Recent Articles

• Government, private entities move to reduce waiting lists

  Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

  The federal government is attempting to shorten the length of time organ recipients spend on waiting lists. A three-pronged plan that involves government agencies and private entities was announced recently. Announced at a summit held at the White House, the plan spells out ways the Department of Defense, private businesses and nonprofit groups will work to reduce the number of people on organ waiting lists.

• The 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. the .375 Ruger

  John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

  ​The ​9.3x62mm Mauser and the ​.375 Ruger are perhaps the two most popular standard-length cartridges suitable for hunting thick-skinned dangerous game all over the world today. While the two cartridges are similar in some ways, there are some notable differences between them that we'll discuss in this article. Continue reading to learn all about how these two cartridges measure up to each other.

• Research confirms connection between boxing and Parkinson’s

  Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & Fitness

  The rope-a-dope boxing strategy is one that is strongly associated with Muhammad Ali and his fight against George Foreman in 1974 (see the video above). His rope-a-dope stance with the body lying against the ropes allows some of the blows to be absorbed by the rope's elasticity, but the blows to the head can still be brutal.

• Autonomous cars illustrate risks of innovation

  Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & Automotive

  In this new world where science fiction can quickly turn into science fact, obstacles and sudden tragedies can pock mark the road to technological progress. Such is the case with the auto industry's charge toward autonomous vehicles.

• 5 signs you care too much about work

  Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Even those of us who do not like our jobs can care about them too much. In fact, sometimes we are the worst offenders. Here are five signs you are spending too much energy on work and some simple ways to address them.

• Can neurons tell us when to stop drinking?

  Dorothy L. Tengler Mental Healthcare

  It’s summer. You're on vacation, poolside and drinking your favorite alcoholic beverage. But how many drinks do you have? Other than the need to drive, is there something else that tells you when to stop refreshing your drink? According to new research findings, we may be able to influence alcohol drinking behavior by activating particular neurons. These findings provide insight into another mechanism underlying alcoholism.

• 5 ways to destroy trust

  Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Trust is confidence in someone or something, believability; the opposite of suspicion and distrust. Consider the words of Gandhi about the topic of trust, "The moment there is suspicion about a person’s motives, everything he does becomes tainted." The day-to-day experiences people have with you go a long way towards establishing your reputation as someone who can (or cannot) be trusted. The degree to which people trust you will cause your career to flourish — or languish.

• Dealing with a possible recession in the restaurant industry

  Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry generates $782.7 billion in sales per year and employs 14.4 million people. The industry is projected to create another 1.7 million new jobs by 2026. Today, one out of 10 people in the U.S. workforce works in a restaurant. Therefore, job security should not be a concern for those who are working in a restaurant or ready to start a career in the restaurant business. However, several recent business reports have suggested a coming downturn for the restaurant industry.

• CMS changes meaningful use reporting period for 2016 to 90 days

  Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

  ​Here’s looking at you, CMS. This hat is tipped for you. So must be the sentiment across thousands of healthcare organizations when in early July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said that the meaningful use reporting period should be reduced from one year to just 90 days in 2016 for returning participants in the incentive program. "This increases flexibility and lowers the reporting burden for hospital providers," the organization said in a statement posted on its website.

• Highlighting the educational technology coach

  Brian Stack Education

  For the last decade or more, educational technology has been one of the hottest trends in American schools. While teachers are eager to make use of technology tools that can help them engage their students at deeper levels, it can be stressful to keep up with all that is happening in the ed tech world. As a classroom teacher, how do you decide what technology tools to use? When will you find time to learn how to use them effectively? Teachers cannot and should not be left to answer these questions on their own. For this reason, many schools are turning to the assistance of technology coaches.

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