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☆ Two rail unions reach deal with CSX railroad for paid sick time
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —CSX Transportation announced Tuesday that it had reached a deal with two railroad unions regarding paid sick leave. It also allows members to use up to three personal leave days for sick leave, the two unions said. Eight unions voted to accept the tentative agreement negotiated by the Biden administration with no paid sick leave, while four voted it down. The unions asked for ten paid sick days initially — whittling down their ask to four. The three other major freight railroads — Union Pacific, BNSF and Norfolk Southern — do not currently have paid sick leave in place.

☆ The new Select World Elite Mastercard is making its debut — and it gives you big discounts at fancy restaurants, hotels, and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +21 min

You can get exclusive discounts at restaurants at several cities in the US with the Select World Elite Mastercard. The Select™ World Elite Mastercard® will confer membership to the Select community (among other benefits). Coming soon: Select World Elite MastercardThe Select World Elite Mastercard (currently taking waitlist applicants here) has opened its waitlist as of February 2, 2023. Credit card perksThe Select World Elite Mastercard comes with standard World Elite Mastercard benefits, including access to the World Elite Concierge, Mastercard Luxury Hotels and Resorts, and discounts with Lyft, DoorDash, and Fandango. What to know about the Select World Elite MastercardThe Select™ World Elite Mastercard® offers a benefit that you won't find on any other card — membership to the Select community, giving you exclusive access to various events, discounts on travel, and more.

☆ Twitter is auctioning off espresso machines and kegerators from its San Francisco headquarters
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk Twitter page seen on mobile with his poll to step down as head of TwitterTwitter is auctioning off espresso machines, kegerators, computers, and even oversized neon displays with the company's logo as the social messaging service reportedly has fallen behind on office rent payments. Among the numerous kitchen supplies that Twitter is selling includes a rotisserie cooker, multiple refrigerators and pizza ovens. The company is even selling a neon electrical sign that prominently displays the company's corporate bird logo. As of Monday afternoon, someone has placed a bid of $17,500 for the neon sign. In December, The New York Times reported that Twitter had stopped paying for rent in all of the company's office space.

☆ 4 side hustles for introverts: Some can bring in tens of thousands of dollars
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Among the most popular side hustles for 2023 are staffing events like conferences and tutoring in a subject matter where you have expertise, according to experts. You'd have to interact with people if you took them on ― even if only on a one-on-one basis for tutoring. If you happen to be more introverted but are still looking for ways to bring in some extra cash, fear not. Here are four side hustles for introverts to consider. Kaycie Morwood opened her Poshmark store in 2016 and has made $30,000 altogether.

☆ Rep. George Santos says he 'embellished' his resume―others say he lied. Don't do either, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Santos admitted to doing so in an interview with the New York Post later that month, saying, "My sins here are embellishing my resume. And fully 55% of Americans say they've lied on their resumes at least once, according to an October 2022 StandOutCV survey of 1,785 U.S. adults. Career experts do draw a distinction between lying and embellishing — but, they say, you shouldn't do either. Either way, nowadays, lying or embellishing is a bad idea, in part because it's so easy to get caught. A colleague could peruse a LinkedIn page and say, "Wait a minute, that's not what we did there," says Bauke.

☆ 19 Unique Valentine’s Gifts for Women Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Maybe she’s the type who tuts, “Oh, I don’t need anything” as Valentine’s Day or her birthday approaches. “There’s something a little decadent about wearing a matching cashmere set when you’re traveling by plane, for example,” Deyette notes. Note: The earrings can also be purchased as singles if you or your recipient like to mix and match. Constructed of 100% Australian sheepskin upper and footbed, they feel incredibly luxe and confer the benefit of breathable, moisture-wicking materials. It comes with a 72-ounce pitcher and an ice-crushing blade, as well as two single-serve blender cups for beverages on the go.

A Culture in theCross Hairs Russia’s invasion has systematically destroyed Ukrainian cultural sites. It has also dealt a grievous blow to Ukrainian culture: to its museums and monuments, its grand universities and rural libraries, its historic churches and contemporary mosaics. This is how empires always work.” The war in Ukraine is a culture war, and the extent of the destruction is becoming clearer. Kyiv Sviatohirsk UKRAINE Damaged or destroyed religious sites Areas controlled by Russia at any time since invasion. Kyiv Sviatohirsk UKRAINE Damaged or destroyed religious sites Areas controlled by Russia at any time since invasion.

THE FIRST TIME Racil Chalhoub, 39, a womenswear designer from Beirut, decided to buy men’s clothing, she was standing in a sea of denim at Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles. This was the early aughts—when many women’s jeans were so snug and low-cut that visible thongs were considered a viable accessory. But Ms. Chalhoub craved loose, roomy hip-huggers. “Everything for women was fitted or flared,” she said. Ms. Chalhoub even launched her own women’s tuxedo brand, Racil, in 2015.

