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Metals Thoughts: Fed solo
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesAs U.S. traders return from the Thanksgiving holiday, not a lot has changed in the macro picture. The market is still factoring in the likelihood of a December rate hike — 74 percent currently — and asset prices are moving accordingly.
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Airports face up to security challenges in wake of ISIS attacks
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRecent tragic events in Egypt and France have caused alarm and unrest among travelers and airport operators who are keen to ensure security remains watertight and safe when the threat of terrorism remains at one of its highest and most unpredictable levels.
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8 great winter adventures to try before the snow melts
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFor those of us born and raised in the northern latitudes, snowstorms always brought long, happy days spent making angels, sledding and tossing snowballs. Sure, we're grownups now, but we can still get outside and play.
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The perfect Porsche driving day
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs I write this, it's an uncharacteristically balmy 60 degrees during the last weekend of November on the Connecticut shoreline. It's partly sunny, and the roads are dry — the perfect Porsche driving day. Days like these are to be savored like Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Confidence and trust: Necessary ingredients in effective leadership
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementConfidence can be an elusive factor for leaders — having either too much or too little confidence is not good. The true test of leadership is finding the right balance. Along with confidence comes the trust factor. Trust and confidence go hand in hand in the leadership mix.
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What remodeling projects increase home value the most?
Thomas Jepsen Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhen remodeling a house, how much does a project increase the value of the home? This is a question most homeowners want answered before they start a remodeling project. Of course, homeowners won't just upgrade their homes for the increased value but also for the added comfort gained from the upgrades.
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Rural telehealth gets another boost from the USDA
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program — a surprising place for health IT innovation. The program, which began in 2009, will pump another $23.4 million in additional funding for 75 new projects in 31 states, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in the announcement.
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Avoid headaches in 2016 as employees embrace new mobile devices
Paul Starkman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe bring-your-own-device trend continues to gain traction in the workplace as employees increasingly want to use personally owned electronic devices for work. The BYOD trend has also led to increased employer concerns about technology, device damage and the impact of new wearable technology brought to the workplace. In order to address all of the concerns and keep pace with new advancement in technologies, software and devices, companies need to be proactive and have an up-to-date, robust technology policy.
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How much protein should pet food contain?
Jennifer Adolphe, Ph.D. Pet CareVisit any Internet message board about pet nutrition and you will more than likely find a heated debate about protein — pros, cons, good sources, bad sources and more opinions than you ever wanted to know. Proteins are the building blocks of your pet's body and consist of chains of amino acids joined together. They can range in size from only a few amino acids to large, complex molecules in which the amino acid chains are intricately folded. Why are proteins such a hot topic for pet nutrition?
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A friend’s first deer
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureMovement caught my eye from across the clearing. I whispered to David, "Go ahead and get ready." As he quietly readied his rifle, a group of five does exited the woods and made a beeline for the feeder, with its bounty of corn on the ground beneath it. They moved with little caution and seemed unconcerned with anything other than eating. We could hear crunching through the cool, crisp morning air as the does rapidly consumed the corn. Satisfied that they were completely focused on eating, I again whispered, "Take the shot when one gets clear."