Recent Articles
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Speed kills — or does it?
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveTens of thousands of Americans die every year on our highways, and a large percentage of those tragedies are blamed on the relative speed of the vehicles involved. The greater the speed, the more likely an accident could end in serious injury or fatality — or so the thinking goes. But is this accurate?
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Comprehensive behavioral analysis
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareIn his latest book, "Behave: The Biology of Humans at our Best and Worst," neuroendocrinologist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky does something those of us dealing with animals with problem behaviors and their people do every day. To use a concept many of us learned in driver's education, he gives readers the big picture.
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Infographic: How much does a bad hire cost?
Jennifer Gladstone Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHiring the right person for your job is one of the most important decisions you can make. A bad hire can lead to everything from attendance issues and dips in productivity to potential theft and lost customers. It can mean extra work for current employees and they struggle to make up for lost time while hiring someone new.
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Attracting and landing millennial clients
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhether as employees or clients, millennials have a reputation for being difficult to work with. I doubt that many millennials regard themselves that way, however. As a group, they tend to be very social and sociable, team- and group-oriented, and purposeful.
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8 great American zoos
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIt's difficult to imagine a more entertaining and educational family outing than a visit to a zoo. Zoos help open our eyes, minds and hearts to the wonders of the natural world. America's first zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874. Today, the Department of Agriculture licenses 2,400 "animal exhibitors," of which 212 are accredited members of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), an organization that requires high standards of animal care and conservation.
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Planning your holiday marketing strategy? Don’t forget Pinterest
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingWhile pumpkins may still be nestled on your doorstep, the rest of the world has already moved on to the holiday season! Nov. 1 marks the day it's socially acceptable to indulge in holiday tunes and begin purchasing items on your loved ones' holiday wish lists.
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The impact of suspensions on students with disabilities
Brian Stack EducationThe kind of meeting I hate having the most as a high school principal is one with the parent of a student who has just engaged in behavior in the school that warrants, according to our school board policies, a suspension from school for a period of time. In these kinds of meetings parents and guardians ask, rightly so, what good will come of keeping their child out of school where the child will fall further behind his or her peers.
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Making the best impressions on new and existing patients
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareTake a moment and think about your loyal patients. It probably brings a nice smile to your face to reflect on those who have stayed with your practice since the first day they visited the office.
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When to expect results from 5 common esthetic procedures
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureWhen it comes to spa and medical spa procedures, knowing when to expect a result is key in order to manage clients' expectations. Oftentimes, the way to set our clients up for success in their beauty journey is to be clear about how long that journey will take.
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Will Narcan’s availability at Walgreens help the opioid crisis?
Joan Spitrey PharmaceuticalThere is little dispute that America is facing a crisis of epic proportions as it relates to deaths from opioid overdoses. From 2013-2016, there was a 540 percent increase of reported deaths nationally. With up to 64,000 deaths reported in 2016 from overdoses, public health officials note that this current crisis is outpacing the HIV epidemic of the late 1980s and early 1990s.