Recent Articles
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New tools bring VR to the job site
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsReal estate developers and sellers garnered media attention this past year with stories about how they are using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies to help clients visualize and experience luxury properties or future projects for sale or investment.
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Study weighs benefits of preserving organs at body temperature
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareFor decades, donated organs have been submerged in a cold solution simply called "UW liquid" — because it was developed at the University of Wisconsin — while en route to a recipient. It's been the gold standard for organ transportation for years. Now, a new method of preserving organs is being studied, and an organ recipient recently became the first in the country to receive a liver preserved at body temperature instead of cold storage. Coincidentally, the procedure was conducted at the UW Hospital in Madison.
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10 best year-round flea markets in America
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureWith the holiday shopping season in full swing, creative shoppers are flocking to flea markets for those special, one-of-a-kind gifts that might never be found at a mainstream mall. They're also finding that bargaining at a good flea or antique market is far more entertaining than online shopping or stalking the aisles of a run-of-the-mill retail outlet.
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States expect greater control during Trump presidency
Bambi Majumdar EducationAfter decades of too much federal interference in schools, the states are now hoping Donald Trump's administration will be more hands-off about accountability. The recent election raised many questions, and many topics were debated — except education. In fact, the glaring absence of education in any debate or discussion was quite alarming. We had no way of gauging where the candidates stood on this important agenda.
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The ‘real world’ can take lessons from sports wisdom
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWith the NFL and college football an American passion, and pro and college basketball seasons underway, millions of Americans spend time watching games or following up on the internet. Fans have heard dozens of sports slogans flow from coaches, athletes, commentators, team owners and fans.
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Trump, Russia and OPEC’s latest production cut
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesWhile Donald Trump's transition headquarters is still trying to identify someone to fill the coveted Secretary of State position — likely Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson — the wheels of global energy geopolitics outside of Washington keep spinning.
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Cities, states are falling behind on food safety inspections
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageChicago is a foodie city. It's hard to go wrong with your restaurant choice here. But a recent report released by the city's Office of Inspector General shows that most restaurants and other food establishments may be overdue for a health inspection. And the Windy City is not the only one — a growing number of cities are falling behind in their food safety inspections.
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My 4th grader hates reading — What’s wrong with him?
Howard Margolis Education"Joey, my 10-year-old son, struggles with reading. That's understandable. But why does he hate it? Why does he fight it? Why doesn't he try harder? He knows it's important. Why does he have such a bad attitude? What's wrong with him?" In most cases, nothing is "wrong" with him.
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Do’s and don’ts of exhibit lighting
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementGrabbing attention in a busy exhibit hall is hard to do. Lighting draws attention to your booth and creates an inviting atmosphere. Simply put, people are drawn to light. Exhibit lighting can add focus, dimension and drama to your exhibit. Follow these eight tips to help your exhibit pack a powerful lighting punch:
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Increase sales this holiday by recovering abandoned purchases
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAh, the holiday season. The lights are aglow on both the Christmas tree and the laptop. This holiday season, U.S. consumers are expected to spend as much as $117 billion shopping online, according to the National Retail Federation. That's an increase of up to 10 percent from last year.