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Associations between photograph-derived postural deviations and self-reported pelvic pain locations during pregnancy
Abstract Photograph-derived posture assessment may provide a low-burden way to describe musculoskeletal alignment during pregnancy, but its relationship with pelvic pain location is unclear. This exploratory retrospective observational study linked standardized early-pregnancy photographs with pre-randomization questionnaire data from 118 pregnant women. An automated photograph-based system classified 13 postural features into three ordinal levels.
Intelligent tracer technology for reservoir monitoring: A comprehensive review
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. PEER REVIEW For transparency, the peer review documents associated with this article are available at https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.70533.
Superior Electrostatic Storage Energy Under Moderate Electric Field of Superparaelectrics with Highly Polarizable Clusters
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description adfm202500988-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx6.1 MB Supporting Information References 1, , , Prog. Mater. Sci. 2020, 113, 100670. 2, , , , , , , Prog. Mater. Sci. 2023, 132, 101046. 3, , , , , Adv. Funct. Mater. 2018, 28, 1803665. 4, , , , Nano Energy 2024, 123, 109394. 5, , , , , , , , , , , , Nat. Commun. 2024, 15, 5869. 6, , , , , , , , , Nat. Commun. 2024, 15, 5232.
Speaking Startup: A pandemic pivot from dogs to wine
Entrepreneurs Series Speaking Startup Top Picks It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought extreme difficulties for bars and restaurants. More than 110,000 of those businesses across the U.S. shuttered either permanently or temporarily last year, according to the National Restaurant Association. Still, amid widespread closures resulting from the pandemic, some business owners have gotten bars and restaurants off the ground over the last year-plus.
Leadership, language, resources: How some Missouri companies work to ensure LGBTQ equality
Some companies do better than others to create an LGBTQ-friendly work environment. Many that succeed in creating equal and inclusive workplaces share similarities, ranging from supportive leadership teams, to regular training sessions, to prominent employee resource groups. Twenty-one Missouri companies received a 100% rating this year in the annual Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign.
Speaking Startup: There’s no such thing as bad ‘Shark Tank’
Entrepreneurs Series Speaking Startup Top Picks From investment pitches to the sharks, to bars being rescued, to diners, drive-ins and dives getting Guy Fieri’d, television today is littered with examples of entrepreneurs sharing their stories and seeking expert advice. It’s a tried-and-true formula for compelling television. And for the businesses involved?
Three Missouri companies make list of top 100 US workplaces
Veterans United employees assist customers from a Columbia office. The company was one of three in Missouri to make Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list. | Courtesy of Veterans United Three Missouri companies are among the 100 best companies to work for in 2021, according to Fortune. Edward Jones, Veterans United Home Loans and World Wide Technology all made the magazine’s annual list.
KC, St. Louis projects land federal grants for pandemic-driven innovation
The Innovation Center at UMKC is one of two Missouri recipients of federal grants to fuel innovations in response to COVID-19.
Stay curious, build networks: Build-A-Bear founder shares advice, discusses new chapter
Maxine Clark, who founded Build-A-Bear Workshop and built the customizable teddy bear retailer into a national chain, has turned her attention to a different kind of building with her latest venture. Clark is leading the Delmar Divine project, which is converting an old St. Louis old hospital into a mixed-use innovation hub with an array of nonprofit tenants.
Speaking Startup: Sleep science and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are often known for working around the clock to keep their business afloat. But is sacrificing sleep for work actually what’s best for business? According to Jeff Gish, an entrepreneurship professor at the University of Central Florida, the answer is no. Gish’s research shows that a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on decision making. “We found that when you’re sleep deprived, you still come up with the same amount of ideas, but they’re just not as good,” Gish said.
Growing the pie: As pizza sales pile up amid pandemic, local shops vary
Order after order on a recent Thursday afternoon, Miriam Saidi was busy placing toppings on pizzas. “It’s so easy to pick it up, get it delivered,” she said. The 18-year-old has been working at Pizza Tree in downtown Columbia for about six months. “Pizza restaurants are used to having a high number of to-go orders and deliveries,” Saidi said.
Startup GiftAMeal adjusts amid pandemic to keep promoting restaurants, fighting hunger
About 12% of Missouri households were food insecure from 2017 to 2019, According to the Food Research and Action Center. This number has been increasing since the start of the pandemic, according to the Missouri Foundation for Health. The St. Louis-based startup GiftAMeal utilizes a concept it calls “take a photo to give a meal” to help restaurants market themselves, to combat food insecurity and to boost its own bottom line.
