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City Offices Closed; Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Holiday

January 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 18, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19. The rescheduled meeting will […]

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Freeman Welcomes New Robotic Urology Surgeon

January 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System welcomes urologist Dr. David Anderson. Dr. Anderson has completed more than a thousand cases using robotics for patients with prostate cancer (although he also treats other urologic diseases and […]

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Car-Safety Regulators Urge Tesla to Recall Around 158,000 Vehicles

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Car-Safety Regulators Urge Tesla to Recall Around 158,000 Vehicles
Federal regulators are asking Tesla to recall about 158,000 vehicles over safety concerns in what would amount to one of the biggest safety actions by the electric-vehicle maker.

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Facebook Turned on Trump After Internal Warning Signs Surged

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Turned on Trump After Internal Warning Signs Surged
The tech giant’s moves came amid fears of a feedback loop in which the unrest in Washington risked fomenting activity on its platform that could trigger more violence.

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Intel Ousts Chief Executive Bob Swan

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Intel Ousts Chief Executive Bob Swan
Swan will be succeeded by VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger effective Feb. 15, after activist hedge fund Third Point had called for sweeping changes to revive the semiconductor giant’s fortunes.

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Connect2Culture Asks for Input on Joplin Area Audience Assessment

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – People are ready to experience live, in-person arts, culture, and entertainment (safely) again — and Joplin’s arts and cultural community wants to deliver. Connect2Culture, on behalf of our local creative community, asks you to […]

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Smart Face Masks? Fever-Sensing Doorbells? CES 2021 Tech Promises Covid Protection.

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Smart Face Masks? Fever-Sensing Doorbells? CES 2021 Tech Promises Covid Protection.
Connected face masks, air purifiers, germ-killing UV gadgets and more have taken over at this year’s virtual CES 2021 tech megashow.

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Freeman Recognizes National Pharmacist Day

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Did you know that Coca-Cola ®, Pepsi ®, Dr. Pepper ®, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists? Benjamin Franklin and Hubert Humphrey are some of the most famous pharmacists. Today […]

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The Importance of a Family Business Succession Plan

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm Over the holidays I found myself reading the charming history of Marchesi Antonori, an Italian wine company, and the tenth oldest family-run business […]

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After Capitol Riot, GOP Faces Reckoning with Corporate America

January 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on After Capitol Riot, GOP Faces Reckoning with Corporate America
The challenge by some Republicans to the 2020 election results last week is fueling a rift between the party and big companies and could accelerate changes to the GOP’s fundraising base.

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