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Mocktails, low-alcohol cocktails bring innovation to beverages
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFirst, it was craft cocktails. Now, it is mocktails that are inspiring beverage innovation. The latest Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast survey from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants says that inventive craft mocktails are the newest attractions to many menus. As more people move towards spirited beverages that do not lead to a hangover the following day, mocktails and "lighter" adult-only drinks are creating a new beverage trend. These are lower in calories and fit in perfectly with the no- and lower-alcohol beverage movement.
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Infographic: Understanding marijuana laws, state-by-state
Brian Wallace Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMarijuana laws are changing across the country. On an almost daily basis, more states are discussing the legalization of marijuana, especially related to drug testing in the workplace. Some states have fully legalized marijuana while other states have only legalized it medicinally. Do you know if your state allows employers to drug test for marijuana? This infographic includes more information on the most lenient and strictest marijuana laws, state by state.
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Podcast: The economics of starting a practice
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationConsidering starting a cash-based practice or online business? Here’s my advice on the top things to consider in your decision-making process that will ensure you are geared toward success. These include: setting realistic expectations for profit margins, overhead costs, and overall time commitment; the importance of leveraging experts instead of doing it all yourself; and approaches for hiring online contractors to make sure you get what you need.
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The UK grapples with its low-carbon heating future
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingWhilst the subject of Brexit is weighing heavily on the minds of U.K. politicians, the heating industry has an equally seismic change of culture to deal with — no less than the prospect of wholesale technology change as it bids to build a low-carbon heating infrastructure. One of the last legislative decisions by former Prime Minister Theresa May was to commit the U.K. to "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050. It is accepted by the HVAC industry that such a stiff target cannot be reached without radically changing its technology approach. What the technology approach should be is currently the subject of fierce debate.
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Basketball backlash: China, Hong Kong, business and the NBA
Seth Sandronsky Sports & FitnessWho could have imagined the shake-up ahead when Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support for Hong Kong street protests against the Chinese government’s power in the former British colony on Oct. 4? We know now. Chinese firms ended NBA sponsorships and cancelled the airing of televised preseason games, including ones played inside the country between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Chinese basketball fans in the hundreds of millions mean growth for the NBA. Its investors and players count on the financial benefits of that trend. Still, many questions linger.
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5 conditioning exercises safe for young athletes
Damon Sayles Sports & FitnessAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), strength training is recommended and marked as safe for children 8 years old and up. However, "strength training" should not be used interchangeably with "weight training." For young athletes, leave the weights alone. But...do not leave the conditioning alone. Injuries in sports happen at times, but a lot of injuries can be avoided with proper conditioning. Here are five exercises for young athletes to help them improve their conditioning — and all five are safe.
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Choosing flooring for buildings exposed to extreme temperatures and the…
Kendall Youngworth Facilities & GroundsBuildings and facilities are designed to perform a wide variety of jobs and fulfill myriad purposes. Sometimes, these facilities need to be able to stand up against extreme temperatures and elements. Extreme temperatures and exposure to outdoor elements require durable flooring solutions. Otherwise, undesirable flooring will pose both safety and long-term durability concerns.
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Report: Patients want more billing transparency, digital payment options
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationA new report, the 2019 Healthcare Consumer Study, was commissioned by Cedar to identify trends in the financial experience for patients. Results show one-third (34%) of U.S. healthcare consumers say they have experienced a medical bill going into collections. However, most of these outstanding bills were not the result of astronomical statement amounts. For the most part, Cedar found, these bills in collection were the result of poor billing practices on the part of the practice or healthcare organization — or so patients thought.
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IRS final rule delivers easier access to 401(k) hardship withdrawals
Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOn Sept. 23, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a final rule that simplifies hardship withdrawals for 401(k) and 403(b) plan participants. The final rule substantially mirrors the IRS’ proposed regulations — reflecting changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008. Some changes are optional; others are mandatory and must be implemented by Jan. 1, 2020.
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A look at my week as a music teacher
Aileen Miracle EducationLooking for fun songs and activities for your music lessons? In this article, I’ll give you a "peek at my week," detailing one song, game, book, or activity from each of my lessons this week. In first grade, we’ll be practicing long and short-short, which they just learned last week (in preparation for ta and ti-ti, or quarter and eighth notes). At the end of the lesson, students will learn the dance "Highway No. 1," which is one of my favorites!