Recent Articles
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Antibody discovery shows promise for developing HIV vaccine
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareScientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have made what could be a groundbreaking finding in the fight against HIV. While observing the immune response of an HIV-infected patient, researchers discovered a new antibody that targets a weak spot in the virus and stops it from binding with healthy cells. If scientists can figure out how to trigger the antibody to be produced in uninfected patients, a preventative vaccine could be developed, making this discovery a significant finding in the efforts to eradicate HIV and AIDS.
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The golden age of beer has arrived
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageVirginia's recent support and funding for its budding craft brewery enterprises is a testament to the growing potential of beer tourism throughout the country. The state matched the funds that were earlier allocated to the breweries by the York County's Economic Development Authority. The state grants are to be utilized in enhancing the Greater Williamsburg area's reputation as a great craft beer destination. As the county cleared the way for craft breweries and made their zoning laws flexible, the area is now ripe for a beer trail.
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5 ingredients for IT staffing effectiveness
Galen M. Metz Science & TechnologyYears ago, a colleague shared the following story with me. Struggling with a complex project, her team spent long hours and finally met the first milestone. She brought in a cake to celebrate the accomplishment — and was reprimanded for bringing in cake without prior approval.
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Amusement parks rolling out major new additions for 2016
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAs theme and amusement parks across the country throw open their gates for the summer season, a compilation of fresh additions reveals a mind-boggling array of new attractions vying for the attention of nearly 400 million expected park-goers in 2016.
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Working from home is overrated, but here’s how to make it better
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI've come to realize there's a faux luxury about working from home. Though it may seem glamorous to some, once you do it every day — for months at a time — it can get rather daunting. It's been about six months since my job led me back to my humble abode to work until the new office is completed, so I consider myself kind of an expert. Most people are envious that I get to work out of my 1,110-square-foot condo, until I mention the flaws.
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How and why to use Facebook’s Instant Articles
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFacebook Instant Articles have been gaining buzz since they debuted for a test group in the summer of 2015. The tool was tested by media giants such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic and NBC News. The articles are immersive, interactive mobile experiences. Right off the bat, the response was positive: Instant Articles performed 4.3 times better than regular posts just a month into testing.
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Nursing leaders modeling positive communication
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare and nursing are built upon communication. Whether collaborating on patient care, research or education, we use communication in the course of our work. Practicing positive communication is paramount, and nurse leaders are no exception.
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A clear need to revise department social media policies
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere is too much negative publicity surrounding law enforcement agencies today, and missteps over social media are the last thing they should be faced with. But the recent federal lawsuit filed against the Baltimore Police Department and its commissioner shows us otherwise.
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Effective risk facilitation: Matching style to technique
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere are many techniques for identifying risks, and a skilled facilitator can help to make these more effective. Part II of this series outlined three main styles a risk facilitator can adopt.
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Watch out for lien subordination
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsLien waivers are important in construction payment. The parties in control of the money want the project to proceed free of lien claims, for several reasons. While not an exhaustive list by any means, mechanics liens can potentially force double payment, cloud the property title, and negatively impact bonding capacity and cash-flow. Any of these problems can lead to the job falling behind schedule, running over budget or not being completed.