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Porsche Parade newcomers welcome at Jay Peak
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSummer always brings an atmosphere of excitement with a school break, the promise of beach vacations, and of course, the Porsche Parade. If you've never been to a Porsche Parade before, you should check out the 61st annual Porsche Parade, scheduled for June 17-26 at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont.
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13 ways to screw up your RV
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureDuring our 14 years of RV travel — eight of which have been full-time — Pam and I have witnessed a few RV fails and managed a few of our own, too! From those past experiences, I would like to share 13 ways you can screw up your RV. Hopefully, you may find these useful in your RV travels.
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8 tips for navigating the IEP process
Alyssa Skolnick EducationI am the mother of 10-year-old twin boys. One of my sons has central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and has had an IEP for the last three years. Along the way, I have learned a few tips and tricks that have helped me make sure my son was getting everything he needed.
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The future is now: 3-D printers are poised to disrupt the economy
Ronnie Richard ManufacturingIt's Monday morning. Your alarm goes off, and you slowly spill out of bed. You shuffle along to the kitchen and pour a fresh cup of coffee in your favorite mug — all set to start a new work week. But as you reach for some sweetener to add in, your arm knocks the mug off the counter, shattering it on the floor. How do you replace it?
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How 2 alpha females make their partnership work
Pamela Wasley and Kristen McAlister Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe often joke about how we ended up as business partners. Neither of us had any interest in a business partner, given our past experiences and seeing how bad it can get. Once you've had one bad partnership, it is difficult to justify getting back into another one. Furthermore, as self-professed alpha females, we both have a history working better with men than with women during our careers.
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Bill Gates: Ed tech hasn’t lived up to its promise
Bambi Majumdar EducationBill Gates and news go hand in hand, so the hoopla surrounding his recent comments about education technology at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego shouldn't come as a surprise. But it should be a wakeup call for parents, students, school districts, authorities and education departments.
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Nurses rally in DC to address staffing issues with Congress
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationHundreds of nurses from around the county gathered on May 12 at the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness of the staffing crisis in our nation's hospitals and the need for solutions. The goal was to bring attention to two current bills before Congress — the National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act (S. 864) and the Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2015 (H.R. 1602). The bills mandate national nurse-to-patient ratios that are similar to those that have been successfully in effect in California since 2004.
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Bad attitudes lead to bad medicine
Mark Huber Healthcare AdministrationA friend had been suffering with abdominal pain and related gastrointestinal issues for weeks. He tried to work through the issue with his family doctor, but when that brought no joy he was referred to a specialist. When he called for an appointment, he explained his symptoms and was stunned. Not only was the first available appointment not for six weeks, but the scheduler was also wholly unsympathetic, even downright surly.
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3 easy ways to get more customer reviews (and boost sales)
Emma Fitzpatrick RetailIf you track your online Yelp or Google Review conversions, you already know how much online reviews impact your business. Online reviews have the power to boost your brand and drive sales. Or they can drive sales away from your business.
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Travel industry gears up for Memorial Day weekend trips
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA recent Travelocity survey indicates more than 40 percent Americans are planning to travel over Memorial Day weekend, and 80 percent of those travelers are planning to do so by car. No doubt the cheap gas prices are a big incentive, and state officials around the country are gearing up for crowded (read choked) highways.