Recent Articles
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Cities: Welcoming the era of the American mayor
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentAs Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, I will begin this series on cities by looking at the rising power of city mayors in the U.S., and why their emergence may calm the nerves of liberals contemplating life under President Trump. Political theorist Benjamin Barber thinks that "mayors should rule the world." Urban think tank the City Mayor Foundation agrees, boldly stating that "in this century, metropolitan areas, rather than nation states, will shape the world's social, cultural, technological and economic agendas."
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Smart home devices help monitor and mitigate indoor air quality
Jennifer Tuohy Facilities & GroundsAir quality is becoming one of the biggest global threats to public health, putting people at risk for respiratory diseases, stroke, heart disease and lung cancer. According to research released earlier this year, air quality levels exceed World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for 80 percent of those living in urban areas that track air pollution. In the UK, for example, air pollution is believed to cause between 40,000 and 50,000 deaths a year; in London it may be killing more people than smoking does.
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The job outlook for pharmacists in 2017
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalWell, my fellow pharmacists, we have safely landed in a new year. For many newly graduated pharmacists, this may be the first full year of your career as a licensed pharmacist. As such, this coming year is bound to be exciting, challenging and new. For others who are more settled in their careers, the coming 12 months may hold some fears and uncertainties.
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4 New Year’s resolutions for hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWith 2016 now in the rearview mirror, this is a good time to look back on our hunting experiences for the year and see how we could have done things better. The fact of the matter is that, no matter how well we might have done afield last year, there are always things we can improve upon. Here are my hunting New Year's resolutions.
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Study shows decline in rate of Alzheimer’s dementia
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThere are now fewer adults being diagnosed with the dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This dip in numbers is attributed to probable changes in lifestyle.
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Your focus can boost or block you in 2017
Fred Berns Business Management, Services & Risk Management"I don't watch the wall," race car driver Mario Andretti supposedly said when asked for his secret of success. Wise words. It's wisdom based on a simple truth: what you think about, you bring about. Drivers who constantly watch and worry and fret about the wall too often end up crashing into it.
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Using gestures to enhance language instruction
Erick Herrmann EducationActive engagement is an important tenet of instruction and learning — important in both learning and mastering content as well as language. There are many ways to keep students engaged in instruction, including using a variety of activities and discourse, and teaching relevant and interesting content to students.
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It pays to be a loyal customer
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBusinesses want consumers' loyalty because repeat customers — compared to those who are not attached to a brand — tend to spend more when their lifetime value is calculated. Even in a single sales transaction, loyal customers are less price sensitive.
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Coverage expansion, utilization increases lead to health spending growth
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationA new analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that 2015 healthcare spending in the United States grew at a rate of 5.8 percent and reached $3.2 trillion. In comparison, 2014 spending increased 5.3 percent, following five consecutive years of historically low growth from 2009 to 2013.
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The universal language of strategic planning
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementA strategic plan is the universal language to success and performance of any organization, anywhere in the world. I had the rare opportunity of seeing how universal strategic plans truly are when I worked recently with nongovernmental organizations (or associations) in Jordan and the Palestinian territories.