Recent Articles
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How the Internet of Things improves the supply chain
Charles Bell Distribution & WarehousingYou've likely heard of the Internet of Things (IoT) with regard to everyday technologies that can make your life more convenient. For instance, some of the most popularly discussed uses are fitness bands and smart thermostats, both of which can impact your life in a fairly intimate manner. But in a broader sense, the IoT is truly about full, wireless connectivity between devices for the sake of improved efficiency and safety in all walks of life. One application that not a whole lot of people talk about is the IoT's use in company supply and shipping divisions.
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The best of America’s Shakespeare festivals
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureApril 23 marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death at age 52. His plays have been performed down through the centuries in nearly every major language on every continent. To mark this year’s anniversary, festivals will take place all around the world, performed by major theatre companies and small community theatres alike. All will celebrate the legacy of arguably the greatest playwright in the English language.Here’s a sampling of what some of the leading festivals have in store for theatregoers in 2016.
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Events are a designed reality, and we need less events, more reality
Paul Schreuder Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementReal life is natural and authentic. Events are designed and created. Can something that is designed also be natural and authentic? Or is a designed, created situation by definition unnatural, fake and an imitation of the real world? If this is true, an event can never be "real." Here’s why we need to give this a moment’s thought.
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Mixed signals in special education are concerning
Bambi Majumdar EducationA recent Education Week article said that the number of students with disabilities from ages 6 to 21 has risen to 5.83 million. This upswing in school-age students covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has brought forward a pressing need to take another look at K-12 special education programs and their allocated budgets. There has been improvement in special-education programs during the last few decades, but when we see this rise in numbers, one is forced to wonder how effective these programs have to be.
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What is the most expensive 968 in North America?
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs the advocate for the PCA 968 Register, I often receive membership applications from current owners looking to become part of the group. A few months ago, an application came in from Spenser in Maryland.
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What are El Niño and La Niña, and why should you care?
Hope Barton Waste Management & EnvironmentalThere are records of the El Niño weather phenomenon dating as far back as the 16th century when the Spanish came to Peru. For centuries, local fishermen have noticed that in years where the temperature was warmer, they caught more fish.
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Organ donations on the rise, but increase linked to drug overdoses
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareOverall organ donations increased by 5 percent in 2015, which may seem like an encouraging statistic. But according to government data, 1 out of every 11 donors is a drug overdose victim.
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Today’s lesson: Applying for scholarships
Kelly Sharp EducationTeachers want to see their students reach abundant heights. Each completed assignment and passed test is designed to prepare students for the benchmark ahead. With great hope, students will walk out of the classroom one step closer to higher education, also known as college.
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Is Twitter removing the 140-character rule? Yes, but ...
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingIt's the rumor that has stood the test of time: Twitter is doing away with its 140-character rule. So is it true? Well, the answer is a bit trickier than you'd think. Just a few months ago, Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey said of the 140-character limit, "It's staying. It's a good constraint for us, and it allows for of-the-moment brevity."
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The global oil industry: The hybrid case of Statoil
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesStatoil is certainly not among the "Seven Sisters," nor is it even an IOC. However, I will end this series on how international oil companies are coping with the oil price crisis by zooming in on an interesting "hybrid."