Recent Articles
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Drones are a rapidly developing issue — on both sides of the law
Bob Kowalski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe've heard plenty about drones recently, but even with all that information, we still can't figure out the answer to this question: Whose side are they on? There's little doubt drones are capable of providing beneficial services and performing tasks that cannot be accomplished by people or other devices. They also hold the potential to bring headaches to law enforcement agencies around the world — a situation that has already begun.
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Close reading with English learners: Challenges
Erick Herrmann EducationIn this era of more demanding standards for all students, close reading has become a common exercise for students in various grade levels. For English language learners — generally defined as students who are not achieving academically due to the level of English language proficiency — accessing complex, grade-level text can be especially demanding.
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Luxury furniture industry reaches out to designers to boost sales
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAt the height of the Great Depression in 1931, representatives of the furniture industry invited a group of notable interior decorators to a gathering to discuss how they might work together to promote design services and furniture sales. That meeting gave birth to the American Institute of Decorators, the forerunner of today's American Society of Interior Designers, and created an alliance between industry and designers that continues to this day.
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Jump the curve with your nonprofit organization in 2016
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementWhat do we need to do in 2016 not only move our organization forward, but also to "jump the curve" in how we compete and deliver member value? If we don't do it, someone else will out-innovate and out-think us and take our market share. It is no longer enough to make incremental changes in our organizations but taking a leap and jumping the curve is what is needed.
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Oklahoma City expanding terminal to accommodate increase in passengers
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport has set forth designs for an impressive new addition to its terminal that will improve the passenger experience and allow expansion at the airport for the foreseeable future.
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The importance of ergonomics in a distribution center
Piyush Bakshi Distribution & WarehousingMusculoskeletal disorders are twice as common in the warehousing and distribution sector as they are with other private-sector industries. Ergonomically designed distribution centers can not only help bring down incidences of injuries to workers, but also cut down the amount paid in compensation by the business to workers.
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5 things to consider before starting a veterinary practice
Shahrina Ankhi-Krol Pet CareThe veterinary profession is a profession of passion. One would be hard-pressed to find a veterinarian who is not passionate about treating and saving the lives of animals. When a veterinarian starts a practice, the last thing he/she wants to think about is legal barriers that may prevent him/her from focusing on the practice. So, here are five quick and essential things to consider before starting veterinary practice.
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Take a trip to America’s newest national parks
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureWhile conservationists have cheered President Barack Obama's unprecedented designation of 19 new national park units over the last three years, the big winners may be travelers who get improved access and interpretation at sites across the country that commemorate scenery, history and heroic figures.
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Conflicted about your company’s succession? Bring in a quarterback
Pamela Wasley Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs CEO, you have worked hard to bring your company to where it is today. You have spent countless late nights and weekends striving to make the company a success. However, for one reason or another, you are moving on, and you may be considering utilizing an interim president to assist you through the succession process.
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Instacart vs. Amazon: Delivering groceries to your home
Bambi Majumdar RetailTarget's partnership announcement with Instacart has taken the grocery wars to the next level. The market has already been abuzz with the changes Amazon is bringing in its own grocery delivery service, which is poised for major expansion. Now Target customers can have groceries delivered to their doorstep for as little as $3.99 per order.