Recent Articles
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A call for tempered rhetoric among educators
Dr. Sheri Williams EducationAs a seasoned administrator, I've witnessed multiple reforms in the pre-K-12 system. External reforms tend to generate complaints, politicization, widespread use of media, and escalating cases of "blame and shame." Isn’t it time to temper our rhetoric?
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How do you gear up for the start of football season?
Chuck Cox Sports & FitnessThe first thing Kevin Atkinson does to prepare for another football season is to break out the swim trunks and get some sand between his toes. And while the annual sojourn with his family is the perfect way for Atkinson to get in the right state of mind, coaches all across the United States have their own methods to prepare for the madness of another grueling football season.
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Reading is fundamental for seeing your work differently
Catherine Iste Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCombine lots of paperwork with office politics, then add working with the public when they are not necessarily at their best, and it can seem almost impossible to find positive motivation working in law enforcement.
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Comply or defy? Enforcement lacking for HVAC regulations
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThere is a debate raging currently in the European HVAC community about the burden regulations have placed on the operators of cooling and heating equipment. The legislative landscape for the HVAC sector in Europe already pretty punitive — operators have to deal with the various demands of building regulations, emissions controls and energy efficiency goals, which all require compliance and attendant degrees of administration.
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Trade show marketing effort soars into rebranding campaign
Karin Roberts MarketingCreating a trade show marketing strategy and integrating branding throughout the collateral materials can build a new brand image and achieve results for any client. Let's take a look at how Stewart Industries International approached a rebranding effort and the results of that change.
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What happens after brain injury to trigger epilepsy?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough the relationship is not clearly understood, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a risk factor for epilepsy. Head trauma is common in today's world. In addition to trauma from vehicle crashes and sporting accidents, head injury is becoming the signature injury of modern warfare.
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A new brand is born — Now what?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThe National Association of Church Administration (NACBA) is now The Church Network. Whistles, confetti, fireworks and such. A new brand has been born! We're so blessed to be part of this rebranding. I'm honored and humbled to be involved. But now what?
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Remodeling industry gains momentum, trending upward
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsAfter a disappointing first quarter, the remodeling industry bounced back in the second quarter of 2014, with notable month-over-month gains. Current projections indicate that trend will continue into the second half of the year, with the industry as a whole experiencing a substantial year-over-year increase.
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An avoidable tragedy: Why hotels need direct 911 calls
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event Management911 is one of the most recognized phone numbers in America. Yet many hotels and motels do not allow direct calling of 911 without the need to first obtain an outside line. Change may come through an initiative called Kari's Law, which is working its way through government and the hospitality industry.
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The Flying Circus: I spy
Garth Wallace Recreation & LeisureCOPA eFlight presents another weekly excerpt from "The Flying Circus," a fun book by Canadian aviation humorist and former COPA publisher Garth Wallace. "The Flying Circus" is a fictional account of the madcap escapades of two instructors who start their own flying school armed with loads of enthusiasm, but little business sense and no money.