles at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain—the “Big Three.” These firms offer high compensation, rapid career progression, and the promise of intel...
Uber Opens Up Its Waymo Robotaxi Interest List in Austin
Technology

Uber Opens Up Its Waymo Robotaxi Interest List in Austin

Article updated on February 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM PST Here's how riders can sign up for the upcoming Waymo partnership. Abrar Al-Heeti Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti is a technology reporter for CNET, with an interest in phones, streaming, autonomous cars, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. She's also worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all. Expertise Abrar has spent her career at CNET analyzing tech trends while also writing news, reviews and commentaries across mobile, streaming and online culture. CredentialsNamed a Tech Media Trailbl...
Better Earth’s Farmer’s Fiber Collection Brings Regenerative Agriculture to Retail Tableware
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Better Earth’s Farmer’s Fiber Collection Brings Regenerative Agriculture to Retail Tableware

First retail tableware line made from regenerative farm-sourced fibers Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Better Earth, a leader in certified compostable packaging solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection, a new line of US-made, BPI-certified compostable molded fiber plates and bowls. This product line was developed to provide consumers with a climate-conscious, sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics and virgin wood fiber tableware in the retail packaging market. The Farmer’s Fiber Retail Collection includes a versatile selection of 10-inch, 9-inch, 7-inch, and 3-compartment plates, along with 12-ounce bowls, all manufactured in Tennessee. This ensures high-quality craftsmanship and reliable sourcing through a domestic supp...
National Equipment Dealers, LLC Expands into Atlanta, Georgia Market with the Acquisition of L & N Supply Company Inc.
Business

National Equipment Dealers, LLC Expands into Atlanta, Georgia Market with the Acquisition of L & N Supply Company Inc.

NEWS RELEASE – September 15, 2022 On September 15th, 2022, National Equipment Dealers, LLC [NED] finalized its acquisition of L & N Supply Company, a family-owned heavy equipment distributor located near Atlanta in Dallas, Georgia. L & N Supply Company earned a strong reputation for servicing customers throughout Georgia over the past 32 plus years. Established in 1990 by Jimmie Brian Long, L & N Supply Company Inc. began as a distributor of ground engaging tools and undercarriage components. Over the years the company grew to represent several major heavy equipment manufacturers, some of which are also represented by NED like Manitou, Mustang, Werk Brau, & Connect Work Tools. As NED continued to seek out new strategic growth opportunities throughout the southeastern United States, L & N S...
Michelle Williams Returns to Broadway in ‘Death Becomes Her’
Entertainment

Michelle Williams Returns to Broadway in ‘Death Becomes Her’

The Grammy winner and former member of Destiny's Child talks Beyoncé and Kelly at her opening night, self-care, and the other Michelle Williams  Michelle Williams is handling her stay in the snow-scattered, negative-windchill New York City the same way many choose to endure winter: “I don’t do anything.”  But unlike most of the hibernating human population, Williams’ calendar hold for inactivity makes space for the former Destiny’s Child member to show up eight times a week for the Broadway musical production of Death Becomes Her as she embodies chaos agent Viola van Horn —  a sultry temptress who wields the power of an elixir of everlasting life and taut skin. Inspired by Robert Zemeckis’ 1992 film of the same title, Williams’ character (played by Isabella Rossellini in the movie ...
GloRilla Is Ready to ‘Get Turnt Up’ on Her U.S. Glorious Tour
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GloRilla Is Ready to ‘Get Turnt Up’ on Her U.S. Glorious Tour

Rap star will invite Boston Richey and Queen Key as openers on her nationwide trip, that includes a drop in her home town Memphis GloRilla is prepared to strike the roadway. On Wednesday, the Memphis-born rap star revealed that she'll be going on her Glorious trip beginning in March. "Get prepared GloRidaz we will get TURNT UP," she composed on Instagram. "Can't wait to see y' all!" GloRilla teased the trip by publishing a video of her openers Queen Key and Boston Richey satisfying her at the fitness center to get ready for their time on the roadway. "You got ta be marvelous for the Glorious Tour," the rap artist informs them in the ridiculous promotion video. GloRilla will begin her run in Oklahoma City on March 5 before drop in Dallas, Atlanta, DC, New York, an...
Biden administration quits on lower ocean speed limitations to safeguard best whales
Science and Nature

Biden administration quits on lower ocean speed limitations to safeguard best whales

This protection is enabled through a collaboration with Grist and WABE, Atlanta's NPR station. Federal regulators are deserting a proposition to broaden ocean speed limitations that were developed to safeguard North Atlantic ideal whales. The whales, which deliver off Georgia's coast in the winter season, are nearing termination: Just 370 stay, and vessel strikes are among their leading causes of death. Marine market groups praised the relocate to desert a guideline they have actually slammed as excessively broad, while whale supporters stated they were dissatisfied. "The whales are going to suffer since of the inactiveness by the Biden administration," stated Gib Brogan, project director with the advocacy group Oceana. There are currently some seasonal speed limitation...
We Need More Shows Like Laid: Comedies That Are Actually Funny
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We Need More Shows Like Laid: Comedies That Are Actually Funny

The last 15 years have actually been a golden age of television, minting generational treasures out of Cold War-era Russian spies impersonating an American extended family (The Americansa Black household defending their household tradition through safeguarding their land (Queen Sugara talking horse that swears (BoJack Horsemanand a surreal journey through the capital of Black cool (Atlanta Someplace along the eminence Television course, humor went from uncomplicated absurdism that anybody can laugh at to excessively intellectualized comical automobile to make drama more tasty. We stopped chuckling aloud, and began chuckling in our heads. Recommended ReadingLive Forever in deep space of 'New World: Aeternum'Recommended ReadingThat's why we require more programs like Peacock's hilariously se...
Ohio State to deal with Notre Dame in College Football Playoff National Championship Game Jan 10, 2025
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Ohio State to deal with Notre Dame in College Football Playoff National Championship Game Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame and Ohio State will take on in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Buckeyes punched their ticket to the face-off by beating Texas on Friday, 28-14, in the second of this season's 2 semifinals, one day after Notre Dame topped Penn State, 27-24, in the other semifinal. The nationwide title video game pits 2 of college football's stingiest defenses versus one another. Of the 2 programs, Ohio State definitely blazes a trail in raw skill-- and NFL potential customers-- with the excellent lineup coach Ryan Day has actually put together. Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish group has actually played with excellent synergy this season and will have an outstanding opportunity to win it all. Here are 3 things you r...
Allgood Plumbing to Rebrand as Allgood Home Services
Business

Allgood Plumbing to Rebrand as Allgood Home Services

ATLANTA, GA--/ PRNewswire/-- The Allgood Plumbing brand name, understood considering that 2005 for providing top-notch pipes services throughout Central Georgia, has actually revealed a rebrand. The business will be called Allgood Home Services to show the business's broadened services. Allgood Home Services will use thorough pipes and HVAC services to domestic and industrial consumers in Atlanta, Athens, and beyond. "Allgood Plumbing has actually been among the leading pipes company in the Atlanta location, with extremely trained service technicians offering extraordinary service at a competitive cost," stated Vice President Kenny Matula. "While our name has actually altered, our dedication to you has not. We are happy to now use our clients a higher range of home services. Trust the Allg...