N.I.H. Head Calls for End to All-Male Panels of Scientists
Francis Collins, director of the National Institute of Health, pledged to decline to speak at conferences that do not include enough women in prominent speaking roles. (The New York Times)
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Getting a Passport Will Now Take Longer
The Passport Services agency of the U.S. Department of State has increased the processing time for passports to as long as eight weeks. (Washington Post)
Winsight Promotes Mary Pat Heftman
National Restaurant Association show producer Winsight LLC announces promotions. (pcma)
Broward to Close Its Convention Center for 19 Months During Expansion Project
The expansion project should boost the exhibition space of Greater Fort Lauderdale's waterfront facility 75 percent by 2023, and the convention center is closing February 2020 to November 2021 to help expedite the process. (The Real Deal)
How the Creator Week Conference Empowers Entrepreneurs and People of Color In Tech
The free three-day conference is designed to empower employees of color in the tech and entertainment industries by eliminating the knowledge/accessibility gap through hands-on education. (Forbes)
The Case for More Silence in Meetings
It can lead to more — and better — ideas. (Harvard Business Review)
Limited-Edition Merchandise Coming to the 2019 D23 Expo
By Stephen Porter - Assistant Editor 13, 2019 Today Disney released a sneak peek at some of the new and limited-edition merchandise that will be available at the D23 Expo 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug 23–25. Multiple stores including The Dream Store, Mickey’s of Glendale, and the Disney Store will be selling this brand-new merchandise. ShopDisney.com/Disney Store The ShopDisney.com/Disney Store will have the largest variety of merchandise.
What to Do in New York This Weekend
There’s something for everyone, from classical music in the park to Alvin Ailey at Lincoln Center and four must-not-miss art shows spotlighting women.
Your phone addiction is a myth
What many commentators describe as an addiction is actually a powerful social norm at work. The distinction matters.
One afternoon last April at a coffee shop deep in suburban Philadelphia, I overheard a curious conversation between what looked to be a teenager and her grandfather. They were discussing the impacts of social media, and the girl bemoaned how depressed it made her feel.
Weekly hit of nature boosts health, study finds
A UK study has found that spending two hours per week in parks, woodland or on the beach has a positive impact on mental and physical health and wellbeing
Here’s why people are turning their social media profiles blue for Sudan
The #BlueforSudan campaign is taking over social media.
Sudan’s military may be trying to prevent word of its massacre of civilian protesters from getting out, but despite an internet shutdown, the word is spreading. To help draw attention to the cause, people on social media are turning their profile avatars blue and posting blue-themed artwork with the hashtag #BlueforSudan.
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Carry-on bag ignites at West Virginia airport checkpoint
Authorities at a West Virginia airport say a passenger’s carry-on bag ignited as it was going through a security checkpoint.