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The rustic-chic trend is taking over interiors
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesNow that the housing industry is really looking up, there seems to be a new spurt of life breathed into the interior design sector as well. According to the 2014 Outlook and State of the Industry report released by the American Society of Interior Designers, there is hope for definite and positive growth for residential interior design in the coming months.
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Wyoming offers plenty of memories for visitors
Jeannette Harper Recreation & LeisureIf your inner cowboy (or cowgirl) is just hankering to get out, I know the perfect place for you to mosey off to — northwestern Wyoming. From the always awesome Yellowstone National Park down to the cute towns of Cody, Greybull and Lovell, Wyoming offers plenty to visitors.
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Does your job candidate really speak Spanish? Here’s how to find…
Bill Hindle Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere are now many proven and quantified benefits of serving customers and potential customers in their native languages. This has prompted many companies to hire bilinguals at an increased rate, or even to begin hiring bilinguals for the first time.
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US cruising on a fast track toward LNG exports
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesWith the Ukraine-Russia conflict tightening, rebel armies trying to take control over Iraqi oil and Westerners being urged to leave Libya in a heightening conflict, demand for U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas could never be higher.
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Porsche Zen: Find your inner peace behind the wheel
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisurePeople decompress in many different ways — playing 18 holes of golf, sailing or going for a run. For me, Porsche is my Zen. When I get into the driver's seat of my 1976 911S, my mood automatically changes.
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Green plastic barrier packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringModern innovations have made it possible to keep food fresh for a much longer time without changing the taste or aroma. Here is a look at some of the recent trends.
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Bringing the hashtag to teacher professional development
Brian Stack EducationIt's 8 p.m. on a Sunday evening. Dinner is finished, and the dishes have been put away. It's time to get ready for another busy week at school. For many teachers, this is also a great time to engage in much-needed professional development with their peers.
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Store meetings: They’re not just for breakfast anymore
Harry J. Friedman RetailWould your store meetings be completely unappealing if it weren't for the donuts? There's no reason to suffer through meetings that adjourn with a collective sigh of relief. Learn to make meetings worthwhile and rewarding for everyone involved — even without donuts.
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World Hepatitis Day: Learn more about this deadly disease
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareThe World Hepatitis Alliance in coordination with the World Health Organization recognizes today, July 28, as World Hepatitis Day 2014. The WHO considers viral hepatitis as the "world's most serious disease," and it is estimated that 1.4 million people die each year from this disease.
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Survey results show teachers need more professional development
Bambi Majumdar EducationEducation is aided by school district policies and the resources they garner, but it can truly impact the students and their lives when they encounter a strong teaching force. Great teachers help create great students and have been known to completely change lives in the process.