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Events Planned for Missouri Southern State University’s Japan Semester

August 26, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

From a look at how Godzilla became a cultural icon to an introduction to anime, a film festival, and presentations on the history, culture and cuisine, the Japan Semester at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) […]

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Microsoft Hires Former Top Amazon Cloud Executive, Adding to Rivalry

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Hires Former Top Amazon Cloud Executive, Adding to Rivalry
Microsoft hired a top Amazon cloud veteran and ally of Chief Executive Andy Jassy, according to a company document, in a rare jump of a senior executive between the cloud-computing industry’s leading rivals.

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Delta Air Lines to Impose $200 Monthly Charge on Unvaccinated Employees, Add Testing Requirements

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Delta Air Lines to Impose $200 Monthly Charge on Unvaccinated Employees, Add Testing Requirements
The airline will add the charge for unvaccinated employees enrolled in its healthcare plan.

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U.S. Regulators Are Likely to Approve Boosters at Six Months

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Regulators Are Likely to Approve Boosters at Six Months
Pfizer and BioNTech have requested clearance for Covid-19 vaccine boosters that an official said could be administered six months after the previous dose.

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Chip Makers in Advanced Talks for $20 Billion-Plus Merger

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chip Makers in Advanced Talks for $20 Billion-Plus Merger
Western Digital is in advanced talks to merge with Japan’s Kioxia, in a deal that could be valued at more than $20 billion and further reorder the global chip industry.

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Rapha International: Another Earthquake Update from Haiti

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Thank you to all of our partners who have contacted Rapha to ask about the situation in Haiti and our staff and facilities there. As the circumstances in Haiti quickly evolve, we want to share […]

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Moss Joins Arvest Bank Board of Directors in Joplin

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Melinda Moss has joined its local board of directors in Joplin. Moss is superintendent for Joplin Schools, a position she has held since 2016. Moss has […]

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BKD CPAs & Advisors to Host Nonprofit Board Basics Webinar Series

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Join BKD CPAs & Advisors and presenter Dan Prater for a three-part webinar series that will cover nonprofit board basics. This series is designed to support nonprofit leaders as they strive to create and sustain […]

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Upcoming Events from MOSourceLink

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

MoSourceLink has a great line-up of business-building events to keep you marching forward. Explore some great skill-building classes to boost your biz and keep you heading in the right direction. Want to see what help […]

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Scammers and Hackers See New Frontier in NFT Art

August 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Scammers and Hackers See New Frontier in NFT Art
Imposters are increasingly exploiting security gaps in the rapidly expanding marketplace—and artists and collectors who aren’t crypto-literate are proving easy marks.

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  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
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  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
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  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
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  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
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  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
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  • Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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