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Citizen Science or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love eBird

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But that changed last weekend at the Chicago Ornithological Society’s 10th biennial Birding America conference. The talk described eBird’s origins in 2002 and traced its history as a project aimed at using “citizen science” to help researchers and conservationists learn more about birds. And at least on me, it worked.

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Is Working From Home Inevitable or Overrated?

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Colvin presented research that shows how damaging social isolation can be, significantly increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Economists at the University of Chicago estimate that just 37% of U.S. As the world has become more digital, the trend [toward social isolation] has accelerated.”. jobs can be done remotely.

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Emerald Ash Borers vs. Woodpeckers (and Nuthatches)

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And with no natural predators or resistant trees in their adopted territory, things have been looking pretty grim. This research suggests that the boom isn’t due to an influx of newcomers, but rather because more local birds are flourishing and successfully rearing families. Enter the woodpecker.

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Digital Marketing Takes Center Stage

Sales and Marketing Management

People who find Airbnb offerings do so by typing “Airbnb Chicago” or other destinations into Google. That’s significant and not ideal because [Airbnb is] missing out on traffic for terms like ‘vacation rentals in Chicago,’” Harris wrote. It’s no longer enough to just adopt technology. Becoming a Butterfly. “In Where to Begin?