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Unbound - Deep Tech & Space Insights | No 226
by Angela Forsyth | 4 minute read When a respected OpenAI researcher publicly resigns, it's bound to raise eyebrows—and questions. This researcher cites growing fears about artificial intelligence's rapidly increasing autonomy and potential for malicious applications. His startling departure puts a sobering spotlight on the current innovation race, urging both organizations and governments to reconsider their approach to AI development.
A Road Clearly Marked: Tim Griffin’s Path To Politics Apparent From Start
For most of his life, Tim Griffin has followed a natural trajectory of law, military and political service. His current position as the state’s attorney general is the culmination of life choices and experiences that led him into politics. Griffin has served as Arkansas AG since November 2023, acting as the state’s chief legal advisor for state agencies and state legislature. Before his current position, he served as the state’s lieutenant governor for two terms, holding the seat from 2014 to 2022.
Yes, Please: Banco Sí Speaking Customers’ Language
Pictured above: The Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas has responded favorably to Banco Si’s presence. As Banco Sí approaches its first anniversary, the Rogers-based bank has a lot to celebrate. The newest division of Signature Bank of Arkansas is the first dedicated bilingual bank in the state with a full staff that is fluent in Spanish and English. The newest location officially opened its doors in September 2022 in the heart of one of Northwest Arkansas’ largest Hispanic communities.
New Education Secretary Oliva Has Big Ideas, Big Expectations
Above: Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva has high hopes for Arkansas students. (Photos provided) He might be calling his shot, but here’s hoping he hits it out of the park. Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva wants to raise Arkansas out of its low educational ranking by implementing some big ideas. One of them is to change the state’s starting teacher salary to $50,000.
Little Rock Landing: For Arthur Orduña, All Roads Led to The Venture Center
After more than 25 years of navigating through many career moves that took him all over the country, fate brought Arthur Orduña to Little Rock to manage The Venture Center. For Orduña, the road to The Venture Center has been a long one — full of twists and even a bit serendipitous. First, he received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell and then, with some NYU dramatic writing courses under his belt, he worked as an editor for a small newspaper.
Full Speed Ahead: Shannon Newton Guides State’s Trucking Industry Around Obstacles
Pushing for better policies and a better image for Arkansas truckers, Shannon Newton manages the large and small of the Arkansas Trucking Association. Her’s might not be the face you picture when you first hear the title, “president of the Arkansas Trucking Association,” yet Newton has held this position for a couple of decades.
All In: UA Chancellor Charles Robinson Takes The Reins on The Hill
Just a couple of months ago, the University of Arkansas gained a new chancellor when Charles F. Robinson took the helm following a unanimous appointment by the board of trustees. Robinson, after serving as interim chancellor since Aug. 16, 2021, became the university’s seventh chancellor this past November. His appointment checks all the boxes needed to help lead the state’s top academic and research facility:Experience, check. Leadership skills, check. Passion for the job, check. Hogs fan?
Private School Interest on the Rise
The upward trend continues for private K-12 schools in Arkansas and across the nation. In recent years, nonpublic alternatives have been on the rise as families seek smaller class size, specific educational goals and personal spiritual preferences in education. With almost 100 schools under the umbrella of Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (ANSAA), nearly 18,000 students attended Arkansas private schools in the 2021-22 school year.
Jenny and Dave Marrs Share Their Favorite Christmas Traditions
No Fixing,Just Fabulous: Jenny and Dave Marrs share their favorite Christmas Traditions Dave and Jenny Marrs may design homes to the point of perfection, but their Christmas goals are far from it. The stars of the hit HGTV show “Fixer to Fabulous” shared with AY a glimpse of what it’s like to spend the holidays with their family of seven. Bounded by simple, yet meaningful traditions, the Marrs family holds fast to the magic of tradition and togetherness during the holiday season.
Italy in the Ozarks
Italy in the Ozarks Fried chicken and spaghetti, anyone? Tontitown – a town in Northwest Arkansas, rich in Italian-American history and known for its delicious Italian food – offers this unique Italian/Southern combination. If you ask Venesian Inn restaurant owner Jeff Bowen, “It’s like chicken and waffles; it just goes together.” It’s not fancy; it’s not gourmet. It’s fried bone-in chicken (or boneless breast if you order it) and a scoop of spaghetti on the side with meat sauce on top.
The Woman in Charge: Jennah Denney
The Woman in Charge: Jennah Denney Jennah Denney has been working in the electric vehicle (EV) industry for only six years, but you might as well call her a veteran. As the EV Infrastructure Program Manager for Todays Power, Inc. (TPI), Denney is a leader in a relatively new industry that continues to grow at a rapid pace.
