Setting New Year's resolutions is a timeless tradition that ushers in a sense of renewal and personal growth. As the calendar turns its page, individuals embark on a journey of self-reflection, contemplating areas of their lives that warrant positive change. Whether it’s adopting healthier habits, pursuing new passions, or fostering stronger connections with loved ones, resolutions serve as a roadmap for self-improvement.
The start of a new year becomes a symbolic blank canvas, offering the opportunity to redefine priorities and set achievable goals. While resolutions may vary widely, they all share a common thread of hope and determination, inspiring individuals to embrace the challenges and possibilities that the coming year holds. It’s a collective acknowledgment of the power each person possesses to shape their destiny and make meaningful strides toward becoming the best version of themselves.
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65 Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
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56% of people, or 4.4 billion, call cities their home, the World Bank estimates. Within three decades, that number is likely to reach 70%. (Bloomberg)
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Rents averaged $2,000 a square foot on upper Fifth Avenue over the past year, about 13% higher than the world’s next-most-expensive shopping destination, Via Montenapoleone in Milan. New York City displaced Hong Kong last year to top the chart for the first time since 2017.
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Some entire towns and cities were started as planned communities that grew and grew and grew. Celebration, Florida was developed by Walt Disney. It now houses over 11,000 people. The Woodlands in Texas is a huge success now housing 114,000 people with one of the US’ highest ranking school systems. (NY Times)
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According to Wall Street experts, the Fed will cut rates six times in 2024. Hmmmm. Let’s talk a year from now! (Yahoo News)
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Some good news: the world’s ozone layer is on track to recover potentially by 2045. The MONTREAL PROTOCOL of 1989 began the phase-out of harmful CFCs. EV sales have soared globally. In China, they accounted for 19% of all vehicle sales. 1 million EVs were sold in the US. And EV sales in Europe soared 47%. China – the world’s biggest polluter – shattering its wind and solar target 5 years early. China’s solar capacity is now greater than the entire world’s combined. They did however add more coal production.
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There are currently 553 of these developments completed or under construction, with a combined 84,459 units, roughly triple the 185 projects with 21,231 units as of 2019. Their average occupancy rates are currently 97%. (WSJ)
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One of the most pressing consequences of climate change affecting the Suez and Panama Canals is the dwindling water levels. Rising temperatures lead to evaporation, reducing the volume of water available to maintain adequate depth for vessels. This can add to shipping costs that are added to the price of consumer products.
