Recent Articles
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Words matter: Police react to Trump’s speech
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPresident Donald Trump is known for his inflammatory remarks. But his suggestion that police shouldn't be "too nice" to suspects may be the most dangerous one yet.
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3 of the best ammo options for hog hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIn my last article, I discussed why I don't think it's necessary to use specialized hog hunting ammunition when pursuing wild boar. Here are a few alternative ammunition choices to use instead next time you're out in the woods after hogs.
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How UX research fuels more successful optimizations
Kathleen Lavallee MarketingThere's more to meaningful test results than simply running incessant A/B tests. Success in conversion rate optimization (CRO) requires efficient test management via a streamlined process for hypothesis development.
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Can watching movies be a legitimate language lesson?
Sheilamary Koch EducationI can't count the times I've walked into my high school language class to hear students ask, "Can we watch a movie today?" I laugh and move on to the lesson planned, the same as when they ask, "Can we just sleep today?" To me, it's the same question.
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Consumer borrowing slows, wage growth tepid as Dow hits record high
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat to make of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump? Three gauges shed some light. U.S. consumer credit grew by $12.4 billion in June versus a rise of $18.3 billion in May — a 32 percent change — the Federal Reserve Bank reported Aug. 7. June's total outstanding credit was $3.86 trillion, with an annual growth rate of 3.9 percent, versus May's yearly rate of growth of 5.9 percent.
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Consumer borrowing slows, wage growth tepid as Dow hits record high
Seth SandronskyWhat to make of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump? Three gauges shed some light. U.S. consumer credit grew by $12.4 billion in June versus a rise of $18.3 billion in May — a 32 percent change — the Federal Reserve Bank reported Aug. 7. June's total outstanding credit was $3.86 trillion, with an annual growth rate of 3.9 percent, versus May's yearly rate of growth of 5.9 percent.
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USGA Rules: Playing a wrong ball
Jamie WallaceIn this month's Rules of Golf feature, let's take a look at what happens when you accidentally play a wrong ball. While we all know this happens occasionally in recreational play, you might think it would never happen at the highest levels of the game. The video above from the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst shows this is not the case.
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Consumer confidence strong, but housing confidence weakens
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsAlthough it has fluctuated somewhat in recent months, consumer confidence remains strong. Reports of continued economic and employment growth have helped sustain consumers' positive outlook about their current and near-term financial well-being.
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Plastering the mission statement
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementMission statements — we've seen them used in nearly every format. They appear on pop-up banners next to a registration desk, painted on office walls or recited at the start of a board meeting.
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Manchester’s new megaterminal under construction
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWork has begun on Manchester Airport's milestone terminal project, which will see a large part of the airport reinvented and capacity significantly increased.