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The Flying Circus: Splashdown
Garth Wallace Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCOPA eFlight presents another weekly excerpt from "The Flying Circus," a fun book by Canadian aviation humorist and former COPA publisher Garth Wallace. "The Flying Circus" is a fictional account of the madcap escapades of two instructors who start their own flying school armed with loads of enthusiasm, but little business sense and no money.
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Wal-Mart is quietly transforming into a go‑green leader
Danielle Manley RetailA major issue for corporations today is sustainability and reducing impact on the environment. But one company focusing on sustainability may surprise you: Wal-Mart.
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Studies show potential of FDG-PET imaging in mild TBI cases
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Mental HealthcareFDG-PET imaging is a useful methodology to understand the glucose metabolism in the brain after mild TBI, where several factors could have significant effects on the final results.
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Hamad International opens after delays and shows great promise
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHamad International Airport finally opened its runways to flights on April 30 — more than a year after its first attempt at a soft launch was canceled. Built to eventually replace the aging and inadequate Doha International Airport, Hamad International welcomed its first flight.
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6 All-American Roads that you simply can’t miss
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica's network of 150 National Scenic Byways lead to the heart and soul of this great country of ours — from the rugged tip of Maine to the California coast and from the colorful canyons of Utah to the Florida Keys. A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one of six intrinsic qualities: archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic.
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Is overprescribing really to blame for antibiotic resistance?
Lauren Swan Medical & Allied HealthcareThe World Health Organization (WHO) released a report last week regarding antimicrobial resistance and how it's being found in every part of the world. According to the WHO, the cause of this resistance is overuse and abuse of antibiotic medications, posing a potential threat for civilization as more diseases become drug resistant.
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What really drives drug development inefficiencies — Part I
Mike Wokasch PharmaceuticalAccording to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, there are currently more than 5,000 potential new drug treatments in clinical trials. Yet every year the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves fewer than 50 new drugs, and many of these approvals include new indications for previously-approved drugs.
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Top 6 outdoor design trends for 2014
Christina Mogk Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe outdoor room or kitchen is not a new idea. Indeed, with all the hype over the past several years about both, outdoor rooms and living areas during the warmer months have become more of an expectation. If you want to expand upon or improve your existing outdoor space, what are some worthy considerations in 2014?
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Automotive lightweighting applications — the path ahead
Don Rosato ManufacturingEvery car model that is launched in the coming years is expected to include lightweighting measures. Currently, 15 percent of the average car's total weight (360 pounds) is plastic material, and the use of plastics is accelerating.
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Formalizing your veteran hiring program
Catherine Iste Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith the ever-increasing number of veterans in the workforce, formalized veteran hiring and retention programs have started showing up on the radar of defense, law enforcement and private organizations. Many law enforcement and defense organizations already hire veterans, but how do you formalize the process, and why should you?