Recent Articles
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The blame game surrounding Boeing’s 737 Max debacle
Michelle R. Matisons Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOct. 29 marked one year since the Lion Air crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 that killed 189 people in Indonesia. We can directly blame a company’s financial priorities, company employees who decided to leave information out of training manuals, an agency that watched its inspection autonomy wither over decades, or investors pressuring Boeing to compete with France’s Airbus. Or, we can blame all of the above. The international public and crash victims’ families have initiated investigations, released a report, and are pursuing legal action. But will safety concerns trickle down to real-world changes?
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Home sales lose momentum despite falling prices
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHousing activity in September softened across the board and across the country. Low mortgage rates and reductions in home prices were not enough to offset a shortage of more affordable properties. Sales of both new and existing homes slid from the previous month. New home starts and completions dropped substantially. While inventory of existing homes remained stable, those at lower price points were harder to find.
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How do you know when you’re done for the day?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs seems common in many conferences lately, the audience was asked to participate in a brief group mindfulness exercise. After we all adjusted our postures and closed our eyes, the facilitator asked us to take a deep breath and, while exhaling, acknowledge that we were done for the day, free to let our minds go and… something. I do not know what the last thing she said was, because I could not get past the phrase: done for the day. It was 4:30, how could anyone possibly be done for the day?
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5 ways your hospital can better ensure C-section safety
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationAs a hospital administrator, you know that C-sections represent a potential minefield for health and malpractice issues. You want all OB-GYN patients who need or request a C-section for legitimate medical reasons to receive this important option immediately and safely. However, minimizing risk for your physicians and facility is an important consideration, too. The good news: research has looked at these concerns and has great guidance to offer.
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How to prevent bullying in the classroom
Julie Anne Wells EducationAccording to the National Bullying Prevention Center, at least one out of every five students reports being bullied. StopBullying.gov, a website run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reports a frequency as high as one out of every three students. Studies also show that 30% of students admitted to bullying others, and 70% of students said they had witnessed bullying. While searching for a solution to bullying is not simple, there are some tactics educators can use to combat it. Here are eight tips for preventing bullying in the classroom.
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Travel2020: Priciest US cities to spend the night
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNot all cities are created equal — especially when it comes to average daily rates at premier hotels. To that end, Nashville may just be the most expensive city in the United States to stay overnight, according to a survey released by Cheaphotels.org. The booking site compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations. Looking at rates for October, the month in which hotel rates in U.S. cities tend to be at their highest, the booking site saw a price of $223 in Nashville for the most affordable room. Only centrally located hotels rated with three stars or more were considered for the survey.
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Study reveals the best time to take blood pressure medications
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAbout 7 in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medications to treat the condition. However, what time of day should patients take their blood pressure medications? A new large study investigated the effect of time of day when people take their blood pressure medications on their risk of cardiovascular problems. The study, led by Professor Ramón C. Hermida, found that patients who took their medications at bedtime had nearly half the risk of dying from or suffering heart attacks, myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure or requiring coronary revascularization compared to patients who took their medications in the morning.
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Doha Hamad International plans two-phase expansion
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDoha’s Hamad International Airport, currently ranked fourth-best in the world by Skytrax, is set to continue its push for dominance in the Gulf region following the announcement of the next stage of its expansion at the Cityscape Qatar event held near the end of October. Despite the ongoing blockade of flights between Qatar and both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which were among the busiest out of Doha, the airport is ready to increase its capacity and add major passenger-pleasing amenities to help it stand out from the crowd.
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How our students can ‘RISE’ up to face the future
Savanna Flakes EducationThe world is facing monumental challenges and complex situations that require analytical problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration. The Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum shares that the top five skills graduates need are complex problem solving; critical thinking; creativity; people management; and coordinating with others. Here is my four-step approach to transforming learning into authentic collaborative experiences that can engage students beyond our classroom walls. It’s time to R.I.S.E.!
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Be mindful of these common violations as deer season begins
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe turning of the calendar from October to November means that the start of the general deer season has arrived in most of Texas. However, especially when taken in combination with all the recent changes to hunting regulations, the start of deer hunting season on Nov. 2 also means that game wardens will probably be very busy for the next few weeks. Here are a few hunting violations hunters commonly get in trouble for. Keep these things in mind to ensure that you don’t inadvertently run afoul of the law while you’re out hunting.