Recent Articles
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New doors opening for high school athletes
Ronnie Richard Sports & FitnessFor high school football stars graduating in the spring of 2018, two big changes are in the works that may impact their life and career after high school. One will ease the transition to college football; the other will provide an alternative to the NCAA.
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Kidney transplant may reactivate HPV infection in females
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareWomen who receive a kidney transplant have a higher risk of developing HPV-related premalignant lesions of the genital tract, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation. Chronic immune suppression in renal transplant patients increases the risk of viral infections, which puts recipients at increased risk of viral-associated cancers. Previous research shows male renal transplant recipients were at increased risk of infection with the human papillomavirus, or HPV. The new study shows women are at risk as well.
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Net neutrality’s days may be numbered under Trump
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn any presidential transition — especially those that see control of the nation's highest office move from one major party to the other — there are bound to be extensive changes at federal agencies that eventually lead to extensive changes in many regulations.
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What to consider when working out your landscape contract
Doug Haymore Facilities & GroundsWe all want to get the things we need for a price that works for us, and commercial landscape maintenance is no exception. However, when it comes to commercial landscaping, it's worth it to invest a little more. Your landscaping is one of the first things customers will see, and it's important to look good for them. To make sure that your landscaper can live up to your expectations, go into your meetings with these things fresh on your mind.
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Urban challenge: Rethinking America’s love affair with suburbia
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentTo kick off this series on U.S. cities, we looked at the rise of the metropolitan mayor. In the next few pieces, we will look at a few of the major challenges facing those mayors in shaping their cities for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century.
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How to build a powerful Facebook chatbot
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsImagine if you could connect with a large number of millennials, answer their top questions and help them effortlessly purchase from you. Did we mention you don't have to say a single word in the process? With Facebook's chatbots, you can do this, right now.
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New legislation to support law enforcement
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityRecent years have seen increasing antipathy toward the law enforcement community, exacerbated by the use of social media. While there has been justifiable cause for some protests, the departments — on the whole — have been unfairly maligned and targeted. The unacceptable actions of some officers have left the entire police force vulnerable to social, political and violently physical attacks.
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5 easy and effective strategies for minimizing dental debt
Sarah Moore Oral & Dental HealthcareAs with any business, getting paid is crucial. An obvious statement, but one that many dental practices don't seem to take to heart, judging by their approach to billing. Unfortunately, a "good service and hope for the best" mentality simply won't cut it.
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Fighting the flu is a lot like fighting fires
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDuring the winter season, we remind communities to change their smoke detector batteries, advise them how to be safe while cooking during the holidays and, for those of us in wildfire-prone communities, encourage them to follow the "Ready, Set, Go" model to properly prepare.
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4 things every event professional should know about social media measurement
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMeasuring your social media effectiveness is an essential part of your overall social media marketing strategy. It is an important part of understanding the value of the investments made and for making future tactical decisions. It also shows you what specific content and tactics performed the best, so you can do more of what works well and eliminate the elements that are not.