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10 truly curious destinations for science geeks and tech nerds
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureCuriosities of all kinds abound in this wacky, wonderful nation of ours. Mysterious and beguiling sites dot the landscape coast to coast. Many of these destinations reflect the innovation and entrepreneurship of the scientific and technological communities — elements of our society that always have been at the forefront of new ideas. For those of you with a penchant for science and technology, come with us on a road trip across America to visit 10 fascinating destinations that are bound to satisfy your inner science geek.
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Data analytics for the patient population
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationTraditional electronic health records are designed around the care delivered during encounters with individual patients. However, incentives for improved outcomes, value, and expectations of those paying the bills, including patients and taxpayers, require more efficient and effective care processes and decision-making. These factors are driving a shift in the healthcare delivery system and the way we think about care processes.
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3 lessons your business can learn from Pokemon Go’s success
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyOf all the world's companies that produce, develop or market video games or video game consoles, none is more iconic than Nintendo. Originally founded as a playing card company in Japan in 1889, the company became a worldwide household name beginning in the 1980s, with the introduction of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
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Facebook Live introduces community standards following graphic videos
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsSocial media has changed the way we communicate, how we consume the news, and most recently, how we tell our most crucial stories. Citizen journalism has now advanced to the next level with live streaming.
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Can Pokémon Go help catch customers? Retailers think so
Danielle Manley RetailPokémon Go has taken over. Currently available in the U.S., New Zealand and Australia only, Pokémon Go is already rivaling Twitter for total daily users. With numbers like this, business owners everywhere should be looking at how they can use Pokémon Go's success to their advantage.
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Pokémon Go is getting gamers on the move
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyWalking down Dulany Street in Alexandria, Virginia, the plaza where I usually see people sitting and having lunch has transformed into a Pokémon Gym, where people battle their Pokémon against other users. I was told the ownership of the gym changed a few times before lunch Monday.
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Fatal Tesla crash shows self-driving cars have a long road ahead
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDuring the last two years, self-driving car technology has seen rapid development, billions of dollars of investment and offered the potential to shake up the trillion-dollar worldwide auto industry to an almost unprecedented level.
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6 ways the Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ is just like being a…
Galen M. Metz Science & TechnologyI admit it: I am addicted to watching "Chopped," a reality cooking show on the Food Network in which four chefs compete for a cash prize. While I do like to cook, I realized something else was drawing me to the show. "Chopped" is just like being a CIO.
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Google is making it less scary to search your symptoms
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyWhen you've come down with a few symptoms of illness, what better way to self-diagnose than just googling them? Chances are, you've probably done it. Google says 1 percent of all its searches (totaling millions) are symptom-related.
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How Facebook’s newest update may hurt your brand
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingSince the beginning of the year, organic reach for brand posts on Facebook has dropped 42 percent. It appears that's just the tip of the iceberg for brands who rely heavily on Facebook. Recently, Facebook announced a significant change to their algorithm that will undoubtedly impact your brand. Getting back to their roots, Facebook is beginning to feature more posts from friends and family in users' News Feeds. Consequently, posts from news outlets and brand pages will be more limited.
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