Recent Articles
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7 examples of police officers who have gone above and beyond
Christina Nava Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf you look around the Internet, it's easy to come across numerous stories featuring corrupt law enforcement officials acting out like they're above the law. You can't help but notice that the negative stories outshine the positive ones.
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5 important tech trends in hospitality
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the realm of technology, what could not be thought of even two decades back is now an everyday reality, and we have perhaps just began. We look for smart homes, we stay connected all the time and we store all our important data in the "cloud." Is it any wonder that we are looking at more tech services when it comes to traveling?
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Does social media have a place in healthcare?
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationJust like many of you, I have been on the Facebook bandwagon for quite some time. I have really enjoyed it as I have lived all over the country, and it has been a great way to keep up with old friends. But does it have a place in a healthcare career or profession?
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Discussing travel budgets with prospective clients
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAre your clients always honest in their response to your question, "What kind of budget have you allocated for this vacation?" Mine aren't. Sometimes it's simply ignorance about how much something will cost. But other times, it's mistrust and suspicion.
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Prince William shouldn’t scratch his piloting itch
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt's been a year since Britain's Prince William walked away from the cockpit, piloting search-and-rescue missions in Sikorsky Sea King helicopters for the Royal Air Force. Now, after experiencing fatherhood and a year of global "grip and grin" goodwill tours on behalf of the monarchy, William has decided he is not quite ready for the life of a full-time figurehead in the fish bowl.
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Sustainable wine-growing practices are taking over
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe latest findings from the Natural Marketing Institute's Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) Consumer Trends Database have revealed interesting figures. The results show that 34 percent of consumers across wine segments consider environmental as well as sustainable attributes when choosing their wine, while 66 percent said they look deeply into the labels for eco-friendly and sustainable practices information.
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The anti-cancer effects of the phyllanthus plant
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcarePhyllanthus is an herbal medicine that is widely used in China, India and South Africa for its various biological activities, including anti-hepatitis, antibacterial, and anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer effect of this plant has been studied by different groups in different cancer types.
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How can reputation risk be managed?
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHow can reputation be integrated within an enterprise risk management framework? This is not possible, because reputation is both a behavioral and consequential risk, so you never know what might cause it until it is too late.
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Numbing the pain: More retired players join lawsuit against NFL
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessNFL offensive lineman Artis Hicks recently added his name to the 750 players joined together in lawsuits against the NFL, claiming the league provided players with illegal prescription pills, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis. The lawsuit contends that the NFL intentionally put players' health at risk in order to keep them on the field.
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Job candidates aren’t the only ones who lie in interviews
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany people stretch the truth or even blatantly lie during job interviews. What may surprise you is that it's not only the applicants who fib in order to put their best fictional foot forward. Employers are just as likely to embellish the truth.