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• Waiting for an outlaw

  Irwin Greenstein Transportation Technology & Automotive

  For most of us working stiffs, the American outlaw possesses the heart-pounding cache of roads not taken. Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood, Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and other "bad boys" have created personas that spun gold for them and exhilaration for their audiences. After a day at the office, we felt empowered watching them reshape our world through their own brand of mayhem, compassion and courage.

• A teacher’s dilemma: Instructional level vs. grade level

  Fern Goldstein Education

  As the new school year arrives, mandated testing, No Child Left Behind (now ESSA), inclusion and core curriculum all loom. And special education teachers face a dilemma: whether to teach at the students' instructional level or at grade level.

• US manufacturing gained in July, but future growth depends on new orders

  Chelsea Adams Manufacturing

  Manufacturing continues to expand, but a lack of business spending may be a cause for concern going forward, some economists say. Manufacturing expanded for the fifth month in a row in July, while the economy as a whole grew for the 86th consecutive month. That's according to the Institute for Supply Management's July 2016 Manufacturing Report on Business.

• The good, the bad and the ugly of marijuana

  Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare

  On Aug. 11, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ruled that marijuana will remain as a Schedule I drug, along with heroin, ecstasy and others. The DEA holds the position that there are only negatives associated with marijuana. However, we must look at the good, the bad and the ugly for a complete picture when it comes to marijuana.

• Paving paradise to a smarter parking lot

  Julie Bernhard Sports & Fitness

  Football season is on the horizon. In a few short weeks, Saturday and Sunday nights — and Thursday, Friday and Monday for that matter — will be dedicated to the most celebrated sport in the U.S. The thrill of the game and the camaraderie keeps fans returning to the stands year after year, but sometimes the fight to the stadium is enough to keep even the most dedicated fan at home. Some new technology, however, has managed to turn that frown into a touchdown.

• Big Pharma’s greed exposed again with rise in EpiPen costs

  Joan Spitrey Pharmaceutical

  As the school year begins, parents across the nation are being confronted with the outrageous price increase of the life-saving epinephrine delivery device, EpiPen. For parents of children who attend school or daycare, having this life-saving medication readily available is a necessity. The EpiPen quickly delivers epinephrine, which is needed to prevent anaphylaxis and possible death due to severe allergies.

• The 5-step check to create better content on all social platforms

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Each social platform has its quirks and secret tips for better performance. But the heart of what makes great content stays constant — regardless of platform. Implementing a few, small tweaks when you're creating content and writing copy for your brand's social media makes a big difference.

• Justice Department deals heavy blow to private prisons

  Ronnie Richard Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  Prison reform advocates got a big victory Aug. 18 when the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would no longer use private prisons to house federal inmates. While the decision is limited in its scope, it will affect 13 privately run correctional facilities and roughly 22,000 inmates.

• Building an awareness of Medicare fraud

  Dr. Abimbola Farinde Healthcare Administration

  Within recent years, numerous issues involving Medicare have been brought to the forefront of healthcare discussions. And one of the latest is fraud. While there is no precise measure of the magnitude of Medicare fraud, it is known to be a serious problem because it involves individuals who lie to the government and exploit its programs — ultimately taking taxpayers' money. There have been several instances of healthcare professionals being identified and charged with Medicare fraud.

• Virtual reality is making big waves in the travel industry

  Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Without leaving my home in Maryland, I am whisked away to go whitewater rafting in Idaho. Seeing the water crash into the boat, I feel like I am almost there to experience this adrenaline adventure in real time. I can experience this thanks to a series of 360-degree videos curated by Visit Idaho that allows consumers to experience the Gem State without leaving their homes. Virtual reality (VR) is now giving markets the opportunity to share travel experiences, giving consumers a new level of exploration when it comes to planning a vacation.

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