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Time Out
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Time Out
New York drivers are about to lose 300,000 parking spots throughout the city
Brace yourselves: Parking in New York City might be about to get even harder. A new bill, Intro. 1138, pushed by the City Council's Progressive Caucus aims to ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks at all intersections, a practice known as 'daylighting.' Supporters say the move will save lives by improving visibility for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Critics say it's a costly overreach that will gut 10-percent of the city's free parking supply. Sponsored by Queens Council Member Julie Won, the so-called 'Universal Daylighting' bill would bring the city in line with a long-ignored state law already on the books. It would also require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install physical barriers like planters or bike racks at 1,000 intersections per year to ensure drivers don't sneak back into the cleared space. That added infrastructure, however, comes at a price. The DOT estimates full-scale implementation could top $3 billion, and not everyone is convinced it's money well spent. 'If this unhardened daylighting were implemented citywide, we think we could expect an increase of up to 15,000 injuries in a year,' DOT deputy commissioner Eric Beaton said (per amNewYork), pointing to internal studies that show minimal benefit from simply removing cars without 'hardening' the corners. Still, advocates say the bill is long overdue. In a 2023 op-ed, Open Plans co-director Sara Lind noted that over half of pedestrian deaths and injuries occur at intersections. The numbers are sobering: In 2024, NYC saw 119 pedestrian deaths—a sharp 18-percent increase over the year before. Tragedies like the deaths of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun and 16-year-old Jael Zhinin in Won's district helped catalyze support for the legislation. But opposition is mounting, especially in car-reliant areas like Staten Island, where Borough President Vito Fossella slammed the proposal as a '$3 billion parking ticket.' The bill has a majority of Council sponsors, and the Progressive Caucus has made it a year-end priority. Still, it remains unclear if Speaker Adrienne Adams will bring it to a vote. Until then, New Yorkers can only wait—and circle the block.
Time Business News
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Unveiling Korea's Unique Business Entertaining Culture: Gangnam's Jeom-O Scene
When it comes to business entertaining, every culture has its nuances, and Korea's sophisticated nightlife scene reflects a unique blend of hospitality, etiquette, and networking. At the heart of this distinctive culture is Gangnam's 'Jeom-O' (쩜오), a specialized nightlife venue that merges luxury, discretion, and tailored service, making it a popular choice among business professionals. The term 'Jeom-O' literally translates to 'Point-Five,' derived from a historical practice where venues took a 15% commission fee from the staff's service charges. Originating in the early 2000s, Jeom-O clubs bridged the gap between traditional luxury 'Tenpro' venues and more casual Karaoke-style pubs, offering a middle-ground that appealed widely to Korea's corporate elite. Located in the upscale district of Gangnam, Jeom-O clubs offer a uniquely refined atmosphere. Prominent establishments such as Intro, Gugudan, Blending, Kingsman, Rising, and The Glory distinguish themselves with high standards, exceptional service quality, and a meticulous selection of staff—only the top 0.5% of applicants meet the stringent appearance and service criteria. Jeom-O clubs operate with a distinctive 'half-tie' (반묶) and 'full-tie' (풀묶) system. Guests select one dedicated staff member who accompanies them for the entire visit, creating continuity and a personalized experience. This system replaces the older rotation approach, emphasizing the importance of initial choice and rapport. In 2025, the pricing structure at Gangnam Jeom-O (쩜오 가격) reflects the premium nature of the service: 2 hours: 440,000 KRW 440,000 KRW 3 hours (Half-tie): 550,000 KRW 550,000 KRW 4 hours: 660,000 KRW 660,000 KRW 5 hours: 880,000 KRW 880,000 KRW 7 hours (Full-tie): 1,100,000 KRW Additional costs include room fees, waiter tips, and optional live band performances. Alcohol options range from premium whiskies like Royal Salute 21-year-old and Johnnie Walker Blue, emphasizing the upscale nature of these venues. For an optimal experience, reservations are strongly advised to avoid waiting times. Early evening visits (before 7:30 PM) are recommended to access the highest-quality service staff. Gangnam Jeom-O clubs provide complimentary pick-up services within the Gangnam area and valet services for guests arriving by car. (쩜오 위치안내) The reason behind Jeom-O's enduring appeal lies in its discreet yet welcoming environment, perfectly tailored to foster meaningful business relationships. Beyond merely entertainment, these venues offer a platform where trust and camaraderie flourish naturally, making them integral to Korea's sophisticated business culture. In conclusion, Gangnam's Jeom-O venues encapsulate the essence of modern Korean business entertaining—a blend of refined leisure, personalized service, and an intimate atmosphere ideal for strengthening business ties. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Eater
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
