During epic aipowered Last spring, physicians like us were confused. COVID-19 was just starting its deadly journey around the world, afflicting our patients with severe lung infections, strokes, skin rashes, debilitating fatigue, and numerous other acute and chronic symptoms. Armed with outdated clinical intuitions, we were left disoriented by a disease shrouded in ambiguity....
Pbs kids logo Not until having children did I enter the universe of PBS Kids—the child-friendly arm of the Public Broadcasting Service. With 13.5 million TV viewers between the ages of 2 and 8—supplemented by nearly half a billion streams on digital platforms and an app full of interactive games—the...
New organizations This year’s finalists in the not-for-profit category of Most Innovative Companies have persevered through the trials of 2020, finding original and effective ways to reach people in need, tackle the compound crises that emerged during the pandemic, and lift up voices that for too long haven’t been heard....
Facebook to become fifth most valuable Facebook has become the fifth U.S. company to have a market cap of more than $1 trillion, reports CNBC. Yesterday the company’s shares closed at $355.64 each, giving Facebook a market capitalization of $1.008 trillion. The reason Facebook passed that trillion-dollar threshold? As Axios noted,...
Radable garbage bags In you’re a conscientious consumer, you’re probably trying to curb your use of virgin plastic by bringing your own tote bags to the grocery store and using refillable water bottles. Yet plastic lurks everywhere, and seems nearly impossible to avoid in daily life. Just one example? Your...
Nike skateboarding olympics For the first time in history, skateboarders are headed to the Olympics. The Tokyo Games will feature skaters from around the world doing gnarly tricks on a newly built skate park. Nike was tapped to design the kits for the United States, Japan, France, and Brazil. All...
Figs ipo stock The healthcare apparel company Figs, Inc has its initial public offering today. Figs will IPO on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker symbol FIGS (of course). Figs stock already made headlines earlier this week when Robinhood allowed retail investors (us mere mortals–not big banks...
As a residential contractor, accurately estimating the cost of a project is crucial for your success. Overestimating can lead to losing potential clients, while underestimating can result in financial losses and damage to your reputation. That's why it's essential to have a solid understanding of how to improve your residential...
Residential estimating is a critical aspect of the construction industry, as it involves the process of determining the cost and materials required for a residential construction project. However, it is not a one-person job; it requires collaboration and effective communication between various stakeholders, such as the client, the estimator, the...