scholarly journals Running races during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2020 survey of the running community

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e001192
Author(s):  
James N Robinson ◽  
Mark Alan Fontana ◽  
Jordan D Metzl ◽  
Sameer Dixit ◽  
Stephanie A Kliethermes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Media ◽  
North America ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Frequent Response ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical Directors

ObjectivesTo survey runners and triathletes about their willingness to resume in-person racing during the COVID-19 pandemic, health concerns related to mass races and changes in running patterns since the start of the pandemic.DesignAn electronic survey was distributed from 15 July to 1 September 2020 to runners and triathletes by New York Road Runners, ASICS North America, and race medical directors, and through social media.ParticipantsRunners and triathletes 18 years of age or older who participated in at least one race in 2019.ResultsA total of 2278 surveys were received. Not all participants answered every question; the denominator represents the number of responses to each question. Most participants were from the USA (1620/1940, 83.5%), of which over half were from New York (812/1475, 55.1%). Regarding when respondents would feel comfortable returning to in-person racing, the most frequent response was ‘Whenever local laws allow, but only if there are sufficient precautions’ (954/2173, 43.9%), followed by ‘Not until there is a vaccine’ (540/2173, 24.9%). The most common concerns about in-person races were crowded starting corrals (1802/2084, 86.5%), the number of COVID-19 cases in the race location (1585/2084, 76.1%) and the number of participants (1517/2084, 72.8%). Comparing running patterns before the pandemic to Summer 2020, the mean weekly mileage decreased from 25.5 (SD 15.4) miles to 22.7 (16.2) miles (p<0.001).ConclusionMost runners are willing to return to racing when local laws allow, though as of Summer 2020, many desired certain precautions to feel comfortable.

scholarly journals EVALUVATION OF SINGAPORE AIRLINES USE OF NICHE MARKETING TO GROW IN THE AMERICAN MARKET

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 218-239
Author(s):  
Kris Nagdev
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North America ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Geographical Distance ◽  
Market Segment ◽  
Secondary Research ◽  
Niche Marketing ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Perfect Storm

Singapore Airlines is a globally established airline operating out of Singapore. They have a fleet of 129 aircraft flying on 62 routes around the world. In 2018, they were ranked as the world’s best airline by Skytrax. In the early 2010s, in accordance with the ambition to grow, Singapore Airlines expanded the American market with flights to the USA. This posed a challenge for the airline because of the geographical distance between Singapore and North America With the A350-900 ULR, Singapore Airlines restarted its route to New York with the same ambition of expanding into the American market. However, this time the route only offered business class and premium economy to target, using segmentation as a means to grow in the American market. Thus through secondary research, I aim to find out: How effective has been Singapore Airlines’ decision to reopen the New York route to expand in the American Market through segmentation? This research paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Singapore Airlines’ strategy to expand into the American Market by targeting a new market segment. The success of failure of this strategy implemented by Singapore Airlines would determine whether or not the strategy of segmentation on ultra-long-haul flights can be replicated by other airlines. Hence, this research is significant as the findings may predict the future of ultra-long-haul flights such. The research found that the nature of the cities of New York and Singapore, innovation leading to the birth of the A350-900ULR, and an effective marketing mix employed created the perfect storm for Singapore Airlines to use segmentation to grow in the American market successfully.

Coleophora deauratella (red clover casebearer).

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki Cottrell
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North America ◽  
Trifolium Pratense ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Invasive Pest ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Eastern Siberia ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Seed Crops

Abstract Coleophora deauratella is a moth species native to Europe, eastern Siberia and the Middle East. It was introduced into North America in the 1960s, becoming a significant pest of Trifolium pratense seed crops in Ontario, Canada in 1989. Based on a study of genetic diversity from a limited number of European populations of C. deauratella, the most probable source of North American populations was found to be Switzerland; further sampling within Europe may improve geographical resolution of the source population. Within North America, C. deauratella has been identified as an invasive in Alberta and Ontario in Canada and Oregon and New York in the USA. It has been an invasive pest in New Zealand since its discovery there in 2015, where it has devastated T. pratense crops.

