Recent Articles
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Telling or teaching? Knowing when it’s right to ‘give a fish’
Pamela Hill EducationA famous proverb tells us, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." When applied to teaching — and, more appropriately, to special education — it also begs a question. Who decides if the best approach is to give a fish or teach fishing lessons when teaching a student with learning disabilities?
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Tech companies unveil a wave of smart watches, but will consumers care?
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn the tech world, the biggest brands have an incredible influence on their immediate competitors. Apple's impact on the recent Mobile World Congress show and its related unveiling of the Apple Watch on March 9 proved yet again why it is the most powerful name in tech.
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Plastic materials offer exciting possibilities in electrical applications
Adolfo Benedito EngineeringThe immense possibilities of design and finishes of plastic materials plus the great potential of transformation processes have contributed to the huge growth of these materials in some determined sectors. Nevertheless, we cannot forget an essential property of plastics: their dielectric properties.
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Of cars and attitudes: No replacement for a Porsche
Andres Jordan Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThis story is about a revelation I had recently when driving an entry-level econobox for an extended period of time. The car belonged to my niece, who was living with us and starting her career in the hotel industry. The reason for this circumstance was due to my '88 Carrera being in the shop.
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The path to a successful career in the hospitality industry
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOn Saturday, I attended this year's Collins Connection event at Cal Poly Pomona, where the faculty and staff members in the Hospitality College met with the incoming students and their family. About 200 guests attended the event. The cohort of this incoming class had a diverse background, but they were all excited about coming to our college and were looking forward to their future in the hospitality industry.
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Survey: HHS regulations are squeezing health IT professionals
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationNew research suggests that the regulatory demands imposed by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) are likely having a negative impact on health IT professionals. As many as 60 percent of polled healthcare IT professionals feel that government regulations are leading to the decline of their industry.
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New Hampshire sets the PACE with new accountability strategy
Brian Stack EducationTo test or not to test? That seems to be the question these days when it comes to state-run standardized testing that is used to hold schools, teachers and students accountable.
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What is the weakest link in the Chain of Survival?
Brian Duffield Medical & Allied HealthcareThe critical few steps to perform during a sudden cardiac arrest to have the best chances of a good outcome are commonly known as the "Chain of Survival." They are to be performed in order, quickly and with lots of communication with those around the event.
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Planning a spa getaway: Choosing the right place
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureMy first spa group trip was more than 10 years ago. Billed as a "girlfriend's getaway" weekend, we went to a high-end hotel that offered a luxurious spa services. Within a week of advertising, my group quickly grew to more than 20 anxious women, ready to get away in the dead of winter with their confidants for a weekend of massage, manis/pedis, conversation and cocktails over a gourmet dinner. The final day was dedicated to local outlet shopping. Success!
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Don’t let your shooting skills get rusty
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureWe all know people who buy a gun for home defense, load it and lock it away with the sure certainty that it will fire when needed most. These firearms should have been cleaned, broken in and tested with their choice of self-defense ammunition. Locked up, they collect dust and the lubrication dries up.