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Study: Differences in height across nations explained by poor nutrition…
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareA massive, long-term study published in The Lancet by Imperial College London reveals concerning truths about the impact of diet on height, weight, and health. The study followed 65 million children between ages five and 19 in 193 countries from 1985 to 2019. Here’s what we learned.
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Hindsight is 2020: Putting the year in perspective
Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAdmit it. If two years ago someone had walked into your office with a movie script containing half of the things that happened in 2020, you would have laughed them out of there. Or perhaps suggested they needed psychological help. None of us saw this coming. Yes, the infectious disease experts warned we should be on the lookout for a viral pandemic, but they couldn’t tell us how or when this would arrive or the impact it would have on our society. Now that we’re getting close to the end of this tumultuous year, what learning can we take forward for the future?
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The best places to ring in 2021 with social distancing
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureNew Year’s Eve is going to look a little different this year. Social distancing and roving shutdowns promise more subdued celebrations as organizers try to stage events that minimize the spread of the coronavirus. Outdoor events, such as concerts, parades and fireworks, will take precedence, but mostly on a smaller scale than in years past. We’ve identified six NYE celebrations across the country that guarantee a good time while keeping partygoers as safe as possible.
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How to create an effective training video for your employees
Sunny Dhami Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementVideo has long been a critical part of educating employees. This term might remind some of grainy 1990s VHS videos, but actually, 76% of employees today believe video is an effective learning method. Nowadays, though, there are more advanced ways to make great training videos for your workforce, helping you educate your workforce and boost employee satisfaction using your education program. You can deliver these videos in person or remotely. In this article, we’ll give some advice on how you can make those videos most effectively.
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Survey: Older patients less likely to have elective procedures as COVID-19…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareOlder patients continue their aversion to elective procedures during the continued onslaught of COVID-19, according to a survey by analysts at investment firm Needham & Company. The study, conducted in November, featured responses from several hundred people with an average age of 61. Only about a quarter (27%) of them are still willing to choose elective procedures. As economies shutter again — notably California and New York — these numbers are likely to continue until the pandemic is under control or effective vaccines reach critical mass.
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Will ‘robots’ make good teachers?
Patrick Gleeson EducationWe humans have long been fascinated by our interactions with robots. For decades, the interaction was largely fictional. In reality, robots were primitive, shaky and limited. Recent advances in artificial intelligence, however, make the idea of a classroom led by a robot or other artificial intelligence-informed entity at least plausible. They won’t look like HAL 9000 or R2-D2, but eventually artificial intelligence-informed programs will almost certainly take on a significant part of a child’s education — and probably sooner than you think. Here’s why and likely how.
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An oldie but goodie for hunting: Remington Core-Lokt ammo
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureSelecting the appropriate bullet for a particular hunt doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive or time-consuming process. Indeed, sometimes the older and/or less glamorous choice is the best one. For instance, the Remington Core-Lokt uses a really old design that first hit the market all the way back in 1939. However, it has proven to be extremely effective when used in a variety of hunting situations over the years. Featuring a tapered copper jacket that’s mechanically “locked” to a solid lead core shaped like an hourglass, Core-Lokt bullets deliver rapid, yet somewhat controlled expansion and good weight retention.
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Outlook for remodeling industry in 2021 still fuzzy
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs previous indicators predicted, demand for professional remodeling services rebounded in the third quarter of the year. After experiencing negative growth in the first half of the year, the industry is now poised to end the year in the black with a modest increase in growth over last year. Whether it can sustain that positive growth next year, however, is at present uncertain. Remodelers are optimistic but are facing headwinds that could cause demand to slow.
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Approaches to board orientation
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementWhen you suggest board orientation you may hear, "You told us that last year, why should we sit through it again?" Board orientation has many purposes. Besides familiarizing volunteer leaders with the organization, they are informed of their responsibilities. The desired outcome is a team working as a high-performing board. Protecting the organization is another reason. Orientation should address finances and safeguards, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and advise compliance with state and federal laws. Select the idea approach to orientation. What do you want to emphasize?
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Why traditional marketing is broken (and 5 ways to fix it)
Jim Ewel MarketingThis should be the golden age of marketing. We have more tools at our disposal to implement and measure marketing, and, until the pandemic hit, advertising budgets were at record levels. Even with the pandemic, budgets are only down by roughly 5%. But ask any CEO whether he or she feels that marketing is delivering record levels of business and customer value, and, for most business leaders, the answer is a resounding no! So, what’s wrong?