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Personal Growth Among Unequals by Bill Attardi

 Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain Learners possess certain attributes

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LEARNING NEWS

US Imposes Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Products

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships

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Texas and Arkansas DOTs Recognize NEMA’s Make It America

The TxDOT and ARDOT have become the first state DOTs to recognize NEMA’s Make It American® program as an industry resource, an important step toward giving manufacturers, contractors, and public agencies a clearer and more consistent way to navigate domestic-content requirements. The Build America, Buy America Act established domestic content requirements for

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EV Drivers Love Their Cars by Rick Laezman

The market for electric vehicles may experience its ups and downs, but owner satisfaction remains unphased. In fact, it couldn’t be much higher. According to the results of the “2026 Annual EV Driver Survey” releasedby the nonprofit Plug In America, “EV drivers love their vehicles. It covered such aspects as loyalty, consumer confidence,

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Hershey Begins Promoting Healthier Halloween Snacks

Ahead of the Halloween candy rush, the United States’ largest chocolate maker is shifting some of its focus for trick-or-treat offerings to include popcorn, cheese puffs and pretzels. The snacks include brands such as SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty and Lesser Evil, giving shoppers alternatives to traditional chocolate and candy. Americans spent

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SATCO Temporary Lighting Solutions for Every Job Site

From adjustable multi beam work lights to rugged string lights and IP65 rated temporary fixtures, SATCO’s temporary lighting solutions are built to perform. Featuring selectable wattages, linkable designs, 360° illumination, and durable construction, these high output products keep job sites bright, productive, and moving forward. Temporary Worklights – Commercial Fixtures

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New Technologies

Elon Musk Claims Neuralink Could Restore Vision – And One Day Enable ‘Superhuman’ Sight by Ashima Sharda Mahindra

Elon Musk has made another bold prediction about the future of brain-computer interfaces, claiming that Neuralink’s upcoming brain implant could restore vision in people who are completely blind – and eventually provide “superhuman” vision by enabling people to perceive infrared, ultraviolet, and even radar-like signals. According to Musk, Neuralink plans

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Sabin’s CYLINDER Acoustic Lighting Solution is Highly Customizable

Use CYLINDER in any interior space where effective lighting and noise absorption are important. CYLINDER by Sabin is an acoustical lighting solution crafted from recycled PET acoustic material. It’s fully customizable, with options for external light engines, heights up to 100 inches, and a selection of trim finishes.  Suitable for

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Alloy LED ThermaLine™ 3 High-Temperature LED Tape Light

ThermaLine™ 3 High-Temperature LED Tape Light is an IP67-rated sauna tape light engineered to perform in environments where traditional LEDs can’t. Fully encased in heat-resistant silicone and with premium gold contact points, ThermaLine 3 ensures long-term reliability and optimal performance. Its frosted surface enhances light diffusion and resists dust buildup,

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Schneider Charge Pro AC

Turnkey solution for fast, reliable, and easy-to-manage EV charging operations. Schneider Charge Pro, a Level 2 AC electric vehicle charger, is a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem tailored for multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, destination charging, and fleets. With integrated hardware, software, and maintenance into one solution, Charge Pro provides reliable operations

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E-Learning Showcase

Domino’s Case Study – Quality-Centric

From almost going out of business to #1 in the pizza industry worldwide! Founded by Thomas Monahan in 1960 and initiating the turnaround in 2010 by Patrick Doyle, this is a case study about how important solving problems and making sound decisions are to a business and that these skills

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Case Study: Montgomery Ward, Innovation-Centric

The plan for 2026 is to post a business case study every month for your pleasure and learning experience. I promise you that the analysis of these case studies is the best you will ever find. You will learn from decisions made by the most successful businesses we all know

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Just Three Things to Remember for a Dynamic Presentation

1. Creative Opening – your first impression 2. Meaningful Content – sharing what you know 3. Compelling Close – your lasting impression You owe your audience a good performance and it’s directly related to your preparation. If you give a dynamic performance, you have nothing to worry about but if

