Recent Articles
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Has America’s manufacturing reshoring trend ended before it began?
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingAt the end of 2015, A.T. Kearny Consulting issued its second annual U.S. Reshoring Index. In 2015, the Index dropped to minus-115 — down from minus-30 in 2014. This represents the largest year-over-year decrease in the last 10 years.
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The importance of RV tire maintenance — Part 2
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureIn Part 1 of this article, I talked about the importance of setting the correct cold tire pressure based on the loaded weight of an RV. I also discussed inspecting the RV's tires before each trip and when is the best time to replace those tires.
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Instructional journaling for improved teaching and learning
Pamela Hill EducationTeachers of students with learning disabilities make multitudes of curricular and instruction decisions in any given day. Therefore, they must know the instructional methodology they are choosing is effective. In reality, special educators are always learning and improving their craft, and reflection by journaling is an important piece of this decision-making process.
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HIMSS: EHRs lead to efficiencies, and other insights
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe results of the 2016 HIMSS Health Information Technology (IT) Value survey show that 88 percent of organizations with advanced electronic health record (EHR) environments identified at least one positive outcome from their use of an EHR.
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What took center stage at NRF 2016? 3 key takeaways
Danielle Manley RetailThe National Retail Federation concluded "Retail's BIG Show" Jan. 20, and attendees left with plenty to think about for the year. From emotional robots serving wine to networking with the biggest names in retail, NRF 2016 was full of innovation and excitement.
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The Porsche 959 and the Paris-Dakar Rally
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 959 supercar was specifically built to race in the FIA Group B class. Porsche decided it wanted to use the racing regulations as a test bed for future models. Group B was a wide-open, high-profile class made up of loosely regulated classifications. During its brief existence, the group would spawn the Audi Quattro, Lancia D4, Peugeot 205 and Ford RS2000.
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You’re right — Why doesn’t anybody listen?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNothing would drive me crazier than being right, telling people about it and having no one listen. I would be forced to sit there watching events play out as I had predicted, yet the negative implications became clear to everyone else after the fact.
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6 tips for traveling safely in cold weather
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisurePlanning a last-minute vacation or a weekend trip to grandma's house? Or maybe you're stuck right now on the East Coast dreaming of a destination not covered in two feet of snow. Whatever your reasons for venturing out this winter, cold-weather travel presents some hazards you obviously wouldn't encounter during a warm-weather outing.
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Consumers fight back against rising pharmaceutical prices
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe topic of escalating drug prices has been an ever-present focus for American consumers and drug companies. Pharmaceutical companies claim high prices are a necessary part of drug development, but consumers view them to be both unjust and unfair. As a result, there has been an ongoing debate between pharmaceutical companies and state legislators when it comes to current drug prices and what the future holds for many Americans who depend on these drugs.
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Facebook and Google are changing the game in real-time marketing
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingYour definition of real-time marketing is about to change. While real-time marketing will still revolve around social, new elements are hitting the scene. Both Google and Facebook recently announced new real-time marketing additions. Unsurprisingly, both arrived just in time for the historic Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. Now both platforms can roll out their new features to eagerly awaiting brands and fans by seizing the Super Bowl's momentum.