100-Year Milestone for Grand Rapids Brick Business

TL/DR - Spruit Brothers Inc., a brick-making business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrates its 100th anniversary in March. The company, currently owned and operated by Ted and Fred Spruit, uses a manual brick press that is almost as old as the business, and is one of the few still operational in the country. Despite facing hard times…

Who is Leading in the Polls: Trump or Biden? – The Economist

TL/DR - The article from The Economist contains data from the latest polls comparing the popularity of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Current figures indicate that Biden maintains a lead over Trump. However, the article emphasizes that polls are not a definitive prediction, as they were wrong in 2016. Trump vs. Biden 2024: Current Poll Standing…

GSA’s New Policy Simplifies SaaS Purchasing

TL/DR - The General Services Administration (GSA) issued its second acquisition letter allowing its contracting officers to buy cloud services through a consumption-based model. This new model means agencies can make upfront payments for software-as-a-service without violating federal procurement laws prohibiting advanced payments, as these are…

Discover Powerful CrossFit Open Workout 24.3 and Scaled Version

Preparing for the 24.3 CrossFit Open Workout With the unveiling of the CrossFit Open workout 24.3, there's a widespread sense of anticipation and a touch of dread as thrusters make a comeback for the final week of the competition. Revealed by retired Navy SEAL and current entrepreneur Jocko Willink, on the CrossFit Games YouTube channel, this…