Recent Articles
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Bikes are picking up steam as method of transportation, fitness
Bob Kowalski Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEven as cities have expanded and suburban sprawl has reduced the utility of bicycles, the two-wheeled vehicles are surging back into use. The reasons for the renewed attention to bicycles are many.
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Zika virus infecting hospitality industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThere are no certainties in business, and no one knows this better than hospitality brands. Economic flux aside, there are always a million and one things going wrong that can affect business, and the Zika virus seems to the latest among them.
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Creating effective teams helps an organization stay on top
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPeople are the heart of any organization, yet leading a team of employees is often referred to as "herding cats." The task can be both challenging and rewarding. So what is the best approach to creating effective teams and team members?
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The nursing shortage reality: A clear need for more faculty
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn an era of nursing shortages, high nurse demand and qualified applicants being turned away from nursing programs, there is a need for action to stem the tide. Nursing has long been touted as one of the best professional career paths for those wishing to enter the healthcare sector. The Bureau of Labor Statistics extolls 16 percent job growth for registered nurses and 31 percent for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives between now and 2024.
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Church communications on a tight budget
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityYou're headed into late spring and summer, which often reduces church attendance — and therefore, offerings. Meanwhile every church is talking about doing church communications better to engage their congregations and invite their community. But how do you improve everything on the small budget you've been given?
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Breaking down barriers as educators — one step at a time
Jessica Taylor EducationTESOL 2016 started out Tuesday evening with a bang when opening keynote speaker Aziz Abu Sarah gave a moving and inspirational speech about how to break down barriers as educators. Sarah describes himself as an explorer, cultural educator, peace builder and entrepreneur. He has traveled to about 40 countries working on bringing people together and finding ways to really communicate with one another.
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10 bright ideas for multifamily developments
Pamela Tresp Facilities & GroundsI live and work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area where construction is on fire. Cranes, framers and dump trucks line the freeways in a crazed frenzy to keep up with the rapidly rising population. With each passing day, it seems like we learn of another company moving to Texas.
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6-step defensive tactic that may save an officer’s life
Edwin Pantoja Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe internet and social media channels are full of countless civilian videos that portray officers struggling and/or becoming increasingly frustrated while trying to arrest a subject. In some of these instances, you see officers losing their cool as they cannot effectively control and arrest the subject.
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Business buzzwords: A passion for world‑class low-hanging fruit
Paul Zukowski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEven the brightest light can become ordinary and easy to ignore. The same goes for the overworked buzzwords and phrases we pepper our speech and correspondence with.
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Consumers spending more on kitchen and bath changes
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesSeveral recent homeowner surveys confirm what kitchen and bath professionals already know. Regardless of age or income, consumers are willing to spend more money to enhance their kitchen or bathroom than on any other room in the house.