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Trademarks and service marks: How to protect your business’ goods and services

2 years 7 months ago
If you’re in business, you’ve either got trademarks, service marks, or both. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), “a trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services.” In short, it is your brand. It provides your customers with a way to distinguish your goods or services from those of your competitors. In common language, the word trademark can refer to both trademarks and service marks.…
Tracey Truitt

Ameristar Casino to Open Missouri's First Amazon AI Store

2 years 7 months ago
Ameristar Casino in St. Charles (1 Ameristar Boulevard, St Charles; ameristarstcharles.boydgaming.com) will soon host one of Amazon's latest attempts to streamline an experience no one had a problem with in the first place.  On Wednesday, Ameristar will open Missouri's first Roll In & Out store near its riverboat casino. Billed as a "unique, hassle-free shopping experience," the stores have no cashiers and track which items customers pick up using artificial intelligence.
Monica Obradovic

Are Americans splurging more? I doubt it.

2 years 7 months ago
The Wall Street Journal says American consumers are spending lots of money on big blowouts: Household spending, the primary driver of the nation’s economic growth, remains robust. Americans spent 5.8% more in August than a year earlier, well outstripping less than 4% inflation. ....Economists and financial advisers say consumers putting short-term needs and goals above ...continue reading "Are Americans splurging more? I doubt it."
Kevin Drum

Godfrey's Whispering Woods to Host Halloween Fun Event for Kids

2 years 7 months ago
GODFREY - If your little monsters are ready for Halloween, get in the spooky spirit with the Whispering Woods Halloween Fun event for a few hours of crafts, activities and games for kids. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 12, Whispering Woods Bed and Breakfast/Retreat and Event Center will offer a two-hour Halloween event for children ages 2–10 every day through Saturday, Oct. 14. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. “My degree is in child development, so I love kids,” said Margaret Moorehead, Whispering Woods owner. “I worked at childcare facilities for years and years, and I know that the child’s attention span is pretty short, so our activities are short but they’re very active…They’re geared for all ages and for the children to be able to make the decision on how much they want to do.” The Halloween Fun event will run from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, or you can attend a session on Saturday, Oct. 14 from

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Sam Bankman-Fried: “Plain old embezzlement”

2 years 7 months ago
Celebrity author Michael Lewis spent months shadowing Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX, and apparently came away convinced that SBF was just the victim of misfortune: This isn't a Ponzi scheme. Like, when you think of a Ponzi scheme, I don't know, Bernie Madoff, the problem is— there's no real business there. ...continue reading "Sam Bankman-Fried: “Plain old embezzlement”"
Kevin Drum

Daily Deal: The Ultimate Learn Unreal Game Development Bundle

2 years 7 months ago
Learn Unreal, C++, and game development with the Ultimate Learn Unreal Game Development Bundle. This series of highly-rated Unreal Engine courses, created in collaboration with Epic Games, can help! Anyone who wants to learn to create games: Unreal Engine is a fantastic platform that enables you to make AAA-quality games. It’s on sale for $35. […]
Gretchen Heckmann