Recent Articles
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How wearable tech is changing the fitness game
Sabrina Fracassi Sports & FitnessFor the past 11 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has published a list of the top 20 health and fitness trends for the upcoming year. In what is a relatively new project, it is interesting to see how public perception of fitness has changed over the years.
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Will ‘Day of Action’ have any impact on net neutrality fight?
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyYou might have noticed that one or more of your favorite or most-frequented websites looked slightly different Wednesday. For example, the top trending topic on Twitter was the #NetNeutrality hashtag, promoted by the social networking site's policy account. Reddit featured a pop-up with slow-scrolling type when one accessed its main page. And the top of Netflix's website featured a message stating, "Protect Internet Freedom. Defend Net Neutrality. Take Action," with a loading wheel and directing users to the Internet Association's action page.
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Togetherness tourism serves niche markets and local business
Donna Balancia Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTogetherness tourism is making a splash in the travel business. Couples longing to reconnect or strengthen their relationships are taking experiential vacations that leave them with lingering memories they can bring home. Marrieds are making stir-fry together in Thai cooking classes in Bangkok, hovering in a cable car above an ancient site in Peru, and hitting the waves with surfing lessons in Hawaii.
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Amazon Prime Day 2017: The good, the bad and everything in between
Danielle Manley RetailAmazon Prime Day is over, and now it's time to sit back and look at what you purchased — and how much you saved (or earned, depending on how you see it). With everything from Amazon products and services to electronics, toys, clothing and household items on sale, there was something for everyone on July 11.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Who makes the first offer?
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Humane policing: A new approach to boost community relations
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDespite intense efforts in recent years, the relationship between police and the public hasn't improved much. Now, departments are looking at a new way to improve interaction between the law enforcement and citizens by introducing "humane policing."
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Toronto’s rubber duck: Waste of money or clever tourist attraction?
Katherine Radin Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCanada 150 celebrations recently kicked off with the arrival of the world's largest rubber duck floating ashore at Toronto's harbourfront. As the guest of honour for the Redpath Waterfront Festival, the rubber duck was a point of contention, costing taxpayers $120,000 for its appearance and tour along the waterways of Ontario.
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Your association — big or small — can gain millennial membership
Jessica Taylor Association ManagementAs I was recently able to engage with the members of the Flying Dentists Association throughout their national convention week in Lake Placid, New York, the discussion of "How do we get new members?" was continuously brought up. It is a difficult task for any association, especially when it comes to millennials.
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With economy on cruise control, home buyers readjust aspirations
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsConsumer expectations that the Trump administration's pro-business and anti-tax policies would give a big boost to the economy have eroded in recent months as legislation has stalled in Washington. While consumers feel good about their current personal financial situation, they are less optimistic about the short-term economic outlook and more concerned about what a sluggish economy may mean for their future prospects.
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Prioritize opportunities using red/yellow/green
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA client recently said they were not happy using the standard red/yellow/green color scheme in the Probability-Impact (P-I) Matrix for risk prioritization, because it was "designed for threats." For organizations who want to use an integrated risk process to manage opportunities alongside threats, this is a common perception — but it is wrong.