Recent Articles
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The Flying Circus: Can’t take a joke
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.
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Autonomous vehicles driving the future of transportation
Preston Keefe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOver the next decade, federal, state and local transportation agencies may need to rethink their business plans as a result of a major innovation in technology. Autonomous vehicles — sometimes known as automated vehicles, smart cars, driverless cars or intelligent vehicles — are capable of providing significant independent driving assistance.
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Building your warehouse team for automation — your coach needs a new…
Bob Thompson Distribution & WarehousingCompanies are on the path to manufacturing production and warehouse storage efficiencies through the use of ever more sophisticated automation. This may include robotic picking, laser-guided vehicles, miniload systems or large cart- or crane-based automated storage systems.
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Looking good and staying fit: What to look for in a wearable device
Yvette Craig Sports & FitnessStarting each day with motivation to exercise can be a challenge. But imagine having the power to track and monitor your physical performance with ease, while reaching your best fitness potential.
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Sea-Tac to grow as a Delta hub
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDelta Air Lines plans to grow in the competitive Northwest marketplace by significantly increasing its presence at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, and the airport is expected to reciprocate with expanded and improved facilities in anticipation for the increased number of flights.
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This is the last job you’ll ever have — now what?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat if the job you are in now is the one you plan to keep until you retire? How do you keep it fresh and interesting until your last day? How do you avoid becoming one of those angry DMV ladies? Or an unhelpful state worker?
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5 critical trends in marketing to women
Chris Holt MarketingMost marketing teams recognize that women are an increasingly powerful part of the purchasing power equation. A recent study found that only 9 percent of women think they are being marketed to effectively. The percentage drops in ages 50-plus to a scant 7 percent.
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Is medical tourism ever safe?
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareAnother horror story involving medical tourism came out of the Dominican Republic last week. A woman from New York went down to the island nation for a tummy tuck and apparently died on the table. While details are murky at this point, there are a few lessons that can be drawn from this situation.
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Not quite healthy, but all is not lost for the housing industry
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsLeading experts from the industry have been quite hopeful about rising figures and the recovery of the market. But a recent survey conducted by the MacArthur Foundation paints a different picture of consumer confidence.
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Don’t get bitten: Protect yourself from Lyme disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Recreation & LeisureIt's summer, and that means spending more time outdoors. While having fun in the sun, it's important to take the right safety precautions for your health. According to the National Institutes of Health, "tick-borne diseases are found in many areas across the country, and they're on the rise."