Recent Articles
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One step forward and baby steps back
Jo Ann Iantosca EducationThe policies, funding and legislation concerning Canadian childcare at the federal and provincial level have varied quite significantly over time, giving rise to hope for a universally accessible system just before dismissing it entirely.
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The amazing Porsches of the Petersen Automotive Museum
Irwin Greenstein Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHaving lived in California for 15 years before moving back to the East Coast, I've always harbored a love-hate relationship with a state that's beautiful, exciting and demanding. For Porsche fans, California must rank as the hands-down favorite for coastal cruises, amazing Porsche sightings, specialty shops and a deep-rooted Porsche history and culture that has helped the brand succeed in the U.S. The downside to California, of course, is the horrendous traffic that traps your beloved Porsche in perpetual gridlock when it really wants to rev up and play.
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Small-town fun in the Pacific Northwest
Jeannette Harper Recreation & LeisureIf you are looking for a destination spot in the Pacific Northwest, I can't think of a lovelier place than the little town of Gig Harbor, Washington. What makes Gig Harbor so special? It must be due to a combination of its location far inland from the Pacific Ocean — close to both Seattle and Tacoma if you are looking for "big city" action — as well as the history and actual cuteness of the town.
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Stimulus generalization: Often critical, often ignored
Howard Margolis EducationThis is bad, and it's far too common: Struggling learners fail to generalize what they've learned in class. When it's needed in other places, it seems "lost" or "foreign" to them. In the example below, what Marco seems to have mastered in his resource program, he doesn't apply outside of class. Like many struggling learners, he has problems with a mysterious sounding concept: stimulus generalization.
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Best of plastics: Bioplastics
Don Rosato EngineeringBy way of an introduction definition, the term bioplastics is not limited to biodegradable or compostable plastics made from natural materials such as corn or starch. With its low cost and low toxicity, carbon dioxide is an attractive carbon feedstock for the synthesis of polymers.
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Minimalism at work: Less is more
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWork-life balance does not exist. Work is part of our lives; it is not something we put our life on hold to do. Life keeps going whether we are working or not. As such, HR and organizational development specialists have started using words like "total" and "whole" to describe compensation packages and ideal employees. We are recognizing that we are all multifaceted individuals with many roles in our lives, and these roles are not confined to the times we are at work or home.
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The seeds of true leadership growth are found in others
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is difficult, and it should be. