Recent Articles

• Pregnant women face another challenge this summer

  Lynn Hetzler Pharmaceutical

  Most pregnant women and women of childbearing age are worried about the Zika virus this summer, but they also face another serious concern — a shortage of Bicillin L-A to treat syphilis. Caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum, syphilis was once on the verge of elimination but re-emerged as a health threat in 2001. The only recommended treatment for syphilis in pregnant women, Bicillin L-A, is now on back order due to a manufacturing delay.

• Perks and pitfalls of Periscope for meetings and events

  Andy Sharpe Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  ​You've probably heard about Periscope, a live-streaming app that lets you broadcast video from your phone as it's being shot, free of charge. Yes, free of charge. This has huge implications for the meetings and events industry, as until now you needed a substantial budget to do any live streaming. Now we have an easy-to-use tool to "teleport" people in that can't be with us in person, crowdsource content and help market our businesses and events.

• Is the honeymoon over with smart homes?

  Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

  Hailed as the technology of the future, smart devices connected through an Internet of Things and controlled via apps on a smartphone or tablet were going to revolutionize the way we live. Or so we have been led to believe. At present, the future looks less rosy. In recent months, consumers have become somewhat disenchanted with smart devices and are shying away from the smart home scenario. The industry has a ways to go to win consumers' confidence.

• The application of linguistics to ESL: Part 2

  Douglas Magrath Education

  In the first part of this article, we looked at how the grammatical description of a language is conveniently divided into two complementary sections: morphology and syntax. Here we will look at some of the systems English uses for communication and analyze the structure of English sentences. This information is designed to aid ESL teachers.

• For liens, timing is everything — even if you’re right

  Nate Budde Construction & Building Materials

  As far too many unpaid construction industry participants have come to learn, filing a lien requires more than just being owed money — it also requires strict adherence to the administrative guidelines set forth by the laws of the particular state. And this is true for both liens filed against private property or bond claims for public projects.

• Police add patrols to LGBT events, neighborhoods after Orlando attack

  Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  ​The shocking mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, has had the nation's police going on high alert everywhere, especially around LGBT events. The attack at a popular gay dance club is being called the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, with 50 people dead and 53 more injured.

• Metro repair work disrupts DC tourist season

  Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Summer tourism is in full swing here in Washington, D.C. As tourists flock to visit the various historic monuments, museums and other various landmarks, they may face obstacles getting around the nation's capital as the public transit system — Metro — begins a yearlong repair, maintenance and track work.

• How to transport a firearm on an airline

  John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

  While the hassle involved with airline travel — particularly the security screening process — seems to be getting worse and worse each day, transporting a firearm on an airline actually isn't as complicated as you would think. This is great news if you want to take a firearm on an airline with you for a hunting trip, shooting competition or just for self-defense. However, there is a right and a wrong way to do it.

• The state of the world collector car market: The past

  Graeme Cocks Transportation Technology & Automotive

  ​We may be nearing the close of the age of the motor car as we know it. What started in 1886 when a Benz first traveled through the streets of Germany may be coming to an end. Soon we may have the first true "auto" mobiles on our roads — driverless cars — lounge chairs on wheels where we can work on our computers while the car's computer does all the driving.

• Disengagement: Your greatest threat in the warehouse

  Ken Ackerman Distribution & Warehousing

  Senior management in the warehousing industry has every reason to worry about the many external challenges. While warehousing today is relatively prosperous, it remains competitive. Government regulations are more intrusive than ever before. Furthermore, the regulators are frequently people who have no love for private enterprise and are perfectly willing to push their weight around. In some industries, cyberattacks have tarnished corporate reputations as they steal the identities of innocent customers. Finally, there is a continuing shortage of skilled labor.

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