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• Assessing pain with a new tool

  Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Although estimates of the prevalence of chronic pain vary, the number of persons experiencing chronic pain in the U.S. is substantial. According to a new study prepared by the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 11.2 percent of adults experience chronic pain. To address this issue, clinicians and researchers at the University of Washington's Center for Pain Relief found the use of an in-depth questionnaire tremendously helpful. The "Pain Tracker" can be filled out online from any digital device or completed on paper.

• Pediatric dentist’s ‘magical’ video garners national attention

  Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental Healthcare

  It’s not unusual for young children to fear going to the dentist, but Dr. Eyal Simchi of Riverfront Pediatric Dentistry in New Jersey works hard every day to change that. Dr. Simchi and his team regularly post endearing videos on Facebook of fun interactions with his young patients. So when he and his office manager, who is also his wife, Rachel, posted a video in late May and then returned to the office three days later, they were in for an astonishing surprise.

• A cerebral misfire — Using an aftermarket part on my Porsche

  Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive

  Ripping through the gears of my Porsche 968 out of the Exit 14 tolls off the New Jersey Turnpike, I was about 15 miles from home when I caught a whiff of coolant. "That can’t be me…impossible; it’s the car up ahead," I said to myself. But my gut knew the inevitable was about to happen. The orange needle minding the temperature was at 7 o’clock then it slowly crept to second white bar at 9 o’clock, stayed there for a bit before sinking back to where it’d been.

• Are airports relying on security breaches simply not happening?

  Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

  An incident at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on June 27 highlighted how a security breach can happen at an airport, when a man scaled the perimeter fence and ran towards a Delta airliner before climbing on the wing and terrorizing passengers aboard the aircraft who watched through the windows in fear. If this can happen at the world’s busiest airport, with its 2,000 closed-circuit TV cameras, then surely it can happen anywhere. Can such an invasion realistically be stopped?

• Techniques to hire your best candidate

  Lisa Mulcahy Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  You're sure about what key qualities you're looking for in any new hire — professionalism, reliability, intelligence and versatility. But did you know that by how you approach the hiring process, you might be disqualifying the best candidates without even realizing it? This article will use proven, yet little-known science-based tips to make sure you're considering those folks who will best benefit your company. Follow these strategies to ensure you choose the right person for your organization's needs.

• Essential elements of a responsible use of alcohol policy

  D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  From time to time, employers may have occasions when employees will have the opportunity to consume alcoholic beverages at work or during work-related activities. Examples of such occasions may include employer-sponsored parties or events, or customer entertainment/development activities. Some employers even sponsor "happy hours" for their employees and/or customers. Given the inevitability of such occasions, employers should go "on the record" and adopt a policy addressing the responsible use of alcohol.

• Tariff torment: China’s retaliation on US trade

  Delany Martinez Manufacturing

  The escalation of tariff tension between the United States and its allies is reaching a fever pitch, with a growing tit-for-tat list on both the Chinese and American sides of a very public disagreement. The Trump administration’s steel tariff mandate — a hefty 25 percent on imported steel — earlier this year appears to be the proverbial spark that landed on a powder keg of inter-country trade issues. Canada became one of the first allies to make its displeasure known, but China wasn't far behind.

• Identifying plants during your travels

  Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

  Traveling the country gives you a unique chance to increase your knowledge in plant identification. The plants can include wildflowers, weeds, epiphytes, cactus, trees, and edible plants. Every location has a slightly different habitat, so there are constantly new plants to learn. The following are some methods to increase your knowledge of plants.

• Maximize your competitive edge to win more MAC task orders

  Brenda Crist Civil & Government

  A small group of awardees on a given MAC will earn the lion’s share of the total value of all MAC awards. For example, the top 15 MAC incumbents in fiscal year 2017 earned nearly 21 percent of all MAC dollars spent. To further underscore this point, the top 10 businesses on Alliant Small Business and CIO-SP3 Small Business earned 50 percent of all contract dollars in FY17. So, how do a select group of companies earn most of the dollars on a given MAC, and what can other companies learn from their success?

• What goes where: Instagram feed vs. Stories

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Even though Instagram is technically just one social network, it can feel like a lot more. After all, you now have three different content channels to fill! As a refresher, your brand can post visuals to the Instagram feed, Stories and as of last week, IGTV. Yes, it’s a lot, but it’s absolutely worth it. After all, Instagram just announced it has more 1 billion monthly active users, which officially makes it the second biggest player in the social game.

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