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The unseen reason you feel so overwhelmed—and how to fix it

The unseen reason you feel so overwhelmed—and how to fix it

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 1998, when I started my business, PostcardMania, the first mobile phone with a color screen was released. Facebook didn’t exist, phones absolutely didn’t fit in our pockets, and people still wrote checks at the grocery store. The internet was in its infancy and we weren’t …

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Debate, memes and criticism: women’s basketball has entered a new “normal” sports era

Debate, memes and criticism: women’s basketball has entered a new “normal” sports era

CLEVELAND — There’s just something different this time. That doesn’t take anything away from last year’s Final Four in Dallas. History will always look back fondly on the entire NCAA Women’s Tournament from start to finish – the opening weekend upsets, undefeated South Carolina falling in the national semifinals and, of course, Kaitlyn Clark vs. …

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‘Singular Visions’ of self-taught artists shine at Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem

‘Singular Visions’ of self-taught artists shine at Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem

The “Singular Visions” show features this work by artists from Living Studios in Corvallis. Walker after Judith Scott (2023, mixed media) was created as a tribute to the Ohio-born artist, who wraps found objects in yarn, twine and fabric. Some of her works found their way to major metropolitan museums and won her national recognition. …

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‘Arts Change the World’ – UIUC initiative aims to embed the arts in all aspects of campus life |  Student newsroom

‘Arts Change the World’ – UIUC initiative aims to embed the arts in all aspects of campus life | Student newsroom

A dance professor is leading a new campus-wide initiative to expand the arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the surrounding area. Cynthia Oliver joined the Illinois dance faculty in 2000. Five years ago, she became associate vice chancellor for research and innovation in the humanities, arts and related fields. Many artists on …

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7,000-year-old canoes reveal the early development of maritime technology in the Mediterranean

7,000-year-old canoes reveal the early development of maritime technology in the Mediterranean

The discovery of five “technologically sophisticated” canoes in Italy has revealed that Neolithic people sailed the Mediterranean more than 7,000 years ago. The canoes date to between 5700 BC and 5100 BC and are the oldest in the region. In research published in the journal PLOS ONE, archaeologists describe the discovery at the Neolithic (Late …

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From houseboats to spice gardens, there is much more to Goa than beautiful beaches

From houseboats to spice gardens, there is much more to Goa than beautiful beaches

Goa is looking to attract more “high quality tourists” with a new airport and luxury hotels. ADVERTISEMENT Nestled on the west coast of India, Goa is known for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture and rich history. A former Portuguese colony, this small coastal country has a mix of Indian and European influences evident in its …

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Croatia’s tourism surge: Strong pre-season forecasts and global recognition fuel optimism

Croatia’s tourism surge: Strong pre-season forecasts and global recognition fuel optimism

Croatia is currently performing well in most foreign travel markets, with demand better than last year and more programs and lines from foreign partners. A good pre-season and season is expected,” said Kristijan Stanicic, director of the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ), commenting on the good news ahead of Easter and the larger influx of tourists. …

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Hong Kong’s ‘Art March’ mega events could attract 4m visitors amid expected tourism boom: city official

Hong Kong’s ‘Art March’ mega events could attract 4m visitors amid expected tourism boom: city official

Hong Kong’s deputy financial secretary said a series of mega events that began earlier this month could bring a total of 4 million foreign and domestic visitors, while the number of visitors this year is expected to increase by nearly 50 percent from 2023 . The city is expected to welcome about 50 million tourists …

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