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Windows 10 looks to erase the mistakes of Windows 8
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn late October of 2012, Microsoft debuted Windows 8 after a whopping 1.2 billion hours of user testing. Then-Windows chief Steven Sinofsky said upon its release, "This is the best release of Windows ever." The tech world and consumers didn't agree. Before the start of 2013, Sinofsky had left Microsoft.
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The medical world is changing — How can we keep up?
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareHealthcare is a dynamic industry. It is constantly changing as new modalities, treatments and technologies are discovered or even rebutted. Even with the changes in technology, diagnostics and treatments, the healthcare environment has stayed relatively static. The patient seeks treatment, and the healthcare provider treats based on the needs of the patient. The provider of care bills for services and is paid.
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How to give your customers the ‘Netflix experience’
Jessica Taylor Science & TechnologyBig data is not just a buzzword anymore, but a new tool for business life — one that requires having strategies in place for managing large volumes of both organized and unorganized data. With the reality of big data comes the challenge of analyzing it in a way that brings real business value. During Data Innovation Day on Jan. 22, data scientists, technologists, civic leaders and other experts discussed how data-driven innovation is helping to grow the economy and create a better world through the "Netflix experience."
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How a British HEMS company survives as a nonprofit
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWell, it looks like Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, will start flying helicopter EMS missions for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service in a few months, my previous advice as to the wisdom of this career move notwithstanding. For the sake of the prince and his growing family, I hope all goes well.
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Open data, civic hacking and data-driven government
Danielle Manley Civil & GovernmentDid you know that the government can track potholes using smartphone technology? This is just one way local governments are taking advantage of the enormous amount of data collected and supplied through open data. But according to the Data Innovation Day session "Open Data, Civic Hacking, and Data-Driven Government," there are plenty of other ways civic entities are using data.
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Empathy levels among healthcare professionals
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareThere is plenty of recent evidence suggesting that empathy could improve clinical outcomes. Empathy has been defined as the ability to stand in the shoes of another and look at the situation from someone else's view.
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Policy changes have US tourism industry poised for a huge 2015
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe U.S. travel industry appeared to be on the back burner for policymakers in the past year. But that has all changed recently. During Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama advocated for Congress to lift the long-standing embargo with Cuba. Recent visa changes with China and the reauthorization of Brand USA have made headlines, bringing attention to those who want to travel abroad.
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Shift on the horizon: New wine-drinking trends
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAmerica retained its position as the No. 1 wine-drinking nation in the world with about 322 million (12-bottle) cases of wine sold in 2014. Though this figure was only a 0.3 percent growth compared to the year before, it actually represents an 80 percent rise in wine sales over the last two decades.
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Church communication: Why bother?
Jennifer Johnson Religious CommunityI receive a plethora of advertising and marketing materials related to "church communication" on a daily basis. They arrive via email, Facebook, direct mail, in person and by other media avenues. With all of those outlets constantly reminding me how to do something the "right way," it's easy to push aside why being a church communicator is important.
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How do you personalize learning at your school?
Brian Stack EducationPersonalized learning has been one of the hottest trends in education, especially in the past two to three years. The system must include flexible learning environments that allow the system to adapt to the individual needs of each learner on an ongoing basis, one with personalized learning paths.