Recent Articles
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Black history attractions are gaining popularity across the US
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMore than 30,000 people visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) during its opening weekend in September. Tickets to the museum are sold out for the remainder of the year, and a new batch of recently released tickets are nearly sold out for the first three months of 2017.
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Want to write like a pro? Bookmark this page
Hank Boyer CommunicationsRemember Cliff Clavin, the loveable mailman from the old TV sitcom "Cheers"? He was always confusing his words along with his facts. Unfortunately, some of us have Cliff Clavin moments when it comes to our word choices, too. A homonym is a word that sounds roughly the same as another word, but is different in meaning. Here are some commonly confused homonyms that sound the same but are often confused.
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Homebuyer sentiment reverses course amid mixed signals
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHomeowners looking to sell are enthusiastic about the continued rise in housing prices. Prospective homebuyers not so much. Even with mortgage rates remaining near rock bottom, those who would like to purchase a home are feeling the pressure of having to strain too much financially to meet market demands. The past two months have seen a gradual decline in buyer interest that could linger throughout the remainder of the year.
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Can you afford good communication?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityAutumn is upon us, and many start thinking about Christmas shopping. I just heard a statistic that a million Americans are done with their shopping already. That sounds ridiculous! Or maybe you're one of them? When it comes to any shopping, you must consider three things: What do I need? Can I afford it? Will they like it?
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Why Singapore Changi is consistently the best airport in the world
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLook at the Skytrax rankings for the world's best airports, and you'll see a common name topping a number of categories for the past few years. Singapore's Changi Airport repeatedly sets the target for passenger experiences, but what makes it so special?
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How to prevent church event budget-busters
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityHosting special events such as a marriage seminar or Thanksgiving outreach requires a bit more planning than a weekend service. Unfortunately, no one really likes to kick off an event-planning session by talking about the budget. However, it's important to have this discussion early so you're able to make affordable planning choices.
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Workplace investigations: Following through
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHandling an employee complaint and the subsequent investigation can be tricky, as we discussed in the first two parts of this series (see above). However, it is equally challenging and important to close the report appropriately.
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Metals thoughts: Sudden stop edition
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesGold and silver both seem to have arrested their falls over the last week, with both sitting squarely on top of their 200-day moving averages. The almost relentless dollar strengthening since mid-September has pretty much every opposing currency weaker, and that has had a follow through to metals across the board.
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Road to recovery: First shots
Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy life-long dream was to serve as a police officer, just as my parents, uncles and brother had done before me. My mother was the first female chief of police in New Mexico and the first Hispanic female chief of police in the United States. She instilled in me a great longing to serve and protect.
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7 ideas for acquiring event sponsors
Wendy Parsley Association ManagementSponsors can be an integral part of your event program. The revenue they bring to the table helps you increase the value of the event for your attendees. The question we are asking today: What motivates sponsors to spend valuable marketing dollars on your show?