Recent Articles
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Use of cloud, mobility and big data growing, but security is a concern
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyFindings from Dell's first Global Technology Adoption Index have uncovered a plethora of data that provides a number of key insights into how organizations are approaching security, cloud, mobility and big data to drive their businesses. The results include responses from more than 2,000 global organizations who overwhelmingly say that security is the biggest concern in IT solutions.
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7 special places to go glamping
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management"Glamping," in case you're not familiar with the term, is what lexicographers call a portmanteau or a made-up word — in this case a clever blending of glamour and camping. The term itself may be new, but the concept of luxury outdoor living goes way back in time.
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Triggers that sabotage weight-loss efforts: Situational triggers
Annette Radvansky Sports & Fitness"I did it again! How will I ever get thin if I continue to eat this way? Why can't I seem to get a handle on this?" How many of us have said that to ourselves after overindulging? And after countless diets and attempts to change our behavior, how many more of these attempts can one stand before one simply gives up hope altogether?
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Green building regulatory trends drive plastics use
Don Rosato EngineeringThe construction and operation of buildings has a significant impact on the environment. In the U.S., buildings account for 39 percent of total energy consumption and 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. Buildings also use a tremendous amount of natural resources to construct and operate.
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Finding your point of entry to the timeless world of Porsche
Skip Kuhn Transportation Technology & AutomotiveBack in July, I made a couple of observations about the current Porsche business model. The first one was that an entry-level Porsche was best defined as a used Porsche. Whether that means a 30-year-old 944 or a 12-year-old 996, it's a big difference compared to new Porsches starting at the $60,000 range — not what one would traditionally call entry-level pricing.
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Smart home investments deliver boost to renovation industry
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsIndustry reports show that things are looking up for the home renovations market. What's fueling this growth? Many homeowners are starting to invest in energy-saving renovations, particularly in the attic and kitchen.
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School districts weigh pros, cons of later start times for high schools
Brian Stack EducationThe American Academy of Pediatrics published research this summer that will likely become a hot topic at many school board meetings in the coming months and years. The report, entitled "School Start Times For Adolescents," studied the sleep patterns of teenagers.
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In the face of hospital closures, pharmacies can play a crucial role
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalHospital-based pharmacists interested in the advancement of the profession need to think about the role we play in helping hospitals improve their bottom line. Great service to patients — service that improves their health and quality of life — depends upon a functioning and profitable institution within which to offer such services.
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How do leaders select the best talent?
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the fundamental issues a leader must face is hiring the right people for the organization. This sometimes can seem like an insurmountable task. So how do leaders select the best talent? Here are five key components to building an effective team.
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A need for RNs: Heading off the nursing shortage
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareDespite the chatter about a nursing shortage, registered nurses are near the top of the list when it comes to employment growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In the past decade, the average age of employed RNs has increased by nearly two years, from 42.7 years in 2000 to 44.6 years.