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7 critical directions for effective church signage
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityNot everyone who sets foot on your property is aware of your building's layout. You'd also be surprised how many in your congregation don't know your church as well as you, either. Simply hang around the info desk on a Sunday. People become aware of things they need to know and seek information only when needed. Signage is critical to them. Then, consider the first-time guest who arrives. They probably don't look very different from your congregation, so it’s difficult to identify them as a visitor. Here are seven critical directions to effective church signage.
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What can facility managers learn from coronavirus?
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsA seemingly impossible feat of engineering, construction, and facilities management has been accomplished in the face of a global pandemic based in the People's Republic of China. The feat of modern facility creation started in late January when the Chinese government announced it would build a 1,000-bed hospital to house patients battling the Wuhan coronavirus in just six days. The actual construction time was closer to eight days, but the result was the same. The building was created using prefabricated materials to make the process move along quicker.
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Red in February isn’t just for Valentine’s Day
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart disease is the single greatest threat to women's health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death amongst women; it's estimated that one in five will die from cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, the future doesn't need to be so bleak. The American Heart Association states that 80% of cardiac events are preventable so long as you're taking the proper steps to prevent them.
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Advocating for the aftermarket at HDAW 2020
Bianca Gibson ManufacturingThe recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, held for the first time at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, gathered aftermarket professionals nationwide for an impactful event. With a captivating keynote delivered by "Shark Tank's" Daymond John, multiple informational sessions and a lively showroom, attendees were given plenty of avenues for education and inspiration. For those eager for industry insight, the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association hosted "Chasing the Aftermarket" on Jan. 26. The meeting was a TED Talk-style presentation, delivered by four aftermarket thought leaders.
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How to prevent ‘passive clone syndrome’ in your organization
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI recently watched a Bruce Willis movie called "Surrogates" for the second time. People stay home, send their surrogates to work and use remote controls to interact with them. The surrogates are exact clones of their "owners." Although "Surrogates" is in the future, it made me think about workplaces today. Willis is an FBI agent who sends his FBI surrogate to solve a murder, until he realizes that he needs to personally be involved. He leaves the house and takes his true self to work to find the killer. Are your employees sending their clones to work?
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Reasons to have a Valentine’s weekend ‘RVmance’
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureFebruary is the month of romance; it is not a typical month to RV. However, you can still have a great time on the road for Valentine's Day weekend. Whether you are taking the RV out for one last adventure before putting it in hibernation, bringing it out for a pre-spring fling, or want something fun to do on your full-time travels, there are many reasons to have a Valentine’s weekend "RVmance."
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WAIT: Why am I talking?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementBoard meetings are platforms for conversation and deliberation. The room is set so directors can see, listen and converse with each other. An agenda keeps the discussions moving forward to achieve the desired outcomes. It takes discipline by everyone to maintain a focus on the business at hand. It is easier to be distracted than it is to stay on topic. "Paying attention and staying focused is not easy. Directors’ attention may wander. Those who listen with intent will conclude the meeting with improved outcomes," said Rick Howe, IOM, Director of Visitor Services, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.
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America’s top 10 castles
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile fairytale castles are most commonly associated with medieval Europe, you don’t necessarily have to cross the pond to see one. America herself is home to a number of splendid castles — if you know where to look. Admittedly, most of them are copycat castles built in the 19th and early 20th centuries by wealthy individuals, not as fortresses, but as residences — and in some cases as ego-satisfying follies. Have a look at our list of America’s top 10 castles and take time to visit one or more of them during future road trips.
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Understanding the structure of Arabic for ESL teachers
Douglas Magrath EducationAn understanding of the basic structure of Arabic is useful to ESL teachers who have Arabic students or who are planning to teach in the Middle East. This knowledge will help instructors understand some of the problems Arabic learners will have as well as anticipate linguistic interference as well as crossover. The English learner often attempts to communicate by drawing upon translations from the native language. First-language influence is strongest in complex word order and in word-for-word translations of phrases.
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Simple, proven ways to improve your memory
Victoria Fann Medical & Allied HealthcareThe thought of losing your memory is terrifying. I've witnessed this firsthand — my mother and my two grandmothers all had dementia. In the hope that we don't fall victim to the same fate, my sisters and I have become obsessed with finding strategies to keep our memories intact. Fortunately for us, research on the brain has helped discover ways to strengthen memory capacity. Here is a brief summary of some of the research out there.