My mother always told me not to call people stupid, and I tried. However, the word exists for a reason, and we would lose our freedom without it. Stupid is stupid. Now, it seems, the politics of stupid is upon us in earnest. I am speaking, of course, of socialism. Socialism requires stupidity in … [Read More...]
NEWS
Employers must post injury/illness summary through April 30
Each year, employers are required to post a copy of OSHA Form 300A from Feb. 1 through April 30. The summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to workers are usually posted. … [Read More...]
Quicker shipping, e-commerce climate brings Italian furniture maker to U.S.
Arper, a maker of home and office furniture based in Monastier di Treviso, Italy, has opened a 100,200-square-foot manufacturing facility in High Point, N.C. The announcement comes soon after the … [Read More...]
By Design
Minimal: Design’s love affair with economy
I’ve been intrigued by minimal expression for a long time: practically as long as I can remember. There were pictures of the cave paintings at Lascaux in the encyclopedia that we had at home, when I was a child, and I marvelled at how much was accomplished with so little. At the gestures that spoke … [Read More...]
AFFORDABLE FILE
Several tax law changes may affect bottom line of many business owners
The Internal Revenue Service has reminded business owners that tax reform legislation passed last December affects nearly every business. With just a couple of months left in the year, the IRS is … [Read More...]