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Are Wearable Computers the Future?

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About the Author: Logan Harper is a digital strategist for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's MPA@UNC: Master of Public Administration and MBA@UNC: Master of Business Administration programs. In addition to higher education, he is also passionate about travel, cooking, and international politics. Follow him on Twitter @harperlogan. From subway riders of New York City to celebrities in Palo Alto, wearable computers are popping up in our everyday lives. Currently, products mainly consist of eyewear such as goggles or watch-like bracelets. And for some tech enthusiasts, these new products may just be the natural progression of technology. But for many, the possibility and longevity of wearable computers can certainly be questioned. Leading companies like Google, Apple and Nike are investing their success in these innovative product lines to persuade current smartphone users to stop staring down at their personal technology and instead experience the world aro...

5 Skills of the Successful Healthcare Administrator

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If you watch television, listen to the radio or read the newspaper, you've heard that careers in the healthcare field are booming. Having a career in healthcare doesn't mean that you have to get hands-on with patients if you don't have the desire to do so. There are dozens of careers in the healthcare field that you may enjoy. If you have a mind for numbers and an eye for detail, you may enjoy a career in administration. Here are the five skills that successful healthcare administrators possess: 1.Communication In order to be a great administrator, you've got to have excellent communication skills. You'll need to be able to speak to department heads, workers, customers and peers with respect and honesty. You'll need to utilize your communication skills to establish relationships with industry executives and co-workers. You'll also need to facilitate positive relationships between workers and help build successful interactions between managers and emplo...