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Should you get your MBA?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt used to be that a high school diploma was enough to land a good job. Then, a bachelor’s degree became the minimum standard. Now, it seems everyone is compelled to get a master’s degree. No job requires an MBA, but in many positions having the degree can validate that we possess a set of knowledge required for the role. Whether it is a perceived requirement in our industry, something to improve our network, or the pursuit of a lifelong dream, here are the reasons to — or not to — get an MBA.
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What hunters in California need to know about the state’s lead ammo…
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIf you plan on hunting in California at any point in the foreseeable future, you should be aware that a total ban on hunting ammunition containing lead is about to take effect within the state. Things have been trending that direction within the Golden State for many years now, and the state began a gradual phase-in of lead-free ammunition after Assembly Bill 711 (AB 711) was passed by the California State Legislature and subsequently signed into law by then-Gov. Jerry Brown in 2013. AB 711 requires a complete implementation of the lead ammo ban by July 1, 2019.
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How to spend 4 days in Iceland
Julie Anne Wells Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn recent years, Iceland has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world due to its stunning landscapes and unique culture. But if you have ever considered visiting Iceland yourself before, you might have found the prospect a little overwhelming. How do you know where to start exploring in a country so wild? While no trip to beautiful Iceland could ever be wasted, there are a few key destinations every traveler will want to add to her itinerary. Here is the ultimate guide on how to spend four days in Iceland and make the most of your time.
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Why black and brown students get inferior educations: Segregation
Patrick Gleeson EducationIn recent years, more energy has been devoted to the pros and cons of affirmative action than probably any other education topic. But these arguments on what should or shouldn’t be done to help black and brown students skirt a far more fundamental issue, which even liberal educators and politicians often avoid: why do black and brown students need affirmative action or any other kind of race-based help to enjoy the same level of success in college enjoyed by Asian students and white students? Underlying the answers to that question are two seemingly contradictory bodies of fact.
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Climate science’s growing bipartisan appeal
Michelle R. Matisons Civil & GovernmentFlorida became embroiled in an interesting controversy a few years back. It was widely reported that then-Gov. Rick Scott placed a cabinetwide moratorium on using climate change terminology. Now, in an informative about-face, the Sunshine State’s current governor, Ron DeSantis, has instituted a new climate science position held by Florida Chief Science Officer Dr. Tom Frazer. This position is just one example of the growing appeal of climate science across party lines.
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Sears continues to rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic
Linda Popky RetailSears Roebuck, the embattled retail giant, recently unveiled a new logo designed to broaden its appeal to its core consumers. Unfortunately, what Sears had intended to appear as a combination of home and heart looks amazingly like the Airbnb logo. We can wonder why no one involved with what was likely an extremely expensive redesign process thought to look and make sure the logo was unique, but there’s a bigger question: Why on earth is Sears redoing its logo now anyway?
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‘PEACE’ and ‘LOVE’ replace outdated soft tissue…
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessWhen it comes to soft tissue injury treatment, you have most likely have heard of RICE; standing for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. You may well have also heard of PRICE, where the additional P stands for protection. This was then updated to POLICE around 2012, replacing rest with optimal loading, alongside protection and the longstanding ice, compression and elevation. But two new acronyms are doing the rounds, proposed last month on the British Journal of Sports Medicine’s blog.
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Court’s blockage of liver-sharing policy sparks conflict
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareA plan intended to correct regional inequities among liver transplant recipients is on hold after a lawsuit to block its implementation was filed by transplant centers in the South and Midwest. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has worked to create a new way of distributing organs since 2012. The plan calls for the most critically ill patients within a set geographic parameter to receive organs first. For example, if a liver became available in Nashville, the sickest patient within a 500 nautical-mile radius would receive it.
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How VMware practices inclusion from the top
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI've been working with leaders in organizations of all sizes to build inclusive cultures that last, from startup to scale, for over 25 years. I've seen leaders and companies come and go. So, I'm a bit skeptical when I hear an executive talk about how inclusive their organization is, how much they love diversity, and everything they're doing to promote equity, and then everyone looks alike, sounds alike and lawsuits are piling up. But two events made me think that maybe VMware is different.
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Can dentists help with the opioid epidemic? Webinar set for June 19
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareWith the nation’s first opioid lawsuit by a state (Oklahoma) against big pharma underway last week and expected to last through the summer, even more light is being cast on the country’s growing opioid epidemic. The American Dental Association is doing its part to educate and equip dentists in a variety of ways. On June 19, the ADA is hosting a webinar on opioid use disorder and how dentists can help prevent patients from developing it. Perhaps most importantly, participants will also learn how to treat acute dental-related pain without using opioids.