Hope in the Face of Alzheimer’s
Hope in the Face of Alzheimer’s Last year, at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), researchers from the University of Washington announced their projection that the number of people living with dementia worldwide will triple from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 152 million by 2050. It is estimated that 20 new cases of Alzheimer’s disease are discovered every minute worldwide. In Arkansas, it is projected that in 2025 the number of cases will be 67,000.
Signature Bank Says "Sí!" to Northwest Arkansas
A new niche bank is coming to Northwest Arkansas this summer. Banco Sí!, a recently formed division of Signature Bank of Arkansas, will focus on a growing segment of the population who feels underserved by traditional banks. “Our mission is to create economic growth and access to banking services, capital, and funds for small and midsize businesses that traditionally have not had access in the past,” said Francisco Herrero, President of Multicultural Banking.
A Novel Recovery: Arkansas Heart Hospital Bringing Quality of Life Back to Post-COVID Patients
A Novel Recovery: Arkansas Heart Hospital Bringing Quality of Life Back to Post-COVID Patients Haven Jaggers was only 34 years old when she contracted COVID-19. She had no underlying issues; she was young, and she was in better physical shape than the average person. Before COVID, she regularly walked and jogged up to 3 miles, and went to rigorous workout classes. That’s what made it so surprising that she wound up hospitalized for five days on oxygen with COVID pneumonia.
FBO goes against industry grain with leadership roles
Headquartered in Dallas but launched in Texarkana in 1964, TAC Air runs 16 aviation ground-service companies, including three in Arkansas — Fort Smith, Texarkana and Little Rock. Each fixed base operation (FBO) offers customized services such as ground handling, aircraft fueling, hangar space, aircraft maintenance, cargo handling and de-icing. For an industry that is highly dominated by men, TAC Air stands out for going against the grain.
A 'Not-So-New' Year's Resolution: Heart Health
Heart disease can happen at any age, but by the time we reach our middle years, many of us can expect to be closely monitoring our blood pressure and cholesterol. That’s because the two are key risk factors in heart disease, and unfortunately, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Technology and Orthopedic Complications: The Downside of Digital
Technology and Orthopedic Complications: Digital Advancements, Especially During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Have A Downside For years, experts have been warning us about the negative effects of sitting at a desk for hours on end. We know it’s bad, but most of us just keep on doing it. And as technology advances, we’re handed even more options to sit for longer periods of time.
NWA Doctors Find Niche With Help Of Robot Technology
Meet Harry and Sally, the robot stars of MD Hair Labs. Harry and Sally, lovingly named by the owners of MD Hair Labs, are changing the landscape for hair restoration. While in the past, hair transplants involved either fake-looking hair plugs or invasive scalp surgery, today’s technology allows a much gentler and more sophisticated approach.
More ‘Fixer to Fabulous’: Bentonville HGTV Stars Back for Season Three
More fixing, more fabulous, more family and (perhaps) a furry addition — is what fans can expect from HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous this fall. After two successful seasons of renovating homes in the Bentonville area, Arkansas’ own Jenny and Dave Marrs are coming back for number three. Last season, more than 35 million viewers tuned in to watch the couple surprise homeowners with amazing remodels while getting a glimpse of their five adorable kids and their family farm.
The People Behind Your News: Erika Thomas
The People Behind Your News: Erika Thomas By Angela Forsyth // Photos by Jared Sorrells Wake up at 7 a.m., exercise, do important mom stuff and then touch base with nearly 46,000 followers on one social media page and 9,000 on another. Next, arrive at work at 1:30 p.m., quickly produce, write and edit news content before anchoring four live newscasts for 5NEWS, the CBS TV affiliate covering Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
Healthy Heart, Healthy Life
Healthy Heart, Healthy Life Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year — that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. Catherine Biggers is active, fit, doesn’t smoke and had a heart attack at the age of 45. She had no pre-existing health conditions and no genetic history of heart disease.
