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KC mayor will use nonprofit for Super Bowl trip, but donors remain unclear

7 months ago
The Chiefs will make their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance on Sunday, and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas will be in New Orleans to cheer them on.  Exactly who is funding the organization picking up the tab for this year’s trip, however, is not clear.  Two years ago, the mayor attended the Super Bowl in […]
Allison Kite

Orchid Show

7 months ago

They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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Rachel Huffman

New Frontiers Furniture Store Marks 47th Anniversary with Major Sale

7 months ago
ALTON - New Frontiers Home and Garden Furnishings Company is celebrating its 47th anniversary in Alton with a major sale through the month of February. Ed, Barb and Cathie, representatives with New Frontiers, stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about their experience with the store and how they’ve seen it grow over the past several decades. “It’s a testament. After 47 years, you wouldn't get there by not doing all the right things,” said Cathie. “I love what I do. When you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. I don’t go to work. I love my job.” Ed, the New Frontiers owner, explained that he started out by making adirondack chairs in his dad’s garage. He opened the original store on Broadway in Alton in 1978, selling only unfinished wood furniture. New Frontiers eventually broadened their offerings to finished pieces and soft goods like sofas. When they moved to 101

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Why Decluttering Your Workspace Improves Productivity

7 months ago
Imagine walking into your office to find a workspace cluttered with stacks of papers, an array of pens that never seem to work, and a desktop so chaotic it feels like a puzzle. How does that make you feel? Overwhelmed? Distracted? Now, consider this: studies suggest that individuals who maintain organized workspaces can boost their productivity by as much as 30%. The difference between a cluttered desk and a tidy one isn’t just aesthetic; it profoundly impacts our ability to focus and perform. The Psychological Impact of Clutter Clutter can have a significant psychological toll on individuals. The brain processes visual stimuli constantly, and when our workspace is inundated with disorganized items, it becomes harder for us to concentrate on the task at hand. This phenomenon is known as “visual noise,” which can lead to increased stress and anxiety levels. In fact, a study published in the journal “Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin” found tha

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