Recent Articles
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Stress testing for risk management
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementStress testing originated in engineering to check that structures such as bridges, roads, tunnels and buildings would carry the expected load without collapsing. Specifically in the risk field, the concept of stress testing also forms part of business continuity and disaster recovery, where business continuity plans are tested in advance to ensure they will work if a real disaster arises.
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The Flying Circus: Whale harpooned
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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Finding key volunteers for your next event
Bill Hanson Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAn effective volunteer program is a must-have if your organization conducts numerous events and activities each year. Such a program should allow you to recruit volunteers from a database of several thousand people.
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Should journalists pay for news?
Lauren Swan CommunicationsThe Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics says, "Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid bidding for news." Sounds simple enough, but is this method truly practical in today's society?
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It’s not the Web on a phone: 3 principles of mobile marketing
Randall Craig MarketingWhat have been the most transformational marketing innovations in society? TV and direct mail/database marketing rank up there. Email, the web and social media also do. And so does mobile — but why?
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Ditch the beach and plan a thrill‑seeking getaway
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureEmboldened by the likes of ESPN's X-Games, NBC's World of Adventure Sports series or the nonstop menu of adrenaline-inspired feats seen on the Extreme Sports Channel, a growing number of Americans are forsaking traditional beach and theme park outings for hardcore action and adventure getaways.
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Developing dashboards: The right data for warehouse managers
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingLike the dashboard on your car, your business system should be designed to provide the essential information that warehouse managers must have in order to know exactly how their operation is performing. But many systems are "data rich, information poor," also known as DRIP.
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Stalking feral hogs: Lessons learned
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOver the years I have gotten a great deal of entertainment and satisfaction from hunting feral hogs. Texas, like many states, has thousands of feral hogs roaming the countryside. With a keen nose and relatively high intelligence, hogs are challenging to hunt — even though there are so many out there.
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Trade shows making use of 3-D printing for models
Renee Eaton ManufacturingExhibiting at trade shows can be quite rewarding for companies. Unfortunately, it can also be quite expensive and stressful. Transporting and staging large equipment can consume a significant portion of a company's marketing budget, especially when international shipping is involved.
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Does religion have a place in public schools?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe place and importance of religion in school has been debated for years, but perhaps it has never seen so much drama as in recent times. For a diverse nation like the United States, it is inevitable that there will be a lot of debate over religious sentiments, particularly in areas that offer heavy intermingling.