Recent Articles
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Rockets and feathers: Why prices at the tank fall so slowly
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesWhile crude oil prices have been cut roughly in half since June last year, retail prices for regular and premium gasoline have not fallen by nearly as much, with an average fall of 30 percent and 20 percent in the same period, respectively. Conversely, when crude prices rocketed from 2007 onward, retailers were quick to pass on the price changes.
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Does the new ‘pink Viagra’ really work?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIt has been popularly called the "pink Viagra." Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League, called it "the biggest breakthrough for women's sexual health since the pill." I would certainly call it a victory in terms of marketing, lobbying and approval.
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Arkansas shows how regulations can stymie manufacturing growth
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingIn 2004, Arkansas' manufacturing industry was ranked 34th in the United States. A decade later, it was still stuck at 34th. As the state's Economic Development Commission tries to woo new business to Arkansas with promises of a skilled workforce and business-friendly environment, folks who have studied manufacturing in Arkansas disagree.
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Clinical nurse specialists meeting complex needs with higher education
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationThe United States healthcare system is complicated and is becoming overtaxed. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the aging baby boomer population and the need for more healthcare providers, there is no dispute the healthcare arena will be in a state of dynamic change for years to come.
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Want to live longer? Add some spice to that dish
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageWhat's life without a little spice? Or maybe a bit more? If you thought spicy food was something best avoided, think again. New research published in The BMJ has proven that consumption of spicy foods can lead to a longer life. Conducted from 2004-2013, the study included close to a half-million people in China.
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The dirty dozen: 12 mistakes to avoid when terminating employees
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe majority of employment-related lawsuits against employers arise after the employment relationship ends. This article outlines some common mistakes that employers make in terminating employees in hopes that employers can improve the way they terminate employees and avoid the expense and interruption of litigation.
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5 growing technology trends to watch in 2016
Hayley Erickson Science & TechnologyIn the ever-so-rapidly-expanding 21st century, technology is evolving our ability to access information and interact with one another. Devices are getting smaller, computer processors are becoming faster and more energy efficient, drones are flying in the air snapping aerial shots here and there, you name it!
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Study: Calling 911 for stroke differs by race and sex
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareEvidence in a new study shows blacks are more likely to die from a stroke than whites, and that minorities in general have more disability after a stroke than non-Hispanic whites. Since the reasons for these differences are unclear, researchers sought to determine whether they might be related to 911 use.
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How to leave a great first impression
Kelly Sharp Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHave you ever met someone and couldn't tell whether that person liked you? Or had a conversation at a networking event that left you unsure of whether it was successful? According to a study, it takes 100 milliseconds to sniff out an individual's personality traits. Anything said or displayed afterwards either fans the flames or resuscitates the opportunity.
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3 steps to building financial accountability within church staff
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityDo you have to fight to get your children's director to fill out a purchase order? Do you frequently receive requests for large purchases that aren't in the budget? Does the rest of the staff feel like you hold the "purse strings" too tightly?