Attorney, business advocate Barrera to lead Kansas City SBA office
Michael Barrera, director of the Small Business Administration's Kansas City office | Courtesy of the Small Business Administration Entrepreneurs Government National News Top Picks Kansas City native Michael Barrera will become the new district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Kansas City, replacing Jon Malcolm, who has been in office since 2015.
KC program looks to help small businesses tap PPP funds
Via Paul Sableman/Flickr Entrepreneurs Funding News Top Picks Several organizations in the Kansas City area have teamed up on a program to help local small businesses that missed out on earlier access to the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, to tap into the federal coronavirus relief loans.
Speaking Startup: The teledoctor is in
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Shelley Cooper saw an increasing demand for health care and a shortage of doctors. Cooper found a solution through virtual doctors appointments. She founded telehealth consultancy Diversity Telehealth in 2014. In 2019, she launched SureShow, a startup that works to help doctors replace no-show appointments with virtual visits. Once the pandemic hit, Cooper saw her industry really take off.
AMC shares soar as social media drives retail investor frenzy
Share prices and trading volume of AMC Entertainment Holdings surged on Wednesday as retail traders rallied around the stock on social media, marking the latest salvo in a recent campaign pitting them against short sellers. It started with GameStop. Driven by heated discussion on the Reddit board WallStreetBets and other social media platforms, the video game retailer has seen its share prices skyrocket over the last two weeks, from a closing price of $19.95 on Jan.
Esports: What is the ceiling?
COLUMBIA - The Esports industry has been perceived in the past as a fun hobby, but now it is increasingly seen as a legitimate career option. According to the Global Esports Market Report, in 2016 the industry was valued at $493 million. This year it is expected to be worth over 1 billion. Tyler Schrodt is the founder and President of the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), which organizes leagues both at the collegiate and high school levels.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to make history
JEFFERSON CITY –Followingthe pawspainted up the hill to Young Hall, there is a sense of pride on Lincoln University’s campus. Student organizations re-paint the paws every semesterand keep the campus looking vibrant. Lincoln is a Historically Black University located in Jefferson City, Mo. Jerald Jones Woolfolk, the 20th President of Lincoln, reflected onwhy Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, were established.
'This Is Deliberate Risk': MU Residential Assistants Worry As Move-In Begins
By Galen Bacharier & Feiyu Su & Columbia Missourian • 4 minutes ago As students began to move into MU residence halls and apartments Wednesday, residential assistants — or RAs — expressed concern about their own health and safety, citing university policies and duties they believe would put them at more risk of exposure to COVID-19.
MU Campus Dining going cashless for fall
Campus Dining Services locations at MU won't be accepting coins and bills this fall as another measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. Students can buy food and drinks at any location by using student ID cards if they have Tiger Cash or Gold Cash in their accounts, according to an announcement from Campus Dining Services. Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit or credit cards are other options.
'This is deliberate risk': MU residential assistants worry as move-in begins
As students began to move into MU residence halls and apartments Wednesday, residential assistants — or RAs — expressed concern about their own health and safety, citing university policies and duties they believe would put them at more risk of exposure to COVID-19.
'This is a deliberate risk': MU residential assistants worry as move-in begins
As students began to move into MU residence halls and apartments Wednesday, residential assistants — or RAs — expressed concern about their own health and safety, citing university policies and duties they believe would put them at more risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Man arrested in Tuesday morning home invasion
A registered sex offender, whom police described as a predator, was arrested after police deployed a drone and drew on help from the media and the community, Lt. Matt Stephens said Wednesday at a news conference. Justin Spence, 39, of Columbia was arrested Wednesday on East Forest Avenue on suspicion of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and illegal possession of a firearm.
Columbia Discusses Community Policing, Racial Disparities At Traffic Stops During Town Hall
Nearly 100 community members tuned into a virtual town hall Saturday night to discuss issues surrounding policing in Columbia and propose potential solutions. “Part of the discussion will focus on how this community moves forward,” co-organizer Rebecca Shaw of CoMo for Progress said.
Number of COVID-19 inpatients in Boone inches up
Twenty-one people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Boone County’s hospitals Monday, compared to 17 inpatients reported Aug 3. MU Health Center reported 11 COVID-19 inpatients at 3:30 p.m. Monday, according to the hospital. Boone Hospital Center had nine inpatients who tested positive at 8:30 a.m. Monday, according to the hospital. Truman Veterans' Hospital had only one COVID-19 inpatient Monday, said Jeffrey Hoelscher, public affairs officer for the hospital.
