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PSU Alum Returns Home to Join Freeman Orthopaedics

August 20, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System welcomes Ryan Sorell, MD, to Freeman Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine of Pittsburg. “Coming to Freeman is coming home,” said Dr. Sorell. “I went to Pittsburg State University, and my […]

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Topps SPAC Merger Collapses After Loss of MLB Trading-Card Deal

August 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Topps SPAC Merger Collapses After Loss of MLB Trading-Card Deal
Topps had reached a deal in April to become publicly traded through a merger with Mudrick Capital Acquisition.

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Insights to Help Nonprofits Thrive from BKD CPAs & Advisors

August 20, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Nonprofits are vital to the overall wellbeing of a region. Get some tips and insights from BKD CPAs & Advisors to ensure that your nonprofit runs smoothly so you continue to serve your community. New […]

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A Monthly Recap and Update from The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm

August 20, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now -Alan Lakein Join One of Our Free Estate Planning Workshops The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm will […]

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Elon Musk Doubles Down on Artificial Intelligence at Tesla

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Doubles Down on Artificial Intelligence at Tesla
Tesla will build a humanoid robot that can perform repetitive tasks, CEO Elon Musk said at an event around AI.

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China Passes One of the World’s Strictest Data-Privacy Laws

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Passes One of the World’s Strictest Data-Privacy Laws
China approved a sweeping privacy law that will curb wide-ranging data collection by technology companies, but that policy analysts say is unlikely to limit the state’s widespread use of surveillance in the country.

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J&J’s Gorsky to Leave as CEO, Duato to Take Helm

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on J&J’s Gorsky to Leave as CEO, Duato to Take Helm
Alex Gorsky has led the company to tremendous growth, making over J&J’s lineup to capitalize on technological advances, and navigated manufacturing issues that had plagued its signature consumer-health business.

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Amazon Plans Retail Locations Akin to Department Stores

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Plans Retail Locations Akin to Department Stores
The online shopping pioneer wants a larger retail presence to sell clothing and household items and facilitate exchanges.

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The CEO Wants His Staff Vaccinated. He Also Worries They Will Quit.

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The CEO Wants His Staff Vaccinated. He Also Worries They Will Quit.
As the Delta variant spreads, Taylor Farms is nudging 22,000 employees toward vaccination. “It is like talking to a wall.”

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Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek to Retire in October 2021

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – City Manager Nick Edwards announced on August 19 that Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek will be retiring effective October 4, 2021. During this time, he served as the Public Health Director for […]

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