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The missing revolution in solar infrastructure
Lucy Wallwork Waste Management & EnvironmentalReading the solar industry news, industry watchers can be found giddily talking about transformations in how we fuel our households and industries. As the cost of solar power nears what is known as "grid parity" — when solar can generate power at a lower or equal cost to that purchased from the grid — forecasters are predicting that solar is set to grow exponentially over the next five years.
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Olympic spotlight once more on junk food marketing
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFood giants like Coca-Cola, Kellogg's and McDonald's are facing tremendous protests across the globe for using the Olympics platform to market junk food. London-based Children's Food Campaign claims most marketers have absolutely no qualms about pushing these unhealthy high-fat and sugar products toward children. Voicing their complaint to the UK's Advertising Standards Authority, they said the marketers' use of words like "nutritious" and other unsubstantiated health claims during promotions are misleading.
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Promising relief for neuropathic pain
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareNeuropathic pain erodes quality of life. In this chronic pain state, nerves in the central nervous system have become damaged, dysfunctional or injured, sending incorrect signals to other pain centers.
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The myth of fluorescent beads in the shotgun sports
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureAt first glance, fluorescent beads seem like a good idea for shotgun owners who like wing and clays targets. The beads are bright like gummy candies and in theory should improve your aim. And there's the rub, because you don't aim a shotgun, you point it.
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Priority is king with liens, so what happens when everyone wants the same…
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsMechanics liens are a great way to secure payment on a construction project. Rather than relying on contractual remedies, a mechanics lien allows a party to encumber a property until the debt has been paid. Lien law can be a load to handle by itself, but lienholders have even more to worry about when multiple secured creditors are involved. In these situations, priority can make or break a claim.
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Saying the right words as a leader
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWords are powerful tools, and what you say really matters. If you say something in the wrong way or the context is off, this can become a real problem in the workplace. This is even more critical for the company's decision-makers. Leaders should be held to a higher standard when communicating to their teams. Their words can make or break a person in their employ.
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Is your school being proactive about safety?
Danielle Manley EducationSummer's almost over, and students and teachers are preparing to start the school year. Educators face a list of tasks that include decorating and organizing their room or office, preparing lesson plans, collaborating with other teachers, educating themselves on new or altered regulations and standards, and more.
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Patient portal use by different audience leads to differing outcomes
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationTwo different headlines are painting two different pictures of patient portals and their use. One headline tells us the technology, part of electronic health records, leads to positive patient engagement. Another headline tells us patient portal use differs among patients of varying socioeconomic statuses.
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What do protected bike lanes mean for electric bicycles?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAcross the country, experimental bike lanes have begun popping up in major cities as officials attempt to ease traffic congestion while avoiding car-bicycle accidents. For e-bike users and enthusiasts, these new avenues of transport could help bolster America's continued and growing fascination with electric bicycles — depending on which state you live in, of course.
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Fewer homeowners choosing design over remodeling
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesDesign activity weakened slightly in the second quarter, even as demand for remodeling and renovation services increased. The dip in design business may be attributable to a number of factors, including fluctuations in the housing market and concern about the economy — conditions that have since improved.