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UK – General social research organisation MEL Research has appointed Tamsin Maries as research manager. Marise (pictured) has previously worked for companies such as MMR Research, Vanson Bourne and Ipsos, on large scale research projects for clients such as the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the National Children’s Agency, PepsiCo and Mars.Additionally, Maryse has experience working across multiple sectors including education, children and families, technology, business and FMCG, and is experienced in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, project management, survey design, data analysis and report writing.Steve Handley, director of quantitative research at MEL Research, said: “We are thrilled to…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and KSHB 41’s Caroline Hogan spoke with mothers who say parents should talk to their kids about mental health every day.Sarah Schroer also has a great relationship with her 16-year-old daughter, Ariana. Arianna had heard about a child in another school district who had recently committed suicide and, although emotional, felt safe enough to go to her mother for advice.Schroer is worried and doesn’t want the children to suffer any more.”And as a parent, this is the worst thing I could imagine happening to my child,” Schroer said. BJ Thomas Wilson…
On September 22nd, we observed the official change of season from summer to fall. This was the autumnal equinox, the day when we technically see 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. As the days go by, we see less and less of the sun, and the change happens quickly. We lose three minutes of daylight every day, and those who go to work early in the morning will see many more stars than they did just a month ago. The change in light levels began in late June, but was subtle at first. Now the trees have…
New variants of the coronavirus are gaining momentum and are drawing attention as a potential threat in the late fall and winter, a development that could reverse recent promising infection trends and has doctors renewing their urging for residents to get up to date on vaccinations.XEC, which was first detected in Germany, is gaining traction in Western Europe, said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional director of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Like nearly all coronavirus strains that have emerged in the past few years, XEC is a member of the widespread Omicron family and is a hybrid of two…
BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anytime Fitness Asia, Southeast Asia’s leading fitness franchise, is proud to announce the opening of its 400th location at Exchange Tower in Bangkok, Thailand. This milestone represents a major achievement in the brand’s continued growth and expansion across the region. Anytime Fitness Exchange Tower embodies the brand’s commitment to providing more value to its members. The club is equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, a global leader in fitness technology, and cloud DJ music technology, providing a vibrant environment to enhance every workout. “Anytime Fitness is more than a gym; it’s a community dedicated to…
Millennials in tech, your suspicions were correct: Gen Z is starting to take your market by storm. Newly released federal data shows that the U.S. tech workforce is younger than the general workforce, and it’s getting younger. More tech workers are under the age of 25, while the percentage of workers over 40 is declining.There’s a long-held perception that tech workers should be young to move fast and innovate. Job applicants are evaluated on “cultural fit,” and youth is often celebrated in that culture. “I want to emphasize the importance of being young and skilled. Young people are just smarter,”…
MassLive recently asked readers to name who they believe are Hispanic and Latino leaders working to make a difference in Massachusetts.These leader profiles will be published during Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15. These are people who our readers have identified as inspirational and may be doing good things for their communities. They are being recognized for their achievements, leadership and efforts to inspire change.Angelica Castro, director of outreach and teens at the YMCA of Greater Springfield. Photo by Angelica Castro. Angelica CastroAngelica CastroAge: 37Community: SpringfieldHer story: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Angelica Castro, a mother of two…
The early signs were good. We heard from a few observers on the Early Detection and Diagnosis Committee that just being in the interview room was a valuable experience. And other funders we spoke to also offered smaller, early-career observer and peer reviewer opportunities, but none of them prioritized underrepresented groups. So we were keen to provide all researchers with the opportunity to observe grant reviews, with priority given to potential applicants from underrepresented groups. We created a feedback loop to invite observers to provide anonymized feedback, “good and bad,” to improve the observer experience and the transparency and fairness…
Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina are among seven battleground states that have been a focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns since Labor Day, with Harris showing relatively strong support in several key Midwestern states, including Pennsylvania, which is most important to her presidential hopes.But Arizona, which Biden won by just over 10,400 votes in 2020, is currently a tough call for Harris’ campaign. Polls show Trump leading 50 percent to 45 percent. A Times/Siena poll of the state in August showed Harris leading by 5 percentage points. Hispanic voters in particular seem to be moving away from Harris,…
Portugal must be doing something right: More than 95% of children have received the recommended vaccines, and measles vaccination coverage is among the highest in the world at 99%. Portugal’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was a source of national pride in 2021, and a report for the European Commission in 2022 showed that Portuguese citizens are the most in favor of vaccination in the EU. Portugal’s vaccination rates are among the highest in Europe Influenza vaccination rates are approaching the 75% target and the COVID-19 rollout has been successful Awareness of the recommended shingles and pneumococcal vaccines is low Experts are…