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Historic inmate commutation in Oklahoma calls for new approach after release

Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Early November saw conservative Oklahoma release 462 people serving sentences for non-violent and drug offenses in the largest commutation in U.S. history. This is a case study, if you will. These former inmates are now working residents, sharing demands with people in the working class: fair wages; the right to unionize; affordable housing/healthcare/child care; quality public education/scholarships; and continuity of safety-net services, among others. There are competing visions of prison reform that render post-release obstacles part of a fledgling "release/rehabilitation state-industrial complex" of sorts.

Volunteering on the road

Connie Ulman Recreation & Leisure

Volunteering can mean different things to different people. When I think of volunteering, I think of two things. One is giving time to a project or organization that is near and dear to your heart. The second is volunteering in exchange for full hookup (FHU). This means volunteering one's time in exchange for an RV site. Many people participate in work camping, which is completely different from volunteering. With work camping, you get the FHU as well as an hourly income. In this article, we will discuss non-monetary rewards of volunteering while on the road.

Building and developing motivation with multilingual learners

Erick Herrmann Education

Students generally start their educational career motivated and excited to learn. Multilingual learners have the benefit of learning a new language while retaining their native language. As students develop language and content skills through the educational process, they become motivated to continue to learn and grow. Yet some students struggle with language and content learning for a variety of reasons and may lose motivation over time. There are, fortunately, a variety of steps we can take to increase student motivation, and, over time, increase student achievement in terms of learning language and content.

Tips for staying organized in a resource room

Scott Clamme Education

Junior high and high school resource rooms can be very high-paced and complex arenas. Being able to manage the chaos is crucial. These are some simple tips that can help you stay organized and keep things running smoothly. Keep in mind that, just like our students, teachers are all different. It may require some tweaks and adjustments to fit these tips into your system.

Death of a blacktail

Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & Leisure

The Sacramento River in Northern California is magnificent. With cool waters running from the Klamath Mountains in the shadow of magnificent Mount Shasta, it flows over smooth, gray stones along wooded shorelines. As I made my way up a game trail leading from the main river, a shocking scene unfolded before me. Lying on the edge of the trail was a massive, dead blacktail buck. With antlers that would make any hunter proud, it was evident this buck had died within the last 24-36 hours.

The office holiday party plus-one mystery

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Holiday parties can range from black tie to alcohol-infused harbor cruises. From low-key shindigs to high-brow extravaganzas, holiday parties can be as fun as they are challenging. While it may seem like a great time, parties can be fraught with awkward decisions, especially when it comes to who is attending. Here are a few tips for handling the plus-one on the invite.

Will climate relief meet prison closures in California’s budget?

Michelle R. Matisons Civil & Government

As the upcoming holiday season promises a new year and new budget proposals, Northern California’s PG&E remains in limbo, with wildfire victims remaining largely uncompensated. The saga involves mismanagement distributing an essential commodity, power, to 16 million people. As climate disasters mount, the world's fifth-largest economy may adopt a publicly owned utility. PG&E remains court-ordered to pay past wildfire victims — customers and insurance companies — back, but company and state officials share the view that customers should pay for (at least some) future damages.

Easy ways to discover what interests your target audience

Sheilamary Koch Marketing

Learning about your audience can be incredibly easy. According to a study by content marketing strategist Jordan Loftis, successful marketers are 242% more likely to conduct audience research at least once per quarter — while 56% of what he calls his most elite marketers conduct research once or more per month. Here's a compilation of best tips from expert marketers for going beyond basic demographics to glean important insight about your audience.

Food halls: An easy way to taste a city’s eats

Dave G. Houser Food & Beverage

The food hall concept is booming across America. Surveys indicate there are more than 200 of these conglomerations of casual dining stalls, most of them dedicated to artisanal, locally sourced, and reasonably priced meals and snacks. Typically housed in revamped industrial or commercial buildings with plenty of space for stalls serving a variety of different cuisines, they offer tons of great stuff to eat, all in one place. Let’s take a look at six of the nation's most popular food halls.

Bahrain’s new airport ambitions outshine current expansion

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Look at a satellite view of the tiny Kingdom of Bahrain and, zooming closer, you’ll spot a number of airports and airfields in a relatively small land mass. Bahrain International Airport, the main passenger gateway in the northeastern corner of the island, serves this nation of 1.5 million people and its important oil industries. It is currently undergoing a $1.1 billion expansion project, but incredibly, the chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce has just announced this to be a temporary measure ahead of a brand-new airport being built.

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