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Better to be liked or remembered? Research finds linguistic recipes for likeable and memorable slogans

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Branding is key for organizations. While it’s important for a company’s logo and name to remain consistent, one way any business can significantly impact their brand is by changing their slogan.   New research at the University of Missouri shows that businesses can improve their brand recognition through specific changes to their slogans. The

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Wellness Day rings in school year with free screenings, affordable immunizations

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wellness Day at Walmart offers opportunities for families to prioritize their health ahead of a new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV,

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Attorney General Bailey applauds S&P’s announcement to halt use of ESG

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that last week, in a win for all Americans, S&P Global Ratings shared that it would no longer publish new ESG credit indicators or update outstanding ESG credit indicators. Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) scores are used to rank a corporation’s loyalty to various left-leaning political causes. This

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15th Harry S. Truman Conference commemorates 70th anniversary of U.S.-Korea Alliance

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri and its Korean Alumni Association are proud to announce the 15th Harry S. Truman Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 24. This year’s conference commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and will be held in Memorial Union on the MU campus.   The conference highlights the historical ties between

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$10 million program to provide air purifiers to improve air quality in day care centers

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the state is offering more than 20,000 HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) purifiers at no cost to Day Care Centers in Illinois to help reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. To receive air purifiers, plus a three-year

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Jonathon H. Bailey 36, Collinsville, arrested August 7, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a unlawful violation of order of protection charge.  Bond amount is $5,000.  Is incarcerated.   Jeremiah J. Neloms 23, Houston

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