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Escaping the coronavirus through camping
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisurePeople are worried about vacationing this year. For those of us over 60 years old, we've been warned to stay away from cruises, international travel, most airplane flights, and crowds. Other than staying at home for months, it turns out that camping may be a great way to enjoy travel while still keeping risks low. While traveling on a plane or cruise ship means potential exposure to viruses from other travelers, driving in a car, truck, or RV just means exposure with your normal companions.
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The coronavirus threat to US education
Patrick Gleeson EducationLike everyone these past few weeks, I've watched the rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus with alarm. But the emphasis in the media so far has largely concentrated on lives lost and political missteps — both of them significant and disturbing subjects. But nothing I've read seems to describe adequately the impact on American families, probably because the worst is yet to come. It's a huge subject, so here I'd like to concentrate on the implications of the virus for U.S. education.
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As organizations close, tips for facility managers to clear out the coronavirus
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsThe Clean Buildings Expo (CBE) and National Facilities Management and Technology (NFMT) Conference and Expo that was to be held this week in Baltimore has been postponed because of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). There's likely no better time for the information that was slated for the clean-building conference than now. But that's the current state of the world given the pandemic. As governments develop strategies to lead their citizens through these developments, there's an important role to be played by facility managers.
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4 vocabulary hints for English learners
Douglas Magrath EducationStudents often struggle with academic vocabulary, especially if their L1 is a non-European language. Vocabulary development is critical and should be integrated into all parts of the curriculum. Students focus on the meaning of the material and begin to develop a feel for the word-building process and the overall grammar. Vocabulary should not just be listed and drilled, but included in all phases of language learning. Vocabulary acquisition is an essential part of L2 acquisition that goes beyond the classroom.
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Serving the preliminary notice: 3 pitfalls contractors must avoid
Patrick Hogan Construction & Building MaterialsThe biggest challenge that the construction industry is experiencing right now is getting paid on time and in full. The persistence of payment issues has led many contractors, subcontractors, and other industry professionals to consider them the norm rather than the exception. The root cause of this problem can be traced back to the nature of construction projects. Even just a single construction project can have multiple contracts signed by different parties.
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Halting sports shows human lives valued over making money
Damon Sayles Sports & FitnessThe coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit the world with a left hook that packs 100 times the power of the greatest heavyweight boxing champion. On the evening of March 11, the NBA suspended its season. The next day, the NCAA Tournament crushed the dreams of college basketball fans by canceling March Madness, one of the biggest events in American sports not named the Super Bowl. From there, hockey fans saw the NHL season suspended, baseball fans saw the spring training schedule canceled and Opening Day pushed back indefinitely, and soccer fans saw leagues from various nations go on hiatus.
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12 applications to support students with executive function skills
Sara Jamieson EducationIn the age of smartphone technology, it is critical to know how to use our devices not just for communication purposes, but also to help us organize our lives, stay up to date with our school and personal schedules and keep track of information and routines. There are quite a few ways a phone or tablet can help individuals support their executive functioning skills leading to more productive and independent lives.
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Original research is high-octane fuel for B2B marketing
MultiView MarketingRecently, the latest State of Original Research for Marketing was published. In reading the report, there’s a ton of valuable content included.
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How your healthcare organization can ensure accurate patient matching
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationCorrect patient matching on health records is an essential safety tool for any physician's office or hospital. Yet achieving it is a significant nationwide problem, according to eye-opening new research from eHealth Initiative Foundation and NextGate. Their recent study finds that 38% of surveyed providers report at least one adverse event due to patient record information errors in the past two years. You can do a lot right now to shore up your own patient matching system and cut down on confusion and possible life-threatening data mistakes. Therefore, it's crucial to put your attention and resources into five key areas, as follows.
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Infographic: How AI lets you take pictures like a pro
Mia Glatter Science & TechnologyToday, the smartphone in your pocket has a high-quality digital camera. Everyone — not just artists — is a photographer, and the explosion of photos taken annually proves it. Find out how artificial intelligence makes it happen in this infographic.