GM Envolve aims to make fleet business easier, more profitable
GM Envolve will give business customers a dedicated sales account executive who can reach across divisions, whether they’re buying vehicles or need help with energy management.
Disney CEO Iger blasts DeSantis: ‘This is plainly a matter of retaliation’
Disney CEO Bob Iger lambasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his perceived targeted retaliation against the company Wednesday, saying the continuing feud over the former Reedy Creek district is “not about special privileges, or a level playing field, or Disney in any way using its leverage around the state of Florida.”
Iger’s comments came as Disney reported strong revenue in the division that includes its theme parks. Walt Disney World — the center of the Florida fight — saw an earnings decrease thanks to higher costs even while attendance grew.
He said Disney’s lawsuit filed against DeSantis last month “made our position and the facts very clear:” that DeSantis’ actions against the company were retaliatory for Disney speaking out against Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” law last spring.
“We operate responsibly, we pay our fair share in taxes, we employ thousands of people — and by the way, we pay them substantially above the minimum wage dictated by the state of Florida,” Iger said. “… Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?”
GM-backed Cruise to begin testing robotaxis in Houston, Dallas
Self-driving technology company Cruise said it will begin “supervised testing” with a safety driver at the wheel next week in Houston, with Dallas to follow.
Design tips to separate remote ‘work’ from ‘home’
Cathy Hobbs | Tribune News Service
As home and work have converged for many, it can be challenging to discern how to separate the two. How do you avoid having home feel like “the office” while still creating an environment that feels like home? Where is the work-life balance?
Here are some recommendations for designing an ideal blend of work and relaxation under the same roof.
1. Create a separate area for work. Ideally, this should be a separate room. If you can’t, creating a work “zone” that is separate and distinct from other activities will help.
2. Take frequent breaks during the day. Once in the morning, once around lunch and once before the end of the day is ideal.
3. Spend some time outdoors. Taking time for a breath of fresh air will help instill a sense of calm.
4. Infuse soothing colors to inspire serenity. Pure white, neutrals and soothing blues are a good place to start.
5. Incorporate greenery and other natural elements. Trees and plants can go a long way in helping a space feel modern and fresh.
GOP members of Congress take aim at Disney no-fly zones
A group of congressional Republicans want to end no-fly zones over Disney World and Disneyland, calling them a special perk that no other theme park gets in the United States.
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas reintroduced legislation on Wednesday that would rescind the Disney flight restrictions. The no-fly zones were created in 2003 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Without a request from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Congress bent its own rules to help Disney secure the no-fly zones at the urging of at least one well-connected company lobbyist, according to a 2003 Orlando Sentinel investigation.
Critics argued that Disney used terrorism fears to gain a commercial advantage and ban aerial advertising and sightseeing helicopters near its parks.
“Theme parks like Disney should not receive special treatment just because they are well-connected,” Nehls said in a prepared statement.
Disney did not respond to a request for comment.
The legislation’s co-sponsors include the firebrand conservative Reps. Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene, along with Florida Rep. Greg Steube.