Recent Articles
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Remodelers optimistic growth trend will continue
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesRemodeling activity is strong and is likely to continue that way for the rest of the year. Although somewhat uneven across sectors, the industry on the whole experienced positive growth in the third quarter, and demand for services remains high.
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Do we really need a strategic plan?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe newly elected president walked into the executive director's office to discuss the year ahead. He brought a notepad filled with 13 projects to achieve before his term ends. How should the executive respond?
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Health system interoperability shows meager advances
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationGiven the tremendous amount of push toward interoperability in the healthcare setting — especially systems that are trying to communicate with others — there has been a lot of conversation about effort, but the results seem a bit harder to find.
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There’s something fishy about Dubai Airport’s new screening…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveStarting next year, passengers at Dubai International Airport could transit security screening in one of the most unusual ways ever seen as it introduces new "smart tunnels" to tackle one of the most critical stages in the airport journey.
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5 things to look for at Native American sites
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureHumans have lived in North America for more than 15,000 years and have left evidence of their life in many places and in many ways. While traveling the United States, you can find many great places to visit to understand Native American history. Below are different types of dwellings, art and other traces of their life, along with examples of locations to see them.
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California wildfires are a public health risk
Michelle R. Matisons Medical & Allied HealthcareBeijing, China, is the greatest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, exacerbated by its growing power and steel industries. The resulting air pollution is so intense that it is routine for residents to check the air quality index when they awake in the morning, and plan whether they will don masks that day.
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Opportunity alert: NOAA NEMITS IDIQ
Lisa Pafe Civil & GovernmentIf you pursued the Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAALink program — whether successfully or unsuccessfully — over the course of its nine-year acquisition history, be aware that NOAALink 2.0 has been laid to rest.
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Your staff web page is crucial (how to improve it)
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityYour website should be the center of your digital communications. Everything should rely on it to inform your congregation and to engage your community. Most will approach a website for answers.
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At last: Ebola vaccine deemed a success
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareEbola is one of the deadliest viruses known to medical science. In just one outbreak occurring between December 2013 and April 2016, there were 28,600 cases of Ebola and 11,300 deaths in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. That outbreak — the largest Ebola virus disease outbreak in history — sparked an international hunt for an effective vaccine.
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Hiring for now vs. forever: Filling a need
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNot every employee is a forever employee. Some hires are perfect for different times in the organization. The key is to hire the right employee for each business phase. This two-part series will explain the difference between for now and forever employees and how to tailor the hiring process to capture the most appropriate candidates.