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Interpol offers help in the battle against cybercrime
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFor police departments around the world, cybercrime has become yet another addition to their workload — and not all are equipped to handle it. Lack of resources is an issue, but a lack of awareness is also preventing effective cybercrime fighting. There is a huge knowledge gap between our crime fighters and the increasingly complex nature of cybercrime.
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Back to school or back to work? An ideal workplace combines both
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management'Tis the season for the younger set to end their summer jobs, hang up their bathing suits and return to school. For most of us, that time has long passed, yet the memory of having two months off still remains strong. What would happen if we took that same approach to work?
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Waves of change: Helping staff navigate the turbulent tides of healthcare
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationWith an emphasis on reducing costs while improving quality and access, the transformation of the U.S. healthcare delivery system is creating additional pressure at the point of care — the encounters between clinicians and their patients. While change is due, it also requires balance and support for those who are caught at the crux as new models of care are being rolled out and payment models are still being developed and implemented.
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What’s the top luxury purchase these days? Time
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesBuying time is the latest trend in luxury. It's one thing wealthy consumers can't get enough of. Constantly on the go with jam-packed schedules, they are willing to pay a premium for products and services that will add a few extra minutes to their busy days.
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Travel companies racing to establish foothold in Cuba
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOn Aug. 14, the American flag was hoisted above the U.S. embassy in Cuba, signaling the re-establishment of diplomacy between the two countries. As relations begin to ease, U.S. travel to Cuba has become a hot commodity.
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How to implement changes without losing volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityHave you ever announced a change to your volunteers that didn't go over too well? Have they ever resisted implementing a new system or process and you couldn't quite figure out why? I'll let you in on a little secret: The issue probably wasn't the change itself. The issue was probably in how the change was rolled out.
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Study: Transport times for stroke patients still need improvement
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareStroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. The debilitating condition costs the nation an estimated $34 billion each year to cover healthcare services, medications and missed work.
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What’s behind the increase in amateur baseball litigation?
Albert Figone Sports & FitnessCoaches at all levels have traditionally assumed a special role in the lives of athletes and success of teams. In the past, winning coaches achieved results employing techniques that could legally be considered "wanton" or "grossly negligent" in any other context.
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Being organized is not a crime
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn every job interview I've been on, I've been asked, "What's your weakness?" The answer is always the same: "I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my work. I go above and beyond to try to make it work, but at the same time beat myself up over it because I'm my own worst critic." Now, don't get me wrong. I'm human and definitely not perfect, but I — we — can always strive for perfection.
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More than reading: Integrating art into your curriculum
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationOverwhelming evidence undergirds the need for integrated curriculum based in multiple intelligences and learning styles. However, too often, curricula are not integrated, relying instead on artificially compartmentalized courses — usually categorized as reading-writing and listening-speaking, with grammar awkwardly given its own class based in content disconnected from anything else students are doing.