Recent Articles
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Effectively using news in ESL classrooms
Sheilamary Koch EducationThe number of sites featuring news in levels and news for kids attest to its growing popularity as a learning tool — especially in the ESL classroom. Current world affairs make for compelling conversation starters, and news reports provide authentic examples of how the English language is used in broadcasting this information. For the language learner, the ability to comprehend the facts in a real news story — whether written or spoken — is a big step in employing their second language in everyday life.
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Is customization the way forward for hotel design?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs competition from shared accommodations and niche offerings increase, large hotel chains and even some boutique hotels are seeking new ways to attract guests to their properties.
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What can churches do about sexual harassment?
Micah James Religious CommunityRecently, I was the victim of sexual harassment from a visitor to our congregation. In light of my experience, and the recent #MeToo movement, it spurs me to equip churches to be proactive in their efforts to make safe spaces for the community members and staff.
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Keep board meetings focused
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementMany factors detract from good board meetings. They range from a poor setup to an ill-designed agenda. Some executives have described their board as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Google offers global geospatial analysis for the masses
Bill Becken Science & TechnologyA plethora of global remote-sensing technologies acquire terabytes of environmental data minute by minute. Much of it is routed to and through the cloud. This was not the case perhaps a decade ago.
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Should you quit and start your own business?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you are thinking about it and have been for a while, then the answer is probably yes. Making the move, however, can be fraught with challenges.
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Why Facebook Groups will work for your church
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThe news of Facebook algorithm changes abound. From some articles, you'd think that it spells the demise of church Facebook pages. Here's the overview. Research showed Facebook that most users want to return the social media engine to what created its popularity: interacting and caring about friends, followers and family.
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Delivering unexpected options: Can Amazon win the logistics game?
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingWhen a business needs to send a package, it has a familiar suite of options: USPS, UPS, FedEx or DHL. These companies all have at least a few decades under their delivery belt — the youngest, FedEx, is coming up on its 47th birthday.
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Are these personalities ruling your color team reviews?
Lisa Pafe Civil & GovernmentThere are anywhere from four to 16 different personality types, depending on your Google search results. In the context of proposal color team reviews, proposal managers and review team leads have probably encountered quite a medley of nonconstructive participants who seem to do everything in their power to impede progress.
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New developments in police technology
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFairborn, Ohio, recently became the first city to test Air Force Research Lab-developed technology for police and firefighting services. This new technology aims to separate radio chatter from the greater noise and aims to help first responders monitor and manage emergency situations better.