Recent Articles
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Connected and mobile devices putting a strain on the environment
Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & EnvironmentalThe always-on, internet-of-everything age of productivity in which we live actually has a down side (other than our constantly being connected to a device). These electronics cause a lot of emissions to be produced and might eventually stress the planet's power grid.
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Boomers and millennials traveling more — and differently
Bill Becken Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBaby boomers are traveling more than ever and certainly remain the global travel industry's cash cow. But they're slowly being replaced by millennials. The two groups' travel habits and styles are distinct. Going forward in 2018, each group is showing certain differences and similarities in tastes, preferences and booking behavior.
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With marijuana move, Sessions answers prayers of rural California law enforcement
R.V. Scheide Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLast September, when Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey wrote U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions requesting federal help to fight rampant illicit marijuana cultivation in his vast, rural Northern California county, he wasn't expecting a written reply. Indeed, Sessions didn't write back.
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Puzzle reading to engage language learners
Sheilamary Koch EducationPuzzle or jigsaw reading fuels students' hunger for solving puzzles while developing and reinforcing reading skills — like a glorified word scramble. Transform whole stories into a scramble game that allows students to practice everything from problem-solving and logical thinking to sequencing and communication skills.
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Helping your employees deal with stress
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesInterior designers often work under considerable stress to meet deadlines, stay on budget, manage vendors and suppliers, and please their bosses as well as their clients. Not all stress is bad, and not all workplace stress can be eliminated.
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Strategic or tactical board?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe board meets for the purpose of governance. Governance is described by most state corporate statutes as adherence to policies or governing documents and the continuous monitoring of their implementation. The principal duties of a board include advancing the mission, protecting assets and serving the membership.
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3 email scheduling tips for churches
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityChurch communication is easy if you can get people to pay attention. Except we live in a world that only half-listens because they have so much noise around them! We're all bombarded with messages, promotions and information in a multilevel, continuous track so that we end up with thousands of communications available to us.
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The MPX is PCC perfection
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOver the course of the last year, I have been fortunate enough to do some extensive side-by-side test-firing of a multitude of PCCs. This includes the MP5, Colt SMG, Olympic Arms, New Frontier Armory, JP Enterprises, Saiga, Quarter Circle 10, Gibbz Arms, KE Arms and the Sig Sauer MPX.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: How much space does a cat need?
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareMany people new to sharing their homes with dogs or cats will turn to their new pet's veterinarian for information about how to keep their animals healthy. In response, practitioners often supply information about and schedules for vaccines, fecals, heartworm and other preventive testing, flea and tick control, appropriate time for spay or neuter, and other concerns related to animal physical health. Any mention of preventive behavioral health may be limited to recommending some sort of training classes for puppies or unruly dogs.
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Why keep a repair journal?
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"Alright, everybody — JOURNALS!" It must've been seventh grade. Mrs. Zarrow began every third-period English class with that phrase ... and I had no idea what to put in it.