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The Hardwood Furniture Guild has changed its name to the Ohio Furniture Guild (OFG) to better reflect the diversity of its members’ products.The OFG aims to attract more retail stores to partner with its members, boosting the furniture industry in Ohio.The area’s furniture industry, known for its quality and craftsmanship, has become a significant part of the local economy and identity.Recognizing it is an organization that has exceeded the limits of its name, the Hardwood Furniture Guild has rebranded with a new name, becoming the Ohio Furniture Guild (OFG).”The Hardwood Furniture Guild has always been bigger than the market we…

Award-winning actor Richard Mofe Damijo has revealed that he is open to exploring opportunities on YouTube, albeit behind the camera. During a conversation with Doreen Avio on the EMY redcarpet, the veteran actor, who has starred in numerous Netflix and Prime Video productions, expressed his willingness to consider YouTube as a viable platform. “I just havent given YouTube a thought yet, but I’m seriously looking into it, maybe to be behind the cameras for youtube. I think i have done as much as i can infront of the camera so i dont need ro be there but i am thinking…

Freelancing turns a nine-to-five into a set-your-own-hours situation that allows workers to be their own bosses—a working proposition that’s only grown more appealing, and lucrative, for Americans in the last year.According to gig work platform Fiverr’s latest economic study of the top 30 markets for freelancers, the workforce grew 2.4% in 2023 compared to the year before, and their earnings rose by 6%.Those burgeoning job markets, now including more than 4 million freelancers, have been good to workers by Fiverr estimates. In 2023, around 2 in 5 (43%) freelance professionals said they were able to increase their revenue, according to…

The internet is known for being able to give users results on almost any topic that comes to mind, including people, but ChatGPT apparently cannot share further information on certain names asked from the chatbot. Over the past years, there have been names on ChatGPT that produce no response from the chatbot, with the AI program cutting off the conversation immediately when asked.Because of this phenomenon, it led many online users to break out another internet sleuthing to get to the bottom of this, especially as it affected the most famous chatbot in the world, leading to a European law.ChatGPT…

You wouldn’t try to pound a nail with a screwdriver. Likewise, you wouldn’t attempt to use a hammer to screw one part to another. Different tools are appropriate at different times. It’s a similar story with Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Vanguard offers 88 ETFs to investors. Some are great picks during certain market conditions but not during others. Which are ideal and not-so-ideal right now? Here are two Vanguard ETFs to buy hand over fist and one to avoid. Image source: Getty Images. Two Vanguard ETFs to buy I think two Vanguard ETFs especially stand out as solid picks in…

Millennium Management’s chief is trading in shares of hypergrowth AI stock Palantir Technologies for a well-known consumer-facing company with a high-octane dividend yield of 5.5%! Last month, investors were overwhelmed with data releases. Between Election Day, earnings season, and monthly economic reports, it would have been easy for something important to fly under the radar. For instance, investors may have overlooked that Nov. 14 was the deadline for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F provides a clear snapshot for investors that allows them…

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea Wesley Anderson, center, won second place in the Patriot’s Pen competition held by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856. He was congratulated Wednesday evening by Pam Kenemer, president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856 Auxiliary, and Roger Simonson, chairman of the VFW post’s Patriot’s Pen Committee. -Messenger photo by Bill Shea Andrew Heath, center, is congratulated by Pam Kenemer, president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856 Auxiliary, and Roger Simonson, chairman of the VFW post’s Patriot’s Pen Committee, for writing the first place essay in the competition.His essay is being submitted to…

Pekic / Getty Images In an economy where money is tight and it’s getting harder to squeeze more value out of one’s income, being able to make more money, especially during this holiday season, would be one shortcut many would welcome with open arms. “Frankly, if the goal is to make more money sooner, it would take making big adjustments that would most likely alter your schedule and routine,” said Mafe Aclado, finance expert and general manager of Coupon Snake. “In my experience, some of the two most effective ways to make the most impactful difference on your finances are…

The Guardians play in “The Land,” but their nearby High-A affiliate represents the water. On Tuesday that team, the Lake County Captains, unveiled a refreshed C-worthy look for 2025 and beyond. The Captains are based in the Cleveland suburb of Eastlake, their nautical identity a reference, in part, to the close proximity of Lake Erie. The Midwest League team’s previous primary logo featured the Captains’ wordmark imposed over a ship’s steering wheel, but now the captain has resumed command. This salty soldier of the seas has been part of Lake County’s branding since its 2003 inception, with the new mark…

Vancouver, BC – Brand experience agency Inventa has appointed Alexa Freudigmann as its new President effective today. A long-time veteran of the agency, Alexa replaces David Nichols, who continues in his role as Founder & CEO.Alexa’s roots at Inventa run deep, joining the company in a full-time role in 1998 to run programs and accounts including BC Lottery Corporation, Coca-Cola, Nike, Nestle and Nintendo. Over the course of the last two decades, she has contributed significantly to the growth of the agency and applied her experience & expertise to some of Canada’s biggest marketing campaigns, including work with the Vancouver…