With All 'Do' Respect
When it comes to choosing a primary care physician, there’s another option besides the traditional MD — a DO. Unknown to some and misunderstood by many, doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) are more like doctors of medicine (MDs) than you might think. One common misconception is that DOs are not fully trained physicians, but the fact is that a DO goes through the same medical coursework as an MD, plus additional training in the musculoskeletal system and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Bone Health: It’s All in the Gut
“Drink a glass of milk for healthy bones,” they said. “Take a calcium supplement each day,” we heard. Well, it turns out a glass of milk isn’t actually the best advice, and a daily calcium tablet is a good idea, but it’s not enough. The real solution is in the gut. Amy Beard, MD, an ER-trained dietician and certified functional medicine practitioner at AmyBeardMD.com, is emphatic about the bigger issue behind bone deterioration. While calcium is certainly important, there’s much more to bone health.
Keeping up with Jenny and Dave Marrs, Stars of Fixer to Fabulous
Keeping up with Jenny and Dave Marrs, Stars of Fixer to Fabulous Photos courtesy of HGTV by Angela Forsyth Arkansas’ favorite HGTV couple is getting close to wrapping up season two of HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous. Bentonville husband-and-wife Jenny and Dave Marrs have been working hard, overhauling old Northwest Arkansas houses and transforming them into new, beautiful homes while still keeping their original charm.
Rebounding Gradually: Arkansas Tourism Takes a Hit
By Angela Forsyth // Photos courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism For the past few years, Arkansans have been fortunate to enjoy the steady climb in tourism that has led to a rise in new businesses throughout the state. We’ve seen hundreds of restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues open their doors, ready to take advantage of the growing number of visitors. Unfortunately, all of that quickly changed when we were hit by the surprise pandemic of 2020.
A Silent Disease
By Angela Forsyth University of Arkansas economics professor Ron Rainey was only 38 years old when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was working with a group of professors to put on a health fair as part of a leadership program. At the last minute, the director of the program decided to add prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening to the event simply to fill an empty slot. It was that unplanned, last-minute PSA that first flagged Rainey as being at risk for cancer.
Bentonville Film Festival 2020
Celebrating its sixth year, the Bentonville Film Festival is a favorite annual event for locals and visitors who come from all over the country to enjoy independent-film screenings, interview panels and a few celebrity sightings. It was co-founded by Academy Award Winner Geena Davis and Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor Drinkwater to promote underrepresented filmmakers including female, LGBTQ, people of color and people with disabilities.
Waste Not - AY Magazine
The bigger the problem, the better the opportunity By Angela Forsyth Everyone creates food waste. Even the most conscientious environmentalist ends up with leftover banana peels and apple cores. There might be the select few who are composting at home, but the reality is that most food waste goes to a landfill. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food waste represents up to 30 percent of a landfill’s makeup and is the single largest category of material dumped in them.
The 10 Leading Causes of Death for Men
By Angela Forsyth Since June is Men’s Health Month, we’d like to take this opportunity to take a closer look at men’s health, particularly during this time when COVID-19 has taken center stage of most health conversations. Eric Schaefer, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist at Highlands Oncology Group in Northwest Arkansas, warns that it is “critically important for men (and women) to pay extra attention to their health during this COVID pandemic.
Last-minute Gift Ideas for Dad
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 18. If you haven't bought a gift for Dad yet, don't worry we have some ideas for last minute gifts you can pick up in the Northwest Arkansas area. Check out some of our recommendations below, there should be something to please the special Dad in your life. The Stuffed Hamburger Press with Lifter. It's available at Williams-Sonoma in Pinnacle Hills Promenade. He'll be able to shape perfect meat patties and stuff them with his favorite fillings.
Top picks for Weekend Activities: June 2nd - June 4th
We hope to see you at Downtown Bentonville's First Friday event. Swing by our booth to say hello and get some goodies! Are you looking for something for your family to do this weekend? Check out FamilyLifeNWA.com each week for our top weekend picks. There's always something to do in Northwest Arkansas. Now you know! See our full calendar of activities here.
Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day May 31! Local Aging Life Care Professional® concludes National Aging Life Care™ Month | The Ridgefield Press
Ridgefield, CT – Aging Life Care Professionals throughout the country celebrated National Aging Life Care Month by providing seminars, webinars, special events, open houses, and other educational activities for the public. National Aging Life Care Month concludes on the fourth Friday each May with National Senior Health and Fitness Day.
Eating Disorders Practice, THRIVE, Opens in Ridgefield
Nutritionist Rena Bruckman, MS, RD, CD-N and Psychotherapist Debbie Chrabolowski, MS, NCC, LPC have teamed up to open a comprehensive outpatient center for the treatment of eating disorders in Ridgefield. Located at 199 Ethan Allen Highway (above Country Diner) the new office, THRIVE Psychotherapy and Nutrition of CT, opened its doors this past March.
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