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Just days away, Brazil’s World Cup is facing a host of problems
Lauren Swan Sports & FitnessFor many Americans, the World Cup is not only a large sporting event worth celebrating, but it's also a great reason to travel. However, the outlook in Brazil is much different, when it comes to the games.
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New efforts ramp up building’s response to disasters
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsWorld leaders may be waffling on what to do about climate change, but the building industry is marshaling its resources to tackle the problem head on. Builders, their professional associations and trade media are joining forces with state and local governments to address ways to make buildings more resilient and resistant to catastrophic loss due to natural disasters.
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No need to fear the Russia-China gas deal
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe announcement of a 30-year, $400 million gas contract between the Russians and the Chinese is the news that Western policymakers had been dreading. During the final hours of Vladimir Putin's visit to Shanghai on May 21, the two countries came to a historic agreement that has been a decade in the making. It appears the "greater diplomatic effort" I prescribed before the deal was summoned.
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Law enforcement experimenting with surveillance drones
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityHow would U.S. law enforcement agencies use unmanned drones to enhance surveillance? One current source of information on law enforcement drones comes from the Mexican law enforcement drone experiment program.
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Recent measles outbreaks show need for vaccinations
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareOutbreaks of measles — concentrated primarily in Ohio and California — in recent months indicate that there is still need for vigilance in protecting against infectious diseases. At least 18 states have reported particularly high rates of measles in recent weeks.
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In the spotlight: Police, technology and the Fourth Amendment
Liz Murphy Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects American citizens against "unreasonable searches and seizures." Moreover, warrants must be specific regarding search parameters, issued with probable cause and approved with judicial oversight.
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Umbrage and the VA hospital scandal
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Healthcare AdministrationThe definition of "umbrage" is feeling offended by what someone has said or done. If you've been following the scandal surrounding the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Phoenix, you are hearing from a lot of politicians taking umbrage with the actions of that particular VA and how they provided poor service to our veterans.
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Could Venezuela open the door once again for Big Oil?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesWhile international eyes have been glued to the Ukraine, the increasingly violent trajectory of the protest movement farther south in Venezuela has suggested that President Nicolás Maduro may finally be losing his legitimacy as leader. Discussion of sanctions against the Venezuelan regime make the West's discontent clear, but even at home Maduro's approval ratings are reaching historic lows.
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Lone Star lift: The economic impact of Toyota’s move to Texas
Bambi Majumdar Civil & GovernmentThe news media has been abuzz with the announcement that Toyota will be moving its U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas, a Dallas suburb. Headlines range from the major coup pulled by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to the blow to the Californian economy, along with speculations about what kind of a ripple effect this will have in both states.
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Minimum wage: The time is now to increase workers’ pay
Danielle Manley Civil & GovernmentMinimum-wage employees make $7.25 per hour. Is this enough to live on? Is this enough to support a small family? President Barack Obama believes the federal minimum wage should be increased to $10.10 per hour to help supplement the obvious difference between minimum wage and the cost of living. But not everyone supports this increase.
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