Lawrence Liu wins VP finance by-election
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Lawrence Liu wins VP finance by-election

Lawrence Liu is your next AMS VP finance. Liu — who currently serves as the associate vice-president funds in the AMS VP Finance Office — beat out AMS Strategy and Governance Lead Kamil Kanji and the Arts Student Center (represented by Mathew Ho). The by-election for VP finance comes after former VP Finance Rita Jin resigned in July after AMS Council did not approve the courses she needed to take to fulfill her program and scholarship requirements. AMS President Eshana Bhangu has served as interim VP finance since. Liu ran on a platform of increasing mental health coverage under the…
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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe? What is the gig economy? The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common place. The gig economy is made up of three main…
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Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations
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Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations

Healthcare Interoperability involves the use of many complex systems and information technology (IT) to exchange and interpret health-based data. It has been a key aspect of the extensive shift towards computerizing the healthcare industry. As of 2019, a fundamental level of interoperability has been achieved by roughly 75% of healthcare providers in the US. The ability to transfer data from one health system to another becomes quite challenging when acknowledging the differences in technological platforms. The main objective of Interoperability is to ensure a smooth exchange of data across various systems. Interoperability and COVID-19 The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed the…
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Latino business owners come together to network with a purpose
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Latino business owners come together to network with a purpose

Local Hispanic business owners had the opportunity to get some helpful tips and tricks to get an extra step ahead of the competition. For business owners, every tip, every piece of critique, and every connection you make can be the difference in having success in the world of business.In South Magazine editor-in-chief and organiser, Ghisela Eljach, believes having opportunities to network plays a key role and knows that the Latino community in Greenville doesn’t have that chance. “As a Latino community, we don’t really have a networking event. We usually have celebrations, we usually have events, like parties and things…
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How Twitter serves as the town hall of crypto
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How Twitter serves as the town hall of crypto

Twitter is different for crypto than it is for other areas of interest. To a certain extent, the discussion of the industry on Twitter isn’t about the industry — it is the industry. Why it matters: Twitter is (for now) indispensable to following blockchain technology. What might look to outsiders like idle badgering and joking, is in fact the process of people forming allegiances and making deals.Crypto Twitter is the discourse layer running on top of all the various blockchains, where people collectively decide what is and isn’t important from one moment to the next.Zoom out: If you…
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili is hearty, healthy and loaded with seasonal veggies, tender farro, protein-packed beans, and cozy spices all simmered together in a delicious broth for the perfect fall meal!Is there anything better than a simmering pot of warm, hearty chili to satisfy your hunger on a lazy fall weekend?? No. I didn’t think so. It truly is my favorite thing during the colder months – especially THIS recipe for slow cooker butternut squash and farro chili! You guys, the flavors in this chili are incredible and my kitchen smelled absolutely amazing all day…
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New rocket company fails to achieve launch on second attempt – Business News
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New rocket company fails to achieve launch on second attempt – Business News

2nd rocket launch failed The Associated Press – Sep 30, 2022 / 6:54 am | Story: 387986Photo: Firefly AerospaceA year after its first rocket launch failed, a new aerospace company was unsuccessful early Friday in its second attempt to place multiple satellites into orbit. Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was unable to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and follow a planned arc over the Pacific Ocean toward space. A live video feed showed the launch countdown go to zero and then abort at 12:52 am Friday. “The vehicle went into auto abort after ignition. This is…
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Is Cancer on the Rise?
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Is Cancer on the Rise?

Yes, researchers say that various types of cancer are increasing in people under 50. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Reasons are not totally clear for the increase in cancers, however, changes in lifestyle and environment may be partially to blame. Young adults are getting breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, stomach and pancreas cancer at increasing rates. Some doctors think that diets are to blame. Heavily processed foods have been linked to colon cancers. Now, colon cancer…
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