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Lafayette's Stanley Middle School is under new permanent leadership this academic year following the departure of its prior principal in the wake of an investigation by the district into allegations that as an administrator in Danville she mishandled reports and concerns about a teacher who was ultimately charged with multiple counts of lewd acts against minors.Nicole "Nikki" Chaplan's impending exit from Lafayette School District was announced at the end of March, more than two months after she was placed on leave by the superintendent less than a year onto the job – although her LinkedIn profile states her tenure at the district did not technically end until the 2022-23 school year finished in June."In January, I wrote to the community that I had made the difficult decision to look further into questions about the handling of allegations against a San Ramon Valley teacher," Lafayette Superintendent Brent Stephens wrote in an announcement to families on March 31. "These allegations had been reported on in local newspapers and raised questions about the role of Stanley Principal Nikki Chaplan prior to her employment in Lafayette."The teacher referenced by Stephens was now-former San Ramon Valley High School biology teacher Nicholas Moseby, also a private

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Anand Shah, MD, MBA, provides insights into a study he led examining the impact of out-of-pocket costs and insurance type on uptake of GDMT in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.Anand Shah, MD, MBACredit: LinkedInAn analysis from investigators at the Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine offers new insight into the impact of out-of-pocket costs with optimal uptake of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).Presented at the Heart Failure Society of American 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, results of the study, which was a preplanned potshot analysis of a pilot study for patients admitted to noncardiology services, suggests a virtual consult intervention to improve GDMT prescribing was generally effective only when out-of-pocket monthly medication costs did not exceed $100, but investigators noted this interaction was no statistically significant.Per study design, the population for the analysis included patients in the trial intervention arm, who were subject to a virtual consult with a certified pharmacy technician who would provide cost estimates of contemporary GDMT when available and completed insurance prior authorizations required. The primary outcomes of interest for the study were change in

By Online Desk After several months of repressed demand, Westlife Foodworld, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, is expected to see a revival and improvement in its sales during the third quarter of FY 2024.  The fast food operator was hit by a slowdown in sales due to high inflation in the June quarter. However, it is on a path of sustained growth with the success of its new strategy of value meal, sustained traction in the chicken business in the South and the ability to provide an all-day menu across breakfast, snacks and meals, said analysts from Prabhudas Lilladher.  The broker also cut the company's estimates for the current and next financial year by 8% and lowered the stock to 'hold' rating from 'accumulate'. Despite this, the broking firm increased the target price to Rs 958 from Rs 932.  The broker also added that Westlife Foodworld is looking at the makeover of McCafe with more food options and accelerated innovations to drive sales in the ongoing quarter. This strategy will focus on its core segments of burgers, chicken and coffee, and this is expected to provide sustained traction in the festival season. In June this

The Dos and Don’ts of Networking On LinkedIngetty The internet has shaken up how we do business. But in many ways, old-school rules and skills still apply. Networking is one of those skills that will never go away. Networking is crucial to learn because it opens you up to new relationships that can drive big opportunities down the road. While physical networking events like conferences, seminars, and industry mixers still hold their value, the digital age has introduced a powerful new player in the game: online platforms like LinkedIn. Here’s how to network like a professional, what to avoid, and the right strategy to build life-changing connections. Do: Personalize Every Message One of the best features of LinkedIn is that it allows you to add a note along with your connection invitation. This lets you introduce yourself to a potential connection and make a strong first impression, which will greatly increase your chance of being connected. LinkedIn does limit your note to 300 characters, which means that you will need to be concise yet compelling. If you’re a premium user, you can message people using InMail but upgrading to premium is not necessary for most people. With these features available

