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English Teacher: From Classroom to Concert Stage

September 6, 2024

Lily Fontaine and her bandmates are flipping the script on what it means to be an indie rock star. With their debut album "This Could Be Texas," they've proven that sometimes the most unlikely teachers make for the best lessons. But let's rewind a bit. How did these former dream poppers become funk

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Meghan Markle's Struggling Lifestyle Brand: A Tale of High Hopes and Hard Hires

September 6, 2024

When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a

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Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

September 6, 2024

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard: A Royal Dip into the Lifestyle Market?

September 6, 2024

Meghan Markle is set to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, later this year. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her fashion sense and previous blog, 'The Tig,' will offer a range of products from tableware and drinkware to jellies and cookbooks. Sounds delightful, right? But before

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Meghan Markle's Riviera Dreams: Trademark Troubles and a Jam-Packed Launch?

September 6, 2024

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has hit a snag before it even officially opens its doors. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Markle's trademark application, citing the geographical nature of the name. The USPTO argues that 'American Riviera' is too

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Is Meghan Markle's Brand Built on a Foundation of Popularity?

September 6, 2024

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking a leap into the world of entrepreneurship with her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand, which focuses on a curated selection of products, seems to be inspired by her California lifestyle. But there's a snag! Meghan's trademark appli

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Is 'American Riviera Orchard' Just Too Sweet a Name? Meghan Markle's Trademark Troubles Spark Debate

September 6, 2024

Meghan Markle's trademark application for 'American Riviera Orchard' was recently rejected by the USPTO for trying to trademark a geographic place. Her team is looking into backup names, but insist it won't be a major setback like Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' rebranding controversy in 2019. Markle ha

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The Empty Pew: A Pastor's Struggle with Declining Religion

September 6, 2024

Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affil

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Trump's Divine Right: A Dangerous Gospel of Violence and Extremism

September 6, 2024

At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was presented not just as a political leader, but as a divinely ordained warrior. This dangerous narrative, fueled by Christian nationalist rhetoric, positions Trump as a chosen figure battling against a demonic enemy. But is this a genuine expre

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Love Thy Neighbor? The Shrinking Role of Religion in American Charity

September 6, 2024

Did you know that religious faith has long been the biggest driver of charitable giving in America? This article explores that connection, highlighting the work of the Mennonite Disaster Service who selflessly rebuild homes after disasters. But here's a question: what if this strong link between rel