U.S. veterans dedicated their lives to serving our country. Now, just in time for Veterans Day, one local company wants to thank these heroes for their hard work — by putting them to work!
Careers for Heroes is a new local job-hiring service specifically for veterans. Think of Monster for the military! Window World, America’s largest replacement window company, with local offices in our area, created and launched the new and innovative online tool to educate veterans and help them find jobs.
The transition into civilian life can be tough, and many vets don’t know how to translate their skills to jobs outside the military. Through www.careersforheroes.org, veterans will receive training and support to help them transition into a new and exciting career. We would love to invite you to interview a local veteran and/or Window World owner utilizing this amazing program to put our veterans to work.
Consider this:
From military to civilian jobs, what makes the transition tricky?
According to Military.com, there are several main reasons it’s difficult for veterans to find civilian jobs:
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Make-A-Wish Utah Partners with RB Health to Surprise 3-year-old with Leukemia
SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Employees at RB Health in Salt Lake City will host a magical princess party for 3-year-old wish kid Avery on Thursday, November 14. During the party, RB employees and Make-A-Wish Utah (MAWU) will surprise Avery with the news that her wish to meet Princess Elsa is coming true.
Join us for Avery’s wish reveal, Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the RB Health, ACT Lunchroom (2002 South 5070 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104).
Wish kid Avery has been diagnosed with leukemia. Avery adores princesses and loves to dress up as her favorite princess, Elsa from Frozen. When Avery learned she had the opportunity to make a wish, she asked to go to Walt Disney World where she could see her favorite characters in person. Thursday, RB employees will surprise Avery with the news that this wish has been approved by Avery’s physician and will officially be granted by MAWU.
Upon arriving at the RB Salt Lake City office, Avery will receive a princess makeover and will then be transported to her party in a horse-drawn carriage. She will walk the red carpet to the ACT lunchroom where employees will greet her dressed in royal attire and share the big news. Following the announcement guests will enjoy food and a dance party.
About RB Health
RB is a global force in Health, Hygiene, and Home. Our brands are in stores in nearly 200 countries and are trusted by millions every day to make our lives healthier and homes happier.
Our research teams are experts grounded in science, led by consumer need. We innovate continuously. We are determined to consistently outperform to help people lead healthier, happier lives.
At our Salt Lake City Location, we manufacture over the counter medications and nutritional health supplements, including Airborne, Megared, Mucinex and Move Free. We also have an onsite research and development team that works to develop new products and innovate existing ones.
To learn more about RB, our brands, and our products, visit us at www.rb.com
About Make-A-Wish® Utah
Make-A-Wish® Utah creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Located in its facility in Murray, A Wishing Place, Make-A-Wish® Utah offers a life-affirming wish experience at a time of critical need. For more information, visit us online at www.utah.wish.org, on social @makeawishutah or give us a call at (801) 262-9474.
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POMPEII: The Exhibition to Host Event Uncrating Marque Objects at Salt Lake City’s The Leonardo Museum on Nov 18th
A First Glimpse of Key Artifacts Ahead of the Much Anticipated Exhibition Opening- A Media Only Event!
WHAT:
The Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation will be hosting an uncrating event for POMPEII: The Exhibition on Monday, November 18th at 10:00 AM. The media will be able to catch a glimpse of one of these fantastic relics from one of the most storied cities in the history of the world as a leadup to the opening weekend for the exhibition.
POMPEI: The Exhibition is set to premiere on Saturday, November 23rd and will run through May 3rd, 2020. The exhibition promises to be one of the most historically significant, immersive, and highest-attended exhibitions The Leonardo Museum has ever hosted.
Visitors will experience the sights, sounds, and sensations before, during and after the catastrophic 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which left the city of Pompeii frozen in time. The exhibition features more than 150 authentic, priceless artifacts
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Contacts: Megan Parker, Public Relations, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, mparker.huntsman.usu@gmail.com, 917-733-6675; Sterling Bone, Associate Professor of Marketing, sterling.bone@usu.edu, 435-797-9631; Dave Patel, Associate Dean, dave.patel@usu.edu, 435-797-7878.
USU Research Shows Discrimination in Minority- and Women-Owned
Small Business Lending Practices
LOGAN – Utah State University research showing that minority and women applicants seeking small business loans receive poorer treatment and more scrutiny from bank lending officers was presented at a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) symposium on Nov. 6, in Washington, D.C.
The symposium provided a public forum for the CFPB to hear perspectives on small business lending as it pertains to Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires the collection and reporting of small business lending data, including the race and gender of the small business owner.
“Small business financing is a $1.4 trillion market, according to estimates by the CFPB,” said Sterling Bone, Associate Professor of Marketing at Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. “Because of discriminatory customer service, banks are leaving money on the table instead of lending to minority and women small business owners who are very well qualified.”
Done in partnership with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), Bone and his colleagues, which include Jerome Williams of Rutgers University and Glenn Christensen of Brigham Young University, have studied 10 years of data on the financial lending landscape for minorities and women. The research, which has been published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research, was also presented in written and oral testimony in a congressional hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee in September.