Columbia discusses community policing, racial disparities at traffic stops during town hall
Nearly 100 community members tuned into a virtual town hall Saturday night to discuss issues surrounding policing in Columbia and propose potential solutions. "Part of the discussion will focus on how this community moves forward,” co-organizer Rebecca Shaw of CoMo for Progress said.
Columbia doctor leads effort to tighten regulations to combat COVID-19
View Story Comments MISSOURI — As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Missouri, state and local officials confirm new case counts daily. This... More >> 16 hours ago Thursday, August 06 2020 Aug 6, 2020 Thursday, August 06, 2020 5:30:00 PM CDT August 06, 2020 in News
Columbians invited to town hall discussion of policing issues
An online town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Saturday will allow Columbia residents to discuss issues surrounding policing in Columbia and solutions to problems the public has identified. This event is hosted by Race Matters, Friends; CoMo for Progress; Columbia Supreme and Faith Voices of Columbia, according to a Facebook announcement. Residents can join the discussion by registering online.
Tax break makes it time for back-to-school shopping
The annual back-to-school sales tax holiday started Friday and will end Sunday. During this event, residents can purchase back-to-school items defined in the state statute without paying for state sales tax, according to a press release from the state treasurer’s office. The items include: Clothing: Each article of clothing must have a taxable value of $100 or less. Accessories – including watches and handbags – are not included.
Columbia doctor leads effort to tighten regulations to combat COVID-19
Longtime Columbia physician Elizabeth Allemann is leading an effort — joined, so far, by 43 other health professionals, community members and one Nobel prizewinner — to persuade decision-makers in Boone County to take a stricter approach to combating COVID-19, according to an open letter.
UM System drops ACT and SAT scores for 2021-2022 applicants
All first-time undergraduate applicants to the University of Missouri System are not required to submit standardized testing scores for admission for the 2021-22 academic year. The application of those who choose not to submit a standardized testing score — such as ACT and SAT — will not be placed at a disadvantage, according to a news release from the UM system.
Annual Heritage Festival And Craft Show Canceled
By Feiyu Su & Columbia Missourian • 35 minutes ago The 43rd Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, according to a Monday news release from Columbia Parks and Recreation. The event had been planned for Sept. 19-20 at Nifong Park. This event is one of the department's largest events, held in partnership with many historical and cultural groups, according to the release.
Columbia man pleads guilty to attempting to buy chemical weapon
Jason William Siesser, 45, of Columbia pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to attempting to buy a chemical weapon that can kill hundreds of people. Siesser purchased a total of five 10 milliliter units of the chemical weapon on the dark web by using Bitcoin, a digital crypto currency, according to a Tuesday news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri. He admitted the purchase was not made with a peaceful intent.
Annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show canceled
The 43rd Annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, according to a Monday news release from Columbia Parks and Recreation. The event had been planned for Sept. 19-20 at Nifong Park. This event is one of the department's largest events, held in partnership with many historical and cultural groups, according to the release.
Annual heritage festival and craft show canceled
The 43rd Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, according to a Monday press release from Columbia Parks and Recreation. The event had been planned for Sept. 19-20 at Nifong Park. This event is one of the department's largest events, held in partnership with a lot of historical and cultural groups, according to the release.
Contact tracers confront shock, denial and misinformation as they do crucial work
Verna Laboy received an urgent call late in the night recently from the tearful mother of a 2-year-old boy who'd spiked a fever and was previously considered a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. "I just told her what a grandma would tell a young mother — 'Do you have popsicles? Do you have Pedialyte? Do you have fever-reducing medicine to help your son be comfortable?
COVID-19 inpatients decline, but record breaking 61 cases reported Saturday
A total of 17 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Boone County’s hospitals Monday, compared to 21 inpatients reported on July 27. MU Health Care had nine inpatients who tested positive at 2:45 p.m. Monday, according to the hospital. Boone Hospital Center had eight COVID-19 inpatients at 8:30 a.m. Monday, according to the hospital. Truman Veterans’ Hospital reported zero COVID-19 inpatient Monday, said Jeffrey Hoelscher, public affairs officer for the hospital.
Odd, but still good: Hickman High School celebrates 2020 graduates
Wearing purple caps, gowns and tassels, holding diploma covers and taking photos, Hickman High School graduates of the class of 2020 experienced a different graduation ceremony Saturday — wearing masks and social distancing. Three separate graduation ceremonies took place throughout the day Saturday at the school’s Competition Gymnasium, rather than one big gathering.
