Cargill and UNFI Support Expansion of NMSDC Acres Program to Cultivate Equity in Black Agriculture The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is expanding a program focused on increasing economic opportunity for Black farmers and ranchers. Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture trains and certifies Black farmers and ranchers as diverse suppliers. The goal is to help increase incomes as producers access new markets including grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail outlets. Founding partner Cargill and UNFI have contributed more than $500,000, with a goal of tripling the number of trained ranchers and farmers to help build greater equity in…
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By Jeff Haden Success, in whatever way you choose to define “success,” comes down to what you do—over and over again. But every action starts with a decision. That’s why most successful people have a process for making decisions. Oprah Winfrey decides which bridges to cross and which to burn. Jeff Bezos spends little time weighing the pros and cons of easily reversible decisions. Steve Jobs felt trusting himself made all the difference. Good stuff, but there’s an even easier way to start making better decisions. Just think of your brain as a muscle. The Neurobiology of Decision Fatigue Here’s why. To function, your brain breaks down nutrients to release energy. Byproducts of that metabolic…
Portland, Maine – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show focused on the increasing convergence of geospatial and built world technologies, have announced an impressive list of more than 150 Supporting Partners that are backing the 2024 event. Geo Week will take place February 11-13, 2024, and will gather thousands of professionals in Denver. “Leading industry organizations from around the globe have pledged their support for Geo Week in record numbers this year, recognizing it as the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne and terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies,” said Lee…
Live Speech, Point and Speak and other software updates are slated to roll out later this year.By, Abrar Al-Heeti, Cnet.com Apple recently previewed a handful of new features for the iPhone, iPad and Mac designed to boost cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The features are slated to roll out later this year. This comes as Apple gears up for its Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off June 5. One feature, called Live Speech, is geared toward users who are nonspeaking or who have diverse speech patterns or disabilities. Live Speech lets someone type…
With a subtle change, Google is making it more obvious to users whether businesses and other public places are accessible to people with disabilities. The technology giant has updated Google Maps to display a wheelchair icon by default on a location’s entry if the place has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Previously, this information was only visible to users who opted into a feature called Accessible Places. “Now, we’re making the icon visible for everyone on Maps so you can ‘know before you go’ if there’s a step-free entrance, which is helpful whether you’re using a wheelchair, pushing a stroller or lugging…
In a special Earth Day conversation, artist and music producer Post Malone spoke with NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg, who are currently living and working on the International Space Station.
By David Artavia, Yahoo! Life Chance the Rapper is not holding back when it comes speaking about the benefits of prioritizing mental health.
By Leona Vaughn, Everyday Health Three years ago, Hil Moss says she was lounging around, casually watching television and relaxing when she touched her chest and felt a lump. She was 28, and with no family history, she says her doctor reassured her that she had nothing to worry about. But after a few more appointments, they confirmed a diagnosis of breast cancer, likely caused by an ATM gene mutation they found.
By Lori Pugh-I’ve spent most of my professional career in the high-tech field, surrounded by predominantly male leadership. While I will always be appreciative of the mentorship and guidance I have received over the years, I’ve often found self-comparison leading the way for me.
By Reuters There is no question that we are all more dependent on technology than ever. So what happens when that tech does not work?
