Ed Thompson

3 weeks ago | basiced.substack.com | Ed Thompson

Rooting out DEI requires more than a key word search. DEI is buried deep into educational, corporate and government material and culture. (Transcript for DEI Goes Underground available below.)Making Sense and Knowing Numbers are available in paperback and digital formats at most major outlets. Learn MoreTranscript:To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe. – Marilyn vos SavantHello again. Ed Thompson here, and I hope this podcast finds you doing well.

3 weeks ago | butlereagle.com | Ed Thompson

Mars girls lacrosse does one thing consistently well. Win. The Planets are coming off an 18-3-1 season, including their third consecutive WPIAL championship. They were eliminated in the state quarterfinals. Fourth-year coach Abby Latona is 55-10 in her career. Her team graduated nine seniors from last season. “It’s a different team, but the standard is still the same,” Latona said. “We’re a young team this year, but our players develop into leaders by coming through the program.

1 month ago | lexology.com | Ed Thompson

Innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of business growth and survival. In a fast-changing world, companies that fail to innovate risk being outpaced by competitors and disrupted by new market entrants. While productivity and cost-cutting remain corporate priorities, growth—often fueled by innovation—is the key to long-term success. Studies confirm this: organizations that prioritize innovation tend to outperform their peers.

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Ed Thompson

WEXFORD — North Catholic's nickname isn't the Flames. The Trojans came out on fire anyway in posting an 84-53 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball tournament win over Beaver on Tuesday night at North Allegheny High School. North Catholic (21-6) sank 10 of its 13 shots, including nine 3-pointers, and led 32-8 after the first eight minutes. The Trojans began the game with a 17-0 run. "It hurts the other team," North coach Jim Rocco said.

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Eddie Trizzino |Ed Thompson

The GFWC Intermediate League of Butler’s Antique Show and Sale attracts hundreds of people who enjoy antiques that stand on both sides of the table. Denise Kendel-Stewart, owner of Sisters Three and Me, has tabled the event for the past three years, and said she not only likes selling her pieces at shows, but also relishes the opportunity to meet other antique appreciators and browse their offerings. “We love it. You meet the nicest people,” Kendel-Stewart said.