Recent Articles
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How to handle aggression and biting in the toddler classroom
Mara McElroy Spencer EducationWe have all had to deal with biting and aggression in the toddler classroom. And I'm sure you've had the endless parade of questions from the parents regarding this behavior: How did this happen? Were they being properly supervised? How was the other child disciplined? Will my child be bitten again?
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High-tech trains to absorb future travel volume
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIncreasing population, urbanization and globalization will mean more travel on the cards. Studies have shown passenger travel in terms of miles will triple by 2050 — a volume that may not be possible to manage via roads alone.
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Your online marketing guide for the most digital Black Friday yet
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingPrepare your business for the most digital Black Friday yet. Last year, Black Friday online sales grew 20 percent from 2013. Plus, 2 percent of Black Friday sales came directly from social media.
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Full-time RV living: Making money while enjoying the lifestyle
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisurePam and I get into many discussions with potential full-time RVers about the cost of living the lifestyle. One question that always comes up is how can these costs be subsidized so one can enjoy being a full-time RVer? Are there ways to live the full-time RV lifestyle and make a living while doing so? That would be a big yes!
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Rapidly expanding bioplastics production capacity trends
Don Rosato EngineeringInterest in bio-based plastics is closely connected to the price of oil and is a key driver for demand of bio-based polymers. Government legislation and incentives are also strong drivers, and many companies have mandated increased use of "renewably sourced" materials in their products.
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Beneath the surface of Sientra’s troubles
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's been a bad couple of months for Sientra, the North American distributor of Silimed breast implants. And it's too bad because they're a scrappy young company that gave women additional choices when it came to breast implants for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.
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3 signs your small business is no longer ... small
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAcross industries — from design firms to doctor's offices, accounting teams to nonprofits — there is a tipping point small organizations reach where something has to change. The company starts to outgrow its original framework and requires something new to operate.
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The impact of Paris terror attacks on world tourism
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFriday, Nov. 13, 2015 is literally "Black Friday" for our French alliance and all humans living in the civilized world. As of this publishing, the official death toll of the Paris attacks has reached 129 people, with 352 injured.
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Should pharmacy managers be tested?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalShould a pharmacist who becomes the manager — also known as the pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) — be required to pass a separate exam to prove he/she understands what is expected in this new position? According to the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy (BOP), the answer is yes.
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Tackling the challenge of making homework relevant
Brian Stack EducationLate afternoon on a school day means only one thing in my house — it's time to put on your game face and prepare for the inevitable. The bus is about to drop off my three elementary-aged children, and my wife Erica will transform into an after-school teacher and tutor.