Recent Articles
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A shot in the dark: Low-light shooting tips
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe just finished our first Basic Low Light session for the 2015 season at Cedar Ridge Range in San Antonio, Texas. The format we use for these sessions includes a review of flashlight techniques, low-light drills to develop skill, a standard qualification course and several decision-based scenarios.
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Failing to use data is failing your nonprofit organization
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementYou research your mortgage options, your car loan interest rates and schools for your children, but when it comes to our nonprofits, this depth of data and research is sometimes missing. Data is the cornerstone of good decision-making and is necessary for board and staff effectiveness.
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How 3-D-printed blood vessels may help organ transplantation
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareTransplant surgeons need more than simply a mass of cells — they need vessel inlets and outlets that they can connect directly to arteries and veins. One of the largest hurdles scientists face when engineering livers, kidneys or other large artificial tissues is keeping the cells alive.
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Hiking in the Black Forest of Pennsylvania
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisurePennsylvania is a beautiful state after you leave Philadelphia and its surrounding communities. Once you reach the farming communities, it's delightful — especially in autumn when the harvest has begun.
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Another first for Philadelphia: Only UNESCO World Heritage City in US
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLong gone are the days when Philadelphia had to endure the criticism and denigration of pundits around the country. With a restaurant and cultural renaissance in the Quaker City over the past decade, the building of the Jewish History Museum and the nearly-finished American History Museum, as well as the historic visit of Pope Francis this past September, Philadelphia is making its mark on the global map.
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Evidence grows in linking loss of smell to dementia
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA reduced ability to detect odors has been shown to be an indicator of risk for the development of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. A recently published study in JAMA Neurology lends further proof to these findings.
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Walgreens expands telehealth services to 25 states
Scott E. Rupp PharmaceuticalAfter a successful launch in five states, Walgreens recently announced it is collaborating with MDLIVE to expand its mobile app to offer MDLIVE's telehealth services to users in 20 additional states. According to a statement issued by the company, the expansion means an updated telehealth experience within the Walgreens app and better functionality and integration with MDLIVE.
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RIP comment sections: A eulogy for a cornerstone of online journalism
Ryan Clark CommunicationsFor an online journalist, it feels like an uphill battle when trying to create content that will both draw readers and inspire conversation. So it was with great confusion I discovered the click-drawing power of the comment section was not only dying down, but being removed from many of my favorite websites.
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Joe’s Crab Shack eliminates tips: Will the industry follow suit?
Danielle Manley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementServers at restaurants have a unique source of income. Most people in the U.S. make a simple hourly wage or a salary. However, servers make an hourly wage of $2.13 — which is typically only used to pay taxes, most don't ever receive a paycheck — and they rely on tips as their actual take-home pay.
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Leadership in healthcare: Not so different from splitting wood
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationAs winter approaches, this is an excellent time to reflect on trends in healthcare and self-assess one's leadership style. A few weeks ago, as I was preparing for the winter and splitting wood, I thought about the similarities of this activity with my experience leading people in healthcare environments.