Recent Articles
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Medical marijuana conference highlights need for more research
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareAcross the U.S., 28 states allow some form of legal marijuana use, eight allow recreational marijuana use and 14 allow use of the cannabinoid, cannabidiol. With several more states pushing legislation to legalize the use of recreational marijuana, there is an ever-increasing need to study the health impact of marijuana and the cannabinoids it contains.
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Canadian DMO enhances visitor experiences through ‘destination animation’
Shawn Smajstrla Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn a previous article, I explained how a Canadian DMO is bringing a Silicon Valley approach to tourism marketing. RTO4, a regional organization in Ontario, has established a development process that aims to make its destinations vibrant through co-investment with its stakeholders. One particular aspect of this co-investment relates to an important part of that process: destination animation.
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4 must-dos before posting on social media
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI post regularly to social media and train churches on how to create a strong brand presence that engages on social media. It seems like only a few days ago that we were trying to convince churches they needed to be on social media, and now most churches are posting regularly.
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Are gifted education practices appropriate for all students?
Susan Winebrenner EducationAfter delivering workshops on teaching gifted kids, I am often asked by participants, "Wouldn't these teaching tips and interventions for gifted students be helpful for other students in my class? I can think of several who would respond positively to some of the opportunities you have been describing."
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FAA evaluates drone protection at DFW
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDallas/Fort Worth International Airport has been the scene of breakthrough tests in the detection of drones by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week, in the hope of developing an extra layer of safety from the growing threat the remote-controlled aircraft pose.
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10 Porsche Instagram accounts you have to follow
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThere are hundreds of great Porsche pages to follow on Instagram, so it's difficult to narrow down the best of the best. Here are just a few favorites based on the number of followers, their incredible images and the soul held within.
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How to handle jerks at work
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYelling, swearing, tantrums. It is amazing and surprising sometimes the types of behavior adults exhibit at work. As managers and leaders, we may be experienced at helping employees work through such situations, but what do we do when it happens to us?
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Which SPF is right for your skin?
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureThankfully, these days, it's not a question of whether we should wear sunscreen, but which SPF we should wear. Knowing which type of SPF to wear and when to wear it will keep the guesswork out of protecting your skin from painful burns and UV damage like age spots, wrinkles and skin laxity.
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Anxiety skyrockets as IEP season arrives
Howard Margolis EducationFor many parents, anxiety is skyrocketing. They fear the worst. It's IEP season. Past experiences have taught them to expect a bitter struggle, followed by feelings of powerlessness, despondence and anger.
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What does good restaurant design look like?
Leslie LaskinReese Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesPeople eat out for two reasons: the food and the experience. Sometimes one takes precedence over the other, but for a restaurant to truly succeed, both must be deliberately addressed. Last month, I traveled with my daughter for a couple of weeks. We ate out ... a lot. By chance, we ate in three restaurants all owned by the same restaurant group. When we sat down in the third restaurant, I told her I thought all three were owned by the same people, or at least designed by the same group.