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Urban challenge: How can cities manage diversity?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentTo return to the much-quoted doyenne of urbanism Jane Jacobs, "cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." Faced with unprecedented levels of globalization and integration, urban planners and city managers are now under pressure to take into account a much broader range of perspectives and priorities as they refashion our urban spaces. Thus, managing diversity is our fifth and final urban challenge.
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Somali pirates are back: How will this affect your supply chain?
Ryan Diller Distribution & WarehousingAt the turn of the decade, Somali pirate attacks on shipping vessels were an international epidemic, with 237 attacks occurring in 2011 alone. Such attacks rapidly dropped off, though, and following the release of 2013's Oscar-nominated "Captain Phillips," the sensation all but disappeared from media coverage.
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Law enforcement officials allay fears of deportation
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security"I don't want my patrol deputies perceived in the community as immigration officers," San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore said. "If we do that, if we turn this whole community into a subculture that is afraid to report crimes, we make this whole community less safe."
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Everything you need to know about marketing with memes
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingJoe Biden recently announced his favorite of the Biden-Obama bromance memes that really took off last fall. Biden's daughter, Ashley, told Moneyish her dad laughed "for an hour" when she told him about the viral memes. And really, that's what memes are all about. They're funny. They're nonsensical. And best of all, they're supereasy to replicate, so there's a never-ending stream of content.
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Should pharmacies use incentives to encourage transfers?
Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical"Transfer your prescriptions today and get a $25 ABC Pharmacy gift card!" We've all seen this sort of advertising, often employed by a pharmacy just moving into the area to get new customers. And, to some degree, the strategy seems to work. But is it right? Should this sort of approach go on?
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Teladoc: Telemedicine bellwether or bust?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIf Teladoc's 2016 annual report is telling of telemedicine's overall health then we've got ourselves a mixed bag. While the organization saw significant gains in revenue and use, it also saw a huge addition of debt.
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Spread the word: Firefighters need cancer screenings
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt's been just over five years now since my good friend Captain Andy Troncale of the Arcadia (Calif.) Fire Department passed away. Andy and I grew up together and played Little League in West Covina, Calif. We joined the Los Angeles County Fire Department as Explorers at age 15. We would ditch school and ride along at every fire station we could.
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How marketing channels impact business growth
Kathleen Lavallee MarketingWhether you're a senior executive or a business development manager, managing the marketing budget is an inescapable challenge. Understanding how to use that budget most effectively will help you make the right decisions that bring new business to the company.
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The case for space: An inspiration for learning in the stars
Sheilamary Koch EducationThe excitement surrounding the discovery of the Trappist-1 solar system announced by NASA on Feb. 22 speaks to the allure that space still holds for modern humans. Despite the exploration that's taken place in the last 80 years, the universe is full of mystery, as it was for ancient civilizations.
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Listening leads to superlative nursing care
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's been said that we have two ears and one mouth so that we'll listen twice as much as we talk. As nurses, we work with patients at their most vulnerable and frightened. So, are we listening enough or talking too much?