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Pot tourism is a budding industry in Colorado, Washington
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMarijuana tourism is not a mainstream outlet for tourism nationwide — at least not yet. Where it has been incorporated, it has turned into a lucrative business. Colorado and Washington became the first two states in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana, and now they're reaping the benefits. In Colorado, sales in legal marijuana hit $700 million last year — $313 million of which came from recreation purposes.
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How will US prescreening expansion affect air travel?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotivePrescreening facilities for passengers traveling on international flights to the United States are to be expanded to up to 10 more key cities in a bid to improve the handling of passengers upon arrival to the country's main gateways.
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Afghanistan must fall out of love with a natural resource-led future
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesNot so long ago, Afghanistan's economic future was closely bound to the idea that despite all the political turmoil, terrorism and insecurity, it had untold natural resources under its soil that would bring in the money needed to create a viable economy and fund the government. But as prestige projects have stalled, many experts now feel the potential was overstated to begin with, and there seems little prospect of a steady flow of income anytime soon.
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Where social media and violence collide
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareIn 2010, Anthony Elonis' wife left him, and he also lost his job. Because of the upsetting factors occurring in his life, he turned to social media to vent his frustrations — something I'm sure each one of us has seen from a friend or acquaintance online.
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How distractions cause stress and impede your ability to function
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you are easily distracted, your level of stress likely rises with these distractions. In this state, your potential for making poor decisions and mistakes increases. Leaders and managers constantly face their share of distractions, so it's important to know how to handle them in the appropriate manner.
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Senators press for more interoperability
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationEarlier this month, National Coordinator for Health IT Karen DeSalvo told senators that health IT is "foundational" to President Barack Obama's Precision Medicine initiative and discussed ways to improve data sharing. According to Health Data Management in February, Obama asked Congress for $215 million in funding for a personalized medicine initiative that centers around the creation of a massive database containing the genetic data of at least 1 million volunteer participants.
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Businesses, local government work together to create manufacturing jobs
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingFrom the federal to the local level, the government is supporting new ways to fill the 500,000 available manufacturing jobs that stay open because qualified job applicants are scarce. Companies large and small, making things from sheet metal to complex large machines, are joining with governments in pursuing this solution. What is that solution? Partnerships between government and industry.
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Finding a dream job: Dating for the perfect match
Linchi Kwok Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMay is the month of graduations. Many new graduates are excited about their future, but at the same time somewhat nervous about new jobs and a new life. Occasionally, I will meet with some graduating seniors who need career advice, either for a good reason (too many job offers to choose from) or a bad reason (no offers yet).
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How ready is your department when liability issues occur?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecuritySooner or later, your department will face litigation from the private sector when an apparatus accident occurs. It is important that your department's subject material experts, or the person(s) assigned to the training of your drivers, are prepared. Based on personal experience, I recommend that this person have several items in place.
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House cuts Amtrak funding 1 day after fatal train crash
Jessica Taylor Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe House Appropriations Committee voted today to reject increased funding for Amtrak in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. The funding would have made improvements to the rail service's outdated technology and infrastructure — all of which are in the forefront of the news since a May 12 derailment in Pennsylvania that killed at least seven and injured more than 200.
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