Recent Articles
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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.
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Twitter tumbles: What its static growth means for your business
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingOver the last few weeks, ads for Twitter have been popping up on every platform from mobile apps to television. Now, we know why. Twitter is struggling. This past July, the social network announced their slowest increase in monthly average users since the company went public in 2013.
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Full-time RV living: Should you buy a 5th wheel or a motorized RV?
Howard Jaros Recreation & LeisureFor those starting out full-time RV living, there is an important decision that has to be made — choosing a fifth wheel RV or a motorized one. Now that does not mean you can't full-time in a travel trailer, because we have friends who do, but the majority seem to face the decision of buying either a fifth wheel RV or a motorized one.
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A little-known cause of struggles in school
Janet B. Reyes EducationMany educators and parents are unaware of one potential reason some students perform poorly or inconsistently in school: underlying problems with perceptual-motor integration. This system relates to sensory intake and processing, awareness of body position and differences in muscle tension.