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Has Texas gone hog-wild in its plan to use poison?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIn a highly controversial decision, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller just approved the use of a new poison developed specifically for use on hogs. Will this be a decisive step on the road to victory in the war on hogs? Or will it lead to a bunch of unintended consequences down the road that are even worse than the damage hogs are causing to the state of Texas?
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3 ways to learn from church volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityVolunteers are on the front lines on Sunday mornings and at church events. They're the ones helping first-time guests check in their kids. They hear comments about the parking lot, sound in the sanctuary, the church website and more.
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The deadliest cast: Creating a batch of rubber crabs
Renee Eaton ManufacturingOn the Discovery Channel's hit show, "Deadliest Catch," Derrick Ray is a captain for one of Alaska's most successful and beloved crab fishing ships, the Aleutian Ballad. During the offseason for crabbing each summer, Ray and his crew take customers on the high seas to simulate the experience — at least without the rough weather, long hours and extreme danger. A staple of the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour is that the customers get to see the massive 10-pound crabs up close.
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The advantages of competitive analysis
Mayur Kisani MarketingIt's difficult to assign additional time and resources for social media when you're having a tough time with its ROI, but competitive analysis can help bring out great amounts of clarity for your social media marketing plan. Here are a four things you should do and ways in which a competitive analysis can help:
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Battling heart failure: Study provides new insight
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart failure (HF) is a major public health problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity, especially for those over age 65. Worldwide, more than 23 million adults ages 25 and older have HF. One in nine deaths in 2009 included HF as a contributing cause.
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4 tips for a trans-friendly workplace
Ryan Diller Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTransgender inclusion is not only a civil rights issue but also a business issue. Forbes estimates that North Carolina's controversial HB2 law has cost the state at least $630 million in lost business. Currently, 20 states and several cities already have anti-discrimination laws based on gender identity, making lawsuits a possibility for businesses that fail to accommodate trans customers and employees properly. With President Donald Trump's executive order to withdraw of protections for transgender students and Gloucester County School Board v. G.G. heading to the Supreme Court, now is the time for businesses to signal their commitment to trans rights.
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What is a supply chain? The alternative facts
Dr. William Oliver Hedgepeth Distribution & WarehousingI have taught courses in transportation, logistics and supply chain management for more than 20 years. In that time, I have come to understand that the world of supply chains is full of complexity, accountability, customer demand, uncertainty, mistakes and nature.
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Metals Thoughts: Pick your paradigm
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesGold broke but could not hold the 200 DMA at $1,262 Monday, and we are viewing that as a technical failure here. It is the first time since Nov. 10 that we have looked at the other side of that fence, so there is still some encouragement to be gained from the experience.
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Collaboration in Texas: Ensuring patient access to virtual visits
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationThe Texas Medical Board has wrangled with telemedicine companies on policy covering virtual patient and practitioner visits. It came to a showdown in 2015 after the Medical Board adopted a policy requiring physicians to meet with patients in person prior to providing virtual medical care.
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Phoenix to Flagstaff: Sedona, red rocks and more
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureKnown as the Valley of the Sun, Arizona feeds your soul with breathtaking and diverse scenery, sustains your body with an array of Mexican and Southwest cuisine, and soothes your weary muscles at an upscale spa after a day hiking. A road trip through Arizona is an eclectic drive that combines the ruggedness, luxury, serenity and activity of the old and new West.