Recent Articles
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Mothers may pass their fears to children through smell
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyScientists generally define fear as a negative emotional state triggered by the presence of a stimulus that has the potential to cause harm. Certainly, fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger — if we didn't feel it, we couldn't protect ourselves from legitimate threats. But often we fear situations that are far from life or death and thus hang back for no good reason.
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Discovering company culture through the beat of a happy tune
Bianca Gibson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLoud music, food trucks for lunch, over-the-top holiday parties, telework opportunities and a relaxed dress code are all examples that produce company culture, but the perks aren’t the only items to consider.
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Kitchen and bath remodels top homeowners’ makeover list
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhether they are planning to sell or stay where they are, homeowners have remodeling on their minds. More than two-thirds of consumers across the U.S. have immediate plans to undertake one or more home improvement projects in the next six months, according to a recent survey conducted by Realtor.com
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Is there a growing trend of CFOs prioritizing energy reduction projects?
Ed Kirk Facilities & GroundsA growing number of CFOs are pushing for more spending on energy reduction projects despite another year of tight budgets. What has caused this recent shift by the protectors of fiscal responsibility to prioritize funding for energy reduction initiatives?
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Does technology bring down our dining experience?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was taking my friends out to one of my favorite Cantonese restaurants for dim sum the other day. I felt a little embarrassed, however, when I pointed the location to my friends on Google Map, because the restaurant only had a 3.0 rating on a 5-point scale on Google.
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How to build a respectful workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere is honor and dignity in work. Successful employers understand this axiom and build workplaces in which their employees are respected. As a result, they experience lower employee turnover, less employment-related litigation and fewer problems caused by meddling unions.
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Why we need frameworks to evaluate our learners’ English
Jon Jilani and Christopher Puma EducationThe face of college campuses in the United States is changing. More students from other countries are enrolling in American colleges and universities today than ever before.
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Why medical professionals must learn about marijuana shops
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareGiven that half the country has access to medically-endorsed marijuana use, it is important for those in the healthcare field to have some knowledge of where their patients are purchasing product.
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Study: Liver transplants from living donors lead to better survival
Karen Zabel Medical & Allied HealthcareFor years, research data gathered from nationwide studies provided evidence that liver transplant recipients had an improved chance of survival when they received a liver from a deceased donor compared to a live donor liver. But a new study from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that's just not so. In fact, the researchers report that living donor transplants can actually offer superior outcomes compared to livers from deceased donors.
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Travel industry relying on young spenders
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA report released by the Boston Consulting Group last year depicted figures that detail how millennials will bypass their elders and make up the biggest travel demographic in 5-10 years. A lot of change has occurred to shift the balance from baby boomers, who are still major spenders, to the younger generations.