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☆ 'Perfect for SpaceX employees': Texas locals unhappy as realtors lure Elon Musk's engineers with listings
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-04 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Realtors in south Texas are tailoring house listings to SpaceX workers, but residents aren't happy. "Perfect for SpaceX workers" and "just minutes away from SpaceX" are written on some listings. Brownsville locals told Insider they are upset that realtors are luring SpaceX staff to the area. One property for rent is described as "perfect for SpaceX workers," while others are considered "just minutes away from SpaceX" and "conveniently located near SpaceX and Boca Chica beach." Grove said he even set up a subsidiary of GRT called "Starbase Realty" designed to cater for SpaceX workers.

☆ These are the 3 skills you need to land a 6-figure job in the booming cannabis industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-15 | by ( Yeji Jesse Lee | Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As the cannabis industry has grown, salaries have jumped. Courtesy of VangstHumiston said she'd seen a shift in how the cannabis industry hired in recent years. In the early days, cannabis companies raced to hire people from outside cannabis — from mature industries like consumer packaged goods or pharmaceuticals. The cannabis industry is expected to add over 100,000 jobs in the US alone this year, according to Vangst's 2021 salary guide. And if you want to land a six-figure job in the cannabis industry, Vangst has identified 18 roles where job seekers can make over $100,000 a year.

☆ Prosperity: Companies foster sustainable communities when they take a long-term view and measure progress
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-03 | by ( Julia Hood | Megan Dematteo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Prosperity goals seek to help communities thrive, which is crucial to ensure a sustainable future. This article is part of the "Financing a Sustainable Future" series exploring how companies take steps toward funding and setting their own sustainable goals. Prosperity goals are designed to foster the health and growth of communities across multiple tracks — including adequate employment, economic opportunity, and access to education and training. So if companies are doing all this simply by existing, why focus on prosperity as one of the pillars of a sustainable future? "By measuring and reporting on aspects of prosperity more holistically, companies and their stakeholders can become better informed."

☆ A sentence that never ends: How probation kept a Pennsylvania man locked up through the pandemic — even after his release date
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-04 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

He was still a teenager when, a year after his school went under, he graduated to a new form of state supervision. Inmates walk the hallways during a media tour of the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 7, 2015. And such violations have bloated the probation system, with roughly 250,000 people now subject to restrictions on their freedom. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner listens during a press conference announcing Danielle Outlaw as the new Police Commissioner on December 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth was elected in the 2018 "blue wave," defeating the incumbent Republican.

☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

☆ Logistics giant CH Robinson just hired Whole Foods' former CTO as its first chief product officer — and it shows how high the digital stakes are for the whole industry
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-29 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewAs the logistics industry becomes increasingly consumed by e-commerce, top-10 global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has hired an online veteran as its first ever chief product officer, reporting directly to CEO Bob Biesterfeld. E-commerce is becoming a dominant force in the logistics industry, with virtually every player attempting to cut off a slice. The CEO is also hoping that some of the hallmarks of digitally-native businesses like Zappos will rub off at C.H. Mimicking the ease of online consumer experiences for logistics processes will be on Rajan's plate come September.

Persons: —, Robinson, Bob Biesterfeld, Arun Rajan, Biesterfeld, Rajan Organizations: Service, C.H, Amazon's, Foods, Zappos, Business, Cargo Locations: Europe, C.H

☆ A day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the elite
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-04 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Dan Chan has branded himself as the "billionaire's magician" — he's performed globally for the ultra-rich and their families and friends, commanding top rates for magic shows. I've been on private yachts and flown around the world to entertain celebrities, three-star Michelin-rated chefs, athletes, and movie stars. We sometimes perform together with him in charge of the kids while I entertain the adults. Corporate clients can often pay more because it's a tax write-off to entertain their staff, which helps them build their empire. For billionaire clients that hire you to entertain at a private party, the dynamic is different.

☆ Why Rolls-Royce cars are so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2020-04-25 | by ( Andy Ash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless "magical carpet ride" for its customers, a Rolls-Royce car does not come cheap. But with virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. Narrator: In addition to the endless variations of color, Rolls-Royce customers can infuse their paint with materials to create special effects. Court: As normal with Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce never comes back to us. But while other top-end car manufacturers focus on speed, maneuverability, and super-lightweight-supercar status, Rolls-Royce cars are expensive for one reason: luxury.

