Recent Articles
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Policing comes to a crossroads with facial recognition, reforms
Michelle R. Matisons Science & TechnologyYou may have seen "Minority Report," the 2002 film based on the Philip K. Dick novel, which anticipates governmental use of technology to prevent murder before it happens. Today, this is known as pre-crime, and it didn't take all the way until 2054 — as the Dick novel suggests — for contemporary technology to grow embedded in unconstitutional policing activities as facial recognition (FR) technology. Now, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and 40 supporting organizations have called for swift action banning FR before it becomes a banal aspect of our daily lives.
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Sheep Show highlights hope
Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & LeisureFrom Jan. 15-17, thousands of sheep enthusiasts gathered in Reno, Nevada, at the annual Sheep Show hosted by the Wild Sheep Foundation. It was my first time attending and I came both as a fan of wild sheep and as a wildlife journalist wanting to get the story on what makes this group of people tick. The fan was satisfied as soon as I walked through the doors of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Anyone into wild sheep would be impressed with the incredible wild sheep taxidermy displays and hundreds of booths ranging from outfitters specializing in argali hunts in Tajikistan to Colorado’s grassroots Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society.
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Study: Stroke during pregnancy may be increasing
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareAdvances in medical care and diagnostics should reduce the incidence of serious health problems and mortality rates from those events. Death rates from strokes have declined since the 1960s. This may not be the case for stroke occurring during pregnancy or within six weeks of delivery, however. A new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology sheds light on the incidence of acute stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) during pregnancy and the post-partum period, and suggests it is on the rise.
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In 2020, more states to focus on earlier, diverse computer science education
Bambi Majumdar EducationComputer science education is essential for students who love to code as well as those who do not. In this digital age, a computer science curriculum will enable students of all ages to develop essential logic and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, demographic disparities need to be addressed both in terms of gender and race, which has led to an educational gap in the field between white males and minority and female students.
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5 counterintuitive principles that will change your life
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's not easy to be counterintuitive and go against the old paradigms. Yet history teaches us that most breakthrough successes have come from running counter to the prevailing paradigms. For example, where would we be today if, in 1981, Bill Gates of Microsoft had believed his own pronouncement, "640K of memory ought to be enough for anybody," and stopped pushing the limits of what computers could do? So, take a walk on the wild side, try these five counterintuitive principles for yourself, and see if they help you achieve breakthrough performance.
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The cost of changing jobs
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat is the cost of changing jobs? Make no mistake, there is always a cost involved that has nothing to do with salary. Gone are the days when the norm was to work one job at one company until retirement. We have a much more mobile workforce with more opportunities, and people change jobs often to avail themselves of perceived advantages, better pay, and better work-life balance. But sometimes when you change jobs, the benefits don't materialize as you'd expected, and regrets ensue.
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Healthcare cybersecurity threats continue with no end in sight
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn 2019, healthcare organizations were the fourth most common target for ransomware attacks, according to a report released by Cylance, a BlackBerry company. Healthcare made up 7% of attacks overall, after technology (28%), consumer goods (15%) and manufacturing (11%), but the sophistication of attacks is growing more complex. A year prior, in 2018, Cylance said it saw a decline in overall ransomware attacks and an increase in malicious coin miners.
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Apple vs. the FBI: How dropped data encryption plans impact user privacy
Oliver Noble Science & TechnologyAbout two years ago, Apple canceled its plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud because of complaints from the FBI, reports Reuters. Reuters' sources say that the tech giant had to abandon full encryption of iPhone backups after FBI objections over the resulting reduced ability to gather evidence of criminal activities. Apple's intention to offer end-to-end encryption and cut off its own access to customers’ information should be lauded, despite it running contrary to the FBI's principles.
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How to reinvigorate your digital marketing strategy with an all-video website
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAccording to research from Cisco, 82% of all IP traffic will be video content by 2022. Animoto also reports that video is the No. 1 type of content consumers want from brands. Video is where it's at for digital and social marketers. So, why not use it to its full potential to sell your brand? The great news is that all-video sites are still rare from a marketing standpoint. Therefore, if you focus your energy on making one that's lively, exciting, and clear, you've got a huge jump on the competition! This article covers all the key elements you need to include in a terrific all-video website.
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Quirky festivals provide compelling backdrops for Tokyo Summer Olympics
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFifty-six years after the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964, the Japanese capital will be hosting the games for the second time, from July 24 to Aug. 9. While the action will be thrilling enough, Japanese matsuri, or festivals, offer travelers an opportunity to escape the crowds and experience Japan's rich cultural heritage alongside locals. A number of the country's top matsuri will take place over the summer, allowing travelers heading to Japan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games an opportunity to experience Japanese traditions while traveling outside of Tokyo.