Recent Articles
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Hotels are changing their attitudes toward Wi‑Fi for guests
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhat was once a luxury hotel amenity, Wi-Fi has become a necessity for guests when booking a hotel. Wi-Fi is in such high demand these days that hotels are not only scrambling to make accommodation for it in their hotels, but are also getting into trouble for it.
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The other kind of mentor: Starting your own program
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMentor programs have become increasingly common across industries and in many organizations of various sizes. The benefit of pairing experienced employees with newcomers to help them learn their way around company policies, protocols and practices is truly a win for all involved.
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The Porsche 917 was truly a work of art
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI have been a "gear head" for as long as I can remember. Graduating from high school in 1968 meant I was lucky enough to grow up in the golden years of racing. My first exposure to Porsches was a Speedster in the back of a lot that I discovered walking home from junior high. It fascinated me. From that point on, Porsches would hold a special interest for me.
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FDA approval of Utibron Neohaler is great news for COPD patients
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is regarded as a progressive and life-threatening lung disease that can make it a challenging for an individual to breathe. The disease affects approximately 27 million Americans and is recognized as the third-leading cause of death in the United States. To date there are a variety of respiratory agents for the management of COPD, and the recent FDA approval of Utibron Neohaler (indacaterol and glycopyrronium bromide) offers another options for individuals who are newly diagnosed or have this condition.
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Health worries about artificial turf gain footing
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWhen it comes to athletic field surfaces, artificial turf has gained ground on natural grass. In recent years, synthetic turf has replaced grass on municipal and school fields that bear nearly year-round traffic of football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball games — not to mention the daily workouts for which those teams use the fields.
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Improved library facilities for K-12 schools on the horizon
Bambi Majumdar EducationK-12 school libraries across the country are gearing up for some big changes, according to Education Week. As the haven for student knowledge, they are now becoming more interactive and engaging. School libraries will be offering intense learning environments to all students that will be focused on enhancing the regular student workload and improving student performance.
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Nurse leaders must engage the left and right sides of the brain
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThere are many types of nurse leaders within the nursing ecosystem, and leadership styles can vary widely. For nurse leaders seeking to offer a balanced style of leadership that meets a wide variety of demands, considering both the left- and right-brain aspects of leadership is one good place to focus.
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Blue Bell returns to stores, but can it make a full comeback?
Bambi Majumdar RetailKroger's warm message for Blue Bell ice cream said it all: "Welcome back Blue Bell, you are not just an ice cream, you are family!" Fans and stores across North Texas waited with bated breath for the Blue Bell comeback on Monday, Nov. 2. A trip to the grocery store early that morning showed buyers already lining up and getting multiple tubs of their favorite ice cream, which had been taken off the shelves for months following a listeria scare.
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Increase cash flow through mechanics liens and bond claims
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsConstruction industry payment challenges can limit a company's available cash and result in too much past-due A/R. Because of this, construction companies fail at a higher rate than nearly any other industry. However, even when the problems are mere annoyances and frustrations and don't rise to a level critical for the solvency of the business, the associated headaches and the time consumed just trying to get paid can be severely burdensome.
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The keys to preventing lead exposure
Piyush Bakshi Waste Management & EnvironmentalLead is among the six common air pollutants that impact air quality in America, according to the EPA. The others are particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone and sulfur dioxide. Once upon a time, unleaded gasoline used in vehicles was the biggest source of lead in the air. However, over a period of two decades from 1980 to 1999, the EPA managed to bring down lead pollution from the transportation sector by 95 percent. Today, the most common sources of lead emissions include lead smelters, metal processing units, waste processing units and lead-acid battery manufacturers.