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Best American cities for street art
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureArt lovers are finding that some of the most colorful and evocative art out there nowadays is not confined to the country's galleries and museums. Instead, it is seen outdoors — drawn, sprayed, stenciled and stickered on buildings and walls in towns and cities almost everywhere.
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Lighting as a service on the rise in facilities worldwide, for good reason
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsLighting as a service (LaaS) solutions in commercial buildings might not be a new development, but the market is growing. Revenue forecasts are expected to rise exponentially throughout a good portion of the next decade as the landscape matures and competition heats up.
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The social cost of doing business
Delany Martinez Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe debate over corporate personhood continues to rage on, but it brings up a larger societal question in the process: Should businesses wade into charged sociopolitical issues? The natural inclination is to avoid liability wherever possible, and that definitely stretches into expressions and "taking sides" for most businesses, whose leaders prefer to stay as neutral as possible in the public eye.
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London Gatwick first to test driverless vehicles
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLondon's Gatwick Airport has announced its intention to become the first airport in the world to investigate the use of driverless, autonomous vehicles in a new trial to be conducted this summer, according to the airport's website.
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Emerging bioplastic feedstock, material and application trends
Don Rosato EngineeringNew biomaterial technology trends that emphasize sustainability are advancing rapidly across the bioplastics supply chain. Let's take a look at some emerging bioplastic feedstock, material and application highlights from among other sources, the recent 2018 European Biopolymer Summit and World Bio Markets conferences.
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Concealed carry in the classroom: An expert trainer’s view on arming…
R.V. Scheide EducationIn the wake of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Donald Trump has proposed arming teachers in the classroom to deter and defend against such attacks in the future. Trump's proposal was almost instantly panned, and detractors have been quick to point out that nearly three-quarters of the nation's teachers oppose the idea, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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Evolution: Telemedicine to digital health
Christina Thielst Medical & Allied HealthcareDigital health continues its expansion beyond more traditional telemedicine modalities as health professionals find new ways to apply technologies. In recent years, this expansion has become more of an evolution as the Internet, health information technology and even social media are blended into systems and processes.
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Congratulations, you won an IDIQ! Now what?
Brenda Crist Civil & GovernmentIn the past year, two major governmentwide acquisition contracts (GWACs) — Alliant Small Business and CIO-SP3 Small Business — had major on-ramps. On Feb. 14, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced it awarded 81 vendors small business contracts.
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Cooperative learning strategies to support reading comprehension
Savanna Flakes EducationStudies have documented the effectiveness of using cooperative learning to increase academic achievement for students with and without disabilities. Results of these studies show that students who regularly participate in meaningful and structured reading groups have higher reading comprehension and greater retention.
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How useful is your board of pharmacy website?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalBoards of pharmacy in each state exist to regulate and oversee the practice of pharmacy within their jurisdiction. Board members have an enormous responsibility to promote public safety and compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.