Recent Articles
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Inclusion Corner: Encouraging our students to have a growth mindset
Savanna Flakes EducationHave you ever found yourself wishing that you could create a community of students who are self-motivated and persist with challenging tasks? Do you have a student that gives up after making one mistake? Why do some students give up so quickly? How do we encourage our adolescents who have undergone so many failures with math or reading?
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What’s causing the antibiotic development stagnation?
Lauren Swan PharmaceuticalAntimicrobial-resistant bacteria are appearing in headlines more often as time goes by, along with the escalating need for new antibiotics to treat these bacteria. Yet only two new antibiotic treatments have been approved and released onto the market since 2008. There are currently seven new antimicrobial drugs in the FDA pipeline, but none of them will affect the bacteria for which we need them.
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3 trends integral to marketing your business
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingWhat trends does your business need to keep afoot of in the marketing world? We've got the top three biggest trends in marketing and communications below. Read on to unlock the secrets and keep your business a step ahead of the rest.
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Marriott program encourages guests to tip housekeepers
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen you first enter your hotel room, what do you usually see? A door sign hanger welcoming you to your room or perhaps a piece of chocolate on your pillow? What about an envelope to leave a tip for your housekeeper? It might sound strange, but if you're staying at a Marriott property in the next couple of days, you might be in luck.
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A new world for pool closing — the times are changing
Terry Arko Recreation & LeisureAs the world changes, so do weather patterns. Predictable seasonal weather is a thing of the past. When it comes to closing down pools for the season, the traditional methods will need to change, too.
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How 3-D printing improves surgical outcomes
Renee Eaton ManufacturingLast month, an acquaintance underwent what was expected to be a routine ablation procedure — nearly 10 hours later, the surgery finally finished. Despite CT scans, X-rays and EKGs, the surgeons encountered "structural issues" that complicated the operation. If they'd had a 3-D print of his heart, they might have anticipated and planned contingencies based on what they saw.
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3 reasons why e-bikes belong at National Drive Electric Week
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFrom Sept. 15-21, the U.S. is celebrating National Drive Electric Week, a weeklong acknowledgement of all things electric and transportation. The event has grown since its inception in 2011 and promises to be even larger in scale this year.
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The upside of a downside: Collecting vintage Porsches
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveRecently, I shared one of my favorite videos with some fellow Porsche owners. The video, called "The Great Putdown," is a short four-and-a-half-minute film shot in 8 mm by actor Peter Helm about he and two other guys having a laugh ripping up and down Mulholland Drive in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California in their vintage Ferraris during the late '60s.
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How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have you visited in the US?
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisurePosing a question recently to a group of well-traveled friends, I asked, "What do the Statue of Liberty, the Everglades, Taos Pueblo and Illinois' Cahokia Mounds have in common?" This was not meant as a trick question, but it seemed to stump my friends.
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New FICO credit score formula may hurt medical collections
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationA new version of FICO's credit score formula will be launched this fall that could improve the chances of getting a mortgage. But it also has the potential to impact the collections and cash flow of healthcare providers. While this is good news for the mortgage industry and individuals wanting to finance or refinance, there may be some unintended consequences for medical and healthcare providers.