Recent Articles
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Struggling malls aim to satisfy customers’ hunger
Katherine Radin RetailWith the acceleration of retail closures in recent years, shopping malls and commercial landlords are finding themselves pressed to find new, profitable tenants. I've previously noted that commercial property management teams have begun looking for other ways to fill the void left by shuttered retailers.
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Metals Thoughts: Peak populism
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesThe first round of the French election pretty much went the way that risk markets were hoping for. We have since seen the dollar sell off to a post-election low of 98.7, particularly against the EURUSD (1.07 to 1.095), with equity markets rallying, rates moving higher and a general risk-on sentiment.
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The Grand Tour: Cruising our 968 through Pennsylvania’s Slate Belt
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"Bear-leader? You're looking at him," I said, slamming the door shut. It was another back-door Grand Tour, and my woman was asking where our chaperon was.
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Don’t forget to exercise your face
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessThese muscles work hard but don't carry, lift or move the body. Learning to exercise and relax these muscles can take years off your look, reduce chronic headaches and bring ease to your body and mind. Though it's easy to forget about them, they're visible to everyone you meet.
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(Not) looking for a job at work
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs leaders, we try not to spend too much time thinking about how much time our employees are looking for jobs while they are at work. Yet, as employees, we all know the best time to look for a job is when we have a job and while we are working at it.
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A values-based business model for interior design firms
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOver my many years of business consulting, I have come to appreciate that the best interior design practices are values-based businesses. Please note that I wrote values with an "s," not value-based. I am not talking about how you price your services to make clients feel that you are providing them with good value. I am talking about fundamental values of good business.
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My child struggles with learning. How can I help her at home?
Howard Margolis EducationThis question — "My child struggles with learning. How can I help her at home?" — plagues many parents. When the Garcias tried to teach Juana to sound out words and answer questions about what she read, she snapped at them, pushed the book across the table and threw a temper tantrum. When the Ashers tried the same with Ben, he sobbed.
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8 top US wildlife safari parks
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf an African safari is on your travel bucket list, but not within your budget, don't despair. Consider an American safari. Across the country, commercial safari parks are bringing wildlife viewing much closer to home — and at a fraction of the cost.
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The travel and hospitality sector has a new partner in PayPal
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementPayPal has been in the news quite frequently in recent months, and all for good reasons. Brand innovation and enhanced customer experience are the focus, and to this end, they have introduced a series of new services. Speaking to brandchannel, PayPal’s Dhiraj Kumar said that most users are unaware of the many benefits PayPal offers. The platform features more than just sending and receiving money, or using the service for online shopping. There are incredible offers for business transactions as well as personal wealth management.
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Integrating primary and behavioral care
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationMental health and substance abuse treatment have for too long been delivered entirely separate from medical and surgical care. The reality is that medical conditions can contribute to behavioral health; and some mental health conditions co-exist with medical disease.