Recent Articles
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Savvy nonprofits raise awareness and donations via social media
Jim Alvarez Association ManagementNonprofit organizations are driven to provide meaningful support to those they serve. Many nonprofits have unique and compelling stories that illustrate the impact of what they do. Savvy nonprofits embrace social media to highlight stories punctuated with engaging images along with video and audio clips to evoke emotional responses from supporters. Adding a distinct call to action puts nonprofits in the driver's seat to increase revenue opportunities.
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Metals Thoughts: The almighty dollar
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesWelcome back from the long weekend (or perhaps even the long summer). We are basically flat to prices from the first of July, and volatility has been coming off accordingly. As the new school year begins, we have new opportunities, but the low volatility regime is likely to persist for a couple more weeks as of yet — with the Sep. 20-21 FOMC meeting as an interesting potential catalyst.
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10 exciting new (or newly expanded) museums in the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIt seems hard to believe, but America is home to more than 35,000 museums — double the number from just 15 years ago — and they just keep coming. Museums are a vital part of the American cultural and educational landscape. They are places where we all can go to pursue the discovery of art, history, science, technology and the natural world.
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Use your bio to build your business
Fred Berns Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn competitive times like these, the most important sale business professionals can make is the personal one. And the best "sell yourself" tool is your online bio. No marketing piece does a better job of spelling out your "special-ness" than an effective personal promotion profile on your website, in social media and elsewhere.
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Thou shalt not covet — even Porsches
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI love cars, motorcycles, airplanes, even tractors — anything with wheels and a motor. I don't know why. I did not grow up in a gearhead family or anything close to it. As a 12-year-old kid, I remember sitting in front of our 30-inch black-and-white TV watching automotive events on the Wide World of Sports and trying to draw what I saw.
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Terror false alarms: What have airports learned about security?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn today's hypervigilant era, terrorism fears have led to an unusual phenomenon recently in which two major airports have been evacuated following false reports of active shooters. With everyone on edge following terrorist incidents and mass shootings, how can security officials in airports ensure the anxiety of the traveling public doesn't lead to a dangerous incident of mass panic, subsequent injury and possibly even death?
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Palace drama in Uzbekistan leaves questions about energy stability
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesUzbekistan — if known at all — is known as one of the most repressive of the "-stans," stretching across the Central Asian land mass. Earlier this week, local news outlets reported that longtime President Islam Karimov had died.
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Find your match: Which social network should your business use most?
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsEvery week, it seems a new social platform, tool or improvement pops up. Just in last few weeks, Instagram introduced "Stories," Pinterest added new advertising features and Facebook changed its Trending News. With the constant barrage of "new, new, new" on social media, it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy.
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Improving the board experience
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementMeetings of the board can be dreaded or difficult to endure. Listening to reports, watching individuals promote personal agendas, and enduring a lack of focus on outcomes and bad behavior leaves some board members wondering if it's worth their time. It is no wonder it's difficult to get a quorum.
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Accelerating healing for patients with dementia or delirium
Terry Lynam Healthcare AdministrationA new approach to geriatric inpatient care has improved outcomes and recognition scores at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center. While people age 65 and older account for 46 percent of LIJ's hospital days, the facility's patient floors weren't optimized for geriatric patients with dementia or delirium. This situation complicated delivery of care and helping patients to achieve functional dependence.