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Harvard set to reimagine Teach for America model
Brian Stack EducationIn 1989, Princeton University student Wendy Kopp understood our country's growing need to be able to compete in the global economy with a workforce that had evolving skills and knowledge. She also noted that our country was faced with a teacher shortage and droves of high-poverty urban and rural schools that for decades had been failing our children.
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Tips to start the new year at work — at and away from your desk
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGetting started at work after the holidays presents unique challenges, even though the scenario plays out every January. With creative approaches, you can make the transition into the new year smoother than it's ever been.
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Duncan’s first dance with Porsche
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHe threw two left hooks. A light one to the gut distracted me; then he slammed the big one upstairs. The kid got me good. "How many miles did you say it had?" I asked. "Like 19,200," he said. "And how old are you again?" "18."
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Fighting off houseplant pests
Ellen Zachos Recreation & LeisureIf you grow houseplants, there will come a time when you discover a houseplant pest problem. Fortunately, by following just a few easy steps, you can keep your indoor garden clean and healthy.
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Helping houseplants survive winter weather
Steve Trusty Recreation & LeisureKeeping your houseplants in top form through the winter can be a little tricky. Days are shorter so they receive less light. Temperatures can vary more causing growth issues. Humidity might be lower so they may need moisture more often. Following are a few tips to keep your plants as healthy as possible.
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Is your church merry about Christmas?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityCulturally, Christmas is getting a bad rap (or is that wrap?). Companies are trying to secularize the holy day by promoting materialism and jolliness instead of any religious affiliation. It seems the only time the church is mentioned in news stories is to talk about how we're complaining that the world is making this a "holiday" rather than our special "Christmas."
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FDA approval of Empliciti provides another tool in battle against cancer
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalMultiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that can appear in infection-fighting cells. Identified in the bone marrow, the cancer is mainly incurable with about only half of diagnosed patients surviving for five years after given the diagnosis.
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Is the new ‘less lethal’ handgun the answer for police firearms?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs we look back on 2015, we reflect on a year of controversy surrounding the law enforcement officials who are pledged to protect us. They have been vilified in the media — social and traditional — about tactics to control violence and their deadly use of firearms.
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Bioplastic applications advancing new development routes
Don Rosato EngineeringThe bioplastics market based on "renewable carbon" is expanding from single-use compostables to durable applications with greater performance demands. The demand for renewable materials in durables is accelerating R&D to meet higher property requirements. Bio-based raw materials will shift to nonfood sources. New technologies will reduce manufacturing costs, and bring new bio-based products to market.
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K-12 education responsibility switches back to the states
Bambi Majumdar EducationIt's finally good news for all in the world of education. The long-awaited changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act are finally happening. An overwhelming majority of Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate have voted for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which will reauthorize the federal K-12 education programs.