Recent Articles
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Google Fiber challenging rival ISPs prior to FCC showdown
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyThe reach of Google's ultrafast Internet service, Google Fiber, has been something like a critically acclaimed independent movie with a limited geographic release: highly praised, yet highly limited to the general public to experience.
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Survey: Patient engagement continues to face challenges
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the true age of patient engagement — a topic much talked about the last two years, but one now seemingly having gained real traction — providers continue to admit that they are having trouble with meeting the mandates established for them by meaningful use stage 2 requirements.
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Successful food allergy strategies for hotels and restaurants
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSpring break and summer vacation are fast approaching, which means prime family travel season. Yet for all of this anticipation, 1 in 13 families approach it with anxiety as their children have food allergies. These allergies can range from mild to life-threatening.
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An end to fragile stability: The political cost of falling oil prices
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesFalling global oil prices, which have not risen above $50 since early January, continue to defy pundits. Now oil-producing countries are bracing themselves for an extended low-price scenario. The dramatically changed outlook is boosting growth forecasts across much of the industrialized world, but in other corners — where states have become increasingly dependent on oil revenues — the good times are over.
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Sharing is caring in the travel industry
Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSo, how's your new year so far? Fantastic, I hope. I have already found it to be exciting and filled with promise. One thing I've managed to hang onto from the holiday season is how important it is to share and care. I love how everyone warms up to being nicer, more sharing, more caring during the "holidaze." I've also noted how important that attitude is to our travel business.
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When it comes to creating connected devices, keep it simple
Ryan Clark Science & TechnologyCompanies marketing connected devices to consumers should remember one point: the less complicated the better. Consumers gravitate toward the simple and convenient, as well as products that ensure privacy and security. Connected devices that can provide these attributes, while also presenting the connectivity promised by the Internet of Things will prove invaluable to consumers and profitable to tech companies.
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3 common plumbing issues and how you can avoid them
Mike Polizzi Facilities & GroundsIt's the New Year, and you have made a resolution to expect the unexpected this year. Each morning, you wake up to an upbeat song that fires you up for the day. You're Rocky, preparing for the big fight against Apollo. "Eye of the Tiger" plays in the background, and you think through your strategy for the day, hoping nothing goes wrong once you set foot in the building and face the rush of customers.
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Helping military veterans avoid the criminal justice system
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe United States and our allies have been at war for 13 years. During this time, many service members have had multiple combat deployments to Iraq or Afghanistan. The Veterans Administration reports that 1 in 5 U.S. military combat veterans has shown symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Year-end momentum boosts builder confidence
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsIndicators across the building industry report notable growth in the final quarter of 2014. Conditions began to improve midyear and gathered momentum going into the fall, with most sectors ending on a strong note in December.
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The secret to smarter customers
Carol Heiberger RetailI want to be a good customer. I don't mean that I want to spend a lot of money at a particular establishment or with a particular vendor. What I want to do is communicate comfortably and easily with the people who are providing me with a service. Then, they know what I want and can deliver it, and we'll both be happy.