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Social media posts offer clues to ED utilization
Chelsea Adams Healthcare AdministrationSocial media often serves as a signal of medical distress that could be utilized to help hospitals determine when a patient might seek emergency care. Previous research has analyzed clinical information to forecast readmissions but looking at digital signatures on social media could predict individuals’ behaviors, thoughts and motivations prior to a healthcare visit. A study published in the March 12 edition of Nature Scientific Reports found that patients made Facebook posts that discussed family and health more than usual. They also included language that was more anxious, worrisome and depressed.
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Infographic: The future of distance learning
Brian Wallace EducationDistance learning has been around a long time, but it has never been more important or more popular than it is right now. This infographic outlines the various technologies and techniques used in distance learning as well as the challenges to implementing it nationwide that are being overcome.
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It was inevitable: Synthetic liquor and wine
Dave G. Houser Food & BeverageIn the wake of the "fake meat" phenomenon, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Alcoholic beverages made in a laboratory are now on sale. Scientists at San Francisco-based Endless West (formerly Ava Winery) are behind a revolutionary process that Leslie Silva, the company's director of analytical chemistry, describes as "molecular engineering" to produce synthetic whiskey, sake and wine. Keep in mind, production of these beverages involves no grains, no grapes, no winery and no distillery — just water, ethanol and chemical compounds that provide flavor, aroma and texture.
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6 tips for redesigning your online syllabus due to COVID-19
Saurabh Anand EducationAcross campuses, amidst these dark days, one amazing thing is that the academic community is coming together and helping each other. Teachers and other instructors are interacting online, collaborating as teams, and guiding each other in designing course structures, among additional methods of help. Here are a few tips that one can consider while designing an online syllabus. Though these tips can be beneficial to all, they will be particularly helpful to those who are incorporating Zoom or similar applications for their asynchronous online courses:
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Can airports survive the coronavirus crisis?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented crisis among the aviation industry, and it is threatening to drastically change the landscape and future of airports. With much of the world on lockdown and airlines effectively grounding their fleets, many airports are operating only a few key flights per day. Experiencing little demand, airports like Atlanta, Zurich and Frankfurt have assigned whole runways as temporary parking lots for grounded aircraft. Other airports, like Paris Orly and London City, have closed completely.
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What will travel be like in 2040?
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBy the year 2040, international travel will be a faster, easier and more ecologically sustainable activity than ever before, according to a report commissioned by Allianz Partners to help prepare for the travel-related needs of their customers in the future. Authored by internationally renowned futurologist Ray Hammond, "The World in 2040" futurology series presents likely future developments and trends that will impact international travel and the traveler experience over the next 20 years. The report identifies key trends that will, collectively, revolutionize the travel landscape by 2040.
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Army Corps of Engineers identifies more than 100 facilities to serve as…
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsDuring the month of March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued over 120 press releases. Compared to the same time a year ago, USACE published just one press release. Most of the Corps of Engineers’ releases announce its involvement in procuring facilities appropriate for providing alternate care for the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, this process involves turning non-healthcare buildings and facilities into hospitals. Such facilities can be used for stable, non-COVID-19 patients to reduce the potential burden on hospitals.
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Adjusting budgets impacted by crisis
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThese are the words of association executives panicked by the pandemic's financial havoc. "Our conference is canceled, accounting for a 50% loss of revenue; what do we do now?" "We may lose 25% of our members and that will put our finances in the red for 2020 and beyond!" "We won’t make it through this." Hopefully your association's 2020 budget will hold tight and your value proposition is strong enough to survive. If not, convene your finance committee to assess the damage.
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COVID-19 fallout hits California’s wine grape growers and wineries
Seth Sandronsky Food & BeverageAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on March 19 ordered the state's residents to shelter at home and for bars and restaurants to close. There are other related impacts. Take agriculture, a top industry in the Golden State, with grapes the second biggest market commodity at $6.25 billion versus dairy products and milk at $6.37 billion in 2018, according to government data. "The COVID-19 pandemic presents incredible and unpredictable challenges," Michael Miiller, director of government relations for the California Winegrape Growers Association, told MultiBriefs via email.
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A guide to the haunted South
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureThe South is full of history, old towns, moody Spanish moss, fascinating cemeteries and a tradition of hauntings. It seems that every town has stories about hauntings, and many have a haunted tour. If you feel like investigating the subject while staying warm, here are some Southern locations that also include history, interesting stories, great views, and the possibility of seeing ghosts!