Recent Articles
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Housing activity softens, but outlook remains positive
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsAcross the board, housing activity weakened in the month of April as markets readjusted following brisk business in March. With consumer confidence and housing demand both high, one might have expected April's indicators to show an upward trend. Challenges in both the construction and real estate sectors, however, have resulted in a shortage of inventory that is hampering sales.
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Avoid parking structure damage through maintenance
Doug Haymore Facilities & GroundsA good-looking parking structure is great for a first impression. Unfortunately, parking structures see some of the worst damage and are in the greatest need of repairs. Vehicle traffic, moisture, temperature changes and naturally-occurring road salts can seriously impact the structural integrity of parking structures that aren't enclosed — and even some that are.
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H7N9 virus: Planning for the next pandemic
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationMost public health officials agree that the next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when will it arrive in the United States. And they have been closely watching China and the H7N9 virus. Since March 2013, China has reported human infections from an Asian-lineage avian influenza A virus — H7N9. Annual epidemics of sporadic human infections have occurred there each year, with the latest (the fifth) being the largest to date. Those infected suffer from severe respiratory illness.
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How to manage ‘I just have a question’
Trevor S. Mitchell and Bob Harris Association ManagementIt sounds so virtuous when a board member says, "I just have a question." You would expect the query can be answered briefly with a quick return to the agenda. In reality, the question opens a can of worms.
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Visual perception delay and its effect on shooting
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn April 2015, there was a horrible story about an officer shooting a man eight times in the back while fleeing on foot after a traffic stop. What I've seen and read about the case is not good — simply by the number of shots the officer fired. But do you know why that is?
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How can pharmacists help combat high drug prices?
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe increasing cost of prescriptions in the U.S. is an ongoing source of concern for patients, prescribers, payers and even policymakers. The cost of prescription drugs for millions of Americans went up about $2 billion in 2015, and signs indicate that this will continue to rise.
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Anti-rejection drug helps transplant recipients avoid weight gain
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareResearchers have determined the new anti-rejection drug Everolimus is easier on the kidneys following a liver transplant, compared to Tacrolimus, the drug that's been routinely prescribed to liver recipients. Everolimus also helps liver recipients avoid weight gain. Both factors are important factors in a patient's post-transplant health and can lead to positive outcomes.
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4 tips to avoiding the summer volunteer slump
Deborah Ike Religious CommunitySummer is almost here with schools starting to let out and families making vacation plans. Most of us look forward to the summer months, but this is can be a challenging time for church leaders. While your volunteers head out on vacation, you're still trying to make sure each area is well-staffed to pull off weekly services.
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How to take a vacation successfully
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFeeling rushed and stressed is no way to start a vacation. Similarly, feeling exhausted and full of dread is no way to return to work after a vacation. In this two-part article, we will look at how to successfully take and return from a vacation.
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Collector’s 700-car stash goes on the block
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureMost of us are natural-born pack rats. At some point in our lives, we've collected things such as coins, comics, bottles or baseball cards. It seems that the habit of collecting is an essential human trait. That clearly is the case for Ron Hackenberger, an 80-year-old retired real estate agent from Norwalk, Ohio, who has spent half his life assembling a collection of more than 700 wheeled vehicles — cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, buses, wagons and buggies.