Recent Articles
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The road ahead for innovative medical plastics packaging
Don Rosato EngineeringWithin the broad expanse of medical package development there are several simultaneous medical packaging challenges that always need to be taken into account. The development of innovative packaging starts with a complete understanding of the device or pharmaceutical, the packaging material and end-user requirements.
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Ketamine is safe, effective for difficult‑to‑sedate ED patients
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareA small segment of patients presenting to emergency departments with acute behavioral disturbances do not respond to traditional sedation. A new Australian study suggests ketamine is safe and effective sedation for these patients.
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Stronger US-Canada relations and their effect on trade, travel
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLast week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Barack Obama to address the barriers that have arisen for tourists and businesses wishing to cross the U.S.-Canada border. During a March 10 televised news conference, the two world leaders outlined ways travel and trade could be both eased and encouraged in the near future, whether by land, rail or air.
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How Facebook’s new Reactions will affect your business page
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFacebook is officially embracing and integrating the emoji into their platform. This new addition will without a doubt affect how your brand monitors content. Facebook Reactions may even change the type of content you post.
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The power of student-led conferences
Brian Stack EducationEach time the image above appears in my social media news feed it makes me angry. The image compares and contrasts a parent-teacher conference in 1961 with one from 2011. It suggests that 50 years ago the conference was an opportunity for parents and teachers to "gang up" on students, while today the pendulum has shifted with parents and students "ganging up" on the teachers.
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What’s the right way to handle political speech at work?
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith the primaries under way and the November elections looming, everyone seems to have strong opinions about the candidates and issues. Inevitably, these opinions may come up during conversations at work where they can be disruptive and interfere with productivity. Such conversations also can expose employers and employees to legal risks if they do not fully understand the laws that govern political speech at work.
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Enjoying Targa 66 and the Wilson Collection
Tom Kirk Transportation Technology & AutomotiveTarga 66 was started in 1991 by Brian Redman as an annual event for owners of vintage and modern high-performance and collector cars who do not necessarily wish to race them, but who like to drive at speed under controlled conditions, in the company of others with like interests.
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How to handle workplace stress
Betty Boyd Mental HealthcareStress is a big battle for all of us in today's world — both in and out of the office. If you do not control stress, it can cause all kinds of issues. A study by Health Advocate, Inc., entitled "Stress in the Workplace: Meeting the Challenge," indicates "the incidence of reported stress among employees in recent years and its impact on the bottom line has made the management of stress an urgent business strategy for American companies."
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Tips for hunting on public land
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureI've done quite a bit of hunting on public land all over the United States over the years. While I've had a few bad experiences, by and large I've been pretty successful on public land hunts. That being said, even during the best times, hunting on public land is different from hunting on private property, and you must adapt your hunting strategies to the appropriate situation. Below, I'll share some of the things I've learned along the way.
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Mediocrity kills: How to hire — and keep — only the best workers
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe obstacle that all too often keeps any organization from being its best is the willingness to tolerate mediocre performers. Let's face it, dishonest, unreliable troublemakers are seldom the reason businesses fail to excel — those folks get fired quickly. What really keeps success an arm's length away are the mediocre players.