Recent Articles
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Disasters not deterring home buyers, builders
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHurricanes, floods and wildfires did not sideline homebuyers last month. Consumers are feeling more positive about the economy in general and the housing market in particular. With prices stabilizing somewhat and an increase in homes for sale in some areas, those with means are snapping up properties as they come available. The biggest gain was in new home sales, which are benefiting from the continued tight inventories of existing homes on the market.
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How to build a buyer persona: A recipe for success
Reuben Yonatan MarketingSuccessful businesses all have one thing in common: a deep understanding of their customers. But knowing who your customers are and knowing why they buy from you are two different things. It's not enough to know general demographic data for your consumers — you need to understand what drives consumer behavior and what might make them choose your brand over your competitors.
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No capes — just Kevlar
Rajib Bhattacharjee Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs a self-professed nerd, I chafe at the thought of ordinary people who, through some random and unplanned event, are suddenly awarded supernatural powers. It is the ultimate participation trophy. The real heroes are those mortal beings who risk it all to make a difference.
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Study: Vaccination rates hold steady after ACIP change
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical professionals worried that vaccination rates would plummet after the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices dropped its recommendation promoting the use of live attenuated influenza vaccines before the start of the 2016-2017 influenza season. However, new research shows vaccination rates remained relatively stable.
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A legacy of association leadership
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementI was introduced to Dr. Richard McDonald after his death. McDonald worked at the Texas Cattle Feeders Association for 32 years. He retired in 2006 after a distinguished career of service to the cattle industry and died in 2010. Among colleagues, industry and professionals he was recognized for his successes.
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Road to recovery: People along the way
Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA year has passed since I re-entered the shooting world after my law enforcement career-ending hand injury. I struggled through my first USPSA competitions trying to find my new normal. Nearly a year later, I can tell you that not much has changed except for my attitude. My hand still hurts and shooting is still difficult, but I look forward to shooting every weekend.
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Parkinson’s research: Wake up and smell the coffee
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareGrab a cup of coffee and check out these two recent reports about Parkinson's disease. The good news is that if you can smell the coffee, you are probably doing fine at the moment. The bad news is drinking the coffee is not going to relieve symptoms of existing Parkinson's disease.
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5 steps to planning for inclement weather
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityFor those of us who live in the northern U.S., it's time to prepare for lots of snow and ice. We have the infrastructure to clear the roads fairly quickly, but there are days when even an army of snowplows can't do the job fast enough.
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Make your church website reign supreme
Kaitlyn Grooms Religious CommunityHave you ever heard the phrase "content is king"? If so, you've probably dabbled in web development or Internet marketing. Basically, it means that you should focus on the information on your website rather than how trendy it looks.
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Are infotainment systems putting driver lives at risk?
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEver vigilant on matters of traffic safety, the AAA Foundation has just put out with another study on distractions behind the wheel — those being caused by the complex new infotainment systems being installed in an ever-increasing number of vehicles — including RVs.