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As COVID-19 spreads, the future of medicine is quickly becoming the medicine…

Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied Healthcare

As the world continues its collective efforts at waging war against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, a handful of health tech devices and telemedicine tools are in the spotlight like never before. Many are being fast-tracked and called up to the front lines to be the tip of the spear in the coronavirus pandemic. For example, MedWand can listen to your heart and lungs, measure respiratory rates and blood oxygen levels. Originally forecast to receive FDA approval in late summer, the device is now under consideration for emergency use authorization by the FDA.

Aviation outlook brings ‘fearless forecasts’ for 2020

Lark Gould Transportation Technology & Automotive

While the world copes with the coronavirus, one company keeps a sobering forecast of the airline industry afloat with a vision that things will return to their more workable state in the near future. Based on pre-COVID-19 concerns, Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland with offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, recently issued a 2020 outlook paper on the aviation industry with some clear insights.

How COVID-19 is affecting the world’s airports

Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented attack on air travel around the world, leaving airports, airlines and travelers exposed to a period of uncertainty that is difficult to prepare for. The outbreak began in China and spread throughout the countries of Asia, affecting many of the world’s biggest hub airports. Now, a few months down the line, the effect is already being felt. Passengers at Singapore Changi Airport in February were down 32.8% on last year.

A look at the latest developments in private space travel

Bambi Majumdar Science & Technology

Justin Bieber and Leonardo DiCaprio are reportedly ready to take off...to space. They are among the rich and famous who are said to have purchased their tickets for Virgin Galactic's inaugural flight to space. They will be sharing cabin space with the founder of Virgin Galactic, Sir Richard Branson, among others. The company's maiden private commercial flight is scheduled to take off at the end of this year. This sector could generate billions of dollars in new business for Virgin Galactic in the future.

Retracing reminiscences from the Blue Ridge Mountains

Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & Leisure

Within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we found the Peaks of Otter to be a charming escape from the anxieties and fears of today's world. These mountains provide quiet sanctuary, and there’s no shortage of interesting trivia. Its name comes from the Cherokee word "Otari," meaning "high places," and perhaps from otters downriver. Early settlers included Polly Wood, a widow who opened the area’s first inn in 1834 within her log cabin home where settlers could stay the night and get a meal.

Escaping the coronavirus through camping

Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

People are worried about vacationing this year. For those of us over 60 years old, we've been warned to stay away from cruises, international travel, most airplane flights, and crowds. Other than staying at home for months, it turns out that camping may be a great way to enjoy travel while still keeping risks low. While traveling on a plane or cruise ship means potential exposure to viruses from other travelers, driving in a car, truck, or RV just means exposure with your normal companions.

Decoding the American traveler

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The 2020 Portrait of the American International Traveler Survey — a partnership this year between the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and integrated marketing agency MMGY Global — sees a healthy appetite for travel among Americans and notes the hunger is not showing signs of dissipating anytime soon. The Portrait of American International Travelers Survey profiled 2,026 affluent American travelers with an annual household income of over $100,000.

Boeing freezes hiring as stocks plunge

Michelle R. Matisons Manufacturing

Boeing stocks have reportedly dropped to a 46-year low, as airline travel restrictions and new reports of company malfeasance further limit buyer confidence and challenge the company’s ability to withstand vulnerable market forces. Boeing shares dropped 18% on March 11 — the largest single-day percentage drop in decades. Canceled orders are much to blame here, as the company reported February’s overall net order number was down 28 planes.

Research: Helping those having career decision-making difficulties in college

Linchi Kwok Education

Did you ever find it challenging to decide the right career for yourself? I did when I was a student and even later in my career. The reality is that many of us, especially when we were college students, had trouble making decisions regarding our major(s) and our potential career paths. Some of us may still experience such a struggle even after we have completed a degree program. I worked with Drs. Ning-Kuang Chuang at Kent State University and Patrick Lee at Cal Poly Pomona on a project entitled: "Assisting students with career decision-making difficulties: Can career decision-making self-efficacy and career decision-making profile help?" The full paper was published in the Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, & Tourism Education.

Don’t get fooled by the manipulator

Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

All manipulators are the same. Just the circumstances and the victims change. You hire an employee who seems to be an asset. She’s friendly and easy-going. Always has a smile. She frequently takes the initiative to create projects and implement them. Wow, what a go-getter, you think. But perhaps after a couple of months, it begins to dawn on you that while she’s great at thinking up fun little projects to keep herself busy, she’s doing everything and anything except the work you assign her to.

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