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Publications of Learning

Navigating the Journey to AI-Ready Buildings by Schneider Electric

This paper explores how AI systems can be implemented and operated in commercial buildings to address the significant challenges that facility managers and building owners face today and in the immediate future. It also considers the wide range of benefits and new opportunities presented by the adoption of AI-enabled technologies

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Manufacturing Finds Opportunity as College Skepticism Grows by John Dorer

It’s nothing new. Manufacturers have been struggling for years to attract younger workers to the skilled trades—many of the roles that keep plants functioning. In recent years, however, the broader conversation about this type of work is evolving….. Many young Americans share growing skepticism of the traditional college pathas white-collar office

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Creating High-Performance Facilities Through Integration

High-performance facilities are no longer defined by individual systems operating efficiently in isolation; they are defined by how well those systems work together. In offices, healthcare, education, and data centers, integrated lighting, controls, and life safety systems are becoming the backbone of operational performance, safety, and sustainability. The U.S. Department

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EDUCATION RESOURCES

It’s Back to School – How Some of Our Most Acknowledged Universities Got Their Name – Who were the true visionaries who would donate half of their estate to sculpting the minds of the future. These stories are monuments to history and culture. Let’s take a stroll through academia’s memory lane and uncover the origins of these storied university names!

  1. Ah, Harvard! The Ivy League giant was once a small college in the Massachusetts Bay Colony settlement called New Towne. But where did “Harvard” come from? Enter John Harvard, a clergyman who, in 1638, decided to bequeath half his estate and his library (a whopping 400 books!) to the fledgling college. Grateful for this generous gift, they promptly named the institution after him.
  2. A gem of New Haven, Connecticut, Yale is another Ivy League powerhouse known for its prestigious law and drama schools. It owes its name to Elihu Yale, a wealthy merchant who, in 1718, donated a modest shipment of goods (including portraits, books, and textiles) to a struggling collegiate school. Those goods were auctioned off, raising a much-needed £562 –a small fortune at the time.
  3. Dartmouth is renowned for its beautiful rural setting, nestled in the picturesque town of Hanover, New Hampshire. It was named after the Earl of Dartmouth, William Legge, a British nobleman who supported the college’s founding –despite never actually setting foot in America!
  4. Brown, this Rhode Island Ivy University, known for its open curriculum and emphasis on student choice, was founded with a mouthful of a name – the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. It was renamed in 1704 for Nicholas Brown, Jr., a prominent merchant whose family donated generously to the school.
  5. Perched atop a hill overlooking Ithaca, New York, Cornell is celebrated for its diverse academic programs and its stunning natural surroundings. Founded by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, this university was unique for its commitment to practical education, allowing students the freedom to choose their own course of study. It was a revolutionary notion at the time, which would guide a curricular reform across the country.
  6. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and its close ties to the tech industry. But this California powerhouse has a touching origin story. Leland Stanford, Jr., the founder’s son, tragically died young from typhoid fever. His father Leland Sr., railroad magnate and former state governor, and his mother Jane, founded the university in his memory, ensuring his legacy lived on through the pursuit of knowledge.
  7. This North Carolina research giant, known for its strong medical and law schools, underwent a bit of a name change in its history. Originally called Trinity College, it was renamed Duke University in 1924 after James Buchanan Duke, a tobacco and electric power industrialist who founded the American Tobacco Company. He established The Duke Endowment, to which he donated throughout his life and left half his estate after his death.
  8. Nestled in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt is a renowned research university with a vibrant campus life. It owes its name to “The Commodore,” Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and railroad magnate, who provided the initial gift to establish the university.
  9. Texas businessman William Marsh Rice provided the initial funding for this Houston university, but did not live to see its opening. He was murdered by his valet as he slept, in a plot to forge the man’s will. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Rice University flourished through the years, becoming an institution known for its strong engineering and science programs.
  10. Who was Harvard named after? Origin of university names