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New Study Unveils Career Impact of Attractiveness: Higher Salaries and Prestigious Roles Over Time
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BALTIMORE, MD, January 23, 2025 – A new study published in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research reveals a striking link between physical attractiveness and career success. According to the findings, attractive MBA graduates not only earn higher salaries but are also significantly more likely to secure prestigious job roles, highlighting how appearance influences professional trajectories over decades.

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The LA crisis is bigger than the fires — insurance is the next burning issue
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The Los Angeles wildfires have spread across tens of thousands of acres of land, burning everything in their path. Homes have been destroyed and lives upended as families begin the process of rebuilding — not only their homes, but their lives.  

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Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up
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Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Will a federal inquiry into airline loyalty programs dramatically change them?

Sheldon H. Jacobson: Will a federal inquiry into airline loyalty programs dramatically change them?

Chicago Tribune, September 24, 2024

The Department of Transportation is investigating the airline loyalty programs associated with the four largest carriers — American, United, Delta and Southwest. The focus of the investigation is on the fairness, transparency, predictability and competitiveness of the airlines’ loyalty programs. Should program members be concerned that the investigation could change their benefits, possibly for th ...

Anna Nagurney Appointed to Five-Year Term as Supply Chain Expert for DHS Chief Scientist Office

Anna Nagurney Appointed to Five-Year Term as Supply Chain Expert for DHS Chief Scientist Office

Homeland Security Today, September 23, 2024

Anna Nagurney, the Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies in the Isenberg School of Management, has been appointed to serve a five-year term as an expert on supply chains in the Science Advice and Guidance for Emergencies (SAGE) program, an Office of Enterprise Services, Administration and Support Division program with a direct link to the Chief Scientist Office in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Rob Handfield Analyzes Supply Chain Risks in Hezbollah Attack

Rob Handfield Analyzes Supply Chain Risks in Hezbollah Attack

NC State University, September 23, 2024

The attacks on Hezbollah last week using explosives planted inside electronics highlight the risks and vulnerabilities of technology supply chains, experts say. The Wall Street Journal tapped Poole professor Rob Handfield, who explained that the complexity of electronics supply chains makes it difficult to trace the origins of every component or identify where potential vulnerabilities might be introduced.

Exploding Pagers Deliver a Supply Chain Warning

Exploding Pagers Deliver a Supply Chain Warning

The New York Times, September 21, 2024

The lethal detonation of hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah militants this week in Lebanon demonstrated powerful spycraft, but it also raised questions about a gaping vulnerability in the global supply chain.

Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Richard Larson for His Work as a Professor and Author

Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Richard Larson for His Work as a Professor and Author

Yahoo! Finance, September 19, 2024

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / Richard Larson, a long-time professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been recognized for his accomplishments by Marquis Who's Who. Dr. Larson has recently added a new achievement to his career with the successful launch of his book, "Model Thinking for Everyday Life." This publication aims to help readers reexamine their decision-making processes by encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills through model-based approaches. The book's goal is to empower individuals to make informed choices in both simple and complex scenarios, moving past intellectual shortcuts to achieve deep, thoughtful living.

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