Recent Articles
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Literary landmarks: Inside the homes of famous writers
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAccording to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, some 76 percent of American adults said they read at least one book in the past year. Furthermore, 21 percent claimed to have read 10 or more books. The latter demographic really grabbed our attention, suggesting there are millions of avid bookworms out there — literary enthusiasts who we figure to be prime candidates for visiting the homes of famous writers.
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NYC’s crackdown on e-bikes: What this means for riders, owners
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAfter years of utter confusion about the legality of electric bicycles in New York City, the police have finally been given the order to bring down the hammer on the e-bike community, handing out tickets to or seizing bikes from owners. This will prove devastating for recreational e-bike riders and those who use the pedal-assist transports for business, as the city’s previous ban had been initially unenforceable for 12 years. Now, what are e-bike riders expected to do?
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The fate of Google+ for business marketing
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingGoogle+ has often been the least favored and most neglected tool for social media marketers. Started in 2011, this was Google’s chance to create a thriving social network. However, while Google+ was able to quickly gain users, it was not able to truly engage them. The time spent on Google+ was minimal. Come 2013, Google began requiring users to sign up for Google+ to use Google products like YouTube and Gmail. As of now, that’s no longer true.
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The NLRB’s attack on confidentiality continues
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany employers believe they have the absolute right to prohibit their workers from disclosing "confidential" information to co-workers and third parties. They are dead wrong. The National Labor Relations Board has consistently restricted employer rights in this area, and some recent decisions and guidelines from the current board have accelerated the erosion of these employer rights. This article outlines seven things that, unbeknownst to many employers, cannot be prohibited without violating employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
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The impact of health IT on workflow
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationA new report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality examines the enhanced understanding of the causal relationship between health information technology implementation and various ambulatory care workflow aspects. The report was conducted across six ambulatory care practices from across the United States, and reviewed health systems that had implemented different health IT products or systems.
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‘Where’s Baby?’: Looking before you lock your car
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCars are the No. 1 killer of infants and children. Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for children. However, heatstroke is the No. 2 killer, and having been left in a car is often the cause. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Early Childhood Development division, in partnership with other federal agencies, instituted a campaign in 2012 to prevent such deaths. The "Where's Baby?" campaign reminds parents to always look twice before locking their vehicle.
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Wearable technology’s impact on the manufacturing industry
Alan Kelsky Science & TechnologyIf you think wearable technology like Google Glass or the Apple Watch are just part of a fad, think again. According to a study released by Juniper Research, titled "Smart Wearable Devices: Fitness, Healthcare, Entertainment & Enterprise: 2013-2018," many people are already thinking of the ways to use wearable technology for manufacturing.
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Learning to embrace a child’s unique potential
Jane Schoenfeld EducationTransition is all the rage, and it should be. But what do you do with a kid who doesn't fit neatly into any of the categories? What do you do with any kid in fact? They’re all individuals with different strengths and challenges. My daughter has multiple medical conditions, no physical disabilities, many learning difficulties and a PDD-NOS diagnosis, which puts her on the autism spectrum. She graduated from high school with a full diploma and spent two years in college before she decided it was just too hard and not clearly enough structured. So, what to do?
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What manufacturers, developers should consider when investing in 3-D printing
Mark Eaton ManufacturingInvesting in 3-D printing technology can provide significant business advantages. Product development, customer value, manufacturing costs and product life cycle management can all be positively impacted by this technology. Determining where to make the investment requires careful consideration of the expected outcomes and thorough analysis of the business, processes or products that will be impacted by the investment.
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The perfect entry-level Porsche
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA revolutionary creation from the house of Porsche is about to challenge the way you think about the Marque. It repeats history by following the principles Porsche was founded on — it also redefines them. Provocative by nature, it shocks purists yet invites them with its benevolent appearance and familiar charm.