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FDA approves first Ebola vaccine for use in the US
Lynn Hetzler PharmaceuticalIn December, the Food & Drug Administration announced its approval of the first Ebola vaccine for use in the United States. Made by Merck, Ervebo (pronounced er-VEE-boh) is for the prevention of disease caused by infection with Zaire ebolavirus in people 18 years of age and older. The single-dose, live-attenuated vaccine, Ervebo does not protect against other species of Ebolavirus or Marburgvirus. The duration of protection conferred is unknown, as is the effectiveness of the vaccine when administered concurrently with blood or plasma transfusions, immune globulin (IG), and/or antiviral medications.
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Education predictions for the next year and beyond
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe beginning of every new year spawns a flurry of predictions. This year's predictions in education mark a definite shift in direction. According to experts, education will be moving away from one-size-fits-all assessments and memorizing facts to learning how to make a difference. In the next decade, solving complex problems will be most important for students. Forbes predicts that, instead of an obsession with testing and ranking, cohort education will involve place-based learning experiences. Experiential learning will slowly become the new normal.
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3 church social media tips to encourage engagement
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunitySocial media is a required communication channel for churches. It's free to set up, which is great — and almost your entire church membership is already on it! You only have two things to do: get your congregation to "like" your account on each of your platforms and then keep them engaged so that your posts enter their feeds, which are all controlled by the platform's algorithm. Easy? Not really. Once you have followers, here are three tips that will encourage engagement to affect the algorithm and allow your audience to see more of your content.
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Harvard professor offers advice on using adversity to your advantage
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile hard work is the key to success, sometimes hard work isn't enough. You also need an edge — and sometimes, adversity can provide that edge. Factors that may appear to be shortcomings can be turned into assets if you know how to flip the circumstances. Laura Huang, a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of "EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage," explains how to turn weaknesses into strengths and find your edge.
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Who needs a strategic plan?
Bob Harris and Matt Harrington Association ManagementIn a meeting with a dozen executive directors, a colleague said, "Who needs a strategic plan anymore? That stuff doesn’t work." From the nods and statements of other executives, the rest of the room seemed to concur. It was incomprehensible. I thought, "No strategic plan?" My heart sank. How can we expect volunteer leaders to advance a mission and priorities if there is no roadmap? Do they adjust their priorities at each meeting? React to a crisis of the month, or wait for the current chair to identify his or her legacy projects?
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White Sands: America’s newest national park
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureJust before Christmas 2019, White Sands National Monument in New Mexico became White Sands National Park. The official upgrade passed through Congress with little fanfare, hidden away in the small print of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The designation as America's 62nd national park is, however, lauded by proponents — road trippers, desert rats and photographers — who love to roam the 275-square-mile complex of sparkling, swirling white sand dunes.
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Tips for staying safe and secure when RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureStaying safe when traveling is something that crosses everyone’s mind. Keeping yourself, your family and your pets safe when on the road is a high priority. There are many products, techniques and tools available to us, but the best defense against something bad happening is education. With the recent passing of two fellow RVers, it is now more important than ever to protect ourselves. Therefore, I would like to offer some suggestions on how to stay safe while traveling.
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CES 2020: The future of flying, according to Delta
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDelta Air Lines became the first travel company to deliver a keynote at CES 2020 as CEO Ed Bastian took the stage and offered a message that did not disappoint the forward-looking innovators and marketers in the audience. Laying out a compelling vision for the future of travel, Bastian showed how technology with purpose-driven, consumer-focused application can redefine the flying experience. "We see technology as a tool to further our mission of connecting people and creating opportunities," he said.
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Boeing, transportation sector face dangerous manufacturing ‘double…
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingThe verdict is in on dismissed Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg's culpability in the mishandling that led to deadly 737 Max jet crashes in October 2018 and March 2019. Recently released emails combine with Muilenburg's departure to keep Boeing in the headlines. Muilenburg testified before Congress last October, and his departure sees him walking away with anywhere between $62 million and $80 million in compensation. This is controversial, considering Boeing crash victims are, by comparison, receiving a meager $50 million from the company.
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Enhancing linguistic choral responses with multilingual learners
Erick Herrmann EducationIn most any classroom focused on helping students learn language, phrases such as "repeat after me" are commonplace, as teachers know that students need to practice saying words and putting words into sentences in order to develop language skills. In some classrooms, you might even hear phrases such as "say it with me…" or just "say ____." All of these phrases and the practice of having students chorally respond will enhance language learning by providing practice opportunities and building engagement.