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Is your nursing career close to sunset?
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareAs the baby boomer generation ages into retirement or semi-retirement, many aging nurses are facing the potential sunset of their nursing career. Having potentially worked decades in the healthcare arena, leaving the work that has held so much meaning for you as a professional can be a painful crisis of identity. But what if your career as a nurse didn’t have to completely end and you could simply change channels and enter an entirely new iteration of what it means to be you?
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What you don’t know about growing old — and why
Patrick Gleeson Medical & Allied HealthcareAmericans haven't always faced our national shortcomings very well, although we're probably getting a little better at it. While we have a long way to go to achieve perfection, we've made substantial strides in some areas. However, despite the best efforts of various institutes devoted to the subject, such as the National Institute on Aging, growing old is something we don't want to hear about. This seems particularly strange when you consider that it's one of the few things in life that will certainly affect everyone who doesn’t die young.
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Travel2020: Where meetings and magic meet
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAnyone who has planned a conference or attended one knows the "where" is as important as the "what." Whether it’s a meeting of healthcare professionals or Midwestern meat distributors, the time and money spent to attend a meeting become serious investments for both planners and their targets. It has to be worth it for all involved, and that involves a small, but critical factor: the wow. Recent trends in meetings show these gatherings need to be purposeful, pliable and push the envelope.
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Luxury hospitality brands have a new partner: Hemp
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEver since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed into law, legalizing hemp products, there has been a new vigor in the industry. CBD-infused food and beverages have received the most traction; CBD-infused oils and related products come a close second. Now we see that hemp is not just a hot trend; it is a revolution. There is still a lot of controversy over CBD products and FDA restrictions. It is important to know that while marijuana-derived CBD products are legal in only a handful of states, hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states.
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Applications for TPWD’s ‘Big Time’ hunts are now open
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureHunters may now apply for the "Big Time Texas Hunts" that are sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This year, the program is offering 10 hunting packages for various species within the Lone Star State. Available hunting packages this year include the Nilgai Antelope Safari, the Texas Grand Slam, the Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt, the Premium Buck Hunt, the Whitetail Bonanza, the Exotic Safari, the Waterfowl Adventure, the Big Time Bird Hunt, and the Wild Hog Adventure. Of these, the Texas Grand Slam is the crown jewel.
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Visiting America’s industrial past
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf you’re growing tired of conventional vacations — the beach, mountains, amusement parks, etc. — here’s an option to consider: exploring abandoned factories and industrial sites. Yes, it sounds a bit wonky, but an increasing number of folks are doing it. The Society for Industrial Archaeology (SIA) seeks to help preserve the nation’s industrial heritage by sanctioning and salvaging important manufacturing sites. The National Park Service has done its part as well by recognizing and preserving some of these industrial works as National Historic Sites or Landmarks.
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The other Achilles tendinopathy
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessWhen we discuss Achilles tendinopathies, we are very likely talking about mid-portion Achilles tendinopathies. This is a fairly common condition that most injury therapists will see on a regular basis. But don’t forget, there is a far less common form of the condition, known as insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). Due to its rarity, how much do we actually know about this condition? Should we be treating these cases differently? Let’s find out!
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Air quality at national parks may be as bad as the US’ largest cities
Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & EnvironmentalMillions of tourists will soon begin their treks across this great land during their annual summer vacations. Many of these people will find their way into America's national parks. They will come for the physical beauty, the nature, the outdoors, and the fresh air. Or so they think. As it turns out, we’re not breathing in the such clean air in the great outdoors of the National Park System. According to a new report, even our most well-known parks are covered with dangerous levels of pollution; roughly 96% of national parks are struggling with significant air quality issues.
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Travel2020: Global Entry program heads south, leaving travelers in a lurch
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFor me, it started with a simple email. I was given a courtesy warning by the Department of Homeland Security that my Global Entry privileges were expiring. I had been a member of Global Entry since it launched in 2008, so I was not about to let my certification slip away. I clicked on the link to start the "re-application" process — apparently "renewals" would no longer serve — and that is when my nightmares began. The nonintuitive, if not purposely stonewalling, website kept taking me to the same place: the wall. I would land on the spot, say three or so pages deep, where my ask "Trusted Traveler" ID would be requested. It would then populate fields with my passport information. If something was not right, this was the page on which to fix it.
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Why the electric bike deserves our attention more than the electric car
Lucy Wallwork Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhile the electric car craze has filled pages of newspapers and magazines, our attention has been distracted from where the real momentum should be building — electric bikes. China, where e-bike sales have been outstripping car sales, has its eye on the ball. The regulatory framework has some catching up to do, but faced with mass urbanization and an environmental crisis, it is e-bikes that really have the potential to reshape our cities.
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