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• Justice Department sues California over brand-new net neutrality law

  Michelle R. Matisons Science & Technology

  "Net neutrality" is more than just a catchy phrase referencing internet accessibility; it is the principle of equal treatment of all internet data. As it stands now, companies can favor certain data, content, and websites over others, which is a violation of First Amendment free speech protections, according to net neutrality advocates. In order to avoid these data and content manipulations, states have passed laws, as California did Sept. 30. The California law, which would go into effect Jan. 1, 2019, is one of the strictest in the country. This is why it didn’t take long for the federal government to announce a lawsuit against the Golden State.

• Varied assessments to give to your music classes

  Aileen Miracle Education

  My district has been focusing on formative assessment strategies for years, and for that, I am very grateful. We as teachers have been provided with lots of professional development about the topic of assessment, with strategies to gauge understanding and adapt instruction. One "a-ha" moment I had on my own is the idea of variety. In today’s article, I’m offering a wide variety of ways to assess your students during any given marking period, as a means to not only collect a wide variety of data, but also for your students to show you how well they understand the many aspects of musicianship.

• Exploring the local tourism trend

  Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Every year, we usually plan a big trip during the holidays. It’s always to somewhere exotic, different and fun. It’s the same with many people. The wanderlust in our population is strong, and travel numbers prove that every year. Yet, trends like staycations and local tourism are on the rise. They caught my eye as I was Googling for things to do in and around town, since we are staying home with our new puppy. But why should a staycation be boring? Many people have had the same thoughts, and there are companies and websites dedicated to making local tourism a great experience.

• Diabetology: An emerging, but stunted, new field

  Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  New cases of diabetes have doubled during the last 30 years, mainly among obese people. This increase in diabetes prevalence has caused an emerging crisis in healthcare. About 14 years ago, one-year fellowship programs were created to afford primary care physicians the clinical skills to manage diabetes and its complications. Currently, there are four diabetes fellowship programs nationwide. But new research reveals that resistance among payers and other physicians may slow growth of this new specialty.

• CDC: More than 80,000 Americans died of flu last winter

  Tammy Gibson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the 2017-18 season. Federal health officials said this was the highest number in more than a decade. 90 percent of the deaths were in people over age 65, but the flu also killed 180 children and teenagers. The CDC does not count adult flu deaths directly, but estimates them based on the number of excess deaths during the flu season. Officials at the National Foundation for Infectious Disease (NFID) estimate that a record-breaking 900,000 people were hospitalized.

• Insights from a speech-language pathologist: Semantics

  Sheilamary Koch Education

  Imagine a boy in a classroom who regularly raises his hand to respond to questions, yet when called on hems and haws not knowing what to say. While he claims to have the answer, no one has time to wait for him to come up with it. Meanwhile, other students shout it out and the teacher wonders why he raised his hand in the first place. One viable explanation for the boy’s actions comes from Judith O. Roman, M.A., CCC-SLP, who is a clinical faculty member at Northwestern University’s Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning. In this series, we turn to Roman, an expert in the field of pediatric speech and language pathology, who shares her experience in the area of expressive language.

• When it’s time for an employee to go

  Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  An old Buffy Sainte-Marie love song crooned about staying until it’s time to go. That applies to the work world, too, when a longtime, valued employee, seemingly out of the blue, announces he’s quitting because, "it’s time to go and move on." Why, you ask, stunned? Because it’s just time, is the vague answer. When is it time to go, and is there a way to delay that time, and should you even try?

• What to know about distributing your products in North America

  Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  North America, and the United States in particular, is one of the largest markets for selling just about everything, particularly home furnishing products. And while the rewards can be great, the cost of entry is also great. The problem is directly related to the size of both the U.S. and Canada, as well as the diversity within each country in terms of regions and their buying needs. If you are a manufacturer considering entering the marketplace, there are a few considerations to know. Additionally, this article is going to focus on the modes of distribution in the design trade community.

• Want to hire the right people? AI can help

  Linchi Kwok Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Artificial intelligence (AI) and machines can now perform many jobs traditionally done by human beings. Even in the restaurant business, where many believe only real human beings can accomplish most tasks, some entrepreneurs have already begun using machines to cook and serve customers. According to a recent CNBC update, AI can help businesses manage their human capital, too. For example, AI can help companies pick the best candidates, and more.

• 6 tips for must-read headlines and sermon titles

  Mark MacDonald Religious Community

  Everything in communication today involves editing. Why? Because our attention spans make us resist spending time reading or listening to something perceived as "long." Our headlines or titles are the ultimate summary of what’s to come in the content. But some research suggests that people don’t read an entire headline any more. Yes, it’s gotten that bad. Others say people often assume the meaning of a headline by seeing three to four of the first words. Can a church create headlines or sermon titles that demand to be read? Here are six tips.

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