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Dr. Vic Marsh, a graduate of the University of Leeds, talks about how his research is providing new ways for minority leaders in the workplace to act as allies in DEI initiatives. As organizations around the world work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, organizational behavior expert Vic Marsh (PhD ’21) says, I am. “Most DEI efforts are aimed at correcting inequitable workplace processes that require the help of strong managers to achieve their fundamental goals.” A recently published paper titled “Organizational Behavior and Human Decision-Making Processes” entitled “Ally by Any Other Name: Understanding the Effectiveness…
My name is 46 year old female. Natalie Renken In February, the Iowa resident shared an incident in which her teenage daughter suffered burns and blisters that left her skin peeling off like “paper towels.” The horrifying incident occurred while the 17-year-old was trying out TikTok beauty trends on her FYP (‘For you’ page). The injured teenager, 17-year-old Alison Boles, had tried “sugar waxing”. Popular do-it-yourself (DIY) trends from social media that have been making the rounds on the internet lately. According to reports, this hair removal beauty trend is made with household ingredients: sugar, honey, and water instead of…
RRags-to-riches stories, revenge plots, and a variety of twists and turns – Chinese viewers love what they see in internet “microdramas.” Run time is just a few minutes or less.But Chinese authorities, wary of losing control over messaging, have little love for this new medium and are cracking down on the burgeoning microdrama industry.Unlike traditional television programming, which requires longer production schedules, larger budgets, and stricter government oversight, the microdrama industry offers low-cost programs that often take a fraction of the time and cost to produce. It has become popular due to the spread of mini-programs that are produced in…
On the second day of the NFL Draft, the Browns selected DT Michael Hall Jr. with the 54th overall pick in the second round. In three seasons at Ohio State, Hall recorded 45 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and six sacks. His best season was the 2023 season, when he had a career-high 24 total tackles. At the 2024 NFL Combine, Hall ranked third among defensive tackles with an athleticism score of 86. “Ultimately it came down to talent,” Browns vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook said. “He’s a really talented young man. The way I would describe him…
roanoke, virginia – A group of Virginia Tech Carillion students heard stories of heroism and horror from a panel of medical workers who took part in a mission trip to Gaza.Panelists include anesthesiologist Dr. Abdullah Brown, operating room and emergency room nurse Rana, and urologist Dr. Mazen Hasan.Get the morning’s biggest stories delivered to your inbox every day at noonThey are each active members of Doctors Against Genocide, a group of medical workers who are organizing actions and interacting with federal officials to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.The stories shared mentioned the chaos in Gaza during the war. Hospitals are…
As the 2024 NFL draft resumes Friday in Detroit, it’s time once again to break out our red pen and start handing out pick-by-pick grades.With the 32 picks from Thursday already in the books, the second and third rounds still provide the opportunity for teams to secure Day 1 starters and promising long-term prospects. The list of best players available entering the night includes several figures who were expected to make the first-round cut. And with the lack of consensus beyond the class’ most proven products, Friday could feature some surprising decisions.USA TODAY Sports will be be grading picks throughout…
Unlock Editor’s Digest for freeFT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.The Bank of England is under increasing pressure from the Conservative Party to cut interest rates ahead of its interest rate meeting in May, with economists warning politicians should not undermine the central bank’s independence. Treasurer Jeremy Hunt has repeatedly mentioned the possibility of cuts, seeking a boost for the economy ahead of elections expected this year. But analysts have criticized his outspoken comments for blurring the lines between the Treasury and the independent BoE. Jagjit Chadha, director of the National Institute of Economic…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Mays School of Business received its largest single donation in its history, $25 million, on Friday.Funding is provided by the Laurie Mays Family Foundation, the school’s namesake. The Mays Family Foundation and Laurie Mays ’57 have helped make the Business School what it is today and what it will become.Construction on the new building will begin based on donations. This will expand our graduate program, support enrollment growth, and strengthen our current programs.Most importantly Friday, the donation vaulted the school to the top of the national list.“When you think about what it takes for a…
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The second phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on Friday. Political parties are currently busy campaigning for the third and fourth terms of the general election. In his first two phases, elections were held across Mahakaushal, Vindhya, Sagar and Bundelkhand states. In the third phase, voting will be held in Gwalior, Chambal and Bhopal districts. Parties will focus on Malwa and Nimal states in the third phase. As the fourth stage of candidate submissions begins, political parties are also gearing up for election campaigns in earnest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a meeting in Morena. Home…
Written by Stephen Nellis(Reuters) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a National Public Radio interview on Friday that U.S. export restrictions on exports of advanced computing chips to China will not stifle China’s economic or technological development. Ta.Starting in 2022, U.S. authorities have imposed sweeping controls on computing chip exports to China, cutting off some sales from Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, and others, among others. These restrictions follow an earlier ban on chip shipments to Huawei.But U.S. authorities have granted licenses to at least two American companies, Intel and Qualcomm, to continue shipping chips to Huawei, which…