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Georgia Faces Enormous Challenges to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine

Georgia Faces Enormous Challenges to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine

AJC, October 15, 2020

While the fast-track development of a COVID-19 vaccine may seem like an enormous task, an even more daunting challenge may be getting approved vaccines into the arms of millions of people in Georgia and around the globe. States have had to race to create their distribution plans by Friday, the deadline set by the federal government. Georgia will meet the deadline, according to a spokesperson for state Insurance Commissioner John King, who is also leading the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force.

Africa: Coronavirus Vaccine - What We Know So Far - a Comprehensive Guide By Academic Experts

Africa: Coronavirus Vaccine - What We Know So Far - a Comprehensive Guide By Academic Experts

All Africa, October 15, 2020

Since the early days of the pandemic, attention has focused on producing a vaccine for COVID-19. With one, it's hoped it will be able to suppress the virus without relying purely on economically challenging control measures. Without one, the world will probably have to live with COVID-19 as an endemic disease. It's unlikely the coronavirus will naturally burn itself out.

Proof Points: The $25,000 Zoom Rig Designed to 'Shock and Awe' Students

Proof Points: The $25,000 Zoom Rig Designed to 'Shock and Awe' Students

The Hechinger Report, October 12, 2020

If you had to teach remotely and money were no object, what kind of home studio would you build? You might find inspiration atop a Tennessee garage. That’s where a business school professor commandeered his kids’ playroom and spent more than $25,000 on audio and video gear to create a state-of-the-art Zoom classroom for the pandemic era.

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Artificial Intelligence

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?

The Fast Mode, February 10, 2025

The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:

Healthcare

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello, February 28, 2025

Prof. Anna Nagurney explains what Rare Earth Minerals are and their importance in a variety of industries along with day-to-day life

Climate