Tuition Fees to Rise After Voucher Program Begins
Shortly after the state of Florida announced it would be expanding its voucher program to give students around $8,000 to offset private school tuition, a private school in St. Petersburg, FL…
Where’s the Beef?
Summertime! If you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking about sunshine, swimming pools, and backyard barbeques. This year though, that backyard barbeque could be a lot more expensive. Why? The…
Closing the Lid on Tupperware?
Founded shortly after World War 2, the Tupperware company’s patented soft-plastic, double-seal lid technology revolutionized kitchen storage containers, both in their ease of use and in their ability to keep…
‘Lover’ or Hate Her: Taylor Swift Means Business
If Taylor Swift is coming to a town near you this summer, consider yourself lucky, at least if you’re in the hospitality industry. Taylor Swift and her legion of fans,…
Understanding The Link Between National Security and Industrial Policy
Imagine a world without semiconductors. What would it look like? Well, you wouldn’t be able to use your cell phone or laptop. Your car would probably not be drivable. You…
The Sparkling Wine of Beers?
A shipment of Miller High Life beer was intercepted and destroyed in Antwerp, Belgium on its way to Germany. The reason: the use of its long-used slogan “The Champagne of Beers.” Under…
Coveted Concert Merch Sells Out Swiftly
Taylor Swift fans recently descended on Tampa, Florida for three nights of concerts. In addition to seeing the live performances, many fans were seeking to get some of the coveted…
Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird
Production of boiler chickens (those raised for their meat, not eggs) in the US has grown from just over 10 billion in 1970 to nearly 60 billion pounds in 2021. Additionally, the…
EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores
The United Nation’s (UN) recent report on the impending changes the world is facing as a result of climate change may boost interest in electric vehicles (EVs). While the idea…
Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production
If you were shopping for a new car during the pandemic or even just driving past car dealerships, you might recall seeing empty lots that once used to house rows…