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Wind energy processing technologies steadily advancing
Don Rosato EngineeringWind energy designs increasingly depend on plastics processing and design technologies. Plastic parts and components are extensively used in all major sectors of wind energy, and processing developments in blade manufacturing and service are advancing rapidly.
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ICD-10: Everything you need to know
Maria Frisch Healthcare AdministrationICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification and coding system. The compliance deadline for ICD-10 is Oct. 1, 2015.
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Homework 2.0: It’s time to upgrade our approach
Brian Stack EducationFew would argue the importance of homework on academic achievement. But in today's world, the purpose, amount and type of homework that teachers assign looks vastly different than years ago. In the time of the Common Core, quality homework is tied to specific learning goals for a course.
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Sliding right into the world of Porsche ownership
Charles Zeitz Recreation & LeisureFinally, it happened. I have been watching fast and fancy cars for an entire lifetime. Never had one, but a reasonably priced, good-looking, powerful and superb-handling car presented itself to me at the same time as a touch of personal financial success.
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The anatomy and movement patterns of shoulder impingement syndrome
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareShoulder pain is a common problem. In fact, around 30 percent of us will experience it at some point in our lives. Approximately 65 percent of all shoulder pain conditions are due to impingement syndromes.
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Why gas analysts say the Appalachian is ‘biggest, baddest basin there…
Sasha Viasasha Natural ResourcesThere is definitely something big hiding beneath the Appalachians, but it might not be what you'd expect. The Wall St. Journal reported last October that the Marcellus Shale region under Pennsylvania and West Virginia is producing more natural gas than all of Saudi Arabia. It's pumping out 12 billion cubic feet per day, six times the production rate of five years ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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7 examples of police officers who have gone above and beyond
Christina Nava Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf you look around the Internet, it's easy to come across numerous stories featuring corrupt law enforcement officials acting out like they're above the law. You can't help but notice that the negative stories outshine the positive ones.
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5 important tech trends in hospitality
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the realm of technology, what could not be thought of even two decades back is now an everyday reality, and we have perhaps just began. We look for smart homes, we stay connected all the time and we store all our important data in the "cloud." Is it any wonder that we are looking at more tech services when it comes to traveling?
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Does social media have a place in healthcare?
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationJust like many of you, I have been on the Facebook bandwagon for quite some time. I have really enjoyed it as I have lived all over the country, and it has been a great way to keep up with old friends. But does it have a place in a healthcare career or profession?
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Discussing travel budgets with prospective clients
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAre your clients always honest in their response to your question, "What kind of budget have you allocated for this vacation?" Mine aren't. Sometimes it's simply ignorance about how much something will cost. But other times, it's mistrust and suspicion.