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Is Instagram the new Snapchat?
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsIf you've opened your Instagram account this week, you may have noticed something looked different but familiar. Instagram introduced its newest feature: Instagram Stories. In short, it's Instagram's version of Snapchat. The interface and elements of Instagram Stories look nearly identical to Snapchat.
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All eyes on Brazil: Can energy sector overcome its troubles?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesIt has been one hell of a year for Brazil. Not long ago, the South American country was the darling of the global oil and gas industry — center stage thanks to its large presalt oil reserves, which technological developments made economically viable. The engine of that optimism was Petrobras, the state oil company that employs 80,000 Brazilians but has been mired in one of the largest corruption crises in the recent history of the industry.
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Reality bites: Dog attacks and the elderly
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Pet CareEach year there are 4.5 million dog bites (Bites), and animal bites make up 1 percent of all emergency room visits at a cost of over $50 million a year. (Cost) From 2005 to 2015, there were 360 deaths caused by dog attacks in the United States.(years)
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Tiny homes, big impact — Get in on the movement now
Brie Ragland Construction & Building MaterialsKim Lewis, best known as the lead designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and innovative builder Jonathan White shared their experiences — both good and not so great — with the attendees of the Sunbelt Builders Show general session Thursday morning at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
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How to win the battle against rust on your trucks
Alan Kelsky Distribution & WarehousingRust is a major concern for small business owners who depend on their trucks for their livelihood as well as fleet owners for whom trucks are a major investment. Trucks with corrosion damage can lead to lost income as well as high repair bills.
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Rethinking the millennial puzzle
Candice Gottlieb-Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMillennials. The business world has spent the last decade fixated on this growing part of the workforce, yet still seems to be getting it wrong. Armed with a belief that this population requires flexibility, fringe benefits and fun to be happy at work, businesses are bending over backward to make that possible.
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Are your hamstrings really tight?
Heidi Dawson Sports & Fitness"My hamstring muscles are so tight so I stretch them every day, but I don't see any change" is a phrase that I and many other physical therapists hear on a regular basis. "Tight hamstrings" are a common issue for all types of people, myself included. However, in many cases, stretching the hamstrings is not the answer to addressing this sensation of tension within this important muscle group.
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Improving your social media member service
Randall Craig Association ManagementMany organizations struggle with setting up a social media (or email) response strategy. How can you trust front-line staff to answer properly, if they don't know the policies? How can you have a consistent response, no matter who responds, or when? And how do you minimize service costs, while maintaining service quality?
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Chip and Joanna Gaines: Build your business around…
Brie Ragland Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA packed auditorium of home builders and industry members eagerly awaited the arrival of the Sunbelt Builders Show opening session leaders, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Wednesday morning at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
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Puzzling for learning: What’s in the box?
Debra Josephson Abrams Education"What's in the box?" is the title of a 1964 "Twilight Zone" episode. It's also the infamous question Brad Pitt's character, David Mills, asks his nemesis in the 1995 movie "Se7en," and the name of a Japanese game show that spurred an American spinoff on YouTube.