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Creating an effective quality assurance program
Corey Hulbert Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThird-party vendor management has evolved over the years from an important business position into a mission-critical function for the mortgage enterprise. A failure in this department now carries with it severe penalties. There are a number of drivers for this trend, including increasing costs, an aging workforce in many settlement services businesses and a general flight to quality loan origination, but the primary driver has been regulatory compliance. A well-known industry expert puts it quite well.
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Uber takes aim at travel agents, booking websites
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementUber has revolutionized urban commuting in the last few years. Now, Uber is all set to revolutionize the travel business, beyond booking cars for a ride. In a recent filing with the U.S. Patent Office, the company has revealed its plan to become an all-in-one travel agent. The patent images call the service "Uber Travel," which seems a fitting description for a service that aims to combine car booking with the entire trip.
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New Porsche team set to debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe Rolex 24 at Daytona is just two weekends away, and 2016 kicked off with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 down in Daytona earlier this month. With such a long event, it's important to get as much practice as possible, and teams took a preseason opportunity to get on the track to prepare for the 24-hour race. Roar is like the "dress rehearsal" before everyone arrives to put on the big show.
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Going slow to go fast — Master this principle to master everything
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt would be incredibly boring if life moved at one slow, monotonous, steady speed. Because it doesn't, you'll want to master the "go slow to go fast" principle to increase your successes in life. What do job seekers, sales professionals, athletes, managers, HR professionals, accountants, physicians and health coaches all have in common? To be really, really effective at what they do, they must adeptly manage their actions in response to the speed demands of their jobs.
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Severe weather devastation highlights importance of preparedness
Rebecca Ryan Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs 2015 came to a close, the U.S. was devastated by a slew of tornadoes and floods, causing an estimated $2 billion in damages. In North Texas, a severe weather system spun off several tornadoes Dec. 26, including an EF-4 tornado that caused widespread destruction in Garland and Rowlett, suburbs on the east side of Dallas. Meanwhile, the melting snow from heavy winter storms in the northern U.S. overwhelmed rivers and tributaries, causing flooding along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Mississippi.
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State of Public Health 2016: Our achievements, our aspirations
Dr. Ebun O. Ebunlomo Healthcare AdministrationAs we welcome each new year, we also anticipate remarks from the president during the annual State of the Union Address, which often outlines our achievements as a nation in the past year and our focus for the new year. The 2016 State of the Union speech by President Barack Obama was particularly anticipated by viewers this year, given that it was his last.
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Candida yeast: Strong immune system is key
Jeff White Sports & FitnessA strong immune system is the first line of defense against illness and disease. Many believe the medicine we receive from the doctor or drugstore is the key to good health, but that's not true. The healthier people are and the stronger their immune system, the less they'll need those medicines to make them feel better.
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The power of collaboration in healthcare and nursing
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare and nursing are collaborative by nature, and collaboration is fueled by communication. A collaborative modus operandi greases the wheels of healthcare, improves outcomes and ultimately impacts the "double bottom line" of people and profits.
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Friedrichs Supreme Court case may have big impact on teachers
Ronnie Richard EducationThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Jan. 11 in the controversial Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, which could have a major impact on teacher wages and benefits. At the center of the case is yet another debate surrounding free speech and money — issues that have continued to pop up in the courts in recent years (Citizens United v. FEC, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.).
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Take the time to assess your Web presence
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat does 2016 look like for you? Are you up for change or are you looking forward to something more routine? Either way, the best time to take stock and make any subsequent updates is when you do not have to. So take a few minutes now to do a little assessing.