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The below transcript is from Episode 64 of the Trending: Pet Food podcast, where host Lindsay Beaton talks with Kathy Risch, senior vice president with Acosta Group about what is top of mind during the pet food purchasing process, what do pet parents really think about supplements, what innovations do pet owners see coming down the pipeline and much more. You can find the episode at Trending: Pet Food, on SoundCloud or on your favorite podcast platform. This episode originally aired on June 26, 2024.We want to thank Cargill for sponsoring this podcast. Cargill, a world leader in pet food ingredients and manufacturing, proudly offers TruMune postbiotic.…

In case you missed it, the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is literally everywhere right now. It'll be hard to not see someone wearing this internet-famous accessory while strolling through your local park, running errands, or traveling this summer. And it's no surprise: the bag is cute, comfortable, easy to wear, and can fit all your essentials and then some. It's no wonder it's garnered nearly 20,000 five-star reviews on Lululemon, millions of views on TikTok, and celebrity fans like Kristen Bell.This cult favorite can be worn in a variety of ways (crossbody, over the shoulder, waist pack style), comes in…

The State Department is using a number of technology tools in its campaigns to improve its messaging to citizens around the world, but is mindful to take a human-centered approach to keep messages concise. Acting Under Secretary of State for International Public Affairs Kelly Porter explained the department's “people-centered” approach to adopting new messaging technologies during the Adobe Gov Forum Experience Tour hosted by GovExec on June 25. “We've experimented with and adopted technologies that have revolutionized how we run that process,” Porter said in explaining his approach to improving messaging, “but we've found that technology can't be the baseline…

You might ask, “So, what about Thursday's presidential debate on CNN?” To which I offer a bad analogy: childbirth. It's unpleasant, but at least you have a baby at the end. In contrast, the debate was like this.Jake Tapper: Hi. We have a system for turning off your microphone, but we don't use it. We don't have a system in place to fact-check your claims in real time, because the Trump campaign argued that trying to connect what he said to a shared reality would unfairly disadvantage us. So, please try to be as accurate as possible, just a suggestion.…

Every sibling in a family has a role based on their birth order. For example, recently we have been hearing about “eldest daughter syndrome” (EDS) and its long-term effects. “'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' is a term used to describe the emotional burden that the oldest daughter in a family often carries,” neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez told Parents magazine. “Many first-born daughters start out early in life looking after their younger siblings, helping with household chores, and caring for sick family members.” Even as adults, first-born daughters are not always able to shake off this mindset. advertisement On the other end of…

The latest draft reshuffle, seen by Euronews, suggests the health ministry, DG SANTE, could lose significant powers to its agriculture-focused rival, DG AGRI. advertisementThe European Commission's powerful health department, DG SANTE, is expected to lose its main competence over food safety, according to a draft document seen by Euronews. Ahead of the start of a new Commission term in November, the EU executive is considering how to allocate policy priorities among its many component directorates. If the draft proposal, seen by Euronews, is confirmed, DG SANTE would transfer competences over pesticide approvals, animal welfare, animal and plant health, plant varieties…

Previously, O'Brien held various senior roles at AIMIA, including overseeing the Aeroplan business unit and leading strategy development, key partner management, negotiations and ancillary revenue growth. “I am excited to join Travel Edge Network and take on this new role,” said O'Brien, “which combines my passion for travel with my commitment to elevating our customers' journeys and experiences. I look forward to working closely with our advisors to understand their needs and the needs of their customers and contributing to the continued success of the network.” He will hit the ground running in his new role, continuing the path started…

Can't find an image in our newsletter? Read it on the web instead. A nice Friday morning in Evanston. Above, Jim Johnson and his service dog, Segal, demonstrate the difficulties of reaching Evanston's Dog Beach in his motorized wheelchair. Johnson sees the situation as a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and serves on the city's ADA Advisory Committee. The city says it plans to make improvements. (Photo by Richard Kahan) An independent investigation into Northwestern's athletic department recommended a series of reforms to improve how it handles allegations of bullying and other misconduct, including creating clear guidelines for…

NEW DELHI: Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday launched a space accelerator programme to support 24 startups.AWS announced that it will provide expertise, mentorship, and up to $100,000 in AWS credits to help selected space tech startups grow over the course of the 14-week program.”This is a direct result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Propulsion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in 2023 to jointly support the growth and development of Indian space startups,” a company statement said.The program, which the company says is a first…

As the U.S. Supreme Court enters another season of last-minute rulings, Americans are faced with an eternal question: what is the limit of compliance, and what is open to challenge?It is crucial to remember that the Supreme Court never has the final say; the people do. And structural concepts like federalism make disagreement on fundamentally important issues like equality not only encouraged, but essential to national self-governance. One thing is certain: judicial districts can be more committed to equality than the judges themselves. This is a valuable fact to remember as the Supreme Court's priorities and ideological leanings become increasingly…