Recent Articles
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Fantasy football: A touchdown for employee engagement
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's that time of year again — where football fans are gathering around their computers drafting the most important players to win their fantasy football leagues. Luckily for me, I get to participate in one for the first time this year.
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Solving the hog problem in America
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureFeral hogs are a significant (and growing) problem for land owners all over the United States. It's tough to determine a precise number, but it's estimated that there are at least 5 million feral hogs present in 39 states. Each year they cause tens of millions of dollars of agricultural damage and have a significant negative impact on the populations of other animals, like white-tailed deer and ground-nesting birds.
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A different kind of mentor
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen we think of mentors, the image is one of a more senior person sharing his/her vast knowledge with a junior person. Employees, coaches, moms, leaders of any kind — all can be mentors if they have more experience than the person being mentored.
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Telehealth parity laws still face obstacles
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationA new policy brief from Health Affairs and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines telehealth parity laws in the United States. With 20 percent of Americans living in areas that have physician shortages, telehealth could help these underserved U.S. residents obtain access to care — to treat illnesses and monitor chronic conditions.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Tricky treat dilemmas
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareA fairly common event in my behavioral practice involves clients who handle their animals' timid or fear-based aggressive displays by having the person the animal perceives as a threat feed the animal treats. When asked to think about how this human response could affect the animal's long-term behavior, some experience a light bulb moment and exclaim, "I'm asking those people to reward the behavior! No wonder Zippy still acts that way!"
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Celebrating Porsche as both sophisticated and everyday car
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the city of Carmel, Indiana, the Arts & Design District is a collage of artistic taste. There is the Center for Performing Arts, creative sculptures along the sidewalks, greenery from the Monon Trail, and a collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. It is truly a unique environment to celebrate the art and design of the automobile in an event aptly named Artomobilia.
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Living full-time in your RV: Final preparations
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureIn the first three parts of this series, I have covered a lot of ground. Hopefully, I have helped you create a plan to get you closer to the dream of enjoying full-time RV living. To wrap things up in this article, I will address some of the finer points that will help you move toward your full-time RV living freedom. At this point, I hope you have given thought to the RV you want to purchase and how you plan to live in it, as well as hitting the road in an RV to gain some experience.
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The path forward in automotive lightweighting applications
Don Rosato EngineeringEvery car model that is launched over the coming years is expected to include lightweighting measures. Innovative materials together with new production methods and reinforcing structures will play an important role in reducing vehicle weight. Lower vehicle weight not only improves fuel efficiency but also reduces the load on the brakes and suspension systems.
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Universal principles for providing meaningful PD for educators
Savanna Flakes EducationThis summer, I collaborated with Limited Resource Teacher Training (LRTT), an organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable teacher training in parts of the world where teacher training is really needed to improve education.
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From manager to leader: 3 key differences
Dana W. White Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAfter working with a number of leaders — from CEOs of Global Fortune 500 companies to small business owners — I've learned that no matter the size of the enterprise, everyone can be a leader. Why? Because leadership is about showing others the way and instilling the confidence in them to follow you.