Recent Articles
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2 ways to stretch your church communications budget in 2015
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityIt's that time of year. A lot of churches have already established their budgets for 2015, and most want to do more with the limited funds that are budgeted. When it comes to church communications, there are usually two goals for your church.
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‘Sweet’ self-healing corrosion materials are in field testing
Alan Kelsky EngineeringMiddle-aged men who attempt skateboarding for the first time are likely to come away from that experience with lots of abrasions and cuts. But, other than cleansing the wounds, they will heal if left alone. Imagine the engineering possibilities if materials such as steel and concrete had the same self-healing properties of human skin.
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The course of action at the time of humanitarian challenges
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Civil & GovernmentHumanitarianism is a uniform act of kindness toward all human beings without any distinction based on nationality, tribe, gender, age, religion or any other similar factors. In this territory, all human beings are equal and are treated equally. Many countries have been involved in the evolution of this concept including Great Britain, USA, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Portugal, Brazil, Spain and France.
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Tight calf muscles: The Achilles’ heel of new runners
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessTight, painful and crampy calf muscles are a problem that will affect the majority of runners at some point. I get so many questions and comments on this subject, that I really feel it's something that should be addressed more.
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What does future hold for Toulouse Airport under new management?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe French government has sold a 49.99 percent share in state-owned Toulouse Blagnac Airport in a controversial bid to reduce the country's national debt. The sale of the airport, which is situated in southwest France and home to one of the principal Airbus assembly plants, came in at a reported 308 million euro.
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6 new time-saving features of Microsoft Word
Joe Latta Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you work on proposals, chances are you use Microsoft Word. In fact, a Forrester report found that more than 90 percent of companies run some version of Word, while less than 8 percent run any of its competitors.
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Lien waivers: How technology can solve problems you didn’t know you…
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsLien waivers are an integral part of construction projects in general, and good credit management in particular. Nearly every party furnishing labor or materials has the right to file a mechanics lien in the event of nonpayment, and the top-of-the-chain parties like the property owner and the GC are generally eager to obtain waivers to ensure the property does not become encumbered.
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5 proven tips for sending emails that close sales
Marc Wayshak CommunicationsSending emails is an integral part of selling in today's world. But at a time when prospects are receiving hundreds of emails every single day, it is easy for yours to get lost in the crowd.
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If you see something, say something
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe incoming president announces her priorities. She shares her vision with the board, committees and staff, forecasting a successful leadership year. What could go wrong?
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‘Buy local’ marketing can yield big results for small retailers
Fred Berns RetailThe holidays are an especially important time for independent business owners, given that 30 percent of retail sales occur in November and December. This is the time of year that local retailers introduce everything from holiday shopping events and special seasonal "impulse" items at the checkout counter to same-day delivery and expanded payment options.