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Facebook changes will require ‘more’ from marketers
Ronnie Richard MarketingIn the spirit of New Year's resolutions so pervasive in January, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced his big goal for 2018: Putting the "social" back into social media. The goal is to return Facebook to its original mission of creating personal connections and bringing people together.
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Incorporating multimedia video to differentiate instruction
Savanna Flakes EducationLooking for ways to utilize technology in your quest to create a differentiated classroom? Check out this blog and the interactive graphic by Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners that leads you to new technology resources.
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Mudslides devastate Montecito, California
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalAfter a deluge of rain was forecasted following containment of the Thomas Fire — the largest fire in California history — the prediction of mudslides was a bit much for Santa Barbara County residents. Now, the affluent town of Montecito, population 10,000, has reported 20 dead, with the death count expected to rise as recovery workers wade slowly and cautiously through new mud terrain.
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Stressed at school: The rise in anxiety among teens
Brian Stack EducationOne of the most difficult and often frustrating tasks I have to perform as a school principal is that of working with students who have high rates of absenteeism. Students miss school for all sorts of reasons, and many of those are beyond their control to overcome without some sort of intervention or assistance from someone, either the school or another adult.
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Should your brand get political in 2018?
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingKeep your personal and your professional life separate. It's been a mantra passed down for generations. But within the last decade, it has gone out of style. More than half of employed adults check work messages over the weekend, before or after work and even on sick days, found a 2013 American Psychological Association study. The two spheres have merged, mainly due to technology and social media networks.
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New year, new possibilities for designers
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesNew Year’s resolutions, predictions and trends always dominate the early part of every January. We are all anticipating great things for the year ahead, regardless of what industry we are in.
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New York City ends misdemeanor bail, signaling reform trend
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs jail populations suffer severe overcrowding, more cities and states are pursuing bail reform measures to address harmful jail conditions. Always a policy trendsetter, New York City has launched a notable large-scale bail reform initiative in the context of other statewide criminal justice challenges.
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Points to ponder: Hospital vs. retail career paths in 2018
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalToday's pharmacists have more career paths to ponder than ever before. No longer are you limited to choosing between being a retail staff pharmacist or a hospital staff pharmacist. Numerous pharmacy residency programs exist to qualify pharmacists to work in specialized settings, such as critical care, oncology, infectious disease, pain management and many more. There are also opportunities that exist in managed care, industry and academia.
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Should Apple do more to limit children’s screen time?
Michelle R. Matisons Science & TechnologyEye problems, bad posture, carpal tunnel syndrome, social disconnection, depression, insomnia. All of these are symptoms of excessive screen time, and Apple has recently responded to a request by shareholders for the company to address youth screen time issues.
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Viral video sheds light on complex issues in healthcare
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn a cold night in Baltimore, a woman who appeared to be wearing just a hospital gown and socks was being deposited at a bus stop after being discharged from University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown. A bystander happened to catch the situation on video and opened the door for the world to see the uglier side of healthcare.