Recent Articles
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No end to volatility in oil markets at the outset of 2016
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe market may have become the new "swing producer" since the shale revolution. But the 3 percent jump in oil prices in the opening days of the new year — on the back of an execution in Saudi Arabia that inflamed sectarian tensions — reminded us of the repercussions that instability in the Middle East continues to have for global oil markets.
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Candida yeast: The 411 on fungal infections
Jeff White Sports & FitnessThere's nothing "fun" about fungal infections. Fungi are organisms that can grow in low moisture and low pH environments. Fungi are found everywhere — outdoors on trees, on plants, in the soil, and indoors on various objects. They even grow on our bodies.
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Have you considered a legacy, contingency or backfill plans?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI remember the supervision books I read when studying for promotional exams always seemed to have a statement to the effect of, "You can always judge how well a department is run when the manager is not present."
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Will justice finally be served on the Mobile Air Conditioning Directive?
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingWe greet the new year with a new development on an old old story — the European Commission's Mobile Air Conditioning Directive. Just before Christmas, the EC announced it would definitely be taking Germany to court for infringing the MAC Directive. Whether this represents the final chapter in the saga remains to be seen, but Germany is being called to account for effectively allowing car manufacturer Daimler to sidestep the requirements of European law for an astonishing three full years.
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Despite study’s conclusion, random acts of joy are good for you
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareAs I walked from my car to the shopping mall entrance, I encountered him — a gentleman who demonstrated a random act of pure joy. He leaped off the curb, clicked his heels in the air in a truly carefree manner with a huge grin on his face.
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4 things to think about for a successful 2016 in lodging
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe year of 2015 marked a great year for the hospitality and tourism industry. According to the Lodging Industry Trends 2015 report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the average occupancy for hotels reached 64.4 percent. In addition, travelers were spending more for their stays, paying $115.02 per room a night in June 2015.
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New smart design appliances your luxury clients will want to have
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAmidst all the hoopla about virtual reality, curved TVs and roll-up computer screens, manufacturers also have rolled out new lines of luxury appliances during this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Combining elegant design with the latest gadgetry, they are sure to be on your clients' wish list when they hit the market later this year.
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8 key areas HR professionals must address to start 2016
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThis time every year, human resources professionals resolve to improve their employment processes and maintain compliance with applicable laws. Resolutions are more important than ever this year with myriad changes and developments in employment law.
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How to protect volunteers from themselves
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityThe volunteer of our dreams is always on time, willing to do whatever task is required, has a great attitude, encourages those around him/her and attracts more people to serve. I'm guessing not all of your current volunteers fit into this category, but you probably have a few with at least some of these qualities.
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Integrative tests: Implementing in the ESL classroom
Douglas Magrath EducationIn a recent article, I described why integrative testing is a better way of testing language competence than discrete-point testing. An integrative test draws on a variety of sources. Syntax, vocabulary, "schema," cultural awareness, reading skills, pronunciation and grammar are all factors the test maker and test taker need to keep in mind. The integrative test is generally considered to be a more reliable instrument for measuring language competence.