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BCRA support falters: GOP governors, insurers and public oppose bill
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationBacking for the Better Care and Reconciliation Act (BCRA), Senate Republicans' version to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, is faltering. In one sign of party disunity, President Donald Trump recently tweeted a "repeal then replace" Obamacare message that Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) quickly dismissed.
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2 critical issues highlighted at HITEC 2017
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHITEC 2017 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) came to an end in Toronto last week. Hosted and organized by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC is the world's largest annual hospitality technology event.
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The struggle to maintain momentum
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementHow many times have you heard someone say, "We had the best planning retreat but have accomplished very little since then"? There is a constant struggle to maintain the momentum, excitement and energy in that room at that moment.
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Do leaders need to be transparent?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDoes transparency equate to trustworthy? How transparent do leaders need to be to create a transparent culture? The adjectives describing the type of leader we are have become critical. This three-part series reviews some common but different leadership descriptors and whether to embrace or ignore them. This article considers different perspectives of transparent leadership.
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Embedding mindfulness into your school
Brian Stack EducationStress can be a normal part of life, but too much stress can become toxic to the body, the mind and the soul. This is true for both children as well as adults. Toxic stress can impede learning with students and erode productivity for teachers in the school. This can lead to burnout and compromise relationships between children and schools with parents.
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5 key questions for potential volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityEvery church, regardless of size, needs volunteers. The challenge is in getting more people to serve on a regular basis. You may have tried several approaches to bridge that gap, including announcements from the stage, videos, emails, asking people individually and volunteer "job fairs." Those methods can work. However, it’s best to first consider how the approach you decide to use will come across to potential volunteers.
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Google is dominating the digital ed curriculum
Bambi Majumdar EducationDespite concerns about K-12 budgets, plans to increase gadgets and digital technology tools in classrooms are pushing ahead full-steam. The largest technology companies in the nation are vying for the top spot in the K-12 classroom market like never before.
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Discovering Wisconsin’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureTimed to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday this year, a new trail has been established to take travelers on a self-guided architectural adventure through southern Wisconsin. Wright is widely regarded as America's greatest architect. Born in the Badger State's rugged Driftless Region, he spent his boyhood summers working on his uncle's farm in Spring Green and eventually built his now famous home and studio — Taliesin — just a mile away.
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Economies of scale: Learning from the past and planning for the future
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI just returned from an aggressive tour of Germany — a weeklong trip from Berlin to Munich with several stops along the way. Much of the journey was spent getting to the next place on the schedule — trailing the Alps alongside the Autobahn where the mountains were perpetually attached to the horizon.
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Rapidly advancing dental implant field continues to innovate
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareThe dental implant industry expands across the globe year after year. In fact, the dental prosthetic and implant market is expected to exceed $6.4 billion by next year. More than 10 percent of dentists place implants, though that rate is expected to climb higher, as well. As the dental implant business continues to grow, so do advances in implant technology.