EPA/STRWhen Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul, fell to Islamic State (IS) in June 2014, the aspiring caliphate stepped up its campaign to expand and consolidate its control over the region. It did this in part by trying to exterminate the thinly protected enclaves of assorted ethnic and religious groups on the Nineveh Plains.
This entailed a...
Good news for the young unemployed. Hiring letters via www.shutterstock.comAs of 2014, there were approximately 39 million people aged 16-24 in the US, and 5.4 million of them were neither employed nor in school. That’s almost 14% of the age cohort, or more than two-and-a-half times the national rate of unemployment.
These 5.4 million...
Does the Advanced Placement program foster academic excellence?PROThe U.S. National ArchivesMillions of American high school students take the Advanced Placement (AP) test each year. In 2014, that number was over 2.3 million.
However, these numbers do not tell the complete story. Approximately one-third of the enrolled students end up not taking...
Let's talk. Doctor and patient via www.shutterstock.comOn July 8, Medicare announced plans to reimburse physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants for services to help their patients plan the care they would want if they were too ill to speak for themselves. If approved, the plan will take effect in January 2016.
It’s about time....
Most minor concrete works can be done quickly and simply by hand. Concrete surfaces can be found in a variety of places not just for their strength but also for their ease of use. Concrete must with...
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With this in mind, accurate estimates are not just a critical but a fundamental part of Builders Takeoff to enable success. Every aspect matters in this volatile sector where no project is alike. A ...
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We very much rely on technology to drive our businesses forward here in Australia and if you are a business owner then you certainly will not be the exception. It would be impossible for any busines...
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