It is said that the American consumer, flushed with stimulus money & savings from the lockdown, saved the economy. Is demand cooling now?

The COVID pandemic suddenly changed workspace requirements. 65% of employers now say working outside of the office space will be allowed.

Chinese labor poets and video artists tell of hard work, low pay and being socially ostracized in factory cities by well-to-do locals.

American consumer prices are trending lower and the Federal Reserve plan seems to be on track. Still focused price increases are expected.

Lagging investment for infrastructure is choking American Industry. The $550B bill in Congress will set spending to meet critical needs.

The post-pandemic workplace favored by most workers is a hybrid part remote and part on-site. Adjustments will need be made in work culture

Around Austin-South Congress Enoteca Vespaio

Around Austin-South Congress Amy's

Around Austin-South Congress Monkey See Monkey Do and Avenue Barber Shop

Larry Foles famous Austin restaurateur and NFL father offers up sage advice on business and life.

The Chinese government is pushing to stop fee-for-training programs used by the affluent to game the future-making college entrance exam.

Modern Monetary Theory got some traction with COVID as ample stimulus spending has the economy surging back but inflation raises concerns.

China and the EU lead the way in taxing environmentally unfriendly manufacturing and logistics as a step in creating a carbon neutral future

Alternative (Green) energy by solar, wind, and other methods to fuel batteries are leading but using hydrogen gas is an attractive as well.

Around Toronto-Buy Local or Goodbye Local

Liquid Death, water in a can, looks cool, sounds cool, is environmentally friendly and holds cover among the beer-can-drinking bar crowd.

Westlake High School-GiftE team wins $10,000 in National Pitch Contest. Team reacts to the announcement.

Sad but true crises bring out the worse in mankind and the COVID pandemic fueled surprising schemes. Buyer beware for scams & fake goods.

Is the art of face to face conversation dying? Reinvigorate yourself by being better at initiating and talking to strangers!

The Chinese Communist Party lowered the boom on Fintech Giant Ant and others in an effort to keep the People's Bank of China in control.