Recent Articles
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Porsche 356 aromatherapy
Irwin Greenstein Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOn the Porschephile calendar, the third Sunday of September marks "Drive Your 356 Day," which celebrates Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche's birthday of Sept. 19, 1909. This year, our holiday fell on Sept. 17. With the top down on my 1994 968, under a bluebird sky, I cruised along the lovely roads from Thomasville, Georgia, to our starting point, Cascade Park in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Pittsburgh International Airport’s $1 billion overhaul
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotivePittsburgh International Airport is set for a major overhaul, with plans to spend $1.1 billion on transforming it into a facility that is fit for purpose and not based on the way it was in the past. In 1987, Pittsburgh was a major, growing hub for then USAir, which later became US Airways. At the airline's request, and with their funding, a revolutionary new terminal concept was built and opened in 1992.
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Don’t discount Prescott, Arizona
Jeannette Harper Recreation & LeisureWhen you think "Old West" cities, what comes to mind? Tuscon? How about Santa Fe? Well, don't discount Prescott, Arizona. This is a city with Old West charm and modern 21st-century amenities.
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Researchers: Thermotherapy could fight organ rejection, cancer
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcarePractitioners may someday use heat therapy to reduce organ rejection in transplant patients, fight cancer and treat autoimmune problems, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky.
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Nordstrom to battle retail industry slump with new flagship store
Kate Hessong RetailSome experts are calling it the "retail apocalypse" and others the "retail bubble." Regardless of what you name it, the retail word is experiencing a massive overhaul. It's not new knowledge that brick-and-mortar stores are seeing drops in sales as they realize the time has come where internet giants like Amazon are a more popular shopping avenue. Consumers have evolved with the internet, and they now look for ease and experience when choosing their shopping routes.
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The miracle of teaching short-term goal setting to students
Susan Winebrenner EducationThis article was purposefully targeted for this time of the school year. The all-important time is nearly past for teaching all students about the essential routines they need to function smoothly in your class. Sadly, there are still some students who don't seem to be able to meet your expectations about either the specific work they should be doing, or certain inappropriate behaviors you would like to see diminishing or even disappearing.
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When unstoppable weather meets an immovable supply chain
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingAs hurricane seasons go, 2017 is shaping up to be the one of the most devastating years on record. There isn't an in-place industry that hasn't been left in shambles throughout Houston and the west coast of Florida.
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Get brainy: 3 tips from psychology to market better
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAt their heart, marketing and sales are about connecting. That means you always need to plug into your brand's humanity and authenticity. When you do that, you'll draw more people in, create stronger connections and ultimately sell more.
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Thinking spatially: How GIS changes the way we plan cities
Lucy Wallwork Science & Technology"Data is the new oil." That goes for how our cities work as much as any other industry. GIS data adds a new spatial dimension to data sets, helping us understand the importance of location in the meaning of the data around us. And it is set to become a key source of data for city planners.
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Apple delivers ‘one more thing’ with iPhone X
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyAfter his return to the company in the 1990s, late Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a habit of getting most of the way through his Apple Event keynote addresses before coming to a natural stopping point, only to state that there was "one more thing" he wished to announce.