Record #:

40613

Author(s):

Miller, Harrison

Abstract:

Proving cycling’s value to North Carolina is how the state, individuals, and the environment benefit from its growing popularity. Statistics related to infrastructure construction, job creation, and health care costs measure the extent of this positive impact.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cycling--environmental benefits; Cycling--health benefits; Cycling--infrastructure--Greenways; Cycling--tourism; Cycling--statistics; Cycling--trails--North Carolina, Western; Brevard Greenway; American Tobacco Trail ; Duck Trail ; Little Sugar Creek Greenway; Pisgah National Forest; Cycling--infrastructure

Record #:

40614

Author(s):

Infanzon, Vanessa

Abstract:

The greater popularity of tobacco products overseas makes this plant still a major cash crop for North Carolina. Therein lies a delicate balance: supporting the manufacture of these products in light of reports of e-cigarette related health hazards and controversy surrounding the marketing of such products to youth.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p24-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tobacco products--overseas sales; Cigarette manufacture and trade; E-cigarettes--health issues; Tobacco--Advertising; E-cigarettes--advertising; Tobacco industry; Cash crops--North Carolina; Vaping--research; E-cigarettes--research; Vaping--advertising--youth

Record #:

40615

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

A Duke University researcher became a whistleblower when suspecting that a colleague’s research results were skewed. The case became a reminder as to how often data is manipulated, why researchers may feel pressured to include false data, and why research integrity is crucial.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p56-63 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research integrity--research ethics; Duke University--Potts-Kant case ; Academic fraud--research universities; Grants--research; Grants--research universities; Biotechnology--Research; Biotechnology--Study and teaching (Higher); Duke University--Medical research; Duke University

Record #:

40616

Author(s):

Mims, Bryan

Abstract:

From what it may offer visitors and locals, a Western North Carolina small town organized in 1828 has big city appeal. Features making Franklin visit-worthy include close proximity to the Appalachian Trail and in-town attractions like the Scottish Tartan Museum and Heritage Center.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p86-88 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Franklin--Description and travel; Macon County--Economic conditions; Appalachian Trail--North Carolina ; Appalachian Trail Community--Franklin; Appalachian Trail Conservancy; Craft brewery industry--North Carolina, Western; Nantahala National Forest; Gems--North Carolina--Franklin; Mineral Museum (Franklin); Franklin Gem Museum ; Ruby City Museum (Franklin); Cherokees--Franklin; Scottish immigrants--Franklin