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  Outsourcing Trends
  By BestThinking

  According to Sourcing magazine the basic definition of outsourcing is "contracting with another company or person to do a particular function." The two most popular types of outsourcing are information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO). ITO is when an...

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  How Much is Too Much? Screen Time and Kids
  By Eitan 'Dr. S®' Schwarz, MD

  From iPhones to TV and computers, today's children are continuously exposed to excessive screen time from media outlets. The iPhone’s ubiquity and intuitive interface make it an easy entertainment device (and pacifier) for children. Meanwhile TVs and computers are becoming more and more of a...

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  Robots in Healthcare
  By BestThinking

  Robotic technology has seen great advances in recent years. Researchers are currently working to develop various practical uses for robots. One area in which robotics are becoming useful is the healthcare industry. For instance, robotic surgery has become more common in the past few years. In...

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  Tablets and the Future of Personal Computers
  By BestThinking

  The tablet computer, a type of mobile computing device, has become increasing popular within the last few years. One of the most well-known kinds of these devices is the Apple iPad, which was introduced in 2010. In that year alone, Apple sold more than 15 million copies of this device. Other...

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  Predictions for the 2012 Wildfire Season
  By Kate Prengaman

  Last year wildfires engulfed almost 4 million acres across Texas alone, destroying thousands of homes and killing 10 people. Climatologists predict that the extreme drought that created highly flammable conditions will continue in 2012. Texas is not alone. Across the United States, more...

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  The Ongoing Debate of American Education
  By BestThinking

  With the upcoming 2012 Presidential Election drawing closer, candidates are sure to address the U.S. education system. As students in the United States continue to lag behind countries such as India and China in math and science, the issue of American education remains an unsolved problem....

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  The Third Party Problem
  By Carrie Kirby

  Come election time, my husband and I often find ourselves on opposite sides of the voting booth. It's not that our political beliefs differ much -- we're both liberals. The difference is that he believes in voting for the candidate who most closely matches his personal beliefs, which often...

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  Is Sunscreen Safe?
  By BestThinking

  It is well-documented that unprotected exposure to the sun and UV rays can lead to skin cancer. With UV levels reaching all-time highs, it is important that people take preventative measures to protect themselves from UV exposure which can cause damage to their skin, as well as their eyes. ...

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  Acid in the Ocean
  By Harvey K Black

  Mention climate change and people’s thoughts typically turn to changes in the weather. We hear stories of extreme events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, mammoth snow and rain--storms linked to man-made climate change. Another eye-catcher is stories of sea-level rise, and the inundation of...

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