Recent Articles
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Round Zero and Mexico’s energy reform
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesNearly one year ago Mexico's government enacted a ground-breaking constitutional reform wrapping over the country's entire energy sector. Since then, President Enrique Peña Nieto has signed 21 secondary laws defining the anatomy of the reform.
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Do you have to own a pharmacy business to be successful?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalOne of the most common questions I receive is, "Can I use professional business skills to improve my career as an employee, or do I have to own my own business to be successful?" That is a particularly awesome question, so let me dig right into it.
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When drones attack: FAA must act soon on unmanned aircraft
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThis was inevitable. Last month a drone conflicted with the operation of an EMS helicopter in Dayton, Ohio. As these unmanned aircraft proliferate, the FAA continues to struggle with how to regulate them. Now we are told rules may be in place by 2018 or 2019.
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Should your office go paperless? Yes, and here’s why
Kaylee Nelson and Jessica Taylor Waste Management & EnvironmentalOne great benefit of technology is that it has enabled businesses to go paperless. It's a scary thought — to move all of your organized filings into one computer system — but it's one step closer to making our planet better and greener. It will probably make you and your employees happier, too.
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Employee recruiting myth: I don’t have time
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecruiting is like bathing — it's only effective if you do it every day. If you recruit only "when you have the time," you severely limit your ability to attract and hire the best. If you don't make any recruiting efforts until you actually need to hire someone, it's just like grocery shopping on an empty stomach — you'll grab the first thing that looks good.
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Turning the tide: Outsourcing, quality control and consumers
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingManufacturing companies are always looking for ways to cut costs and increase profits. One method often used is to outsource manufacturing and product assembly to countries with low labor costs. Outsourcing does lower production costs, but in many instances it lowers quality and diminishes the customer base.
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Drugs for anxiety, sleep linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareDrugs used to modify behavior in young or middle-aged adults may have serious consequences in later life. Recent research has demonstrated that extended use of benzodiazepine drugs — commonly used for the management of anxiety and sleep dysfunction — increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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The death of the iPod: A glimpse into the history of electronics
Christina Nava Science & TechnologySince the days of the cassette player and landline phone, it's safe to say that technology has come a long way in a short time. This was illustrated Sept. 9 when Apple decided to introduce the Apple Watch and remove the iPod Classic from the list of products on its website.
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Singapore Airlines shows how to act small and win big
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhat sets a company apart from the competitors? A legendary CEO? An competitive advantage on price or marketing? Probably, but there are also other companies that win big by focusing on tiny little things. DoubleTree and Singapore Airlines are two examples.
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Study: ED visits for hypertension on the rise
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareEmergency department visits for high blood pressure jumped 25 percent in just five years, according to a recent study by the American Heart Association. Although more patients came to the ED presenting hypertension during those years, the percentage of admissions and hospital deaths decreased.