Recent Articles
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Performance demands will drive green construction growth
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsOf all the trends affecting the rise in sustainable construction, none is having a greater impact than the drive for higher building performance. As owners, engineers and builders strive for greater efficiencies, they are turning to green building practices for solutions.
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The 4 C’s of 21st century learning for ELLs: Collaboration
Erick Herrmann EducationCritical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity have been dubbed as the four C's of 21st century learning. In the first two parts of this four-part series, we explored critical thinking and communication. Collaboration is the next topic we will explore.
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6 creative e-recruitment ideas to help you attract the top candidates
Michael Tope Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn today's digital age, a comprehensive e-recruitment strategy is a necessity for companies seeking to attract top talent. As baby boomers gradually retire from the workforce and tech-savvy millennials take their place, recruiters must utilize competitive online recruitment techniques that reach beyond major job boards.
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Financial policies support good governance
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementToo many associations get in trouble because the board of directors does not recognize good policy and procedure. I recall one association that had an audit three years in a row but still lost $1.1 million to embezzlement. The board had not established solid financial policies.
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Study: Skin biopsies may reveal neurodegenerative diseases
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe American Academy of Neurology has released preliminary information regarding a study that will be presented at their upcoming meeting in April. This study was led by Ildefonsa Rodriguez-Leyva, M.D., from Central Hospital at the University of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and demonstrates that skin tissue taken in biopsies could detect increased levels of the abnormal proteins associated with the neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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New Orleans airport bounces back to pre‑Katrina levels
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAfter a 10-year period of recovery, New Orleans Louis Armstrong International has finally surpassed its pre-Katrina levels of passengers handled, and in the past month has announced a wave of new airlines and destinations as it continues to grow.
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Schools and parents are essential partners in the education process
John Gratto EducationI offer the following observations on the relationships of schools and parents from a perspective as a teacher for six years, a K-12 principal for five years, a superintendent of schools for 23 years and now as an assistant professor in an education leadership program.
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Despite PR campaigns, distracted driving continues to be a problem
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn case you haven't noticed, an intensive national campaign is being waged by the U.S. Department of Transportation, auto clubs and insurance companies to draw attention to the risks of using cellphones and texting while driving. But it turns out there's nothing really new about the issue of distracted driving.
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Measuring pet urine output can be done a variety of ways
Megan Brashear Pet CareLet's talk urine. More specifically, let's talk measuring urine output. Are you doing it? And on which patients? If you are measuring urine output, are you interpreting the results to be meaningful to your patient? Urine output measurement is an important part of patient monitoring and can alert you to major problems that you may not catch on physical exam.
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Are you experiencing career frustration?
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the most unexpected things about a career or job choice is that sooner or later you realize that you are experiencing some level of career frustration. What is the likelihood of feeling satisfied with your current career/job all of the time? If you said "not good," you would be right.