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Following previous enhanced version chatter. A reference to a "remastered" version The Last of Us Part 2 has been spotted on the profile of a Naughty Dog developer, lending further credence to suggestions an enhanced version of the 2020 PlayStation 4 game is on the way. Hints that an expanded version of The Last of Us Part 2 is in development at Naughty Dog first surfaced back in July, when the game's composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, referenced a "new edition" that would enable players to interact with his banjo-playing cameo in the town of Jackson, selecting from a number of songs he can play. Santaolalla wouldn't share any more details beyond that, leaving fans to ponder exactly what sort of "new version" he might be referring to, but now, thanks to a now-removed update on the LinkedIn profile of Naughty Dog's lead outsource artist Mark Pajarillo (as spotted by over on Resetera), we might finally have a clearer idea. The Last of Us Part 2 was enhanced for PS5, with 60fps support, back in 2021. Pajarillo - who worked as environment

Hardships and setbacks can make it difficult to give 100% at work — unless you find a way to use them to your advantage.John Henry, co-CEO and co-founder of startup Loop Car Insurance, says he's proof: Growing up, he was more concerned about helping his struggling family than positioning himself to launch a startup someday. Using his background to influence his strategic decisions benefitted him more than an MBA ever could, Henry recently told LinkedIn's "The Path" podcast.Specifically, his teenage solution to his family's financial woes — a dry-cleaning company — sold for $1 million in just three years, setting him on the path to serial entrepreneurship, Henry said."I grew up born and raised in New York City, and I come from an immigrant family from the Dominican Republic," said Henry, 30. "Seeing my mom and pops constantly struggle to make rent and also meet the financial demands of having four young children ... Being exposed to those pressures made me feel like I really wanted to help out."At age 18, while in college, Henry took a job as a doorman to ease the burden on his custodian mother and his dad, a presser at a local dry cleaner. As

An informational interview is an informal conversation with someone in your company, industry or even outside of your industry that gives you a chance to learn about that person's work and field.There are all sorts of reasons to book one: You'd like to learn about another branch of your company or about moving up in it. You'd like to learn how a competitor functions on the inside. Or maybe you're considering moving to another industry altogether and want to feel it out beforehand."You're building relationships with low stakes," says Angelina Darrisaw, career coach and founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. "Often people are much more willing to meet if there's not an ask and it's really just information sharing."Here's how to go about getting one.'What are my questions?'To begin with, you'll want to figure out who you want to reach out to.Ask yourself, "what am I looking to achieve? What are my questions?" says Vicki Salemi, career coach at Monster, adding, "are you looking to get your foot in the door with a specific company? Do you want to network within that company? Learn more about it?" Figure out what your objective is then narrow down your search for who'd

By  |  Oct. 4, 2023 2:14 PM PDT Photo: Daniel Roth, LinkedIn editor in chief. Photo: LinkedIn Last week, I was scrolling on LinkedIn when I noticed a new AI-powered assistant the professional social network is testing. The bot reviewed the part of my profile where I list my title and the “about” section, and drafted personalized suggestions “using insights from millions of profiles,” for me to review. It was the first time I had used this feature, which the Microsoft-owned social network had teased in March. It’s one of several Microsoft software products that incorporate AI developed by OpenAI as part of Microsoft’s $10 billion investment in the startup. 

The AI-powered tools are expected to make the hiring process easier and more convenient. Instead of doing things manually, users can now get help from generative AI that will save time and require far less effort. The world’s largest professional network LinkedIn now offers AI-powered features to help businesses grow and connect. The new AI-powered tools include Recruiter 2024, Coaching Experience, and Accelerate for Campaign Manager. All of them are powered by OpenAI – an AI research and deployment company that implements machine learning. Let us have a closer look at the tools revealed by LinkedIn: Recruiter 2024: this AI tool aims to help hirers find qualified candidates faster. In particular, talent leaders can use natural language and formulate their hiring goals in simple words like “I want to hire a senior growth marketing leader.” Generative AI will do its job, and combined with LinkedIn insights, it will create the type of candidate the hirer is looking for and provide higher-quality candidate recommendations from a list of candidates, moving beyond the brand-name companies that have always been the top in search results. To facilitate the process of searching, CRM Connect will be integrated. This Candidate Relationship Management system will give recruiters a more efficient