Recent Articles
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Flipped classrooms: A technology-driven teaching method
Bambi Majumdar EducationFlipped classrooms promise a more innovative and interesting mode of learning and teaching. Perhaps no other emerging technology has created such a stir in the education world as this one, leading to heated debates, a spate of analysis and studies, parent-teacher meetings and more administrative and expert involvement than ever before.
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Introducing new hunters to the sport
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureTraining new hunters is an important task and one that all hunters should take seriously. Expanding our ranks by introducing family members and friends to hunting not only provides us an opportunity to enjoy something that we love with those who are important to us, but also helps to secure the future of the sport. More hunters means more money spent on licenses and hunting equipment, which means more money directed towards conservation efforts.
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Senior snowbirds solve step struggles
John Bos Recreation & LeisureAsk this question to many who have enjoyed the RV life: What is your greatest fear? Robbery, assault, violence or other national issues that are on the evening news are not their concerns. Health and changes in their physical abilities are always the first answer.
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Employers: Is Facebook a friend or foe?
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith Facebook's 10-year anniversary coming Feb. 4, many can't even imagine what life was like without it. For most of us, it is second nature to log on before even opening email. It’s about as habitual as brushing our teeth. What started as a college kid meet-up is now the world's largest social network, boasting 1.15 billion users, according to CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, and a company value of over $100 billion. With little restrictions regarding what material can be shared, your Facebook feed can run quite the gamut. From sonograms to strange selfie scenarios, "the book" is the Internet playground.
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Solar energy global market drivers and challenges
Don Rosato ManufacturingThe worldwide solar energy or photovoltaic (PV) demand reached only 29 gigawatts (GW) last year, a 5 percent year-over-year increase. This is the first time in 10 years that the year-over-year PV industry market growth has been less than 10 percent. For supply and demand to have been balanced during 2012-13, end-market demand should have approached the 45 GW level. This overcapacity is having a significant effect on companies all along the supply chain as the industry consolidates.
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Broncos’ Welker using his head in picking new helmet
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessThe NFL's conference championships are over, and the Super Bowl opponents are set — the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. The TV networks, radio broadcasts, Internet blogs and newspaper columns had plenty to say about Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker.
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10 things I wish I knew when graduating from police academy
Jim Pryde Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith more than 30 years in law enforcement, I've now got plenty of experience on my side. Knowing what I know at this stage of my career, I've reflected on what I could share with those beginning a new season of service in law enforcement careers. So stand aside, David Letterman, I've created a top 10 list of things I wish somebody had told me when I graduated from my basic police academy. I truly hope these resonate for many years to come.
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The impact of FDA’s social media guidance for pharmaceutical companies
Pamela Lewis Dolan PharmaceuticalThe Food and Drug Administration took a significant step forward in clarifying the responsibilities pharmaceutical companies have concerning social media activity in the recent release of a draft guidance document. But, as uncertainties still remain, the impact this guidance will have on pharmaceutical companies embracing this new venue of communication is unclear.
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5 technical reasons big cable will get bigger
Mitch Weinraub CommunicationsWhile the industry goes back and forth on the details of Charter's proposed purchase of Time Warner Cable and rumors of Comcast or Cox involvement, the opportunities for cost savings get discussed quite a bit. However, most of the conversation tends be focused on reducing programming and administration costs or maybe maximizing ad revenue. On the technical side, there are five reasons that big cable will continue to get bigger, regardless of which board governs or who owns the shares.
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What exactly is the job outlook for nurses?
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareAs 2014 begins, there is a great deal of discussion regarding the job prospects for nurses, especially those just entering the profession. With confusing opinions and projections about the reality of a nursing shortage in the United States, nursing students and recent graduates are understandably concerned.