Recent Articles
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Military service is no golden ticket to employment
Steven W. Grudzinski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhile both honorable and respected, military service is by no means your golden ticket to a new career. After 29 years of Army service as a military police officer, I thought I had been trained and prepared for just about anything the world could throw at me.
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Solving the hog problem in America: Part II
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs I read through responses to my previous article (Solving the hog problem in America), one of the most common themes I saw over and over again was that there is a big disconnect between those who understand the severity of the situation and those who don't. Specifically, many people are lamenting the fact that they are perfectly willing to help landowners deal with an ongoing hog problem, but they do not want to pay for the privilege of doing so.
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Controlled burns: Safety changes on the horizon for helicopters
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveGood news. The past July — typically the worst month of the year for helicopter accidents — was the second-safest on record in 30 years, and the overall accident rate for the first six months of the year is trending down. Good work, everyone.
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Advance your career by working in different areas of your department
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOne way to get a profound understanding of your career is to work in different interdepartmental areas. This can include: fire prevention, code enforcement, communications, public education, EMS, training, emergency response division (ERD), urban search and rescue (FEMA), or any other area your department may have not listed here or titled differently.
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Teladoc teleheath drama continues to play out in court
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationTeladoc's antitrust lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is still in its early stage, but a brief filed recently in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals shows many support the company's legal efforts, including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and competitors.
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Understanding international students: Classroom applications
Douglas Magrath EducationThere are many benefits for instructors who have an understanding of their learners' cultures as well as their own culture. For example, a teacher's comments may be misunderstood because of the different ways teachers communicate in L1 cultures.
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7 sensible tips for better smartphone photos
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureNot so long ago, a camera was a camera, and a phone was a phone. But that all changed in the late 1990s when some crazy Japanese techies decided to integrate the two devices. Those clunky forerunners of today's "smart" camera phones didn't make good photos, but the mold was cast and the camera phone phenomenon took off around the world.
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12 areas of employment law training your managers need
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementManagers today need varied types of training to do their jobs effectively. This article outlines the basic types of training managers should receive in the area of labor and employment law to effectively perform their jobs. Such training will go a long way toward preventing or at least minimizing legal liability for employment-related claims for employers.
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5 trends shaping today’s new home market
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsDemand for new homes is heating up. A shortage of suitable existing home inventory may be one reason, but new home shoppers also are looking for properties that differ from the existing home stock. They are seeking houses that align more closely with their values and lifestyles. Top of mind are the following features, according to recent industry reports.
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The dysfunctions of a board
Connie Hanner and Bob Harris Association ManagementVolunteers are integral to an association or chamber of commerce. Members are asked to contribute time, energy and resources on boards and committees. Every nonprofit organization requires a board of directors. The model has been proven for more than a century: The board governs, and the staff manages.