Recent Articles
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Why in the world would any employee not want to be in a union?
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecent changes in the federal labor laws make it easier for unions to take over employee rights. So, for employees who are thinking about joining a union or are being solicited to sign up for a union, why would you not choose to be represented by a union in matters relating to your job?
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Scientists develop new applications for carbon nanotubes
Alan Kelsky EngineeringNanotechnology is great, and every day researchers are discovering new ways to use it in manufacturing. One of the leading frontiers in nanotechnology is the use of carbon nanotubes — superthin sheets of carbon rolled into a tube that demonstrate amazing physical properties.
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How the BRRRRR strategy can help you chill out at IEP meetings
Howard Margolis EducationIf your child will soon have a new Individualized Education Program (IEP), you have to ensure it meets all his (or her) educational needs. Ideally, to develop a high quality IEP, you’ll work cooperatively with the school's IEP team members. But what if you disagree with them? What if you believe they're just trying to save money and don't care about your child?
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5 photo safaris for shutterbugs across the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureMuch like apple pie and ice cream, traveling and photography just seem to go together. Most of us wouldn't dream of going on vacation without our cameras. For the millions of Americans who pursue a serious interest in photography, vacations offer a prime opportunity to exercise their creative urge and to improve shooting skills.
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A look at the latest gadgets throughout the medical world
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical gadgets are in the news often, and cutting-edge manufacturers continue to bring new and exciting inventions to many areas of medicine. Let's take a look at some recent innovations in the medical world.
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Does class size matter in education?
Bambi Majumdar EducationTexas school districts were in the spotlight again as recent reports revealed thousands of elementary classes exceeding their set 22-pupil maximum size limit. The number of classrooms that exceeded this limit in 2014 was up to 5,883, meaning 130,000 K-4 students were crammed in together.
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Doctors: EHRs have not improved productivity
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe Physicians Alliance of America has found that EHRs increase physicians' administrative burdens and decrease their productivity. The PAA survey of 250 pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine physicians aimed to substantiate anecdotal evidence that EHRs were adversely affecting physicians' business and workflow.
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When mistakes happen, letting go will help you get ahead
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen mistakes happen at work, do you tend to dwell on them and worry about what your boss and co-workers may think? If so, you may not only be causing yourself a lot of stress, but you may also be holding yourself back.
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Gaining perspective: Using data and video to become a better driver
Michael Gerowitz Transportation Technology & AutomotiveQuick check. Raise your hand if this applies to you. How many out there record their tracking days to post online so you can show off to your co-workers and buddies? Ah, I see a lot of hands up. Now keep them up if you the next questions apply as well: How many turn the camera away from the track and focus it on you? Lots of hands going down. How many use a data collection system to review and understand how they are driving? Hey — where'd the hands go?
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First marijuana-friendly hotel in Denver blazes path for pot tourism
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDenver has been all over the news recently with the grand opening of its first marijuana-friendly hotel — NATIV Hotel. Ever since Colorado and Washington voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2012, the two states have witnessed a rise in pot tourism. With Oregon and Alaska also passing recreational marijuana laws, pot tourism is becoming a rapidly growing travel segment in the U.S.