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In defense of tree planting and other feedback loop interventions for the…
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalStatistics from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, affiliated with Columbia University, make speculation about rising global temperatures quite real. The past five years are the hottest on instrumental record, compared all the way back with the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But there’s a push-and-pull dynamic as a 1.2 degrees Celsius temperature rise can fall as water cools from melting ice. The climate science community can scarcely afford optimism's luxuries, but sometimes it shines through anyway. New research that links melting ice to human actions from 1955 to 2005 is supposedly not all bad news.
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Feeling the way to better acoustics
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesDozens, if not hundreds, of studies have demonstrated the negative impact noise has on occupants. Yet, even with advances in materials and technology, noise continues to be a major challenge to designing today’s interior environments. Perhaps the solution lies deeper than controlling for noise. It may have to do with how we respond emotionally to the sounds around us. Much of the controversy concerning noise in interior environments has followed from the widespread adoption of open-plan and active space layouts.
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A look at recent alcoholic beverage consumption trends
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageGlobal beverage consumption trends are evolving. In the U.S., researchers have found a deep connection between demographics and alcohol consumption. While each country may show vast differences, here in the U.S., we can see differences between states and regions. Being the melting pot of cultures, we have people from all over the world living here, and their backgrounds have a lot to contribute to the numbers. A recent study released by the University of California, Davis states that socioeconomic and demographic variables play a role in these persistent differences among groups.
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Is your job affecting your sleep?
Terri Williams Medical & Allied HealthcareExperts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep nightly. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, not getting enough sleep could negatively impact your immune system. That's in addition to other sleep-deprivation issues, such as a lack of focus and productivity. But even if you sleep the recommended number of hours each night, you may not be getting "good" sleep, especially if you're dreaming about work. A study by Healthy Sleep reveals that 79% of people have work-related dreams.
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12 tips to get the most out of your bid and proposal dollars
Brenda Crist Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEvery time I go shopping, I try to stretch my dollars to get the best possible products for the most favorable prices. Consider using your bid and proposal (B&P) funds in the same way. Spend just enough money to create a winning proposal and use the leftover cash to fund new bids, improve your B&P infrastructure and/or enhance your team’s skills. Through careful planning, there are measures you can take to stretch your B&P dollars, including the 12 tips listed in this article.
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ONC outlines plans for health IT during the 2020s
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationFederal health IT officials have, for the first time, released a draft strategic plan that outlines their priorities for the first half of the 2020s. The focus appears to be on moving to a more patient-focused form of healthcare, with health data accessible through smartphone apps and application programming interfaces (APIs). Additionally, the plan is designed to help patients manage their health and shop for care, according to the Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
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Construction work begins on JFK’s Terminal 8
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWork has begun on the expansion and rebuilding of New York JFK’s Terminal 8, a project that will cost $344 million and usher in passenger improvements to the airport. The work is a joint venture between American Airlines and British Airways, who are both Oneworld partners. Once completed, British Airways will move to Terminal 8 from its current Terminal 7, which itself will be closed and redeveloped. Terminal 8 is currently the largest at JFK. It is set to be redeveloped and expanded with five additional wide-body aircraft gates and four additional remote parking stands.
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Infographic: Mobile gaming and artificial intelligence
Brian Wallace Science & TechnologyThe world of mobile gaming is exploding at a record-breaking pace. By 2021, more than 1 in 4 people worldwide will be an active mobile gamer and consumer spending on mobile games will reach $90 billion. Check out this infographic to see the evolution of mobile games and how AI is enhancing game quality.
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Expedia, Virtuoso weigh in on travel in 2020
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia has uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences. Based on robust analyses of U.S. traveler data, Expedia's 2020 Travel Trends show a hunger for roads less traveled this year. Meanwhile, Virtuoso, the global luxury travel specialist network, unveiled its "Wanderlist" for 2020 after surveying some 20,000 travel consultants about what they are seeing as popular and in-demand.
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Year of the Rat opens possibilities to publicize a rodent
Bob Kowalski MarketingRats are not exactly an honored species in America, but they're about to get some attention this year. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, according to the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year, also called the Chinese New Year, begins on Jan. 25, and smart marketers have figured out how to take advantage of a unique branding opportunity. The New Year kicks off 15 days of celebrations to welcome in the Year of the Rat, which last occurred in 2008. The Chinese zodiac contains 12 animals, each getting its own year in rotation.