S.K.Y. 2.0 Set to Open This Weekend In Lincoln Park
S.K.Y.'s move to Lincoln Park is complete, and the restaurant will welcome diners starting this weekend for a pair of dates on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20. Regular hours should be announced next week. The opening dates were announced in an email sent out to customers, with reservations now available. Stephen Gillanders's contemporary American restaurant with Asian influences takes over the former Intro Chicago space inside the Belden-Stratford at 2300 N. Lincoln Park West. S.K.Y. closed this past March after eight years in Pilsen to focus on the relocation. Gillanders is no stranger to the restaurant's new home — he was a chef in residence and eventually the executive chef at Intro, the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises spot that served as an incubator for young culinary talents. Gillanders parted ways with LEYE in 2017 and went on to open S.K.Y., which is named after his wife, in Pilsen that same year. Intro ended up shuttering not long after Gillanders's departure. Via an Instagram post earlier this month, Gillanders writes that he bought the Intro assets from LEYE founder Rich Melman for $1, telling Melman that he wanted to open his own version of Intro, giving young chefs opportunities. It's a new chapter for S.K.Y. Though it received praise from critics for the cooking, there were clashes with the local community during its run in Pilsen. Anti-gentrification activists protested and vandalized the restaurant with graffiti before it even opened in 2017. Then, in 2022, a group of guests alleged that they were racially profiled while dining. The incident involved S.K.Y. sommelier Jelena Prodan, and in the aftermath, the Jean Banchet Awards pulled her nomination for the prestigious honor. The Banchets nominated Prodan once more in 2024, and in January, she won Sommelier of the Year. Gillanders has said that he moved S.K.Y. to Lincoln Park, in part, because it's closer to where the restaurant's core customers live. Prodan and Gillanders also plan on opening a wine bar, called Le Mistral, in Lincoln Park. Menu details haven't been revealed yet, but fans can probably expect to see some old favorites like lobster dumplings, black truffle croquettes, and fried chicken with habanero butter and creamed corn. The restaurant will be open for dinner and weekend brunch. S.K.Y., 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, opening on Saturday, July 19, reservations available via OpenTable Eater Chicago All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
CairoScene
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Uglymoss Blends Rage, Drill & Trap on New EP ‘SOT'
Egyptian-Syrian artist Uglymoss drops 'SOT', a five-track EP of raw trap, drill and melodic beats—no features, all fire. May 03, 2025 Uglymoss doesn't ease you in—he launches you straight into orbit. His new EP 'SOT' ('Sound') is a full-spectrum ride through heavy trap, sexy drill, and emotional melodies. The Egyptian-Syrian rapper, now based in the UAE, opens the five-track project with 'Intro', a sci-fi-sounding portal into a world that's both future-forward and deeply personal. From there, the EP swerves through the melancholic trap bounce of 'Ghareba', the hard-hitting, flex-heavy drill of 'Geb El Cheque' and 'Nasiko', and finally lands on 'Ana Okay', an outro that feels like an emotional exhale wrapping up the EP. With no features, 'SOT' is pure Uglymoss—confident, versatile, and sonically fearless. The project captures his signature blend of melodic trap and rage but also hints at something deeper. It's a reflection of a rising MENA voice building a sonic identity beyond borders. Fresh off performances at major stages like BRED Abu Dhabi, Beat the Heat Dubai, Sole DXB, and opening performances for regional giants like Marwan Pablo and Abyusif, Uglymoss is staking his ground as one of the region's most compelling new rap voices.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How Ongoing Education And Mentorship Can Transform Business Success
how mentorship and education improve business success In today's fast-moving business world, many successful entrepreneurs and professionals credit their achievements to one crucial element: access to expert guidance and mentorship. While formal education creates a necessary foundation, the wisdom shared through mentorship often transforms ambition into achievement. Two innovative companies are taking dramatically different approaches to adult education—one by connecting individuals with world-class experts through technology and the other by immersing participants in intensive real-world training experiences. Both models offer valuable insights into how mentorship can change careers and businesses in ways traditional education cannot. Raad Mobrem's entrepreneurial journey began with a chance encounter. Walking down the street one day, he spotted Kinko's founder, Paul Orfalea. Rather than letting the opportunity pass, Mobrem introduced himself and asked for advice. That 15-minute conversation changed his life. "I learned more about entrepreneurship than ever before and was inspired to take action. I felt like he believed in me, and in that moment, I decided to become an entrepreneur," Mobrem recalls. Years later, after building a successful company that Intuit acquired—with the product becoming foundational to QuickBooks Online, now used by eight million businesses globally—Mobrem noticed a pattern among successful people