Recent Articles
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Cities and power: Might is set in stone
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsThose in power have throughout history understood the visceral psychological and emotional impact that the built environment has on us. We all feel this as we pass under the shadow of a corporate skyscraper or across a windswept military parade ground. Only those in the most remote locations do not have their lives interrupted daily by buildings.
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Can Uber, Lyft really help patients make more doctor’s appointments?
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyUber has a new plan to help Americans who need rides to their medical appointments. On March 1, the ride-sharing company launched Uber Health, a new service that partners with healthcare providers to set up rides for patients to and from the doctor's office.
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ADA 2018 will focus on women in dentistry
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareNo doubt, women's issues have been in the forefront of the news in recent months. From marches to movements, women's concerns are garnering more attention in the media, classrooms, boardrooms and even examining rooms across the nation.
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The power of mentors in nursing and healthcare
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThroughout a nurse's career, the potential for official and unofficial mentors to make a significant mark is high. Many nurses benefit from the wise presence of a mentor-like figure in their lives; some are less fortunate to never experience such a relationship.
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What you do off-duty is just as important as what you do on-duty
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOne day my wife started getting rid of some old T-shirts of mine (without me knowing) to give away to a local charity that resold used clothes. Many were fire department shirts that I had won from T-shirt bets during football season or other fire department shirts I had traded with our department shirts.
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Tax overhaul likely to benefit for-profit hospitals — nonprofits, not…
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe recent Republican tax overhaul has generated millions in bonuses for corporations all across the U.S, and is creating new jobs by these companies looking to reinvest on American soil. When it comes to the healthcare industry, for-profit hospitals are expected to reap major rewards, according to a new report by Moody's Investor Service.
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Bed bug dust increases histamine levels in infested homes
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThere are plenty of reasons to hate bed bugs. These parasitic insects pop up unexpectedly in even the cleanest locations, are tough to get rid of and have a voracious appetite for human blood.
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USGA Rules: Water hazards
Jamie WallaceHitting a ball into a water hazard is one of the most common Rules scenarios that golfers encounter during a round. And while most golfers know the basics of their relief options, there is a little more to it than many realize. So let’s run through a brief refresher course on water hazards.
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Frustrating HR rules demystified: Part 1
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWorking in HR for so many years, I am acutely aware that my colleagues and I are not always celebrated for our contributions. For the most part, our intentions are positive. But our goal — to protect the business from itself — often puts us in situations where we are trying to convince people to stop or change the way they are doing things. This is not always welcome.
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How to effectively plan and prepare for trade shows
Mike Nellessen Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTrade shows provide a unique opportunity for businesses to market to potentially thousands of prospective clients. How does a business take full advantage of that opportunity? It takes a thorough planning process that covers all aspects of preparing for a trade show to maximize the potential benefits.