economy

Economy and the area of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.

Is "More Content" A Lie?
I was reading an article from someone who fancies themselves as an online writer... And they were talking about the idea that has spread among different circles about "more"...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM9 months ago in Journal
The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 months ago in Journal
Building Modern Applications with Cloud-Native Architecture Patterns
Any time cloud-native architecture comes up, the conversation usually gets heavy fast. People start throwing around terms that sound impressive but don’t always mean much in real projects. Most of that confusion doesn’t come from actually building software. It comes from slide decks, vendor demos, and blog posts that try too hard to explain simple ideas.
By William9 months ago in Journal
Florida Business Insurance Requirements
Running a business in Florida means operating in one of the most dynamic—and complex—risk environments in the country. Between climate exposure, legal requirements, contractual obligations, and industry-specific risks, insurance is not just a formality. It is a structural component of how a business survives disruptions, disputes, and unexpected losses.
By American US Insurance9 months ago in Journal
The Alberta Government Strikes Again
At coffee this morning, there was some rather vibrant talk around the table of the Alberta Government and its latest dealings with teachers in the province. This discussion led, of course, to a replay of a conversation held on a previous date around the same coffee table in the same restaurant. If I recollect correctly, I think it all went something like this.
By John Oliver Smith10 months ago in Journal
américa - atl. san luis
I found it in my father’s wallet after he passed. Tucked behind his ID, worn soft at the edges, was a ticket stub from a match twenty years ago. The ink had faded, the date blurred, but I remembered the day: rain falling sideways, the stadium half-empty, our team losing badly. We’d left before the final whistle, soaked and silent.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
albacete - real madrid
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not about winning, Tío,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
The Hour the World Went Quiet
It began with a flicker. Not of light, but of absence. The hum of my devices—the soft chime of messages, the buzz of updates, the endless scroll of curated lives—simply stopped. At first, I thought it was a glitch. I tapped screens. Checked cords. Restarted everything twice. But the silence held.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
DIY Cowboy Hat Business: Costs and Supply Chain
Last week, a U.S. client reached out to us, looking for help sourcing pure wool felt cowboy hats and all kinds of hat accessories. At first, it didn’t seem unusual, but as we talked more, we realized her main business is actually running a few bars. And she plans to sell these hats in the bars. Surprisingly, this has now turned into a fast-growing, high-ticket, social DIY experience that’s really blowing up in her country.
By Jingsourcing.com 10 months ago in Journal
7 Creative Side Hustles Retirees Can Do From Home
You’ve just retired — how are you bored already? Yet just months, weeks or even days after clocking out for the last time, you’re itching for your next adventure — or at least your next gig. You’d like to have a little extra income coming in, but you also want something that lets you flex your creative muscles. And it sure would be nice if you could work from home — you retired from office life for a reason. Fortunately, finding a side hustle that nurtures both your wallet and your creative spark isn’t as hard as it might seem. Retirement can be the perfect time to rekindle an old hobby or take up a new interest that never seemed possible before — all while bringing in extra spending money. Here are seven creative side hustles retirees can do from home. 1. Making Art and Crafts You’re experienced enough to know that you may not make a full-time living from watercolor paintings or clay sculptures — and that’s OK. With Social Security, retirement accounts, and other income sources as a foundation, you can spend your days in that extra bedroom-turned-studio creating art simply because you enjoy it.
By ELIA MWAPINGA10 months ago in Journal
The Devices That Know When You Need Medicine. AI-Generated.
The reminder buzzes softly on a phone lying face-down on the kitchen table. It’s not a calendar alert or a text from a family member, it’s a medication device, quietly noting that a dose hasn’t been taken yet. No alarms. No judgment. Just data, waiting to help.
By DAISY10 months ago in Journal
Digital Landlords: Algorithmic Control in Bangladesh Ride-Sharing
By Tuhin Sarwar । Published: 13 January । 2024 । DHAKA, BANGLADESH At 4:30 AM, when most of Dhaka still sleeps, Mohammad Rahman starts his daily negotiation with an algorithm. He opens three ride-hailing apps simultaneously – Uber, Pathao, and local newcomer Shohoz watching the digital maps light up. His motorcycle, purchased with a high-interest loan, waits as he does. The algorithm will decide his day's fate.
By Tuhin Sarwar10 months ago in Journal