JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion
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JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion

JB Hunt earns place on list JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranked seventh on FreightWaves’ 2023 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative companies in the transportation industry. The announcement marks the fifth consecutive year JB Hunt has received the distinction. The FreightTech 25 are determined by a point system in which each panelist ranks the companies from 1 to 25, and those earning the highest points receive the honor. Marshalltown to start expansion Marshalltown, a construction tools and equipment company, broke ground on a 51,000-square-foot expansion of its Armstrong Avenue facility in Fayetteville. When the project is completed, Marshalltown…
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What happened in the midterms? Breaking down 2022’s “election influencers”
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What happened in the midterms? Breaking down 2022’s “election influencers”

before the midterm elections, the contest had been framed — by the parties and voters alike — as concerns about economic forces set against concerns about rights and democracy. Those forces remained through Election Day, when our key groups of influencers really held sway. Here we unpack some of that influence from our exclusive CBS News election voter poll, which was unveiled on election night. What gave Republicans their (narrow) edge? “Pressured Parents” The Republicans will probably win the national house vote in part helped by these voters, albeit narrowly. These were parents who have experienced post-pandemic stress over their…
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Business Spotlight | Brainstorm Boutique provides great ideas for businesses
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Business Spotlight | Brainstorm Boutique provides great ideas for businesses

LES O’DELL The SouthernGood business marketing requires a mix of things: Great ideas, clear communication, good strategy, engaging design and complete implementation. Marion’s Brainstorm Boutique provides all of that and more to growing clients across the country.Founder, owner and creative director Britni Bateman and her sister Kasie Lechelle put all of the components together for business owners who are looking to expand their promotion and marketing efforts outside of what they have ever imagined.It’s a successful company that started when Bateman was helping an area women’s boutique navigate the challenge of remaining in business during the pandemic.…
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Muscle Relax Techniques That Help You Destress Instantly
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Muscle Relax Techniques That Help You Destress Instantly

There are many relaxation techniques. The best known is Progressive Neuromuscular Relaxation. It is based on the findings of the American scientist E. Jacobson, namely that stressful situations are usually accompanied by an increase in muscle tension, while in calm situations, the muscles are relaxed. Based on this finding he developed a relaxation method known as the Jacobson’s Progressive Neuromuscular Relaxation. It is a process in which the person learns how to relax various muscle groups of their body. Through continuous cycles of tension and relaxation of these muscles, the person accurately observes how they feel both during tension and…
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Small Business – Cordele Dispatch
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Small Business – Cordele Dispatch

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s initial public offering conducted in September 2021 (the “IPO”), of the important January 3, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Freshworks securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Freshworks class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9546 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653…
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
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What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?

While an online will might seem like a quick and easy solution to your estate planning problems, they can lead to many issues and costs down the line. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many online companies offer quick online wills. Some have software, others are quick downloadable templates. So why should you steer clear of online wills when doing your estate planning? A few reasons include:many times, online wills are not valid or enforceable. Unlike…
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud

NEW YORK — Elizabeth Holmes urged a US judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc. prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing start-up.In a Thursday night court filing, lawyers for Holmes asked that she received 18 months in home confinement, followed by community service, at her Nov. 18 sentencing before US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California.The lawyers said prison time was unnecessary to deter future wrongdoing, calling the 38-year-old Holmes a “singular human with much to give” and not the robotic, emotionless “caricature”…
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Here’s How I Doubled My Income in One Year
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Here’s How I Doubled My Income in One Year

Image source: Getty ImagesYou’ll never know what you can achieve if you don’t try.Key pointsChanging careers was only the beginning of the big changes I made to my finances in the last year. Working with a financial planner did wonders for my outlook as well as my bank account. Finding the right work fit for me meant that I could invest in myself and grow as a professional and a wage earner.My finances changed more in 2022 than ever before. This was partly due to switching careers altogether in mid-2021; I went from working as a…
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