Recent Articles
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The new Porsche 991 may be very different from past GT3s
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhen the 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 was unveiled, it took purists a bit by surprise. It was a major departure from previous GT3s with its electric steering, PDK-only transmission option and rear-wheel steering. Probably the biggest concern for purists is that the company's drivers' car no longer offered the drama of changing your gears in the old-fashioned manner.
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Are you the cleanup crew? Discovering the patient accounts are a mess
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareCongratulations! You just got the job as dental office manager for a really nice dentist. This dentist is kind and friendly, the office is beautiful and although you wish you were making a little more money everything is starting out great.
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US falls behind on innovation in education
Bambi Majumdar EducationAll is not well in the U.S. education system, which has been battling many fires in recent times. The latest blow comes from the report, "Measuring Innovation in Education," recently released by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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Smart factories know how to use big data
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingGo to a meeting of any trade group or association and someone is going to mention "big data." I know of scores of companies that have scores of servers dedicated to storing all this data.
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Veteran healthcare: Meeting the moral obligation with locum tenens
Jim Warren Healthcare AdministrationThe media's recent exposure of wait lists at some Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers has brought greater scrutiny to the healthcare access issues facing our nation's warriors.
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3 powerful new ways your business can use social media
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingThe longer social media thrives, the bigger the role it will play in companies. Today, 81 percent of businesses both small and large are using social media. Out of those, 94 percent use it to communicate marketing messages.
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FAMs can be profitable in many ways
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFAMs are not free trips or cheap vacations. They are a terrific opportunity for travel agents, but they also carry obligations and responsibilities if you want to make them profitable and productive. Use FAMs to explore new destinations of interest, to investigate emerging niche markets, to personally experience hotels and activities that interest you, and to sample the quality and delivery of services by prospective vendor partners.
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Will you still have a job in pharmacy in 5 years?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalMy personal mission is to help the next generation of pharmacists understand that the world has changed and teach them the skills to thrive in this new world order. The reality is this: The employment paradigm in this country has changed dramatically in one generation. And you need to understand the impact of this change.
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New nurses and the med-surg mythos
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareEvery nurse has probably heard this statement (or something like it): "Without two years of med-surg, your career is going nowhere." While medical-surgical is indeed a wonderful grounding in the challenges and skills of modern nursing, many new nurses simply can't find med-surg positions.
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The ‘humerus’ side of being a physical therapist
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareHaving been practicing in the field of sports injury rehabilitation for the last nine years, I've spoken to, assessed and treated hundreds of people for varying injuries and pain conditions. While it is a serious thing to be dealing with someone's health, I also think every job should have its lighter moments and sometimes we all need to have a little giggle.