Recent Articles
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Most states pushing for efficiency standards, net-zero buildings
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsU.S. states are investing more in their energy efficiency efforts to deliver increased power savings even as the federal government is freeing the reigns of some of its environmental rules, according to the 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Per the report, the 12th annual version, dispatched by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), there are clear leaders nationally — Massachusetts and California — as well as most-improved states — like New Jersey. Some states lost ground from previous reports, and others are lagging behind, including North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
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What Facebook has in store for your business in 2019
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingIf you’re like most business owners, you've been on your toes this January — just waiting to see what big change Facebook had in store for you! After all, it's been just over a year since Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder and CEO, announced that content from Publishers and Pages would be shown less. What does he have in store for you in 2019? Well, Zuckerberg confirmed (at least some) of what the company will focus on this year on its 2018 Q4 earnings call. Read on to see what you should have on your radar.
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Lesser-known chocolate destinations to visit in February
Connie Ulman Food & BeverageI really enjoy the month of February because it speaks both to the heart and the taste buds. February is the month of chocolate, and while the experts say that dark chocolate has health benefits, it is the taste I am after. Everywhere you look this month, you will find seemingly unlimited choices, ranging from chocolate covered pretzels to chocolate Amish fry pies and many, many more. I’d like to share with you some outside-the-box chocolate destinations that I have been to or are on my bucket list.
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How I learned trying so hard to be accepted is a complete waste
Amy Temple EducationI have been living with learning disabilities for most of my life. It's who I am. My parents have never tried to protect me from the harshness of life. I learned at a pretty young age that there are going to be some people who are going to take one look at you and just instantly reject you, especially if you are learning-disabled. As accepting as I am about my learning disabilities, I went through a very long period where I sought other people's approval.
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Fun and weird spots to visit in the Midwest
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureWhile I enjoy the museums and normal tourist spots, I absolutely love the weird and unique places that show individuality and originality. The Midwest region has more than its fair share of fun places to visit. This article features balls of twine, an American automotive tribute to Stonehenge, Capt. James T Kirk's "future birthplace," canned meat museums and more.
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Weaving MLK’s teachings throughout a class curriculum
Sheilamary Koch EducationTeacher Austin Crowder does not wait until MLK Day in January to present the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to his high school students. In fact, he introduces "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" when students return to the classroom in August. Crowder shares his own reasons for intentionally initiating his semester-long government course at a public charter school in South Memphis, Tennessee, with King’s letter. "I could easily start the class with 'British philosophy on governance,' which would be fine," explains Crowder. "But I think it's important for students to see that this class goes beyond its content."
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Pet nutrition myths: A review of the facts — part 1
Natalie Asaro, Dr. Jennifer Adolphe and Michele Dixon Pet CareMany pet parents today are interested in learning about optimal nutrition for their furry loved ones, and the first place they seek answers is often on the internet. Unfortunately, there are a variety of blogs and courses published online that may disseminate inaccurate or biased information. There is a lot of information out there, so how does one sort out fact from fiction? While nutrition science isn’t perfect, it’s the best approach we have to figure out how to best feed our pets. The following review is part 1 of 3 evidence-based approaches to some common myths found online about pet food and the pet food industry.
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U.S. economy adds 304,000 jobs in January as unemployment climbs to 4 percent
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe widely watched U.S. employment report for January is positive in spite of the partial federal government shutdown that spanned most of the month. Nonfarm employers added 304,000 jobs in January versus 312,000 new hires in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The January rate of unemployment rose to 4.0 percent from December’s 3.9 percent "potentially because furloughed government workers and contractors were counted as jobless in the household survey," according to Elise Gould, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Did the Los Angeles teachers’ strike change US education?
Patrick Gleeson EducationThe Los Angeles teachers’ strike — settled in January — was 1) an expensive waste of time or 2) changed the course of education in America. Take your pick. Your choice may depend more on your political views in general than the underlying facts. Here are the two opposing views and an attempt to determine an underlying reality that both sides might grudgingly agree on.
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Home-based hypertension brings BP under control in only 7 weeks
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareMaking endless trips to the doctor's office to adjust blood pressure medications may soon be a thing of the past, replaced by home monitoring systems and occasional phone conversations. A new study shows that home monitoring may be more effective. About one in three adults in the United States have hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new, home-based care delivery program developed by Brigham and Women's Hospital may improve hypertension control rates faster and less expensively than office-based programs.