If you’ve ever used a compass, then you’re familiar with magnetic north—the northernmost point of the Earth’s magnetic field. While magnetic north has always experienced slight changes over time, the transformation it has undergone in recent years is much more significant.
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Residential Construction Management Services are Back on Demand
The residential construction industry appears to have awoken from its 4-year slumber, according to recent reports. After falling prey to the housing bubble and the recession in 2008 and 2009, the industry is finally making promising gains, and that’s good news for home builders and construction management.
Everglades University Student: Dawn Burnett Webb
Since graduating as a Major in Alternative Medicine from the Everglades University campus, Dawn’s career has gone on to really soar, from appearing on the TODAY Show on NBC to The Dr. Oz Show and publishing her first book, an autobiography entitled “True Confessions of the Heart.” Dawn Burnett Webb is…
Higher Education: Changing the Face of Construction
There was a time where a construction manager, superintendent or general contractor earned their titles by coming up through the ranks–years of hard work in the field and hands-on experience. By the end of the 20th century, technological advancements, software and web applications created a new demand. Labor specialization occurred in…
Latest Aviation Technology: Studies on Wake Vortices Could Make Flying Safer and More Efficient
Wake Vortices Research Shows the Path to Aviation Safety While frequent flyers in the United States fear that federal budget cuts may compromise flight safety, European researchers are embarking on creating the latest aviation technology designed to make air travel not only safer, but more efficient as well. What is…
Aircraft Technologies: Travelers Paying More for Safety
There aren’t many things consumers are willing to pay more for these days, but when it comes to aviation technology, flights are an exception, at least according to a recent study published in The Journal of Travel Research. Research Shows Travelers Paying More for Safety Researchers from three universities—Ben Guiron…
Louisiana Prepares for State and Federal Renewable Energy Mandates
Louisiana Renewable Energy Program Like most major utility companies in the United States, those in Louisiana haven’t always embraced the idea of tapping into renewable energy sources. Propelled by a 2010 pilot program approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC), however, reluctant power companies are finally making measurable gains…
Get an Entrepreneurship Degree: Experts Say the Time is Now to Start Your Own Business
You may think getting an entrepreneurship degree and starting your own business in a struggling economy is a bad idea, but the experts disagree. In fact, they say the timing has never been better, thanks to the resources entrepreneurs have access to in our globally connected society. Uber-successful author and…
MBA Jobs and Salaries on the Rise Sparks Need for Online Masters Programs
The economy has forced many people to return to school in order to begin a new career after being laid off from jobs in industries that stand little chance of being revived. These nontraditional students may find it difficult to choose a new career path. After all, there aren’t many…
Is America Prepared for a National Emergency?
With growing fears of economic collapse, national disasters, and terrorist attacks, the United States government in association with private entities is increasing efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens in the event of a national emergency. Despite these ongoing efforts, however, many average citizens and experts alike question whether…