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Better Because You Were There

Velvet Chainsaw

According to The New York Times , living with the pandemic “has pushed us to reckon with our deepest questions … [about] how we make meaning of our time on this earth.” In particular, COVID-19 has brought the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, social responsibility, and wellness to the fore.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

Reid All About it

Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Scott Barry Kaufman ). Tue 3/9 at 1 p.m. – How to Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan.

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13 Hidden Conference Gems

Associations Now

Each boasts a wide array of accommodations that rival those of popular destinations like Las Vegas, Chicago, and New York. With plans for future growth already in place, Chandler seeks to define itself as more than just a suburb of Phoenix. Take a look at these 13 event destinations you may not have considered before.

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Alt-Weeklies May Struggle, But Don’t Count Them Out

Associations Now

Large-market publications such as the Phoenix and The Village Voice have market challenges that many smaller publications don’t, she said, noting, “No one sees it as a death sentence for any of the others.” But the association that represents the newspapers is working hard to prove the analysts wrong.

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For SABR, Data Is Just a Small Part of the Equation

Associations Now

Founded in 1971 in Cooperstown, New York, SABR exists to bring together fans of the game, journalists, former players, team owners—really anyone who has a passion for the game—and give them a forum to discuss all things baseball. That’s where the Society of American Baseball Research comes in.

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American Legion Takes Rare Step in Calling for VA Leader’s Resignation

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This was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” Dellinger, a onetime defender of Shinseki, told The New York Times. The VA has denied that such a list exists. An agency investigation of a Fort Collins, Colorado, facility found cases of falsified records.

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What Ideas Can Your Meeting Steal From the Super Bowl?

Associations Now

As a born and raised New York Giants fan, I will end this post with one more interesting fact: The last time the Super Bowl was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium was in 2008, when the Giants beat the Patriots , ending the Pats perfect season. (Oh Oh right, that was before the Giants beat them again in 2012.).