Katsura Ito, commissioner, National Personnel Authority, Japan, tells Global Government Forum about boosting Japan’s standing on the world stage, digital literacy, and her passion for promoting sake In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders attending our Global Government Summit in Singapore in February. What are you most interested in discussing at the Global Government Summit? I very much look forward to discussing reskilling and the importance of empathy with attendees. What drew you to a career in the civil service? Working in US based IT companies for a few decades, I came to realise that Japan’s presence has been shrinking in the global context, or even that it’s deemed to fall short in terms of economic growth, female leadership, and digital transformation. When the Japanese government nominated me to fill this role to revitalise the organisation of government officials, it was an opportunity too good to pass up on, as I could make a great impact for the brighter future of Japan. What have you achieved in your career that you are most proud of? Serving in leadership roles in various organisations spanning from sales to […]

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This week: Deadlines for #DiscoverBMB abstracts, Allen Institute internships, and Burroughs Welcome postdoc awards. Plus, our LinkedIn chat about wellness and webinar about NCI funding. Every week, we update this list with new meetings, awards, scholarships and events to help you advance your career. If you’d like us to feature something that you’re offering to the bioscience community, email us with the subject line “For calendar.” ASBMB members’ offerings take priority, and we do not promote products/services. Learn how to advertise in ASBMB Today. Jan. 17: Deadline for Allen Institute internship applications The Allen Institute’s Summer Internship program is for undergraduate and master’s degree students. Interns work full time for 10 weeks at a rate of $18.69/hour at the Seattle-area institute. There are many possible areas of research, including bioinformatics, experimental immunology, imaging and microscopy and flow cytometry. See the full list and learn more. Jan. 18: NCI funding and training opportunities webinar The ASBMB public affairs department is hosting a monthly webinar to connect ASBMB members with the unique funding opportunities that are available to them as BMB scientists. This month, the National Cancer Institute will present its funding priorities, award opportunities and training grants available to study […]

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(Photo: State Dept.) The Governments of the United States and Japan co-hosted the fifth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in a hybrid format on January 12, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan. The IPBF advances the United States’ vision for a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. As the premier U.S. government-sponsored commercial diplomacy event for the region, the IPBF facilitates business, government, and civil society participants in building connections and partnerships, exchanging best practices, and stimulating innovative thinking on the challenges and opportunities facing the region. It showcases high-impact government and private sector activities to support job growth and high-standard economic development for greater prosperity and inclusion in the Indo-Pacific region. The importance of economic and commercial cooperation and partnership in the Indo-Pacific is paramount. The caliber of the United States leadership in the 2023 IPBF is a reflection of the importance the United States places on this event. Four U.S. Cabinet officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai gave recorded remarks at the Forum. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink in welcoming […]

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Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo Jan 13 (Reuters) – (This Jan. 13 story has been refiled with an edited headline to clarify that the link to a stroke is possible, not definite.) A safety monitoring system flagged that U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and German partner BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 shot could be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults, according to preliminary data analyzed by U.S. health authorities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that a CDC vaccine database had uncovered a possible safety issue in which people 65 and older were more likely to have an ischemic stroke 21 days after receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent shot, compared with days 22-44. An ischemic stroke, also known as brain ischemia, is caused by blockages in arteries that carry blood to the brain. The FDA and CDC said that other large studies, the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, other countries’ databases and Pfizer-BioNTech’s databases […]

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This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page . Whether your credit card’s annual fee is $1 or $1,000, it’s worth evaluating that fee every time you have to pay it to see whether you can justify the cost for the year ahead. The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card has a low $95 annual fee, but is it worth it? Keeping this card in your wallet each year isn’t free, so what do you get for the $95 you pay yearly? Let’s look at the perks and benefits offered by the Ink Business Preferred card to see whether the annual fee is worth it in year two and beyond. New applicants for the Ink Business Preferred can earn 100,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points after spending $15,000 on purchases within three months of account opening. TPG values Ultimate Rewards points at 2 cents apiece, making this bonus worth $2,000. You’ll notice that Chase says this bonus is worth $1,000 as cash back or $1,250 […]

