What is a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? When exploring the world of nutrition professionals, you may come across terms like nutritionist vs. dietitian, leaving you wondering about their distinct roles. A Registered Dietitian (RD), also known as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), is a licensed expert…
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The Hidden Equation: Fewer Social Security Staff, Lower Benefits?
Image Source: Pixabay Editor’s Note: At the end of this article are actions you can take to safeguard your finances and advocate for Social Security. Since its inception 85 years ago, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has never missed a payment to beneficiaries. However, the hatchet job the Department of…
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UPCAT as gateway to being Iskolar ng Bayan
“Basically, your school has all big fish that came out of a small pond. You cannot always be the top student. It is impossible.” A line by Yang Gwan-sik (Park Hae-joon) to his daughter Geum-myeong (IU) about the competitive environment in South Korean education system from the Netflix Korean drama…
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Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player’s death : NPR
Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after his first football practice at Bucknell University. Calvin and Nicole Dickey hide caption toggle caption Calvin and Nicole Dickey The family of a Bucknell University football player who died after…
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C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say
The extensive layoffs of federal health workers that began on Tuesday will greatly curtail the scope and influence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the world’s premier public health agency, an outcome long sought by conservatives critical of its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The reorganization of the…
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NFL free agent rankings: Defensive tackles
With a few defensive tackles projected to be taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and several plug-and-go starters available in free agency, the DT positions are sure to see some overhaul this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus…
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President Donald Trump Announces ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event in the Rose Garden at the White House. The reciprocal tariffs will add new restrictions to countries with duties on U.S. goods. The U.S. will calculate the “combined rate of all their tariffs,”…
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The Debate Over Credit Score Algorithms: Fair or Flawed?
Image Source: Pexels Credit scores significantly impact financial decisions, from loans and credit cards to housing. But is this system truly fair? Does your credit score accurately reflect your creditworthiness? Maintaining a high score requires effort, yet it can be easily damaged, raising concerns about its reliability as a lending…
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BIZ BUZZ: Yangs renew ties with McDonald’s
A business partnership can be likened to a marriage, where each partner only wants the best for the other and both are committed to making a success of their union. In this sense, George T. Yang and McDonald’s are a happily wedded couple that are about to renew their vows.…
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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco’s Green Team
I have a confession to make about something I’ve been doing over the past 10 years: I have diligently separated my wet and dry waste. What does that mean? Everything that is biodegradable, like food scraps, goes in one bin; everything like paper or plastic goes to another; and medical…