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Steve Corbin, Professor Emeritus of Marketing, University of Northern Iowa Charlie Chaplin once said “A day without laughter is a wasted day of life.” Life around my father (Lester Corbin, 1909-2000) was full of jokes, teasing, and what became known as “Lester”. Grew up around the humor of Red Skelton, Red Foxx, Jonathan Winters, Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Laurel, Hardy and a Mad Magazine subscription. I was programmed to seek laughter. If these comedians were alive, what they’d do these days in the G.O.P. “Cancel Woke Culture” It even makes card-carrying Republicans laugh. There…
Image credits: ergo / Claire Stepanek, ergo Founder and CEOWhile negotiating the price of products is commonplace in some face-to-face markets, it is less common when shopping online. That’s what Ergo is trying to change. The startup is developing pricing software that gives online retailers an easy way to clear inventory and increase profits without putting items on sale. Claire Stepanek, the company’s founder and CEO, came up with the idea for Ergo while working on Apple’s supply chain team, which manages vendors that make parts that go into Apple products. A big part of Stepanek’s job was negotiating prices.…
OKLAHOMA CITY — Another governor-appointed member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education has resigned. Suzanne Reynolds served on the board for 10 months before announcing her resignation on Wednesday. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the board and work with parents, teachers, and community leaders to advance education in Oklahoma,” Reynolds said in his resignation letter. “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together in addressing pressing issues and ensuring every child in Oklahoma has access to a world-class education.”Governor Stitt said in a statement that Mr. Reynolds will be appointed to the Oklahoma University…
Teaching and learning is a flexible cycle, there is no right or wrong way. There are many ways to facilitate it: behind your desk, outdoors, in small groups, and online. Online learning is one format that has expanded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been around for much longer. When that need became a reality, many schools in many countries had to explore what it meant to connect students and teachers beyond the screen. Faculty of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) Assistant Professor Stephanie Moore is a speaker with the U.S. Department of State’s US Speakers Program,…
Women and children’s organizations under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will organize short film screenings, street plays and discussions to raise awareness about sexual exploitation. Besides, audio messages will be distributed during the fourth phase of Mission Shakti. A press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said it will prevent harassment and abuse on social media among women and make them aware about the various initiatives and schemes of the state government in this regard. Notably, these programs will be implemented through circle-wise meetings in all gram panchayats, districts, districts and en route Durga pandals from…
Women and children’s organizations under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will organize short film screenings, street plays and discussions to raise awareness about sexual exploitation. Besides, audio messages will be distributed during the fourth phase of Mission Shakti. A press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said it will prevent harassment and abuse on social media among women and inform them about the various initiatives and schemes of the state government in this regard.Notably, these programs will be implemented through circle-wise meetings in all gram panchayats, districts, districts and en route Durga pandals from October 15…
Thursday, October 12thTabitha’s Closet, free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822 W. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island. Clothing donations are accepted. There are no household items. 308-384-2613.bingo, 7 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 West Capital, Grand Island. The door opens at 6 o’clock. Open to the public; 308-381-1555.Friday, October 13thall hallows eve, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., Stuhl Museum. Events include classic Halloween fun at Railroad Town, Shadowlands Haunted Fields (open at 7 p.m., suitable for all ages), ghost stories, Hornady Family Arbor Treat Trail, games, spooky adventures, and more…
Human rights experts and activists say the crackdown on climate protests across Europe will not increase after a Guardian investigation found countries across the continent are using repressive measures to silence activists. I am warning you.In Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, authorities have responded to climate change protests with mass arrests, passing tough new laws, imposing heavy prison sentences for nonviolent protests, and labeling activists as hooligans. etc. are supported. saboteurs and eco-terrorists.The crackdown comes despite calls from senior human rights defenders and environmental activists to allow civil space for the right to non-violent protest…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Fact: Coats are in short supply, especially during the turn of fall. Choose from a variety of outerwear styles, from leather jackets that instantly add a grungy vibe to tweed coats that look like they came straight off the Chanel runway. The aesthetics of coats accepted in autumn are wide-ranging, among which it is practically a must to add a traditional trench coat to your collection.But the problem is, high-quality trench coats often come with a hefty price tag to match.Fortunately for everyone we,…
Hunting is a tradition that predates Montana’s statehood, and some of the first laws enacted after Montana became a state in 1889 were designed to protect big game animals for future generations and for hunting seasons. The regulations were designed to protect the population. Dillon Tabish, community information and education program manager for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), said the state has been educating new hunters since the 1950s about the ethics and regulations for venturing into the wilderness. They are required to take a hunter education course that teaches basic skills. Courses typically run for a few hours…