First Person: Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines

First Person: Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines

First Person: Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines

A former combatant fighting for the rights of her people on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines has been talking about how she has swapped her combat fatigues for jilbabs [outer garment]and her life in the jungle for a more peaceful rural community. Suraida ‘Sur’ Amil joined the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB) … Read more

8 Retro Kitchen Appliances You Can Find at Walmart

8 Retro Kitchen Appliances You Can Find at Walmart

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Picture your dream kitchen. Is it a neutrals-laden, airy space? An eclectic hodgepodge of color? Or a more moody, tonal … Read more

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (November 18-24)

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (November 18-24)

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (November 18-24) With Thanksgiving just around the corner many of you may be planning the perfect Friendsgiving feast. Whether you are looking … Read more

Newport News Foot & Ankle Surgeon Performs First M

Newport News Foot & Ankle Surgeon Performs First M

Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bryanna D. Vesely, DPM, MPH, performed the first minimally invasive Haglund’s repair surgery on the Virginia Peninsula using the Arthrex MIS FiberTak Achilles SpeedBridge Implant Repair System. The surgery was performed Monday, November 11 at Mercy Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. This outpatient … Read more

World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40

World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40

Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York that according to  UN migration agency, IOM, more than 4,300 people have fled their homes in Port-au-Prince and neighbouring towns. “Despite the insecurity and access restrictions, we along with our partners are responding to the growing needs resulting from the continued and increasing violence,” Mr. Dujarric … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Goals – 5 Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

Customer Satisfaction Goals – 5 Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

Customer satisfaction goals are a critical determinant of business success or failure. These goals are instrumental in enhancing the customer satisfaction score — a pivotal indicator that reflects a customer’s loyalty, level of satisfaction, and overall quality of customer experience. A Zendesk survey reveals a stark reality: more than 50% of customers are willing to … Read more

Crafting a meaningful November – Kids Matter

Crafting a meaningful November – Kids Matter

From family schedules to vision nights, Jess, Executive Assistant at Kids Matter, plans a meaningful November. I don’t know about you, but at the start of a new month I like to sit down with the diary and, with a cup of tea in hand, start planning and preparing for all the important things that … Read more

How to moisturize your nails?

How to moisturize your nails?

Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life’s small tasks. And like it … Read more

7 ways for preventing customers from getting buyer’s remorse

7 ways for preventing customers from getting buyer’s remorse

“I think you should have looked around. You would have gotten a better deal” If you are a salesperson nothing is scarier than these words spoken to your customer by their spouse, colleagues or boss. Buyer’s remorse is part and parcel of nearly every sale. Common triggers include a customer realizing that the purchase was … Read more

Help Navigating Tough Times: Providing Support to SWFL Families

Help Navigating Tough Times: Providing Support to SWFL Families

By Vanessa Reyes Ruiz, Child Advocacy Program Manager at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida In today’s challenging world, we all need some kind of support – but it’s not always easy to ask for help. This was true for Samantha Sullivan. An independent single mother of two, she encountered mounting hardships that threatened her … Read more