Recent Articles
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Technology is a major boost for full-time RVers
Michael Charland Recreation & LeisureAs a full-time RVer for the last four years, I find it amazing how much technology has made such a lifestyle easier. I thought it might be a good idea to review what I have been using as a full-timer to assist any of you considering making the leap.
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How do magnetic companies attract the best employees?
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs we step into 2015, how will you attract the frontline employees you need to prosper and thrive this year? There are a few exemplary organizations showing the way. What they share in common, besides their legendary success, is that they know how to attract, select and retain the best. They are magnetic.
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Local Motors to produce 1st 3-D-printed automobile fleet
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe auto industry is set to experience another ripple of change as tech company Local Motors recently announced its plans to open a microfactory in the Washington, D.C., area to design, produce and sell the world's first 3-D-printed automobile fleet. In an industry just learning to accommodate Tesla, Local Motors seems ready and willing to push even more buttons.
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Delta remains at Dallas Love Field — for now
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDelta Air Lines has been granted an 11th-hour reprieve to continue flights from Dallas Love Field. After its original deadline to halt flying approached, an unlikely savior has facilitated the stay.
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The relationship curve: A different approach to marketing and sales
Randall Craig MarketingHave you ever felt that you were being "sold" to? Perhaps an over-the-top marketing campaign, or perhaps a slightly-too-pushy salesperson? If so, then you're not alone. The question, however, is why. And why do organizations so often encourage such off-putting activities?
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Life in the fast lane: Driving a Porsche
Steve Peterson Recreation & LeisureOwning a Porsche has given me a number of reasons to share experiences with people on the road that, I am certain, we all have experienced. I thought one way to share these would be to discuss what we have to endure as owners of an iconic sports car at the hands of those less fortunate.
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Pontiac Airpark project comes to a halt
Adam Hunt Recreation & LeisureAndré Durocher, the driving force behind the Pontiac Airpark, recently announced that he has ended the project. The 550-acre residential fly-in community was slated to have included not only a large number of home lots, but also a clubhouse, two runways and a seaplane base on the Ottawa River. There is also an existing equestrian facility next door.
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Learning disabilities: An easy way to avoid homework’s pitfalls
Howard Margolis EducationHomework creates anxiety, frustration and failure for untold numbers of children with learning disabilities. Conflict ensues among children, parents and teachers. Children's motivation for schoolwork plummets. Confidence disappears as resistance emerges.
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Advancing plastic thermoforming technologies — Let’s shape up
Aldo Crugnola, Nick Schott and Don Rosato EngineeringThe thermoforming process typically consists of heating thermoplastic sheet, film or profile to its softening point and then forcing the hot, flexible material against the contours of a mold in three ways. Injection molders are not the only plastic processors that can benefit from process simulation software.
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Pet stores: The smell of success
Kevin Plazak Pet CareHave you ever had a small child walk into your store and say, "This store stinks," to his/her parent? If you haven't, congratulations! You are among the few. For most pet stores, the nature of the business is dog food sales, live animals and a lot of other interesting fragrances. This leads to noticeable smells — unfamiliar smells that are not comforting to your customers.