Recent Articles
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Unraveling the ‘mystery’ of Superstition Mountain
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhy do they call it the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun? The first part is easy; the location of the match is in the backdrop of the beautiful Arizona Superstition Mountains. The "mystery" part is what makes this match fun and unique among all other three-gun events in the country.
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Being a good 3-D neighbor
Wendy Lathrop Construction & Building MaterialsOwnership of land runs from the highest point in the heavens to the center of the earth — or so we are generally informed as we surveyors begin our studies of real property characteristics. However, that vast expanse of ownership does not equate to full possession when it comes to such things as allowing airplanes and satellites cross the skies above us; some aspects are beyond an owner's full control. Neighbors above and below us have rights, too.
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Milestones of a Cayman odometer
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn my line of work as a project manager, milestones are noteworthy and consequential points in the lifetime of an event or process. They are indicators of significance used to measure or mark project status. But milestones are also gauges of important life events.
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The challenge of monitoring student growth with today’s learners
Mark S. Miller EducationToday's educational environment is vastly different from those of your parents and grandparents. Educational settings have transformed from brick and mortar to blended learning opportunities to cyber classrooms. The 21st-century student has challenged teachers to re-examine their teaching styles and methods of delivery. The challenge of meeting the needs of the 21st-century student and accountability standards mandated by federal and state regulations has pressured teachers to create new techniques to ensure student growth.
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Where are the women? Male-dominated workplaces need to diversify
Danielle Manley Distribution & WarehousingOver the past century, women have made significant strides in achieving equality in workplaces, everything from narrowing the pay gap to increasing women in leadership and senior management roles. However, when taking a closer look at individual industries, it's apparent that the push for gender equality is just beginning to affect traditionally male-dominated industries like construction and mining.
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Schools nationwide celebrate their diversity
Bambi Majumdar EducationWe need to highlight the importance of diversity in our schools, now more than ever. The nation that is known as the "melting pot" of cultures needs schools that embrace and celebrate this diversity. This year we've seen schools and districts take this celebration one step further by imbibing the theme into the very framework of daily lessons. One outstanding example of this is Stoklosa Middle School in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Trump travel ban saga hurts US tourism
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe U.S. Travel Association refers to the years 2000-2009 as the "The Lost Decade" of international travel. During those years, the U.S. missed out on approximately 68.3 million visitors and $606 billion. Fast forward to 2016, and those numbers have finally bounced back, with U.S. travel exports growing to 11.2 percent — the highest increase since the fallout from Sept. 11.
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HGTV helps inspire millennial home design
Katina Hernandez Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesToday's first-time homebuyers are looking for more than just a roof over their heads. When it comes to design, they want luxury at a fraction of the price. The list of wants from today's buyers can be overwhelming for real estate agents, who are challenged to match lofty expectations with their clients' often not-so-lofty budget. Although some homebuyers are open to renovation, their design goals remain the similar across the board.
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It’s time to spring clean your brain
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe promise of sunnier weather is a nice excuse to engage in a little deep cleaning. While it can be richly rewarding to discover the back of our closets, the clean surfaces of our desks and the joy of riding in an immaculate car, taking a little time to clean out the clutter in our minds can be even more beneficial.
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Mobile apps for ambulatory surgery follow-up show promising signs
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareMobile apps in healthcare may finally be taking hold and finding some relevance in the sector, at least in one specific area — breast reconstruction. Specifically, the journal JAMA Surgery reports that access to a mobile app allowed ambulatory breast reconstruction patients to submit photos to their physicians and report information to physicians, resulting in fewer post-surgery follow-up appointments.