If you're wrapping up holiday shopping — or just starting at the last minute — you may be trying your best to avoid going into to debt when purchasing gifts. Taking on too much additional debt can cause multiple negative effects, like a dip in your credit score if your credit utilization is too high. The Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card is a solid choice for earning 2% cash rewards on every purchase, plus it comes with a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $1,000 in the first three months. For balance transfers, the Active Cash Card has an introductory balance transfer fee of 3% ($5 minimum). To qualify for the intro 0% intro APR, balance transfers must be done within 120 days from account opening.

☆ Online tutoring side hustles are in demand, and can pay up to $180 an hour—here's how to get started
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As such, "online tutoring is just in huge demand right now, and I think it's just going to continue to grow." If you're considering a side hustle for 2023, tutoring could be the way to go. Online tutoring lets you 'set your own rates'Tutoring and teaching online are already popular side hustles because they "allow you to set your own rates and availability," says Kathy Kristof, founder and editor of SideHusl.com. "With popular courses, teachers can earn exceptionally good rates, ranging from $50 to $100 an hour," says Kristof. Tutors set their own availability and rates, with those teaching popular subjects such as English and history typically making less that those teaching more advanced subjects.

☆ It took a full year, multiple calls to the dealership, and an angry tweet at Ford's CEO, to finally get my all-electric pickup truck delivered
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( George Pearkes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

But the process of getting the truck was far from ideal — beset by production delays, missing parts, and unresponsive customer service. There are still a few kinks to be worked out before electric vehicles can dominate the US market — the road to an electrified American auto industry is going to be a bumpy one. For me, the most important driver for buying an electric vehicle was that it feels like a giant step toward a decarbonized future. While electric vehicles can borrow a lot of that institutional knowledge, new technology and business models mean there is still a way to go before everything is smooth sailing. Even without the prodding from the government, car companies have shown a keen interest in shifting their fleets toward electric vehicles for business reasons.

☆ 'The White Lotus': The show's most cringeworthy moments
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

(“White Lotus” and “Enlightened” are from HBO, which like CNN is part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Tanya usurps a boat ride to NOT spread her mother’s ashesJennifer Coolidge (center) in 'The White Lotus' Season 1. Valentina gives Isabella a lavish (and hideous) brooch as a giftSabrina Impacciatore (L) and Eleonora Romandini in 'The White Lotus' Season 2. With White Lotus Sicily manager Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore), White has beautifully constructed a driven and capable employer who nonetheless has quite a huge blindspot. Kai gets caught stealingKekoa Scott Kekumano in 'The White Lotus' Season 1.

☆ Laid off from your tech job? Here's what you need to do to boost your chance of getting hired
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Pooja Chhabria Career expert, LinkedInThis makes for a tight labor market that is "flooded with unemployed professionals and qualified candidates," she added. Time is of the essenceThe good news is that there are still tech opportunities available in "countless industries," said Salemi. Vicki Salemi Career expert, Monster.comWhile there are jobs available, experts told CNBC Make It that time is of the essence. Other than highlighting tech skills in your resume, soft skills like time management and customer service are crucial too. Be sure to engage and check in on your professional community on a regular basis to pave the way for mentorship opportunities, career advice and potential job opportunities.

☆ Mariachi bands fire up fading memories of Mexican Alzheimer patients
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Alberto Fajardo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Henry RomeroMEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Mariachi bands have long been a staple of Mexican culture, and now their lively songs are finding a new use: reawakening the memories of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The Mexican Alzheimer's Center is promoting the therapy, hoping the music will stir up recollections of times past among patients with the degenerative illness, encouraging them to sing or even dance to familiar old tunes. Originally developed in Germany 11 years ago, the therapy was given a mariachi twist to adapt it for Mexican use. Camacho, who has had Alzheimer's for five years, is one of an estimated 1.8 million people with dementia in Mexico. Since Camacho began the mariachi therapy, Maria del Rocio said her mother had become livelier, and taken up a more active role in family life again.

☆ This Map Shows How Americans Speak 24 Different English Dialects
▼ + stars: | 2013-12-02 | by ( Max Nisen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA fascinating map from Long Island University's Robert Delaney highlighted by Reid Wilson at The Washington Post shows that the divisions are even more complicated than you might think. He highlights 24 different distinctive dialects. These aren't just accents, but genuinely distinct ways of speaking beyond just the way words sound. Some original Hudson Valley words are stoop (small porch) and teeter-totter. The name comes either from the Gola tribe in Liberia or the Ngola tribe in Angola.

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