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What was your first internship? For many of us, now years removed from that type of learning experience, the question comes up as an icebreaker activity rather than a serious interview question. In fact, you might have risen to a level in your career that means you now find yourself managing interns.While the benefits of internships to college students and young professionals are numerous, what about the benefits to companies and employees who work directly with interns? Here’s how businesses can help ensure their investment in interns is paying dividends for individual employees and the company as a whole.The mutual…
The following story contains spoilers for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One. IN THE 27 years of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has always had two things: formidable villains and helpful sidekicks. From Sean Harris’ Solomon Lane and Jon Voight’s Jim Phelps to Simon Pegg’s Benji Dunn and Thandiwe Newton’s Nyah Nordoff-Hall, there have been no shortage of worthy people either helping Ethan or taking him head-on. Where the franchise has lacked, however, is in the category of good old fashioned henchmen. Let’s look at that other secret agent franchise for a few key examples: James…
Costco has an extremely ambitious expansion goal: open more than two dozen new warehouses annually over the next decade. Unfortunately, Northwest Arkansas is no longer included in those expansion plans–at least for now. Costco has canceled a contract for a new warehouse opening in the city of Lowell, Ark., local news outlets have reported. But the exact reasons behind Costco’s decision to pull the plug on the new warehouse are still unclear to the public. The chief executive of the developer representing Costco confirmed to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal late last week that Costco terminated the contract, but didn’t…
Delivering more minimally invasive and robotic surgery options to patients is something Dr. Mohamad Bydon, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, has been helping to lead. He recently performed Mayo Clinic’s first endoscopic spinal fusion surgery, which combines the use of robotics and an endoscope to deliver safer, more effective surgeries that are minimally invasive and allow for faster recovery times. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “One of the things about Mayo is we like to bring in great…
The Food and Drug Administration officially approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, on Thursday. The decision marks the first time a contraceptive pill can be sold in the United States without a doctor’s prescription. Opill’s approval comes at an especially urgent time. Women’s access to abortion and reproductive health care have faced increasing restrictions in the wake of the Roe v. Wade’s overturning in June of 2022.”We’re living in a time where people’s options for controlling their reproductive trajectory are being curtailed,” Dr. Beverly Gray, M.D, an associate professor for obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University tells Women’s…
Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, and so is ensuring your medications aren’t exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says medications can become degraded during temperature changes. He says some medications also can cause heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Temperature can impact any medication a person is taking, but some are more prone to problems than others. “Insulin is definitely going to be one of those medications. So…
By Leo Babauta Some days, I’m in need of some comfort. I’m tired, emotionally drained, or just feeling besieged by the world. On these days, I try to recognize my physical, mental and emotional state, and I ask myself what I need. Just noticing is a big step for most of us. We often don’t recognized when we’re feeling drained or a bit battered by life. We just focus on what we think we need to be doing, and just push through. This might feel necessary, but it’s rarely helpful, because we’re just forcing ourselves to act when we’re depleted…
Jon Stahlecker had exhausted all treatment options and lost hope of surviving chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) before Mayo Clinic offered him chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) in a clinical trial. “We got all our affairs in order. I was trying to see as many people and relatives as I could,” says Stahlecker. “We had bought land to build a house but put that on hold. When you think you may only have a couple years left, it’s very difficult to make plans for the future.” Recognizing CAR-T cell therapy as his last option, the Wausau, Wisconsin, native…
Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body. While there are various sources of protein available, one that has gained significant attention in recent years is soy protein. Derived from soybeans, soy protein offers a range of nutritional benefits and has become a popular choice among health-conscious individuals, athletes, and those following plant-based diets. In this article, we will explore the nutritional profile of soy protein, its health benefits, and its significance in plant-based diets. We will also address safety considerations and provide practical tips on how to incorporate soy protein into your…
When you’re just getting started on your weight loss journey or dipping your toes into a new method of training, it can feel a bit intimidating. This beginner’s anxiety may even cause you to steer clear of the gym altogether. But remember that everyone is a beginner at some point, and the most challenging part of the journey is usually taking that first initial step. It’s also important to show confidence in being a beginner, because progress is just around the corner! So long as you have the right game plan on deck, you can hit up the gym (or…