Boone County Lags Behind In Completing 2020 Census Forms
By Feiyu Su & Columbia Missourian • 3 minutes ago The number of people in Boone County who have filled out and returned the 2020 census is lagging behind the 2010 response rate. Boone County officials reported Tuesday what the census calls a "self-response rate" of 65.4%, according to United States Census 2020.
Former MU psychology chair Thomas DiLorenzo united people
Thomas DiLorenzo, chair of the Department of Psychology at MU in the 1990s, led the department from factionalism to unity, made the transition from researcher to administrator with grace and was as attentive in his private life as he was to work, his friends and former colleagues said. DiLorenzo died in a shooting July 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age 63.
Columbia man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
Matthew Alan Eads of Columbia, 38, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for holding firearms and methamphetamine illegally. In January, "Eads pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute," according to a Thursday news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri.
Columbia Teachers Urge Delayed Start For In-Person Classes
By Roshae Hemmings & Julia Bower & Feiyu Su & Columbia Missourian • 29 minutes ago Teachers worried about returning to in-person classes in August are advocating for Columbia Public Schools to rethink its plan for reopening as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. The Columbia Missouri National Education Association, the union representing the district’s teachers, sent a 14-page letter and report to the district Tuesday urging it to delay the start of school until after Labor Day — at least.
Boone County behind in completing 2020 census forms
The number of people in Boone County who have filled out and returned the 2020 census is lagging behind the 2010 response rate. County officials reported Tuesday what the census calls a "self-response rate" of 65.4%, according to United States Census 2020. Back in 2010, the response rate in Boone County was 70% prior to the start of door-to-door efforts by census-takers, said Marilyn Sanders, the regional director of the Chicago Regional Census Center.
Boone County lags in completing 2020 census forms
The number of people in Boone County who have filled out and returned the 2020 census is lagging behind the 2010 response rate. Boone County officials reported Tuesday what the census calls a "self-response rate" of 65.4%, according to United States Census 2020. Back in 2010, the response rate in Boone County was 70% prior to the start of door-to-door efforts by census-takers, said Marilyn Sanders, the regional director of the Chicago Regional Census Center.
Columbia's mask ordinance is having a positive impact
View Story Comments MISSOURI — As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Missouri, state and local officials confirm new case counts daily. ... More >> 3 hours ago Tuesday, July 28 2020 Jul 28, 2020 Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:30:00 PM CDT July 28, 2020 in News COLUMBIA - A recent US News and World report ranked Boone Hospital Center as number one in mid- Missouri, and...
Columbia's Mask Ordinance Is Having A Positive Impact
Data trends suggest the city’s mask ordinance is having the desired effect — reversing the upward trend in the rate of infection in Columbia. The positivity rate in Boone County increased sharply from 1.3% the week of June 5-11 to 15.7% June 26-July 2. The positivity rate reached its peak, so far, of 16% the week of July 3-9, according to the COVID-19 Information Hub. During the week after the mandate took effect, July 10-16, the positivity rate fell to 6.2%.
State treasurer candidates face no primary opponents
The four candidates for Missouri state treasurer on next Tuesday’s primary ballot have a good shot at making it to the November general election. That’s because none of them has an opponent. Republican incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick hopes to win election to the post that Gov. Mike Parson appointed him to fill after he moved former State Treasurer Eric Schmitt to the position of attorney general to replace now-U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.
Columbia teachers urge delayed start for in-person classes
Teachers worried about returning to in-person classes in August are advocating for Columbia Public Schools to rethink its plan for reopening as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. The Columbia Missouri National Education Association, the union representing the district’s teachers, sent a 14-page letter and report to the district Tuesday urging it to delay the start of school until after Labor Day — at least.
Number of COVID-19 inpatients remains stable
A total of 21 inpatients with COVID-19 were in Boone County's hospitals Monday, compared to 20 inpatients a week ago. MU Health Care had 12 COVID-19-positive inpatients at 4:50 p.m. Monday, according to its website. Boone Hospital Center had 8 positive inpatients at 8:30 a.m. Monday, according to its website. Only one person was hospitalized with COVID-19 in Truman Veterans' Hospital on Monday, according to Heather Brown, the strategic partnership officer at the hospital.
Columbia's mask ordinance is having a positive impact
Data trends suggest the city’s mask ordinance is having the desired effect — reversing the upward trend in the rate of infection in Columbia. The positivity rate in Boone County increased sharply from 1.3% the week of June 5-11 to 15.7% June 26-July 2. The positivity rate reached its peak, so far, of 16% the week of July 3-9, according to the COVID-19 Information Hub. During the week after the mandate took effect, July 10-16, the positivity rate fell to 6.2%.
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