Recent Articles
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Slip or slump: Which way are the housing winds blowing?
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsJanuary — that contrary month for the housing industry — disappointed once again. Across the board, indicators revealed an industry stuck in the doldrums. Housing starts were down from December, as was builder confidence. Sales of existing single-family homes and multifamily construction barely ticked a notch higher.
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False starts: 13 ways to blow strategic planning
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementBoards can be resistant to thinking strategically — they often find it easier to focus on short-term thinking and safe topics. A few boards consider planning an expensive process, while others fear the group hugs and games that characterize some retreats. Even the boards that have budgeted for planning often delay it a year or more.
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Orlando Sanford planning expansion to continue growth
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveCentral Florida's second-largest airport plans to capitalize on its "simpler, faster and better" facility and its military heritage as focus turns toward expansion and remodeling. Sanford International Airport made the announcement last week that it hopes to spend $43 million in expanding and improving facilities for passengers and airlines.
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Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensor for TBI
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareAn estimated 1.7 million people in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually, and about 52,000 people die from TBIs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not every blow to the head results in TBI, but intracranial hypertension is common in patients with TBI.
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How to pattern your shotgun for greater accuracy
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureSo you purchased a shotgun for your favorite wing and clays sports, but now you can't hit anything with it. What's up with that? Of course, the problem could be you. Sloppy technique, lack of focus, eye issues, bad habits — the list can be pretty extensive. Or it could be your shotgun. Getting to the bottom of the problem involves a process of elimination, and the best place to start is with the shotgun.
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Do students think best on their feet?
Dorothy L. Tengler EducationThinking on your feet has always been thought of as how to perform well under pressure, staying composed — when the floor is all yours, making a quick decision or giving an answer quickly. But now, the concept is being taken to another level.
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Don’t let typos crush your practice’s reputation
Jessica Taylor Healthcare AdministrationMedical personnel know attitude, tone and body language are key to patient satisfaction. I recently had the pleasure of visiting a practice where the atmosphere was great and the personnel were friendly. That said, there was one thing that killed the experience: document errors.
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Leasing tips, tactics and strategies for commercial tenants
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailWhen looking to lease commercial property, it's crucial to do your research on location, size and cost, among other factors. Once you've found a place that fits your business, however, you must begin negotiating a contract with the landlord. Here are several tips and strategies to help.
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Here’s how to craft the perfect email
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingYes, they got your email. That much we know. The average office worker sends or receives 121 emails a day, according to a recent report from the Radicati Group. Chances are they opened it as well since Americans have a penchant for checking their emails 'round the clock. 42 percent of Americans check their email in the bathroom, 50 percent check email while in bed, and 18 percent check their email while driving, Adobe found.
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Drug treatment reduces risk of skin cancer in transplant patients
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareIt is well documented that solid organ transplant recipients (OTRs) are at greater risk of developing skin cancer following transplant surgery. However, a new study conducted by Harvard Medical School researchers found that an immunosuppressive drug lowers the risk of subsequent skin cancer following an initial post-transplant cancer diagnosis.