Recent Articles
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Can ‘buying local’ for K-12 testing improve assessment standards?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe Iowa House of Representatives recently voted, 94-3, to bring their K-12 testing services in-house or, rather, in-state. Last year, the contract was awarded to Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes of Research (AIR) instead of the University of Iowa testing services, but the bill seeks to bypass this process by using state-run programs.
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How to get your clients to do their exercises
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThere is probably nothing more frustrating to a physical therapist than a client who doesn't do the rehabilitation exercises you've prescribed them. We all know that those clients who stick to the rehab at home make the fastest and most complete recovery. But how do we relay that to our clients in a way that isn't patronizing but educates and motivates them to knuckle down and do the work?
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Governments showing more interest in cryptocurrencies
Bambi Majumdar Science & TechnologyThe United Kingdom government recently announced the launch of a "cryptoasset taskforce" to take a closer look at new financial technology. The goal is to safeguard the nation against the dangers of Bitcoin and also to harness its potential benefits.
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New on the board? Ask questions
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementJoining a board of directors is an exciting experience. It is an opportunity to lead and to serve, a chance to advance a mission or cause. But directors with minimal experience in governing often don’t know what to ask.
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Poll: 4 of 5 Americans want lower drug costs
Scott E. Rupp PharmaceuticalAmericans appear to think the pharmaceutical industry has the most "muscle" when it comes to policymaking. So says the Kaiser Family Foundation, which notes that more than 70 percent of U.S. citizens think the drug industry has too much influence in the nation's capital with lawmakers.
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Interior designers gain jobs, wages
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHiring of interior designers picked up in the year from May 2016 and May 2017, according to just released employment and wage estimates (OES) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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4 ways to peacefully understand your church communicator
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI hear concerning stories from pastors or church leaders weekly. They often start with something like, "We have a church communicator who just doesn't seem to be working out." Because I lead a large network of church communicators, I focus on what they should be doing better. However, I've found that many church leaders don't know how to guide their person whose job is to "help us communicate better." Can it be only the communicator's fault that the relationship isn't going well? Probably not.
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Spring is here: 3 simple tips to re‑energize at work
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEven after all the seemingly nonstop, massive weather events around the country this winter, spring is still fighting its way into our lives. Encourage it by using these three tips to add a little spring to your step and re-energize at work.
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Conflict of interest: To seem is to be
Robert W. Foster Construction & Building MaterialsAlmost exactly two years ago, I wrote on the subject of professional ethics. My concern then was the recently published International Ethics Standards, by the International Ethics Standards Coalition (IESC), with a nod to the various codes published by our many professional bodies including NSPS and FIG.
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Trump trade-off: China imposes tariffs on US goods
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentThe world's two largest economies are not feeling the love on trade. China imposed $3 billion of tariffs on a range of U.S. goods on Monday. The bottom line on the impact is straightforward: tariffs hike prices for businesses and consumers in both nations.