Recent Articles
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How a British HEMS company survives as a nonprofit
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWell, it looks like Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, will start flying helicopter EMS missions for the East Anglian Air Ambulance service in a few months, my previous advice as to the wisdom of this career move notwithstanding. For the sake of the prince and his growing family, I hope all goes well.
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Open data, civic hacking and data-driven government
Danielle Manley Civil & GovernmentDid you know that the government can track potholes using smartphone technology? This is just one way local governments are taking advantage of the enormous amount of data collected and supplied through open data. But according to the Data Innovation Day session "Open Data, Civic Hacking, and Data-Driven Government," there are plenty of other ways civic entities are using data.
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Empathy levels among healthcare professionals
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareThere is plenty of recent evidence suggesting that empathy could improve clinical outcomes. Empathy has been defined as the ability to stand in the shoes of another and look at the situation from someone else's view.
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Policy changes have US tourism industry poised for a huge 2015
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe U.S. travel industry appeared to be on the back burner for policymakers in the past year. But that has all changed recently. During Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama advocated for Congress to lift the long-standing embargo with Cuba. Recent visa changes with China and the reauthorization of Brand USA have made headlines, bringing attention to those who want to travel abroad.
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Shift on the horizon: New wine-drinking trends
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageAmerica retained its position as the No. 1 wine-drinking nation in the world with about 322 million (12-bottle) cases of wine sold in 2014. Though this figure was only a 0.3 percent growth compared to the year before, it actually represents an 80 percent rise in wine sales over the last two decades.
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Church communication: Why bother?
Jennifer Johnson Religious CommunityI receive a plethora of advertising and marketing materials related to "church communication" on a daily basis. They arrive via email, Facebook, direct mail, in person and by other media avenues. With all of those outlets constantly reminding me how to do something the "right way," it's easy to push aside why being a church communicator is important.
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How do you personalize learning at your school?
Brian Stack EducationPersonalized learning has been one of the hottest trends in education, especially in the past two to three years. The system must include flexible learning environments that allow the system to adapt to the individual needs of each learner on an ongoing basis, one with personalized learning paths.
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5 key attributes of effective leaders
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDo you have what it takes to be a leader? Not everyone can or should be a leader. It takes a lot of extra work and stress — everyone is looking to you for every important decision. So what does it take to be an effective leader? Here are five key attributes.
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Homeowners ready to tackle overdue renovations
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesPositive economic and employment news, along with declining gas prices, have boosted consumer confidence to its highest level in the past seven years. With a bit more money in their pockets and less worry about job security, consumers are once again ready to spend.
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New healthcare price study hides the true cost of care
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Healthcare AdministrationA recent Reuters article discusses the huge disparity in prices for common surgical procedures such as hip and knee replacement. The article highlights a study by Blue Cross Blue Shield that is self-serving to say the least. It points out how doctors and insurers charge high prices for these procedures and, depending on the facility, prices can fluctuate by up to 300 percent.