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Counting down the 10 most charismatic Porsches on film
Sasha Viasasha Recreation & LeisureThey represent some of the most memorable characters on four wheels. They are the Porsches of Hollywood. Even if some of these are stunt cars that aren't quite Porsches on the inside, there is no substitute on the outside.
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3-D printing and additive manufacturing glossary
Renee Eaton ManufacturingThe terms 3-D printing and additive manufacturing are generally used interchangeably. They refer to a group of new technologies and processes that allow parts, models and (in some cases) assemblies to be built directly from computer-aided design (CAD) or building information modeling (BIM) data.
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Is regular exercise the best treatment for ADHD?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationAs summer winds to a close, the long days of playing, running, swimming and biking cease and are replaced by hours of sitting at a desk, eyes ahead. For some children this is problematic, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is common among children of school age.
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Shark Week reality check: The truth about beach safety
Ryan Clark Waste Management & EnvironmentalOnce a year, the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" takes over the cultural consciousness, and we're all reacquainted with our old toothy friends from the deep. Recently, however, there have been some objections bubbling underneath the surface from scientists and actual shark experts who don't appreciate the sensationalized and sometimes all-out fictionalized depictions of sharks and their threat to humans.
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Retail pharmacy and 5 profitability problems
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalThe news hit me like a ton of bricks: "All EasyCare pharmacies will be closing beginning Aug. 20. All active prescriptions will be transferred to convenient ..." What? Just like that? Yep.
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How to calculate your ideal patient load
Brooke Andrus Healthcare AdministrationAs a rehab therapy provider, the strength of your clinic's revenue stream depends mainly on the number of patients you see each day — and the dollar amount you receive for each one of those visits. Naturally, if you want to increase your clinic's revenue, you mostly likely will need to increase the volume of patients you treat.
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Do’s and don’ts for hotel site inspections
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementPersonal hotel site inspections are quite valuable in learning about a hotel's attributes and limitations and what kinds of clients would fit perfectly in those properties. Over the years I've performed hotel site inspections as part of a formal FAM group and also independently.
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Is pet health insurance really worth it?
Lauren Swan Pet CareGoing to the veterinarian's office is never a pleasant experience if your cat is ill — particularly if you are on a budget. Often, it is $50 or more just to walk in the door, and a BCB (blood test) is another $50-$200. Basic costs generally include vaccine boosters, a heartworm test and a fecal exam — which is about $100 total, not counting the office call fee.
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How to cut energy use and boost profitability like Pizza Hut
Valerie Hunt Facilities & GroundsWhen Pizza Hut announced this summer it is adopting a new energy-monitoring system for 500 corporate locations, company officials touted the environmental benefits — plus a return on investment that is "quicker than a lot of things that we do." Just how much — and how quickly — can a facility save through energy monitoring
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Why governance is crucial in the IT department
Betty Boyd Science & TechnologyIn today's ever-changing world of technology, how do you approach the implementation of policies and procedures and make them fit into the IT structure in an organization? The answer is governance.