Mark Switzerland stands to the left, overseeing a safety test of the Mischief Lab fire show set up beside the racetrack featuring Kinetic people-powered machines and stick-horse racers causing racing mayhem on the Ferndale Racetrack. The Mischief Lab, based in Arcata, specializes in pyrotechnic shows, and recommends that Humboldt County Fair visitors come to their…
August is National Wellness Month. To discuss the importance of wellness I was joined by Rejuv Medical CEO Garrett Ewers. He says wellness is simply how you fell and what is contributing to your overall health. Ewers says this involves your happiness, the level of pain you deal with and how energized you are. Mental…
From Beatlemania in the 1960s to Taylor Swift’s seemingly permanent residence on today’s Billboard charts, pop culture fandoms can drive real business. Take the cult classic TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While its final season wrapped more than 20 years ago, Buffy and its spinoff series Angel have made over $120 million for Hulu…
Moving out of poverty and achieving financial success is a core tenet of the American Dream—but has become increasingly difficult to achieve. A group of billionaires wants to reverse that trend. The charitable foundations of Bill Gates, Charles Koch, Steve Ballmer, Intuit founder Scott Cook and hedge fund investor John Overdeck pledged more than $1…
Source: Courtesy Of Brand / Courtesy of Brand When the temperatures rise, so does the style quotient. Summer fashion is more than just dressing to stay cool; it’s about expressing your mood, your vibe, and your creativity with as little fabric as possible. This season is always an opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and experiment…
A drop in tourism to the U.S. is already costing the country billions, but a fee implemented in President Donald Trump’s signature spending bill could keep away even more visitors. The bill institutes a $250 “visa integrity fee” starting in 2026 for non-immigrant U.S. visas, which include tourist, student and work visas. The added cost…
Montana has become a low-key retreat for celebrities who want to escape the spotlight, especially around places like Bozeman, Big Sky, and Livingston. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, Montana is a great choice. The state offers a level of anonymity that’s hard to find in places like Los Angeles and New…
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane invite local fashion designers to showcase their couture at an upcoming New York Fashion Week event. File photo by Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn fashion enthusiasts, get your sketch pads and sewing machines ready: Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper are seeking…
Bradley Gifford, founder of Spoonful, turned his personal health journey into a mission to make nutritious breakfasts accessible to underserved communities. Photo courtesy of Bradley Gifford Bradley Gifford grew up in a food desert in Fort Greene, where cheap, convenient meals were the norm and healthy options were scarce. As a child, he struggled with…