Recent Articles
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Top 3 digital marketing trends you can’t ignore in 2018
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingSome years, the digital marketing landscape seems to change drastically. Remember in late 2016 when Instagram launched Stories? Or 2013 when Snapchat exploded and caught the attention of brands?
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North Carolina joins growing list of states limiting opioid prescriptions
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe opioid epidemic is one that has ravaged a large portion of the United States because it has impacted individuals from all walks of life. In 2016, drug overdoses were reported as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and approximately 34,500 of these overdoses were from opioids.
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CMS grants Mississippi 10-year Medicaid waiver
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationMississippi officials got exactly what they wanted for Christmas from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): a 10-year extension of a Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration waiver. This means the state can continue providing family-planning services for people with income of up to 194 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Arena deal brings hope to Seattle and others
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessLast month, the Seattle City Council voted 7-1 to approve a $660 million package to renovate Key Arena and upgrade the surrounding infrastructure. While I had previously written about plans for Key Arena to be up and running by 2020, this vote confirmed a bright future for the city.
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Community severance: How the ‘barrier effect’ works
Lucy Wallwork Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA widely accepted definition of community severance is how the process by which the way a city is shaped leads to reduced access to goods, services and people. These obstacles are typically transportation infrastructure — notoriously highways, but also rail lines and even parking lots.
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5 tips for a prosperous year at your spa
Elizabeth Donat RetailNow that 2017 has come to a close, it's a fabulous opportunity to look forward to another great year at your spa. Check out my five professional tips for starting the new year off right! With these simple suggestions, you can look forward to a fun, fresh and lucrative 2018.
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US economy adds 148,000 jobs in December
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementU.S. employment grew 148,000 nonfarm jobs in December, while the jobless rate remained at 4.1 percent for the third straight month, the lowest rate since 2000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Job gains in construction, healthcare and manufacturing led the way.
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BSN or ADN? Nursing at a crossroads
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe discussion over the preferred entry-level degree for professional nurses has been ongoing since 1964, when the American Nurses Association came out in favor of the BSN. Now the conversation is heating up again, and nurses everywhere are taking notice.
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How well are governments preparing for the AI revolution?
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyArtificial intelligence (AI) is moving us forward in ways not yet even imagined, but some simple truths seem to be coming to light. First, AI is here to stay. Second, it will replace humans in some jobs and will likely impact the management of our facilities. Third, efforts for its development continue despite warnings that it could create a machine uprising.
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Texas eyes changes to deer hunting season
John McAdams Recreation & LeisurePartly due to demand from the general hunting community, officials in Texas are looking at adjusting the dates for deer season in most of the state. If they go through with the changes, some hunters in the Lone Star State might get to enjoy a longer rifle deer season when the 2018-19 hunting season rolls around.