he met: they all had access to advisors or mentors who guided them toward greatness. In some cases, those advisors were free or people they hired. This observation and the pandemic's shift toward remote communication sparked an idea. Mobrem and his co-founder Tim Watson created Intro, an online marketplace where people can book video calls with the world's most in-demand business experts across various fields. Intro's network of experts includes top founders like Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, Spencer Rascoff, the co-founder of Zillow, and 1,000+ more. As of late, Intro has also been adding experts who are considered specialists in domains such as marketing, sales, product, growth, fundraising, and more. To be considered, Intro has one rule: to be an expert on Intro, you must be successful in your craft and/or have helped create a well-known brand. For example, Intro recently added Matt Bowers, who was responsible for creating Zapier's SEO channel strategy, which is considered best-in-class. "Intro breaks down walls and allows people from all across the world to have access to people who once seemed inaccessible," Mobrem explains. The platform connects users with business experts who can answer specific questions or provide targeted advice, making specialized knowledge accessible without geographic limitations. "The biggest surprise has been when we see CEOs & executives of major companies, even in Silicon Valley–people who are already well connected–use Intro as customers. When we ask them why, they tell us that Intro makes the process quicker and easier, allowing them to skip all the steps required to get to the meat of what they're looking for—personalized knowledge that can help their business grow." Seth and Tori Bolt took a different path to mentorship. As founders of Bolt Farm Treehouse, they transformed a $250,000 investment into a $32 million business in just three years. Their luxury treehouse accommodations have earned recognition from Travel & Leisure and received Tripadvisor's Traveler's Choice Award. But their success didn't come without challenges. The Bolts lost four years of work and significant investment when local regulations shut down their Charleston, South Carolina location. Rather than quitting, they started over in Tennessee, where they now operate 23 luxury villas on 55 acres. These experiences—both successes and failures—became the foundation for their STR (Short-Term Rental) Workshop, a two-day program in which they share their hard-earned knowledge with other hosts and property owners. Unlike many business workshops focusing solely on success stories, the Bolts take a more authentic approach. "We openly talk about the struggles we've faced over the last 10 years," they explain. "We take the attendees through our journey of all the struggles and screw-ups (past and present) so they can have a blueprint of the potholes to avoid." The workshop covers practical topics like construction, guest experience, operations, automation, marketing, branding, and direct booking strategies. It also helps participants uncover hidden revenue opportunities—a strategy that helped the Bolts increase their average daily rate from $111 to over $1,100, far exceeding the industry average of $120-250. "We grew our treehouse ADR (average daily rate) from $111 to over $1,100 through the systems and strategies we now teach," they note, adding that their properties maintain 93% occupancy compared to the industry average of 63%. To provide ongoing support, the Bolts offer an invite-only Mastermind program—exclusively for past workshop attendees—that includes monthly live calls, in-person events, and a private online community where members continue learning, growing, and solving problems together. Both Intro and Bolt Farm Treehouse's programs highlight why mentorship and targeted education work so effectively for adults: Real-world application: Unlike formal education, these programs focus on practical skills that participants can apply immediately to their businesses. Learning from failure: Both programs emphasize the value of learning from mistakes—whether your own or someone else's. CEO data from Harvard Business Review found that 84% of CEOs credited mentors with helping them avoid costly mistakes. Community building: The connections formed with other participants create support networks extending beyond the formal learning experience. This may explain why 91% of workers with a mentor report being satisfied with their jobs. Compressed learning curve: As the Bolts note, their goal is to help others "compress time" by avoiding the costly mistakes they made. They estimate their own errors cost them $9.7 million through direct losses and missed opportunities. The business case for mentorship speaks through results. Research shows that 70% of mentored small businesses survive five years or more—double the rate of those without mentors. With 98% of Fortune 500 companies now offering mentorship programs, smaller businesses and solo entrepreneurs can't afford to miss this advantage. These connections often mark the difference between struggle and breakthrough for professionals at any stage. Both Intro's expert marketplace and Bolt Farm's immersive workshops demonstrate a powerful truth: sometimes, the education that transforms your business arrives years after your formal education ends—through a video call with someone who's been where you're going or across the table from someone who's made the mistakes you can now avoid.
