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How looking back can help today’s entrepreneurs look forward
Cait Harrison Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBecoming an entrepreneur may be one of the most challenging things you've ever done, but it's probably also one of the most rewarding. Day-to-day, you're focused on your business. Whether you're developing new ideas or handling customers, staffing and marketing issues — the to-do list goes on.
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‘Rebel cities’ are fighting back across the US
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentIn last year's U.S. presidential election, the countryside revolted and made their voices heard with the election of Donald Trump. But the cities are starting to fight back. The experience of "rebel cities" across Europe — and their demands for the "right to the city" — is inspiring a similar spirit of defiance in cities across the U.S.
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How Snapchat can drive foot traffic
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingSnapchat went public last month. There was a lot of buzz surrounding this IPO, and CNBC reported that there were 12 times more orders than there were shares offered. On the first day of trading, share prices rose as high as $26.50, which is about 30 percent less than Facebook's debut cost per share.
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Pharmacists and the prescription prior authorization process
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalPharmacists working in the community pharmacy setting know the situation all too well. A patient brings in a prescription for a new medication. He has had a discussion with his doctor about the drug and decided he is willing to try something new. But then he is disappointed and confused to be told that the prescription requires something called a "prior authorization."
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Fresh or frozen? The produce debate continues
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageWhen it comes to produce, the fresh vs. frozen debate has been going on for years. However, a new study in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis has revealed interesting results. It seems that fresh fruits and vegetables may not worthy of the pedestal we have put them on. The study uncovered that fresh produce loses out on nutrients and vitamins even when stored properly in the fridge. Frozen fruits and veggies fared better when it came to retaining and preserving their nutrients.
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Spending on law enforcement expected to rise under Trump
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe 2016 presidential campaign was filled with rhetoric about rising crime rates and the need for improved resources for our law enforcement agencies. The need is truly there, and the rhetoric has long been a part of many political agendas. However, recent events suggest that spending on law enforcement could very well rise this year.
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Lien laws can change drastically — Make sure your procedures change with…
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsMechanics lien rules and requirements are complex and demand strict compliance. With the high stakes associated with providing proper notice and protecting lien rights, it would be nice to be able to assume the laws remain relatively constant. Unfortunately, however, lien laws are not static. While most changes are relatively minor — in that the change only modifies a single requirement (or a small handful) — there is the real possibility that a state's entire lien law scheme can be altered. When this type of wholesale change occurs, anybody left unaware can be left scrambling to catch up, or just left unprotected.
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Social anxiety disorder: Researchers study genetic causes
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareSocial anxiety is normal for everyone, except when the anxiety begins to interfere with living a happy and healthy life. Social anxiety disorder (SAD), or social phobia, involves intense anxiety or fear about various social situations and is the third-most common mental health problem in the world today after alcoholism and depression.
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How not to get replaced by machines at work
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was not exaggerating in my previous article when I discussed how "machines will soon perform more service jobs than humans." My proposition was supported by more than 10 recent examples where service jobs are being replaced by robots or automatic service in restaurants, hotels and other fields in the service sector.
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This meeting was a disaster
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementScheduled to start at 5 and end at 8, the meeting began with 20 people making self-introductions. They took 35 minutes. I recognized a glitch as a majority included the phrase: "We have a problem." I knew the attendees to be efficient and innovative professionals, so it was surprising to hear the group focus on the negative. Nobody offered positive statements such as, "We are empowered to bring about resolution," or "Through collaboration we can solve our problem."