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MarketWatch Small businesses get big help from SECURE 2.0 law Small businesses — and the people they employ — got a boon from new retirement rules that could make it easier and more cost-effective for such companies to offer retirement plans and ultimately help narrow the gap in retirement savings at smaller firms. Roughly 5 million businesses with nearly 57 million employees lack retirement plans at work, according to AARP. Read: Which comes first? Emergency savings or your retirement goals? As part of the federal spending bill that was signed into law at the end of December, a batch of new retirement rules were put in place. Among the provisions, which are known collectively as Secure 2.0, is an expansion of the tax credit for companies with less than 50 employees to pay for administrative costs when starting a new plan. Previously, employers with less than 100 employees were eligible for tax credit of up to 50% of a plan’s administrative costs, with an annual limit of $5,000. Secure 2.0 increases this credit to 100% of costs for employers with up to 50 employees. An additional credit of up to $1,000 per employee for eligible employer contributions may apply […]

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Garret Pendergrass started his pottery studio and business in 2013. (Photo Courtesy | Garret Pendergrass) Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here . Garret Pendergrass Pottery Who? Garret Pendergrass is the founder of Garret Pendergrass Pottery. When? Garret Pendergrass Pottery started in 2013. Keith Thomson of Firehouse Pottery allowed him to rent space in the back of his building to get up and running. Where? 1307 Hurley Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76008. What? Offers small group courses, private lessons, open studio for independent work and firing pottery for at-home studio potters lacking a kiln. Contact : 817.705.4685 – Deanna, my assistant for scheduling. info@garretpendergrasspottery.com www.garretpendergrasspottery.com IG: @garretpendergrasspottery FB: garretpendergrasspottery Garret Pendergrass is the founder of Garret Pendergrass Pottery. He shared his business story with the Fort Worth Report’s Sandra Sadek. Sadek: How did you get into this field? Pendergrass : My college adviser reminded me I had one more art elective in order to graduate. I really wanted to take a sculpting class but the course was canceled and all that was left was ceramics. I really didn’t want to take the class since I […]

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LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCJB) – 1 man is dead after driving into a business in Suwannee County on the morning of January 14th. A 57-year-old man from Live Oak was driving through the intersection of US 1-29 and Duval Street around 3:30 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol officials say that’s when he popped a curb and drove over the sidewalk. The 2004 Ford Explorer crashed into the “Hometown Jewelry and Loan” business. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP is investigating the crash and what led to it. Copyright 2023 WCJB. All rights reserved.

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Here’s your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended January 14, 2023. On Jan. 6, Autoneum signed an agreement to acquire the automotive business of Borgers . The transaction is expected to close in April 2023 following antitrust clearance. Borgers specializes in textile acoustics protection, insulation and trim for automobiles. The product and customer range of Borgers is to a great extent complementary to the product and customer portfolio of Autoneum. Borgers’ wheel arch liner and trunk liner product lines as well as their truck business optimally complement the product range of Autoneum. Borgers’ product range is distinguished by sustainable and fully recyclable products. In fiscal year 2021, the Borgers Automotive Group generated revenue of €610 million with around 4700 employees. Thanks to Autoneum’s global presence, the Borgers product portfolio adds to the sales potential for profitable growth in the medium term outside Europe. In other news, Suominen will start consultation with local trade unions regarding a plan to permanently close manufacturing at its Mozzate plant. According to the plan, the production would end during the second quarter of 2023. The consultation will be conducted in accordance with the Italian legislation and applicable […]

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ENCINITAS Chamber, city planning for Senior Expo The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and the city of Encinitas will hold a Senior Expo, “Embracing Retirement,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The Senior Expo gives local businesses and services a chance to meet those who are retiring soon, those who are retired and families of aging individuals. Activities include a breakfast hosted by the Encinitas Rotary’s Home Team, refreshments, an Embracing Retirement commemorative bag and opportunity drawings. Exhibitor registration is now open. Exhibitors include healthcare providers, housing options, senior lifestyle businesses, fitness and wellness, government agencies and more. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit encinitaschamber.com , email admin@encinitaschamber.com or call (760) 753-6041. ESCONDIDO Escondido school district holds hiring event The Escondido Union School District holds a hiring event from 8:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 24 at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave. Talk with school district personnel and apply for various positions. Computers will be available on site to help with applications. Bring a valid photo ID and please allow a few hours for assessments and processing.See a complete list of openings and complete an application in […]

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