The researchers used publicly available data on small business lending to analyze bank lending practices from 2008 to 2016. They also used mystery shoppers who met with bank lending officers – controlling for factors such as gender, credit scores, dress, age and physical features – to examine differences in the customer service experiences for potential borrowers of different races.
Some of the findings which were included in a recent NCRC white paper show the disparity in lending and customer service practices, such as:
“The question is, is it a level playing field in access to capital? In our experience in pre-application testing, the answer is a categorical no, it is not,” Christensen said. “In 10 years of testing, we find statistical significance in a lot of areas, and in almost every instance, minorities are treated more poorly than their white counterparts, even though with their profiles on paper, they should be treated better.”
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Contacts: Megan Parker, Public Relations, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, mparker.huntsman.usu@gmail.com, 917-733-6675; Sterling Bone, Associate Professor of Marketing, sterling.bone@usu.edu, 435-797-9631; Dave Patel, Associate Dean, dave.patel@usu.edu, 435-797-7878.
USU Research Shows Discrimination in Minority- and Women-Owned
Small Business Lending Practices
LOGAN – Utah State University research showing that minority and women applicants seeking small business loans receive poorer treatment and more scrutiny from bank lending officers was presented at a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) symposium on Nov. 6, in Washington, D.C.
The symposium provided a public forum for the CFPB to hear perspectives on small business lending as it pertains to Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires the collection and reporting of small business lending data, including the race and gender of the small business owner.
“Small business financing is a $1.4 trillion market, according to estimates by the CFPB,” said Sterling Bone, Associate Professor of Marketing at Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. “Because of discriminatory customer service, banks are leaving money on the table instead of lending to minority and women small business owners who are very well qualified.”
Done in partnership with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), Bone and his colleagues, which include Jerome Williams of Rutgers University and Glenn Christensen of Brigham Young University, have studied 10 years of data on the financial lending landscape for minorities and women. The research, which has been published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research, was also presented in written and oral testimony in a congressional hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee in September.
The researchers used publicly available data on small business lending to analyze bank lending practices from 2008 to 2016. They also used mystery shoppers who met with bank lending officers – controlling for factors such as gender, credit scores, dress, age and physical features – to examine differences in the customer service experiences for potential borrowers of different races.
Some of the findings which were included in a recent NCRC white paper show the disparity in lending and customer service practices, such as:
“The question is, is it a level playing field in access to capital? In our experience in pre-application testing, the answer is a categorical no, it is not,” Christensen said. “In 10 years of testing, we find statistical significance in a lot of areas, and in almost every instance, minorities are treated more poorly than their white counterparts, even though with their profiles on paper, they should be treated better.”
A Recipe for Success: 10 Ways Your Phone Can Make You a Better Chef
From feeding your family to making special memories over favorite meals, the perks of becoming a better chef are endless. Mastering new cuisines and methods are easy ways to improve yourself, and it couldn’t be simpler with a handy smartphone by your side. Here are T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile's 10 ways your phone can help you become more comfortable in the kitchen.
1. Watch a pro do it first
Pull up some recipe videos on your phone’s web browser or on an app and watch an instructional recipe video. As long as you follow the directions of an expert, you can’t mess things up too badly.
2. Check out podcasts
Download some food-related podcasts and deepen your knowledge of the culinary arts. The more you know about ingredients and where they come from, the more natural a chef you’ll become. Not sure where to start? Chowhound has a list of the top 10 food podcasts.
3. Keep the time
Use your phone’s timer to get all the steps right. No one likes a burnt dinner and your phone can make sure you’re not leaving the oven on for too long. Bonus: use audio voice commands so you don’t have to put down that saucy spoon to pick up your phone.
4. Shine a light
If you need some extra light in your kitchen or the bulb in your oven goes off, pick up that phone and use the flashlight function. Yes, smell is important in cooking, but you also need to make sure you can see what’s going on.
5. Measure carefully
Measuring is kind of hard, but your phone’s handy calculator can make quick work of any tricky conversions you might have to do. If changing cups to quarts gives you a headache, there’s definitely an app that can help you get those tricky conversions right.
6. Let the bots cook for you
Set your phone up with one of the many smart cooking appliances out right now for a tech-infused cooking experience. From gourmet sous-vide machines to smart fridges, your phone can help you connect to your kitchen on a much deeper level.
7. Pump the jams
It’s important to create a nice environment if you want your food to turn out well. Put on some tunes that will help you relax and have some fun in the kitchen. Food just tastes better when it’s made with love.
8. Record your results
Note-taking is important if you want to perfect a recipe to your taste buds. Was there too much salt for you in your finished dish? Make a note on your phone about the recipe you made with your annotations and next time it’ll come out even better.
9. Snap a photo
Use your camera to take some food pics and share them on social media. Solicit some tips and reviews from your friends and fans that will encourage you to get back in the kitchen and go bigger and bolder with your creations.
10. Have a backup
When all else fails and things don’t come out the way you want, there’s a ton of delivery apps you can download to get a meal from the real experts. Any good chef knows when to call in some help and just make your guests happy.
From a connected kitchen to how-to videos, there’s never been a better time – or way – to get up-to-speed on mastering your culinary techniques. Bon appetit!
