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Designing Ergonomic and Functional Hospital Furniture: A Q&A with Michael Graves

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Designing Ergonomic and Functional Hospital Furniture: A Q&A with Michael Graves Summary: Michael Graves, a renowned architect and designer, has designed hospital furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This article discusses the design process and inspiration behind the furniture, as well as the importance of considering the needs of patients and hospital staff. …

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IBM Watson in Healthcare: Utilizing Both Structured and Unstructured Data for Better Patient Outcomes

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IBM Watson in Healthcare: Utilizing Both Structured and Unstructured Data for Better Patient Outcomes Summary IBM Watson is a technology that helps doctors analyze patient information to make faster, more accurate diagnoses, and improve hospital operations. In healthcare, there is a need to utilize both structured and unstructured data to gain insight and understanding of …

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A Chair to Help Stand Again: An Empathetic Design for the Elderly and Disabled

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A Chair to Help Stand Again: An Empathetic Design for the Elderly and Disabled Summary We often forget the needs of the elderly and disabled in public spaces, but one man’s experience in a restaurant prompts an empathetic design for a chair that allows those with mobility issues to sit and stand with ease. Table …

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Why We Can’t Figure Out What’s in the Booze of Science Fiction Universes

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Why We Can’t Figure Out What’s in the Booze of Science Fiction Universes Summary Science fiction has given us many iconic concepts, but it seems to have fallen short in depicting how alcohol works across different universes. In different works of fiction, we see different types of beverages, from Romulan ale in Star Trek to …

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Game Life at California Extrem: Exploring Rare Gems of Arcade and Pinball Machines

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Game Life at California Extrem: Exploring Rare Gems of Arcade and Pinball Machines Summary Game Life host takes viewers on a tour of California Extrem, an annual event that showcases rare and unique arcade and pinball games collected by enthusiasts. Viewers get to lay eyes on one-of-a-kind machines that were never released to the public, …

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On the River: A Punishing Yet Rewarding Experience

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On the River: A Punishing Yet Rewarding Experience Summary In this Q&A transcript, an expert shares their experience navigating the river while cycling with their friends. The unexpected weather conditions and challenging terrains made the ride more difficult than they anticipated. However, they also found joy in the adventure and the beautiful natural surroundings. Table …

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Wire’s Tesla Model S Takes on the Streets of San Francisco with Sidecar App

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Wire’s Tesla Model S Takes on the Streets of San Francisco with Sidecar App Summary In this Q&A, Damon Laverence and Konstantin Othmer take Konstantin’s Tesla Model S for a spin around San Francisco, picking up Sidecar passengers and getting their impressions of the electric car. They discuss the car’s features, including its web browser …

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The Lean Startup: Secrets to Minimizing Failure and Validating Learning

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The Lean Startup: Secrets to Minimizing Failure and Validating Learning Summary In this interview, Eric Ries, the author of “The Lean Startup,” shares his journey as a professional experimenter, discussing his failures and his quest to find a technical solution to the problem of discovering what customers want. He emphasizes the importance of validated learning, …

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The Samsung Muse vs. Oakley Airwave Goggles: A Gadget Comparison

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The Samsung Muse vs. Oakley Airwave Goggles: A Gadget Comparison Summary This article is a discussion between an expert and a questioner comparing two gadgets: the Samsung Muse and the Oakley Airwave goggles. The Samsung Muse is a small $50 MP3 player that looks like an iPod Shuffle but only syncs with a computer, making …

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