All posts by Edith Ballou

Republican Congressman George Santos Charged With Money-laundering, Fraud, and Theft

Freshman congressman and senior liar George Santos surrendered himself to federal authorities at a courthouse in Long Island, New York, on the morning of May 10. The 34-year-old congressman pled not guilty to the 13 charges levied against him by authorities in the Eastern District of New York and was released on a $500,000 bond the same … Continue reading Republican Congressman George Santos Charged With Money-laundering, Fraud, and Theft

Brand Perception: What is it & How Do We Measure it

Wondering why perception is so important in marketing? This quote sums it up nicely: “Facts matter not at all. Perception is everything. It’s certainty.” – Stephen Colbert. You see, it doesn’t matter how good your product/service is, the value it offers, or the quality you provide. If consumers don’t perceive your brand the way you … Continue reading Brand Perception: What is it & How Do We Measure it

New Data Show Growing Complexity of Drug Overdose Deaths in America

U.S. overdose death rates linked to synthetic opioids, likely from illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF), increased more than 45 percent from 2016 to 2017 while death rates from heroin and prescription opioids – still far too high – remained stable.

When Is a Landlord Liable for Criminal Activity at Their Property?

When criminal activity happens at your apartment building or rental home, it’s natural to wonder whether anything could have been done to prevent it from happening. While your landlord probably doesn’t live in the building and wasn’t involved in the crime, it’s still their responsibility. A recent lawsuit in the news tragically illustrates the need … Continue reading When Is a Landlord Liable for Criminal Activity at Their Property?

New comment by arthurgibson in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2021)"

Zaya Care | Frontend Engineer | Full-Time | Remote (U.S) or NYC (in-office) https://www.linkedin.com/company/zaya-care Zaya is a venture backed startup on a mission to help mothers afford full-spectrum maternity care. By enabling previously out-of-network specialists to take insurance at rewarding terms, providers can grow their practice, while allowing a more diverse population of parents to … Continue reading New comment by arthurgibson in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2021)"