Persons: Royce, Rhodri Good, David Dean, you've, we've, Mark, Court, Alexandra Benga, We've, Joshua Liles, It's, Phantom, there's, it's, Drake Organizations: Royce, Royce BMW Group, BMW, Continental Locations: Dubai

If you travel, a co-branded hotel or airline credit card could make sense as well, and you'll want a card that offers strong travel protections like trip delay insurance. See Business Insider's list of the best rewards credit cards. I would have to spend $60,000 on my rewards credit card to earn 60,000 miles, but just $16,836.50 on a 2% cash-back card like the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card. With a hotel or airline credit card, loyalty can pay off, even if you're not traveling enough to earn elite status. You're paying annual fees on many of your rewards credit cards, make sure you get your money's worth through benefits like these.

To retire early and live comfortably on investment income from a taxable investment account, you need millions. Although many early retirees continue to earn money after leaving their 9-to-5, these figures represent the minimum investment balance you would need to leave work and never turn back. It depends on several factors, including your lifestyle and how your money is invested, but generally you'll need millions. To figure out how much money someone would need to have invested when they retire in order to live comfortably on investment income until age 90, we consulted Brian Fry, a certified financial planner and the founder of Safe Landing Financial. Below, check out how much you need to invest the day you retire at 25, 35, 45, 55, or 65, if your target annual income is $100,000 or $65,000.

Persons: Brian Fry, Read, Fry, It's Organizations: Safe, Service, JPMorgan, Social Security, Monte Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Here's the bizarre reason you're not supposed to use the bottom button on suits
▼ + stars: | 2017-03-31 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Men's suit designers often even tailor the fabric so suit jackets and waistcoats looks more flattering unbuttoned at the bottom. The story of King Edward VII (who ruled from 1901 to 1910) is often dismissed as a myth — but it's completely true. The Duke of Roxburghe at Buckingham Palace in 1910, after the death of King Edward VII. "Edward VII always left his bottom waistcoat button open because he was fat," Amies answered. In that case, follow Edward's advice in leaving the bottom button unbuttoned, but do button the top one.

Persons: King Edward VII, it's, Prince, —, Edward VII, Prince George, Robert Johnson, isn't, Sir Hardy Amies, Queen Elizabeth II, Savile, Sir Amies, Roxburghe, . Phillips, Phillips, Amies, Leo, Jerod Harris, Edward, Queen Elizabeth II's, Dylan Martinez, Reuters Edward Organizations: Buckingham Palace, Royal Society for, of Arts , Manufactures, Commerce, Getty, Geographic, Oxford, of, Reuters Locations: Wales, England, London, Buckingham, Britain, USA, Ludlow

☆ Piesele potrivite pentru drumețiile tale
▼ + stars: | 2015-06-22 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

De această dată, #diez a renunțat la formatul obișnuit al playlistelor săptămânale și a întrebat utilizatorii de Facebook ce recomandă ei pentru călătoriile tale. Întrucât nu este tocmai indicat să citești în transport pentru ca să nu-ți știrbești vederea, muzica pare a fi cel mai bun mod de a petrece timpul în transport. Echipa #diez a întrebat cititorii ce ascultă ei în timpul unor călătorii, iar ei au venit cu mai multe recomandări decât ne așteptam. Ion Lozovanu recomandă Years & Years – Take Shelter#7. Sava Vîrtosu recomandă The Black Keys#9.

Persons: Eugeniu Burlacu, Dragoș Ciobanu, Dima, Dan Tailor, Maria Crețu, Ion Lozovanu, Ion Drăgănel, Sava Vîrtosu, Matthew Hundemann, Maria Chiper, Dana Guzun, Dan Mihai, Cristian Zavadschi, Cristina Gamarț Organizations: Alaska, Jefferson, Indian, AC Locations: Arctic, Tokio

☆ Muzică nouă pentru geek-ul din tine
▼ + stars: | 2015-04-27 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

Întrucât în această miercuri are loc unul dintre cele mai mari evenimente din IT în Moldova, ți-am pregătit un playlist care va inspira geek-ul din tine. „Să începem cu faptul că eu nu prea îmi imaginez o zi din viata mea fără să ascult ceva muzică. Iată de ce aceasta a devenit o tradiție, o „normă” pentru mine în timp ce scriu cod. Am selectat câteva trupe care contribuie la norma mea zilnică de muzică, în special în procesul scrierii codurilor și în rezolvarea problemelor de programare”, explică Dan. Dan și echipa #diez îți dorește audiție plăcută!

Persons: Urban, Dan Croitoru, Tailor, Dan, Dan Deacon, Miercuri, Sâmbătă, Portugal Locations: Moldova, Badbadnotgood

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