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Key performance indicators for successful associations
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementMany of the topics that come before the board of directors start with a simple statement: "I have a good idea." From there, passion takes over. An idea for something that sounds good might pass without much knowledge-based discussion. Or "group think" presides, with people supporting the idea because they thought everyone was in favor.
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Can an Amazon Echo be a murder witness?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn a rather dramatic turn of events, law enforcement officers in Bentonville, Arkansas, are seeking a digital witness for a homicide investigation. During their search and investigation of a murder scene, police noticed an Amazon Echo in the kitchen of the premises. They think the device may have recorded some ambient noise or background chatter, and they are hoping the device recordings could lead them to more clues about the crime.
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JFK is next in line for $10 billion overhaul
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA study by a panel into the state of New York's airports has come to the unsurprising conclusion that John F. Kennedy International Airport is in need of an overhaul. As a result, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off 2017 by announcing a $10 billion plan to revamp the airport and its transport network to improve the experience for travelers.
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Designers should tell all, if they want to sell all
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf you're not earning the income you could be, or should be, that may have nothing to with the interior design services you offer. It may have everything to do with the fact that not enough people know about them.
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Metals Thoughts: Abandoned resolutions edition
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesWe've been content to sit on our hands once the rally started, as it only seems to be a slight unwind of some of the frothiness that macro markets have priced in for the Donald Trump rally. Our first real tests are approaching quickly with gold's 50 DMA at $1,192 and a slew of support for the USD about $.50 below here.
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3 ways understanding SAD makes you a better leader
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the "winter blues" could affect 10 to 15 percent of your staff. Colleagues experiencing symptoms of either can have a significant impact on those who do not. Here are three ways understanding SAD and the winter blues can help you be a more effective leader during these cold months.
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Your 2017 skin care resolutions
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureThese five little tips can make a huge impact when you are trying to achieve an angelic glow in 2017.
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KWL for professional development
Pamela Hill EducationThe beginning of a new year is a natural time to reflect on the past year's experiences of teaching students with special education needs. When seeking ways to make educational changes based on past experiences, professional development opportunities may be considered.
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Simplify your product offering to boost your profit
Doug Jacobs RetailIt is difficult for small business owners to pass on any opportunity to make a few dollars. We take any job that comes along and hope it will turn a nice profit. However, many times these are the jobs that bite us in the proverbial rear end. We often do not know the pitfalls or problems that can occur. And we end up spending too much time — or worse, dollars — to fix the issues.
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Discovering America’s best botanical gardens
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was right when he said "the earth laughs in flowers," then get ready for a chorus of laughter as botanical gardens across the nation burst forth in blossom this spring. The cultivation of ornamental gardens goes back a long time. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, for example, are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Laid out by French King Louis XIII in the 1630s, the enchanting Gardens of Versailles are seen by many experts as having set the world stage for formal gardens.