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McDonald’s, Chipotle and Domino’s Are Feasting During Coronavirus While Your Neighborhood Eatery Fasts

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s, Chipotle and Domino’s Are Feasting During Coronavirus While Your Neighborhood Eatery Fasts
A health crisis is creating a divide in the restaurant world. Big, well-capitalized chains are thriving while small independents struggle to keep their kitchens open.

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‘Fortnite’ Will Remain Out of Apple’s App Store Ahead of Trial, Judge Rules

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Fortnite’ Will Remain Out of Apple’s App Store Ahead of Trial, Judge Rules
A California federal judge said Apple doesn’t have to return the popular videogame “Fortnite” to its App Store but maintained that it can’t block the game’s creator from accessing its critical software development tools.

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PG&E Equipment Might Have Ignited Northern California Wildfire

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E Equipment Might Have Ignited Northern California Wildfire
The utility disclosed in securities filings that it recorded alarms on certain equipment supporting a power line that served an area near where the deadly Zogg Fire is believed to have originated in Shasta County.

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Microsoft Will Let Some Staff Work From Home After Pandemic

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Will Let Some Staff Work From Home After Pandemic
The decision is another sign that workplace changes made in recent months in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be enduring.

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Hot Links 2020 – October Edition!

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 80 golfers compete in their annual golf tournament on October 9.  Players had the opportunity to participate in the marshmallow long drive, as well as […]

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Why Disney World Is Open but Disneyland Is Closed

October 9, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Disney World Is Open but Disneyland Is Closed
It’s a tale of two Orange Counties as Florida and California have adopted different approaches to reopening during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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AMD Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Xilinx

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AMD Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Xilinx
AMD is in advanced talks to buy rival chip maker Xilinx, people familiar with the matter say, in a deal that could be worth more than $30 billion and mark the latest big tie-up in the rapidly consolidating industry.

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Numerical Diversity Hiring Targets Attract U.S. Scrutiny

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Numerical Diversity Hiring Targets Attract U.S. Scrutiny
The Labor Department is investigating companies with federal contracts that have included numerical goals in their pledges to hire more-diverse staff.

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WarnerMedia Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Restructuring

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WarnerMedia Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Restructuring
The AT&T-owned company is seeking to reduce costs by as much as 20% as the pandemic drains income from movie tickets, cable subscriptions and TV ads, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Public Meeting for 32nd Street Widening Project Set for October 15

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – With the appraisal process and right of way acquisition underway for the 32nd Street widening project, the City of Joplin is holding a meeting for area property owners to view the final […]

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