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Metals Thoughts: Dollar bets
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesThe broad dollar index has seen an impressive revaluation since early March, and it has helped spur a bid under many risk assets and anything dollar denominated, which very much includes metals.
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Wearables market on the rise, but hurdles remain
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyThis wearables wave has to decide whether it's coming or going. No matter your position on whatever side of the fence, news continues to pour in that tells a tale of a robust market for the industry. Much data suggests much is going on in the space. For example, according to a new report, worldwide shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach whopping 110 million by the end of 2016 — a 38 percent growth over last year.
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Waste no time when it’s time to say goodbye
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDonald Trump notwithstanding, for most managers firing an employee is one of the most difficult parts of their job. Even under the best of circumstances, it is stressful and disruptive for everyone involved, and it can create concern among the rest of the staff.
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What makes a great professor these days?
Linchi Kwok EducationI was on WeChat the other day, having a conversation with some high school alumni in a closed-group setting. The chat app operates in China and is similar in function to WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. A friend shared a brief story that was supposed to be "chicken soup for the soul."
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12 races for beginners across the US
Kelly Sharp Sports & FitnessRunning a marathon requires months of training, commitment and endurance building. That rings especially true for dedicated races such as the New York or Boston marathon. But for runners who simply want to enjoy the racing experience without the undeniable pressure to compete, there are now a variety of races from which to choose. Races have grown into casual outings featuring adventures, themes and charitable supporters.
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Organ transplant between donor, recipients with HIV opens new door
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareDoctors at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center recently transplanted organs from an HIV-positive donor to two HIV-positive recipients during landmark surgeries. To this point, people with HIV have not been eligible to donate organs. However, the development is significant for people living with the virus since they frequently need donor organs due to organ failure. Previously, HIV-positive patients were eligible to receive organs from HIV-negative donors.
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You’ve got your students in groups — now what?
Savanna Flakes EducationStudies have documented the effectiveness of using cooperative learning to increase academic achievement for students with and without disabilities. Results of these studies show students who regularly participate in meaningful cooperative learning activities have higher achievement and greater retention than students who work in a more individual way.
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Barrier packaging: Novel material and process solutions
Don Rosato EngineeringWith new plastic barrier materials, let's start by taking a look at layered barrier film material comparisons. Depending on product sensitivity, it is vital to provide food packaging protection with proper barrier components to ensure product shelf life.
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Overheard while driving an ‘old’ Porsche
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhile easing my 1976 911S into a spot at Starbucks last week, a pair of women in their 60s walked by and noticed my car. "Wow, that’s a tiny little Porsche," remarked one of the ladies. "It's an old one," the other replied wisely.
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8 great American jazz festivals in 2016
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureOriginating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century, jazz is a uniquely American musical genre. Spontaneous and infectious, it spread far and wide during the ensuing decades — and like blue jeans and Hollywood movies, it became one of our greatest exports to the rest of the world.