Recent Articles
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Multilingual healthcare providers for a multilingual nation
Jon Jilani Healthcare AdministrationOver the past several decades, the United States has become an increasingly multilingual society. This is a marked transformation from the previous "melting pot" ideal, where immigrants and even Native Americans were encouraged to shed their native languages and adopt English.
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Pros and cons of Common Core State Standards
Bambi Majumdar EducationAs the name suggests, Common Core State Standards mean an even and consistent educational standard across the country that will pave the way for equal learning opportunities. However, the Common Core State Standards have faced a lot of opposition ever since they were announced.
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4 proven tricks to get Facebook likes on your business posts
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingGetting likes on your business's Facebook posts may seem like throwing spaghetti against the wall. You know some sticks and performs really well, while others just flop. As far as the why, it's a mystery.
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Bioprinting of body parts inching closer to reality
Donna Balancia Medical & Allied HealthcareNew 3-D printing technology is giving hope to medical patients who need to replace and repair body parts and organs. Creating organs through the use of a patient's own cells in many cases, this 3-D printing technology — known as "bioprinting" — is a promising new industry in the scientific community.
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The challenging market environment for drug companies
Mike Wokasch PharmaceuticalThe traditional pharmaceutical industry is going through perhaps its biggest transformation since The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Unfortunately, the entrenched "we have always done it this way" leadership mentality has been slow to react to the magnitude of changes taking place over the past two decades.
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Spring fever strikes for snowed-in Porsche owner
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs I write this, there are flurries in Connecticut, and a blizzard warning has been issued in parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and upstate New York. Winter has shown little indication that it's losing its grip to spring in the Northeast.
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Drivers get a taste of track improvements at Zone 2 DE
Dave Hogan Recreation & LeisureMarch has been a month of fluctuating temperatures and weather in Virginia. An unusual number of snowfalls followed by unseasonably warm temperatures has been the weather pattern so far. That pattern held true for the Zone 2 Driver Education, held March 14-16 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
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Pi in the sky: The makings of an aerial feat
Julie Bernhard Transportation Technology & AutomotiveYou didn't have to be a math geek to appreciate the recent happenings at SXSW. As part of a kickoff to everyone's favorite holiday — Pi Day (3/14) — five AirSign aircraft took the sky on Pi Day Eve in an attempt to spell out the infinite mathematical constant above the Austin, Texas, skyline.
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Mindfulness in managing risk
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMindfulness has its roots in Eastern religion. It is also used therapeutically to treat a variety of psychological conditions (including anxiety, depression and stress), as well as in coaching to encourage excellence in healthy people. Used properly, mindfulness can also make our risk management more effective.
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Manage your dental office schedule
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareOne of the most critical responsibilities an office manager has is to manage the schedule. A properly-managed schedule keeps the staff busy and reduces chit-chat time. It also keeps the focus on our patients instead of on "what did you do last weekend" conversations. The schedule dictates our profitability and is a visual reminder of our effectiveness.