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Bitcoin showing it’s here for the long haul
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyWhen the Bitcoin cryptocurrency reached its greatest levels of hype starting in 2011 and continuing through its 2013 valuation peak, its most ardent supporters hailed its appeal to investors and even claimed its potential to usurp and replace traditional, government-backed currency. Predictably, those assertions didn't make too many elected officials in Washington happy, even as such forecasts of a commandeering of fiat currency were fantastical and ill-reasoned.
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Court ruling just made driving in Massachusetts less safe
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf a police officer can smell burning marijuana during a traffic stop or can see the driver holding a lit marijuana joint, that's too bad in the state of Massachusetts. According to a recent ruling from the state's Supreme Justice Court, neither of those instances constitutes a violation of the law.
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The great truck debate: Is bigger better for our infrastructure?
Ryan Clark Distribution & WarehousingThe trucking industry is a vital element of our nation's economy. But unlike air and rail, truck transport requires these large 18-wheel behemoths to share the road with regular citizens, and this can become problematic as large trucks have been suspected of causing damage to the roads and highways that we all travel.
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What would a Clinton presidency mean for the oil and gas industry?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesIn July, Hillary Clinton released a climate change "fact sheet" that set out ambitious goals for a makeover of the North American economy in the name of solar power. She also has set a more aggressive target for carbon emissions reduction than her former boss Barack Obama.
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From sports to law enforcement, drones flying into everyday life
Bob Kowalski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThey're turning up in some unusual places, and questions about them are all over the map. Yes, drones are working their way into our lives more and more every day, causing reactions that range from bemusement to terror to anger. In the wake of that, organizations as varied as sports leagues and law enforcement are developing procedures to address the flying devices.
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China’s cozy ties with Venezuela complicates US oil picture
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesEarlier this month, a beaming Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro announced on his weekly television show "En contacto con Maduro" that he had secured a $5 billion loan from the Chinese government. This adds to the estimated $56 billion the country has loaned to Venezuela since 2007 — funds that are designed to reverse the decline in output from Venezuelan oil fields.
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American tourists flock north as Canadian dollar plummets
Katherine Radin Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCanada's economy has been sliding for months due to plunging gas and oil prices, and it was recently declared that the country is indeed in a recession. As Canadians watch the value of their dollar decline, they are also witnessing a boom in their tourism industry. In recent months, Americans have been coming to Canada in record numbers, looking to make use of the increased value of their dollar.
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September is National Preparedness Month — 3 steps for landlords
Steven Dutro Facilities & GroundsSeptember is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a message for everyone: "Don't wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today." With that in mind, there are three important steps we can take as landlords to protect our tenants and our properties.
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Everyone benefits from tactical medical training
Mark Huber Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt was a warm summer afternoon. I pulled into the hotel parking lot and immediately noticed something was amiss. A man was lying motionless on the pavement. I ran over and checked for breathing and a pulse. They were there, but the man was unresponsive. I summoned the desk clerk who called 911. Within minutes, a succession of three squad cars arrived.
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Leadership: The key to running any successful business
Jill Nesbitt Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe Global Leadership Summit is a two-day speaker series on leadership sponsored by Willow Creek Association. The original Willow Creek church is based in Chicago, and it has grown under the leadership of Bill Hybels to support hundreds of local churches across the world. The Summit is telecast through 300 member churches and seen by 260,000 people.
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