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Dollar’s value makes Germany a great travel bargain this summer
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWith the U.S. dollar being almost at parity with the euro for the first time in 12 years, traveling overseas for Americans is the best vacation bargain this summer. The top three European destinations based on the devaluation of the euro against the dollar are Italy, France and Germany, followed by the traditionally popular England and Ireland. Germany, however, appears to be the best value for Americans this summer, allowing U.S. citizens to travel for almost 30 percent less than this time last year.
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Creating a collaborative network of YouTube truckers
Matt Chase Distribution & WarehousingMany young people in today's society will do almost anything to become a celebrity. YouTube's motto of "Broadcast Yourself" has been the ticket for many to reach instant celebrity status by creating content that is usually entertainment-based.
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Data centers seek industry’s help with heat recovery
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingWith its exponential growth and apparently unquenchable advance in technology, the data center industry is presenting a unique challenge for the cooling sector. It might be the good kind of challenge, since it naturally foments a climate of innovation, but those supplying the sector certainly need to be on their toes.
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Examining the environmental impact of the California drought
Piyush Bakshi Waste Management & Environmental2014 was the driest year in the history of California since records were first maintained in 1885. Some researchers estimate that the year may have been the driest in the past 400 years, and the drought situation will only worsen in 2015. Experts predict the state's water reserves will hold out for another 12 months — at most.
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Research highlights devastating health effects of energy drinks
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAlong with an alarming rise in obesity, energy drinks are leading to increasing statistics of negative social, emotional and behavioral issues along with other long-term health effects. Now policymakers and physician groups are coming together to push for serious sales restrictions of these drinks, especially to children under 18.
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Get to know the designer drug N‑bomb and its effects
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareRecreational use of designer psychoactive drugs is rising dramatically. Designer drugs have gained popularity since law enforcement and legislation have made it more difficult for recreational users to secure cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, opioids and cannabis. These restrictions have encouraged suppliers and users to seek alternatives.
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Researchers examine link between creativity and mental illness
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareThe link between creativity and mental illness has been a fascinating topic for many researchers. For example, well-known author Kurt Vonnegut was intermittently depressed, but that was only the beginning. His mother had suffered from depression and committed suicide on Mother's Day when Kurt was 21 and home on military leave during World War II. His son, Mark, was originally diagnosed with schizophrenia and later, bipolar disorder.
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Make your church known for love
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityJesus called his disciples together in John 13 and washed their feet just before His evil betrayal. In the chaos over the discussion of who it was that would betray Him, Jesus says to his disciples, "Love one another. Just like I love you; love one another."
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Mets pitcher chooses safety over style
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessAt first glance, it might appear that New York Mets pitcher Alex Torres is wearing a holdover cap from the long, snowy days of winter — the warming ear flaps folded up and over, then wrapped across the brim. Torres takes the mound with a redesign of the protective headgear he started wearing last season as part of the San Diego Padres.
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It’s time to bring ‘sexy’ back — to parking garages
Pamela Tresp Facilities & GroundsBeing a self proclaimed lighting nerd, energy savings consultant and former police officer, I admit I am easily drawn to parking garages as a means of helping building owners. Stories like the recent shooting in a parking garage at the University of Missouri really get my goat.