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ST. George — Many people in southern Utah are feeling the pinch as the prices of most essential goods have increased in recent years. This chart shows how the prices of some essential goods changed in the United States from December 2022 to 2023.Image courtesy of Alysha Lundgren, St. George Click to enlarge According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for many items increased in the United States from December 2022 to December 2023. For example, food prices rose by 2.7%, rent by 6.5%, and car insurance by 20.3%. Still, some prices fell, with energy costs down 2% and…

ASC’s North American presence will expand significantly in 2024 Last year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) worked with more than 45 industry partners to reach North American shoppers more than 525 million times. This initiative is the culmination of the global nonprofit's multi-year marketing campaign to increase awareness and understanding of ASC's Sea Green Label. “In 2023, we introduced a simple call to action for shoppers and retailers: Sea Green. Be green. 'When shopping for seafood, look for ASC's Sea Green label,' says Dr. Mark Lang, ASC North America's senior marketer. “With growing consumer demand for responsible sourcing, by asking…

Want to consider a plant-based lifestyle? Dig into episodes that introduce delicious vegetable dishes Updated: January 19, 2024 10:16 AM PST It may come as no surprise that the number one New Year's resolution for 2024 focuses on improving fitness and nutrition. Because of this, some Americans are considering making a plant-based lifestyle change. A vegetarian or vegan lifestyle has many proven health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and some types of cancer. If you're one of the 5% of Americans who have decided to say goodbye to meat, you may…

“Getfit” is not a command, but rather a friendly challenge from MIT Health (formerly MIT Medical) to spend the cold season exercising with a group of your choice, in any way you like. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the popular winter fitness program. The movement began as a goal-oriented exercise incentive for MIT medical staff during the pilot year, expanded to the entire MIT community in 2005, and is now a cherished tradition for many. Tom Goodwin, an MIT Health staff member who participates every year, sums up the program's value succinctly. “Getfit starts when it's cold and…

Let's get down to business. In a world where everyone is trying to outperform, outperform, and outsmart their competitors, there's a pretty troubling trend I'm observing. More and more companies are bringing marketing operations completely in-house. Now, before you roll your eyes and dismiss this as just another agency CEO rant, take a moment. Let me unpack this (because I believe there are plenty of opportunities for in-house teams to work collaboratively with agencies), but eliminating the agency relationship completely is shooting yourself in the foot before you've even run a marathon. ).1. Fix what isn't brokenFirst and foremost, why…

Statistically speaking, long-term investing is a profitable endeavor. However, some stocks may perform poorly along the way. In other words, a2 milk company limited (NZSE:ATM)'s share price managed to fall 62% over five years. This is very suboptimal, to say the least. And with the share price down 37% in the last year, some recent buyers are probably worried. The recent 4.0% gain could be a positive sign of things to come, so let's take a look at the historical fundamentals. Check out our latest analysis for a2 milk. in his essay Graham & Doddsville SuperInvestors Warren Buffett has said…

A small retailer in the year of the Dragon. Young children holding sugar dragons herald the new year and the beginning of the Year of the Dragon (Photo courtesy of VCG/VCG via Getty Images)VCG (via Getty Images) As we enter 2024, the year of the Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar, small and medium-sized retailers are poised to embody the symbolic strengths of the dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon represents power, boldness, and prosperity, which are essential qualities to navigate the dynamic retail industry of 2024. Just as the dragon is revered for its auspicious influence, businesses this year…

Biorithm announced it has closed a $3.5 million Series A funding round to support its personalized and connected maternity care technology. Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS Capital jointly led the funding round. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biorhythm plans to use the funding to fuel expansion in Southeast Asia and the United States, and will also use the cash injection to advance its Femom obstetric remote monitoring solution. Planning. This includes completing clinical studies in support of FDA 510(k) premarket filings. Biorithm aims to eliminate preventable pregnancy complications through protocol-based remote monitoring of maternal and fetal biometrics. Femom is a patient-friendly product that…

CARLSBAD, Calif. (CNS) – Bonita and Carlsbad county animal shelters are recruiting for adoptions and foster homes to combat overcrowding, it was announced Thursday.The issue is affecting shelters across the country, especially in dog populations.”More dogs are coming into our shelters this year than last year, and fewer dogs are being adopted out to shelters or adopted out by owners,” said San Diego County Animal Services Director Kelly Campbell. said. “We don't want to run out of space, so we need the help of the community. Adoption or foster care makes a huge difference to the animals in our care,…

The UK faces a major health crisis caused by a surge in back and neck problems due to increased sedentary behavior, obesity, an aging population and remote working, medical leaders have warned.Around one million people in Britain are too unwell to work due to back or neck problems, official figures show, threatening to derail ministers' efforts to expand the workforce and grow the economy. be.An analysis of figures published by the Guardian shows that welfare costs for people with back problems alone have tripled to £1.4bn a year over the last 20 years, and are four times cheaper than before…