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Changing consumer needs in food and beverage will impact real estate
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageCBRE recently reported that massive shifts in the food and beverage industry will impact the real estate market in a big way. Millennial consumers are pushing for prepared food and ready-made, convenient meals that they can pick off the shelves. U.S. restaurants and grocery operators are reinventing themselves to meet these new demands. The real estate these businesses occupy will be revisited as well.
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A game plan for meeting US military weight standards
Roy Phillips Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI was assigned to Berlin Brigade during the infamous drawdown of 1994. The Department of Defense had been directed to undertake a reduction in force (RIF), and accomplished this directive by offering early outs and by increasing the stringency of weight standards. Our best NCO, "Staff Sergeant J" was coming up on the end of his fourth four-year enlistment. He had 16 years in, and needed only four more to retire. Unfortunately, he was considered overweight, according to Army Regulation 600-9. And, in accordance with Army regulations, he was barred from reenlistment.
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Urban farming in the US: Breaching the urban-rural divide
Lucy Wallwork Waste Management & EnvironmentalFarming is one of the oldest professions there is. But as society has urbanized, we have gradually lost our connection with the industry that puts food on our plates. One jarring survey in the U.K. found that nearly 1 in 10 elementary school children think that tomatoes grow under the ground. In parallel with urbanization has come the severing of our relationship with the people and land that grows our food. But now we are hearing that a new urban revolution in food is apparently sweeping through our city centers… so, can urban farming change our relationship with food?
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How to spend 4 days in Iceland
Julie Anne Wells Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn recent years, Iceland has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world due to its stunning landscapes and unique culture. But if you have ever considered visiting Iceland yourself before, you might have found the prospect a little overwhelming. How do you know where to start exploring in a country so wild? While no trip to beautiful Iceland could ever be wasted, there are a few key destinations every traveler will want to add to her itinerary. Here is the ultimate guide on how to spend four days in Iceland and make the most of your time.
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5 surprising ways drinking coffee can boost your work performance
Lisa Mulcahy Food & BeverageCoffee — you love it, you need it — you may be drinking a cup right now as you read this. You know caffeine makes you feel more alert and revved up to work — but there are surprising ways coffee can actually boost your performance on essential tasks if you consume it strategically. Try these science-based tips and tricks to be at your best with the help of that cup of joe.
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Online grocery delivery in the works for food stamp recipients
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageLast month, the USDA announced the launch of a two-year online purchasing pilot for food stamp recipients. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will now be able to buy groceries online in New York state. The pilot will be monitored to see whether non-SNAP and SNAP recipients are receiving the same shopping options. In this phase, SNAP participants may use their benefits to purchase eligible food items, but not pay for service or delivery charges. Initial retail partners include Amazon, ShopRite, and Walmart. Eventually, the program plans to expand to other states.
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American consumers, businesses set to suffer as trade war escalates
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentIt took three days for the Chinese government to retaliate against President Trump imposing new import tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of goods earlier this month. U.S. imports in China will face retaliatory tariffs, according to China’s Finance Ministry, rising from 10% to 20 or 25% on thousands of goods, from alcoholic beverages to apparel. What does this latest move in the two nations’ escalating trade war mean for American businesses and consumers?
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Feeding large breed puppies
Natalie Asaro, Dr. Jennifer Adolphe and Michele Dixon Pet CareAs scientific research has progressed, feeding growing puppies has proven to be a complex task, especially for large breed puppies. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), "large breed" refers to dog breeds that typically grow to an adult weight of 70 pounds or more. Unlike smaller dogs that remain relatively similar in size throughout their life, an average large breed puppy undergoes a 70-fold increase in size during its first year. There are several key nutritional factors that must be considered when formulating a recipe suitable for the growth of large breed puppies.
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The increasing health benefits of walnuts
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareBased on several research studies, walnuts may be thought of as the superfood of nuts. A few years ago, studies indicated that a diet including walnuts may have a beneficial effect in reducing the risk, delaying the onset, and slowing the progression of, or preventing Alzheimer's disease. More recently, breast surgeons Mary Legenza, M.D., of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, and James Morgan, M.D., formerly of St. Mary's Medical Center, linked walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers.
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US tariffs on Chinese imports grow
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentThe cost of trade between China and the U.S. is rising. Tariffs, or taxes, on $200 billion of Chinese imports to the U.S. rose from 10% to 25% one minute after midnight on May 10. "The tariff increase inflicts significant harm on U.S. industry, farmers and consumers," Douglas K. Barry, director of communications and publications for the U.S.-China Business Council told MultiBriefs in an email. "American agricultural exports to China are particularly impacted. According to our recent survey, some states' exports were down 50%. The entire American agricultural sector is feeling the stress."
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