Coccomyces strobi. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Minter
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
North America ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
New Hampshire ◽  
Pinus Strobus ◽  
Washington State ◽  
The Usa

Abstract A description is provided for Coccomyces strobi. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Pinus ayacahuite, P. excelsa [= P. wallichiana] (twig), P. monticola (twig), P. strobus (twig), P. wallichiana. Most records are on P. strobus. DISEASE: Coccomyces strobi is found on recently killed twigs of 5-needle pines. Sherwood (60, 1319) noted that 'since the fungus is nearly ubiquitous and appears soon after the death of the portions of the host on which it occurs, it is tempting to brand it as parasitic'. The twigs on which it occurs are typically rather brittle, suggesting that, like Therrya fuckelii (IMI Description 1297), T. pini (IMI Description 1298) and Colpoma quercinum (IMI Description 942), this fungus may have a rôle in self-pruning of the tree. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Canada (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario), Hungary, Ukraine, USA (Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin). European records are on Pinus strobus, a native of North America. The fungus is thus most probably also to be a native of North America, which has travelled to Europe with its host. The record from Ukraine is tentative, based on a collection with rather old ascomata. The record from Washington State on P. monticola appears to be the first from west of the Rockies. TRANSMISSION: By air-borne ascospores in humid conditions; in the USA, ascomata containing ascospores have been observed from May to August.

scholarly journals Myriophyllum pinnatum (cutleaf watermilfoil).

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanine Vélez-Gavilán
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Invasive Species ◽  
North America ◽  
Habitat Fragmentation ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Native Range ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Wetland System

Abstract Myriophyllum pinnatum is a perennial aquatic herb only reported as invasive in Cuba, where it is included in the management plan of the Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve as a species that needs to be managed to prevent invasion of that wetland system. In some areas of its native range in North America, it is considered rare, endangered or extirpated due to habitat fragmentation and loss. In the USA, the species is considered endangered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Tennessee. M. pinnatum belongs to a genus recognized for the invasive species M. spicatum, M. aquaticum and M. heterophyllum.

scholarly journals Specificity of M. Novak's Activity in the Context of the Development of Ukrainian Film Production in the Countries of North America

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesya Turchak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
North America ◽  
Film Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Film Production ◽  
Feature Films ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
The Usa

The article examines the film production activities of one of the leading figures of socio-political and cultural life of the Ukrainian community in New York and Los Angeles in the mid-twentieth century. The activity of M. Novak in the context of the attempt to develop the Ukrainian film industry in order to outline the national identity is studied. The peculiarities of M. Novak’s professional and public activity in the context of the specifics of the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada and the USA are revealed and his contribution to the Ukrainian film industry abroad is clarified. The study found that the common semantic and stylistic basis of films of the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada and the United States in the 20-60's of the twentieth century. became the baggage of Ukrainian culture of their creators, the traditions of domestic cinema, in which they worked before emigrating, as well as the general attitude to the preservation of traditions of Ukrainian culture of the diaspora in North America, typical of the second wave of emigration in general. Through his own activities in the field of film production and distribution of documentary and feature films, M. Novak contributed to the nation-building dialogue and the actualization of the communicative efficiency of world Ukrainians.

scholarly journals The use of social media for professional purposes among dentists in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa ◽  
Abdullah S. Al-Swuailem ◽  
Rasha AlSheikh ◽  
Yasmeen Y. Muazen ◽  
Yazeed A. Al-Khunein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Active Role ◽  
P Value ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Aim To investigate the dentists’ opinions towards social media (SM) use in daily practice and the expected limitations from its use in Saudi Arabia. Methods An electronic survey was carried out throughout May–June 2020 among a sample of dentists in Saudi Arabia. The survey covered three parts: the first part covered professional and demographic information, the second part covered the use of mobile phones and SM in dental practice, while the third part assessed dentists’ opinion on SM use. Descriptive statistics included frequency distributions and percentages and independent t test/ANOVA test for the relationship between the mean of dentists’ opinion towards SM and demographic variables. A p value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results The majority of respondents (80%) believe that SM plays an active role in patients’ decisions regarding the selection of a healthcare provider. The mean dentists’ opinion scores on the use of SM were significantly lower among participants working more than 50 h per week compared with other participants (p = 0.014). Conclusion The majority of sampled dentists believe that SM plays an active role in patients’ decisions regarding the healthcare provider’s selection. Directed campaigns can help dentists optimize the use of SM for both professional and personal purposes.

9/11 and Armageddon: the Christian Right and George W. Bush

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-50
Author(s):  
Göran Gunner
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Christian Right ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Religious Leader ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The World ◽  
Mega Church ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Jerry Falwell ◽  
High Degree

Authors from the Christian Right in the USA situate the September 11 attack on New York and Washington within God's intentions to bring America into the divine schedule for the end of the world. This is true of Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, and other leading figures in the ‘Christian Coalition’. This article analyses how Christian fundamentalists assess the roles of the USA, the State of Israel, Islam, Iraq, the European Union and Russia within what they perceive to be the divine plan for the future of the world, especially against the background of ‘9/11’. It argues that the ideas of the Christian Right and of President George W. Bush coalesce to a high degree. Whereas before 9/11 many American mega-church preachers had aspirations to direct political life, after the events of that day the President assumes some of the roles of a mega-religious leader.

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