Menu changes for many as Thanksgiving dinner costs surge
KENS5, November 10, 2022
Rising food prices are gobbling up our money for Thanksgiving dinner. Creative ways to save on your holiday meal.
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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
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A study published in Management Science finds that the industry’s standard approach of matching video game players against opponents with similar skill levels is not necessarily the most effective way to keep people engaged. Instead, researchers show that more sophisticated matchmaking systems—ones that account for how players respond to recent wins, losses and competitive experiences over time—can significantly increase player retention.
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Gendered differences may impact how medical students rank their preferred schools when matching for residency, according to study data published in Organization Science.
Across two studies, the data show that men and women navigate the Main Residency Match differently and highlight the need for improved education on the process, according to Samuel E. Skowronek, PhD, assistant professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Joyce C. He, PhD, assistant professor of management and organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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Jeff Angelo: Shrinkflation Comes To Your Thanksgiving Table
WHO Radio, November 10, 2022
UCLA Professor Christopher Tang joins Jeff to describe how "shrinkflation" is going to impact your Thanksgiving budget this year. Jeff, super producer Mike, and Iowans then discuss what items they "must" have at their Thanksgiving feast. What items are "must haves" for you at any Thanksgiving meal?
Urinary Tract Infections: A New Antibiotic May Be on the Way to Treat UTIs
Healthline, November 8, 2022
A new type of antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be available sooner than expected.
New CDC Guidelines on the Prescription of Opioids
Audio Clip, November 9, 2022
New audio is available for media use featuring Hui Zhao, a professor of supply chain management and Charles and Lilian Binder Faculty Fellow at The Pennsylvania State University. She speaks about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on the prescriptions of opioids. The audio is provided by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on November 8, 2022.
CO2 Shortage Hits the Beer World
Beer Connoisseur, November 9, 2022
According to experts, the craft beer and brewing industry is being hit by a shortage of CO2. Just how did this happen? And is this a long-term problem?
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