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Chaos in Arizona: What happens when it’s too hot to fly?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe headlines over recent weeks about soaring temperatures causing flight cancellations have meant frustration and shock at how it can be too hot to fly. How are airports and airlines handling the situation? Much of the news has centered around Phoenix Sky Harbor airport in Arizona. Local temperatures have soared close to 120 degrees during intense summer heat affecting the whole Southwest region. As a result, the airport saw numerous cancellations and delays of flights over a few days, simply citing the temperatures as the reason aircraft could not fly.
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Don’t get bamboozled by these interior design business blunders
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf your interior design business isn't where it could be and should be this summer, you might blame it on blunders. You may be committing the same sales and marketing missteps that sabotage the success of too many design professionals, too often.
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How will Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s travel ban impact tourism?
Seth Sandronsky Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe U.S. Supreme Court decided unanimously on June 26 to green-light parts of President Donald J. Trump's ban on travelers from six majority-Muslim nations. The executive order prevents people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from arriving stateside for 90 days — unless they have a "bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States," according to the unsigned 9-0 opinion.
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Banning flavored tobacco products is a smart move
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareSan Francisco city supervisors have proposed an ordinance that will "prohibit tobacco retailers from selling flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes." If approved, this ban would be the first of its kind in the nation, and the hope is that it will curb the rate at which teenagers and young adults are adopting tobacco. The city board will be voting on the ordinance this week.
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3 reasons your company should be using IoT
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingThe internet of things (IoT) is still a relatively new concept for some businesses — especially companies long used to doing things the "old fashioned" way, via paper and face-to-face communication. Their products may be unrelated to technology, and therefore unlikely to demand the level of digital understanding that makes IoT onboarding easier for their tech-infused counterparts.
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Am I providing ‘appropriate’ special education?
Pamela Hill EducationOn March 22, a Supreme Court ruling emphasized that schools that provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students who have a disability now need to view "appropriate" more critically. What does Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District mean for special educators across the country?
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12 can’t-miss trail hikes across the US
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureMy husband and I have been full-timing it across the United States for several years. We stay at national parks, state parks and RV parks, and we boondock. One of our favorite things to do is hike. Below is our list of our best hikes. I am defining "best" as somewhat difficult plus great views — though keep in mind, these are not hardcore difficult, just a challenge to me. I am a short woman in my late 50s and in good health but certainly not an athlete or a runner.
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Is red wine really good for your heart?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareA glass of wine a day helps keep heart disease away, right? We've all heard that enticing claim. But is it true? Although an excessive amount of red wine remains a definite risk for health, it has been suggested that mild-to-moderate amounts of red wine may provide a net beneficial effect. The French paradox describes the epidemiological observation that French people have a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
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When a new hire quits before starting, it’s not all bad
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou've carefully interviewed all the candidates, finally deciding on the one applicant who seemed to have all the attributes you required: maturity, dependability, social skills, customer service expertise and an internal motivation to learn and excel. So what do you do when that new hire quits minutes before the start of her first shift on the job?
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Create a brand personality people fall in love with on social
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingWant more likes, followers and engagement on your company's social media pages? Then, you need three things: gorgeous (on-brand) pictures, the right personality and an eagerness to socialize. In short, you need to cultivate a strategic brand personality and then bring it to life by connecting with your followers.