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Poet Reveals The Faces of Instagram: 10/31/2020 12:20:15 PM; Who are you when there’s no one to impress? In his latest book of poetry, Mike Pierre-Paul delves into the dangers of keeping up appearances online and offers powerful motivations for building real character offline.
Infection by Confection: COVID-19 and the Risk of Trick-or-Treating: 10/30/2020 6:09:40 PM; Like a specter, the question looms: How risky is trick-or-treating with SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the air — and possibly on the candy? In a study published October 30, 2020 in the journal mSystems, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and San Diego State University analyzed the viral load on Halloween candy handled by …
Art Gallery of Ontario announces new department of Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora: 10/30/2020 12:39:51 PM; The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) announces the establishment of a new Department of Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora, which will focus on expanding both the museum’s collections and its exhibitions and programs of historic, modern and contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora.
SWISS named Best Airline for Business Travellers in Europe: 10/30/2020 12:22:44 PM; SWISS has been named Best Airline for Business Travellers in Europe by Business Traveller magazine. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has earned a further top award – its 14th – from Business Traveller magazine.
C. diff Outbreak Declared at Hospital in Ontario: 10/30/2020 10:32:46 AM; An Ontario public health department declared an outbreak of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) at a regional hospital in Ontario, Canada. The declaration was first reported in August and involved multiple patients from one unit of the healthcare facility.
The Wait is Over — McDonald’s® Takes McRib Season Nationwide in 2020: 10/30/2020 10:07:17 AM; Saucy, tangy, tender and shamelessly delicious… the McRib is the sandwich fans anxiously await all year. And this year, its highly-anticipated return is bigger than ever! So mark your calendars because McDonald’s® is not only bringing the McRib back in 2020, we’re taking the fan-favorite nationwide for the first time since 2012 starting December 2.
We must not allow young people to be held back by the pandemic: 10/30/2020 8:27:48 AM; Moving between primary and secondary school is a major milestone for young people. It’s the start of new adventures, experiences, and relationships, preparing them for whatever their futures may hold.
Suntory Group Kicks-Off Its Inaugural Program to Reflect on the Importance of Respecting Humanity—“Suntory Group’s Global Action for Humanity”: 10/30/2020 8:24:15 AM; Suntory Group will be dedicating the months of November and December to the first “Suntory Group’s Global Action for Humanity” program, where all of its 40,000 global employees are encouraged to take part in various activities to reflect on the importance of respecting humanity.
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Successfully Stows Sample of Asteroid Bennu: 10/29/2020 8:02:42 PM; NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission has successfully stowed the spacecraft’s Sample Return Capsule (SRC) and its abundant sample of asteroid Bennu.
Lexus and TED Reimagine the Automated Vehicle of the Future: 10/29/2020 7:43:44 PM; As the world builds toward automated driving, Lexus continues to keep the focus on what inspires the brand—people. Lexus partnered with the TED Fellows program, a global multidisciplinary group of thought leaders, to develop new designs for automated vehicles that prioritize people over technology. TED Senior Fellows neuroscientist Greg Gage and artist Sarah Sandman debuted …
Anthony Boyle and Toby Jones lead cast of new BBC Two drama Danny Boy (w/t): 10/29/2020 12:13:00 PM; Filming has begun on BBC Two’s Danny Boy (working title), a compelling new drama produced by Expectation about a young man’s journey from medal-winning war hero to alleged murderer, and his search for truth in the fog of war.
Science Cabin Residency Project: Linking Emotion and Relationships: 10/29/2020 11:57:25 AM; Another residency project, dedicated to blending art and science. Nara Cho is the artist behind the threaded portraits, exhibited at the Science Cabin.
Knight Foundation announces nearly $3 million for projects to help journalists combat misinformation: 10/29/2020 11:55:13 AM; The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced nearly $3 million for four projects to help journalists increase their knowledge, tools and skills to combat misinformation in America. The investments come as research from Gallup and Knight Foundation show that 8 in 10 Americans are concerned that misinformation will sway the results of one of the most historical and …
Face Powders Placed on FDA Import Alert List Due to Microbial Contamination Concerns: 10/29/2020 11:48:17 AM; Earlier this year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) listed a cosmetics company out of China on the agency’s Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) import alert list due to microbial contamination concerns.
Liberty Mutual Insurance and Chairman and CEO David H. Long Recognized by St. Francis House of Boston as a 2020 All The Way Home Honoree: 10/29/2020 11:18:04 AM; Liberty Mutual Insurance and Chairman and CEO David H. Long were presented with the 2020 All The Way Home Award, Corporate Honoree by St. Francis House of Boston for Liberty Mutual’s support of the men and women facing homelessness in the City of Boston. S t.
Smithsonian and Golden Triangle Expand Women’s History Initiative Into the Streets of Washington, D.C.: 10/29/2020 11:16:06 AM; The Smithsonian and the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) announced a collaboration to bring a new public art exhibition to the streets of Washington, D.C.
Species lost deep in the Amazon rainforest: 10/29/2020 11:14:16 AM; Few places on Earth are as rich in biodiversity, and as removed from human influence, as the world’s largest rainforest -- the Amazon. Scientists at Louisiana State University have been conducting research in this pristine rainforest for decades.
DuPont™ Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design Unveils Bold 2030 Sustainability Goals: 10/29/2020 8:35:42 AM; DuPont™ (NYSE:DD) Performance Building Solutions (PBS) and Corian® Design announced the business’s 2030 Sustainability Goals, in support of its aspiration to lead and partner in delivering solutions that transform how lasting affordable shelter is created for people around the world.
Honeywell Revolutionizes Fall Protection with Miller H500 Series, Keeping Workers Safe and Jobsites Compliant: 10/29/2020 8:09:13 AM; Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the Miller® H500 series that combines ergonomics and comfort with intuitive safety features to provide workers with more confidence when working at heights in construction, utilities, steel, manufacturing, military and other industry operations. Workers know the importance of their fall harnesses when working from heights. They …
“The Untouchable Mind,” an Amazon Best-Selling Book is Free For One More Day (until 10/30/2020): 10/29/2020 6:00:00 AM; Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Fazmi Sani’s new book, “The Untouchable Mind: Identifying the Inner Workings of Self and Moving Toward Success.” It will be available for free download in the Amazon Kindle Store for one more day on October 30th.