Recent Articles
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4 tips for new teachers embarking upon the journey of a lifetime
Savanna Flakes EducationTo all the new teachers starting this school year, we are so glad you are joining our team. You are entering one of the most important and rewarding careers out there.
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How the most innovative companies systematically disrupt
Dr. Min Basadur Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA decade ago, I received a phone call from a former client named Barry. He asked if I remembered leading a creative problem-solving session he had participated in with a group of about 10 others. Now living in New York City and working on an advanced degree at the Pratt Institute of Design, Barry told me the session had helped a group of designers move forward on a city project and said it had made a major impact on him.
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Report: Top technology trends across the realm of healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn its summer 2015 Health Tech Report, CDW profiles the 10 most current and pressing trends of which those in healthcare should take notice. The list is expansive and somewhat obvious in areas, but provides insight into the changing landscape of the current healthcare technology sector — which is no stranger to constant movement.
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Privacy tips to help teachers avoid a social media scandal
Jessica Taylor EducationThanks to social media, privacy is gone in the education world. Scandals and complaints involving teachers who misuse social media have been occurring more frequently around the U.S., which has led school districts scrambling to create new guidelines.
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The importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month, with the last week of the month emphasizing the need to vaccinate infants and children. The campaign to increase awareness is an opportunity to remind parents of the importance of childhood immunizations as they prepare for their children to enter daycare or school.
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Is now the best time to buy your vintage Porsche 968?
Irwin Greenstein Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhen Panorama hits your mailbox, if you're like me, you immediately tear off the wrapper, scan the table of contents and then jump back to The Mart — enthralled by all the gorgeous Porsches for sale. As the owner of a 1994 968 Cabriolet, 968s are my first stop in The Mart. And in the past three issues I've noticed rising prices. Of course there's always the statistical "black swan" — the anomaly such as a 1994 "one-of-a-kind" 968 Cabriolet for $53,000 in the June 2015 issue.
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Wine tourism is becoming a force in the travel industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWine has become a big travel business today. Studies have shown that more travelers are inclined to follow the wine-and-food route when it comes to making travel plans. Wine is synonymous with relaxation and escape from the mundane. A glass of wine at the end of the day is a symbolic break from the daily grind.
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The worst of the best: 5 blunders made by successful investors
David B. Mandell and Jason M. O'Dell Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn Wall Street's long history, many investors and companies have made successful investments that put them on the map (and made them hundreds of millions of dollars). Their success leaves people astounded and, in all likelihood, a bit envious.
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As pharmacists, we must remember to advocate for patients
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalPharmacists are sometimes accused of "not coming out from behind the counter" while advocating for patients, not necessarily viewing all issues from the patient's perspective. Hopefully, what you are about to read will resonate new approaches for developing teamwork and improvement.
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EPA Clean Power Plan not as radical as it appears
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesThe Aug. 3 announcement of the EPA Clean Power Plan was not only met with surprise, but also huge opposition. Being in some respect stricter than previous targets, the plan could set an example for other countries at the UN Climate Change Conference beginning in November in Paris. However, it may also fail in its implementation right from the start.