Every February, the little town of Golden, Colorado is taken over by the best in fluff. Thousands of golden retrievers invade the streets, spreading joy and collecting pettings from the humans who love them. Each year, the International Golden Retriever Day festivities get more exciting and the crowds get bigger. This year, Colorado welcomed pets and humans from 44 states!
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My husband and I moved to Colorado in 2020. At the time, we still had our two dogs which we sadly lost shortly thereafter due to old age. Needless to say, if you ever had a pet, you know we were heartbroken and missing them constantly. We still do. When we had the opportunity to attend the Goldens in Golden event, a reunion of happy dogs and their proud parents taking place each year in February in Golden, Colorado, our hearts melted and were temporarily soothed. Whether you own a Golden or not, if you love dogs, this event is not to be missed. Just be aware that it is very popular, so parking might be a challenge. Be prepared to feel a whole lotta love, though – it’s worth it! I’ll be there again this coming Saturday, February 7, juggling taking pictures and petting as many furry friends as possible. Maybe I’ll see you around!
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Health care and health insurance in the U.S. have had their share of challenges, and Tennessee is no exception. Although most agree that health care should be accessible and affordable, the reality is different: health insurance cost is often prohibitive both at individual and at business level. For small businesses particularly, high and increasing plan costs, and the administrative burden of managing plans have been major pain points.
We asked Tennessee small business owners about the challenges they face when deciding whether to offer employee health insurance, their main frustrations and concerns with current options, and changes they’d like to see.
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“The natural reaction when the market takes a dive is concern—even fear—and a desire to react. However, market volatility is a fact of life, and the anticipated recession risk remains moderate.2 Historically, the US stock market recovered from market dips over a long enough period and the S&P 500 shows a long-term uptrend.3
So, how do you best deal with market volatility?”
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Rooted in Roman history, the city of Carcassonne charms its visitors with a hilltop medieval citadel and slow-cooked comfort food: cassoulet.
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