Recent Articles
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Plastic material and process advances define new E/E frontier
Don Rosato EngineeringIn commercial applications, polymer material and process development advances are pushing plastic properties in response to ongoing demand for smaller electronic devices that call for smaller, thinner electrical components in hotter environments at higher electrical frequencies. High flow grades permit more intricate, miniaturized parts in electronic applications. Part cost reduction and faster production cycle times are increasingly the new norm.
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The changing role of advisory in a high school setting
Brian Stack EducationAdvisory programs in high schools are not a new concept. In fact, they have been popular in schools for more than two decades. They were born out of an early movement to personalize an individual school for each student and ensure that schools connect every student with at least one adult who can understand and advocate for them as needed.
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Social media makes huge impact on hospitality industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSocial media impacts almost every aspect of our lives. Naturally, the travel and hospitality industries are not immune to its charms, or rather importance. More brands have realized they not only have to embrace it, but also make it an integral part of their marketing strategy. Customers and prospects are all online across the various social media networks. If companies want to grab the right attention, they have to present at the right place virtually.
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Legislation Introduced to ‘improve’ health IT systems
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationSenators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) have introduced bipartisan legislation to "strengthen accountability and improve transparency" in health information technology systems. The Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 is written to "ensure that certified health IT systems are performing as promised in the field," according to a statement issued by Cassidy's office.
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Will Massachusetts’ proposed 3‑day opioid limit work?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIn a culture that is facing unprecedented numbers of opioid overdoses and death, new ideas to stem the epidemic are sorely needed. Well, Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts has decided to propose something new.
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The dirty truth about Porsche ownership
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"Jeez ... you drive that thing like a Passat." It took me about a second and a half to process that comment. My only reaction to it was why a Passat? "Well," I said "I bought the thing to drive it."
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Metals Thoughts: Austrian economics edition
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesIt has been almost nonstop bid since the non-farm payrolls ​disappointed for the September number. For the first time since January, we positively breached the 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages. While momentum has run out in the last 48 hours, it is not uncommon during a rally to take a breather, especially considering it's LME Week in London and the LBMA industry conference begins tomorrow in Vienna.
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7 trigger control errors and how to fix them
Ben Findley Recreation & LeisureIn my years of training shooters, I have observed major trigger control errors in my students. I have also experienced several of these mistakes myself, so I want to share some advice to help other shooters.
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Everyone is on the Internet these days, right? Not so fast
Ross Lancaster Science & Technology​In modern American life, Internet access is an inescapable part of the daily routine. Without it, you could do only a fraction of the digital tasks required for your workday, and your entertainment options at home would be limited as well.
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Many Ebola survivors now suffering from chronic conditions
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareScottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey was one the 28,000 people infected with Ebola in last year's outbreak of the virus that was responsible for killing more than 11,000 people. The nurse contracted the virus while volunteering at a hospital in Sierra Leone last December and was treated soon after at the Royal Free hospital in London.