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How do the presidential candidates propose to make education better?
Patrick Gleeson EducationOne of the hot-button areas for all the Democratic presidential candidates is education. How do they propose to make it more affordable and equitable? How do they propose doing that without lowering standards? Most importantly, how do they propose paying for these costly improvements? Here are the plans of the leading candidates for the nomination — Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders — on two of the most important education areas.
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The importance of talking about death
Lisa Cole Mental HealthcareInevitably, when we are together, my adult son shepherds people my way introducing me as, "My Mom, who knows all about death." We were just together in San Francisco at a tech startup conference and he did it again. When I reflect on the myriad interactions I had that day, 20-somethings were the bulk of who I spoke to. Young people are wondering about death, too, and want — even need — to talk about it.
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Remodelers lower expectations but anticipate growth
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsRemodeling activity in the third quarter eased slightly. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) stated its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 (indicating modest growth) for the third quarter, the same reading as for the second quarter. Remodelers reported slight declines in client traffic and in demand for both major and minor additions or alterations. Nonetheless, remodelers remain optimistic that business will rebound in the fourth quarter and they will finish the year on a positive note. Less certain is what will happen next year.
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How to plan an out-of-town conference
Jonathan Morse Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementPlanning an event or conference out of town can prove to be a complicated task. You'll have no firsthand insight into the best venues, logistics will be different, and catering from your favorite hometown restaurant is out of the question. But don't give up hope, it’s possible to plan an out-of-town event or conference, just like the one you would back home, with these tips. First and foremost, to make an out-of-town event successful, you need to start by choosing your host city wisely.
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How to avoid security risks from social media
Daniel Markuson Science & TechnologyIn October, a Japanese man was accused of stalking and assaulting a young pop idol. What makes this news shocking is the details of how he found out where she lived. "All a stalker needs to find your whereabouts is pictures from your social media accounts," says Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN. And some people upload a great number of them every day without even a thought about possible risks. The case demonstrates the great issue social media users face these days — digital stalking that may outgrow into physical harassment.
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New Orleans’ new terminal puts it in the big leagues
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport took a major step forward on Nov. 6 when it opened its new passenger terminal following six years of construction. Built on the north side of the airport, the new terminal completely replaces the aging terminals on the south side of the runways, which were consistently the focus of poor passenger opinions and failed to live up to the expectations of a modern airport and famous global destination. Unlike the 50-year-old terminal it replaces, the new facility at New Orleans offers high ceilings, plenty of light and modern amenities.
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The path to leadership includes not being the smartest in the room
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementExperts can become successful leaders; so can non-experts. The path to leadership for the former includes understanding the limits of their expertise. Conversely, the path for the latter includes recognizing the value of their non-expert contributions. Both paths, thus, require an understanding of the benefits of specific and general knowledge and how they should be combined and used as the diverse tools they are. In other words, the path to leadership includes not being the smartest in the room.
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Fortress America: Why is the US still building gated communities?
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsGated communities go against most of what is currently in vogue in progressive urbanist thought. They turn their backs on an inclusive public realm, starving public streets of their vibrancy and withdraw a whole community from the theatre of our streets. But still, by the year 2009 almost 11 million people in the U.S. were reported to be living in gated communities. We might be familiar with super-elite gated communities, but gated communities now span the whole spectrum of housing across the U.S. So, what is driving this broader process of "residential fortification?"
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Travel2020: Luxury travel study looks at the fire of desire in booking…
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTravelers in 2020 are seizing the day and prioritizing trips now, fired up by the belief that customized experiences are the best investment of their money and time, according to the latest Virtuoso Luxe Report. The luxury travel network annually surveys its top travel agency members and their advisor salesforce across 50 countries to predict what lies ahead in the coming year. The Luxe Report unearthed six trends highlighting how upscale globetrotters continue to assert their influence in the travel sphere for 2020.
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Rural police shortages reach a new level of danger
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDid you know that violent crime in rural areas is at an all-time high? For example, Alaska has the highest crime rate per capita of any state in the U.S. One in three communities in Alaska have no local cops. One-third of villages lack local emergency services. While Alaska’s situation is indeed a dire one, things aren’t looking good for other states, either. Most rural areas have fewer officers per capita than in past years, which means existing officers are stretched thin.