Recent Articles
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Can lawsuits spur climate change action?
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalWhether or not you believe humans are responsible for climate change, we are all inundated with information about climate change and what we can do to fight back. Recycling, driving less, buying green, opposing pipelines, stopping fracking and supporting alternative energy are all examples of common climate-conscious actions.
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Innovative meeting agenda practices
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementListening to and reading reports is not governance. A board's purpose is to advance a mission, serve members and oversee assets. The passion and expertise of directors should be leveraged. A traditional agenda format may be wasting board time.
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Carlisle: Britain’s newest regional airport
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAn ambitious rebirth will take place in June at Britain's newest regional airport. Carlisle Lake District last handled scheduled flights in 1993, but with a new terminal and upgraded infrastructure it is set to come back to life with the hope of attracting hundreds of thousands of passengers to the tourist region it represents.
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4 signs you shouldn’t switch to a new ChMS (yet)
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWe've all had moments where the software we're using doesn't seem to be working for us. When it comes to church management software, that tends to mean we aren't getting the information out of it that we want, reports aren't configured the way we expected, it's hard to set up new functions or features with the system, or other issues.
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Yellowstone: America’s best national park for a family vacation
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica's national parks are always a good choice for a family getaway, but in my mind Yellowstone tops the list. I'll say from the start that I'm biased, having grown up in Cody, Wyoming, just an hour's drive from the park's East Entrance.
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What do luxury hotels look like today?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn this age of rapid disruption, it is no surprise that the concept of luxury hotels has changed as well. At one end, we have customized luxury suites for families with children. At the other, we have a new generation of luxury airport hotels coming up. They offer such an incredible experience that they are attracting more than transit passengers as guests.
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Assessment in the music room
Aileen Miracle EducationAssessment in the music classroom can be tricky. Many music teachers only see their students once a week — sometimes even less — so fitting in quality curriculum, engaging songs and dances, games, books and more needs to be balanced with assessing students' musical growth. Here are several things to consider when assessing in the music classroom.
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New Alzheimer’s standards will help patients in the long run
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareStandards on how the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is to be determined in a research setting were defined recently. The criteria for research emphasizes the biomarkers of disease that can be measured with imaging technology and the biologic measures available through spinal fluid samples. The standards were the collaborative effort of the National Institute on Aging from the National Institutes of Health (NIA-NIH) and the Alzheimer's Association (AA).
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Will Porsche’s 919 Evo break the ‘Green Hell’ track record?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn May 1983, young German driver Stefan Bellof piloted his Porsche 956 around the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes, 11.13 seconds in qualifying for the Nürburgring 1,000-kilometer race as part of that year's World Sportscar Championship. The mark established a track record for the "Green Hell" that still stands today.
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Make math class awesome for all students
Savanna Flakes EducationIf we make math relevant (connected to everyday concepts and the real world), differentiate rigorous instruction (inquiry, project, problem-based vs. route memorization and process checklist) and engage learners with various learning modalities (using manipulatives and interactive games), we can make math fun for all students.