Recent Articles
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Corporations 101: What you need to know about the standard business entity
David B. Mandell and Jason M. O'Dell Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany firm owners use a corporation as part of their corporate structure — either for the main business or for ancillary business units. In this article, we examine the basics of corporations, with a focus on their asset protection benefits and weaknesses.
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Hobby Lobby: Progestins and the politics of prevention
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalI would rather talk about progestins than politics almost any day of the week — they are far more predictable and cause less constipation and nausea. But the recent decision by the Supreme Court concerning Hobby Lobby and whether they have the right to not cover certain specific types of contraception has gotten so much attention from the media that silence seems almost sinful.
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How do you become an expert in a new destination?
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe biggest differences between online booking engines and professional travel consultants are our service, knowledge and expertise. So, how do you become an expert in a new destination? Reading one travel guide or making one visit does not make you a master, in my opinion.
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The market failure of gas flaring
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesHistorically, low natural gas prices in the U.S. have created both winners and losers. Although the extent of the environmental damage caused by hydrocarbon development has been disputed, the environment is certainly one of the losers.
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Finding work-life balance: Chore or joyful pursuit?
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareWork-life balance is a topic of frequent discussion on blogs, social media and in the academic literature. As the speed of life increases, is it possible that the dogged pursuit of balance can actually become just another treadmill upon which we unwittingly run ourselves ragged?
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The ADS-B dilemma: How soon should HEMS operators act?
Michael P. Koval Medical & Allied HealthcareA significant mandate for HEMS operators is looming on the horizon. The FAA requires that aircraft operating in certain classes of airspace must be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out by Jan. 1, 2020.
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The amazing health benefits of chocolate
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Food & BeverageResearch has shown health benefits in the regular consumption of chocolate. However, it depends on the chocolate. The sugary, fat-imbibed cocoa confection most often consumed is far different than the cacao bean drink used for medicinal purposes in ancient cultures. But if the sugar is limited and the milk omitted, a dose of dark chocolate can be considered healthy.
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Advances in point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareSince the introduction of the bedside ultrasound to emergency medicine more than 20 years ago, many new applications have evolved for it. Meanwhile, the scope of bedside ultrasound continues to grow tremendously. As a result of continuous progress in this field, point-of-care ultrasound scanning is now a focused ultrasound scan that is mainly performed by nonimaging clinicians in the physical examination of the patients.
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Forget ‘contact me’ forms — Feed your sales team
Cortland Fondon MarketingAccording to recent research, buyers complete nearly 57 percent of their purchasing decisions before ever engaging a supplier sales rep. Content marketing helps drive traffic, but how do we engage a client early in the buying process without relying on content pieces?
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Cannabis, cognition and confusion in research
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareOf the 22 states in the United States that allow for the medical use of marijuana, 13 specify Alzheimer's disease (AD) as one of the approved conditions. Some studies report benefits to AD patients, but other research is inconclusive.