States fall short on family leave in many workplaces
A National Partnership study finds most states mirror federal FMLA limits with 12 weeks unpaid leave for childbirth or illness. California tops with up to six weeks paid leave plus extra programs, while 19 states earned Fs for offering no benefits beyond unpaid leave.
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George Lucas built digital editing system then sold it cheap
The article notes Lucas spent millions to develop a full digital editing suite for Star Wars sequels, enabling vast virtual armies. He later sold much of the technology cheaply, fueling later tech and film industry successes including Pixar’s rise after Steve Jobs bought the team for 10 million and Pixar generating 3 billion at the box office.
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Bio Belt blooms as St. Louis bets on biotech
St. Louis pours into plant biotech shaping a Bio-Belt hub as investors hail progress while skeptics warn gains may stall. Monsanto's Robert Fraley says the mid tier city is on the map though future breakthroughs, such as pharmaceutical plant genes, face resistance and delays.
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