This post was authored by Khushi Saxena, a technical consulting engineer intern on the Customer Experience Team. I never imagined that a global giant like Cisco would notice someone like me — yet here I am, living proof that skills matter more than background. Coming from an entirely non-technical background, my first year of college felt like stepping into a completely different world. While others seemed to have a head start, talking about data structures, projects, and hackathons like second nature, I was still trying to wrap my head around the basics. It was overwhelming, to say the least. I…
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CEBU, Philippines – Here’s a roundup of police stories from around Cebu on April 8, 2025. Cebu City hotel security guard goes amok, attacks receptionist A security guard at a hotel in uptown Cebu City was arrested after he alleged went amok and held a receptionist at knifepoint shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 8. His motives remain unclear as of this writing. Police Colonel Enrico Figueroa, director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said that cops arrived, Vernor Patria ran outside the hotel and into the road to avoid arrest. Minutes after the chase started, a police officer…
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In April, many communities hold events to raise awareness of sexual violence, such as this event in Reading, Pa., in 2021, put on by Safe Berks. Sexual violence prevention efforts often get funding and support from the federal government. Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle/Getty Images April 1 was the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It’s also the day the Department of Health And Human Services fired the teams that work on sexual violence prevention. The layoffs were part of a round of dramatic cuts to the federal health agencies, amid…
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I signed up for my first half marathon on a whim. It seemed like a fun challenge at the time – until I actually had to train for it. Some days, I felt unstoppable. Other days, I questioned my life choices. But crossing that finish line made everything worth it. Here are the biggest lessons I learned. Training Is Just As Mental As It Is Physical Your legs will get stronger, but so will your mind. There were plenty of times when I wanted to quit – on cold mornings, on long runs that felt never-ending, on days when…
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Image by Thirdman of Pexels When most people think about buying a home, the first big question tends to be: “How much do I need to put down?” You’ve probably heard the old-school rule of thumb—20% down or nothing. That number sounds daunting, especially with today’s home prices. But here’s the good news: the real down payment might be less than you think. Let’s break down what you truly need to know—because buying a home isn’t just about scraping together a pile of cash. It’s about understanding your options, preparing for hidden costs, and creating a plan that doesn’t wreck…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. When your team has come to the conclusion that your current vendor, process, or (let’s be honest) spreadsheet isn’t working, you need to get buy-in across your larger organization. Easy, right? If you’re the one responsible for any variation on the themes of streamlining your producers’ onboarding, licensing, carrier appointments, or sales territory assignments, then articulating the value of AgentSync and its distribution channel management (DCM) solutions to other organizational stakeholders is the next hurdle to your future state. For step-by-step help on making your case, download the guide. Who…
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The Trump administration has dismissed the few remaining health officials who oversaw care for some of the world’s most vulnerable people: more than 500,000 children and more than 600,000 pregnant women with H.I.V. in low-income countries. Expert teams that managed programs meant to prevent newborns from acquiring H.I.V. from their mothers and to provide treatment for infected children were eliminated last week in the chaotic reorganization of the Health and Human Services Department. Some of the consequences of the dismissals are only now coming to light. While it was known that some staff members devoted to H.I.V. prevention in other…
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If you’re someone who’s heard the term GLP-1 but aren’t quite sure what it means, don’t worry. Let’s break it down simply. What is GLP-1? GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a natural hormone that our body makes after we eat. It helps control things like our blood sugar levels and how hungry we feel. Understanding how GLP-1 works is important because it plays a key role in regulating our metabolism and keeping us healthy. How Does GLP-1 Work in the Body? When we eat, GLP-1 is released into the bloodstream and does a few important things:• Helps Release Insulin: GLP-1…
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Walter Clayton Jr. has always been a late bloomer — in basketball, at least. As Clayton has grown into an all-time March Madness hero during the 2025 NCAA tournament, a central part of his lore is that Florida offered him a football scholarship years before he signed with the school out of the transfer portal in basketball. The Gators weren’t alone in believing Clayton could be a stud defensive back on the football field, with Notre Dame, Georgia and Tennessee offering him, too. Clayton did a funny thing once those football offers rolled in after his sophomore year of high…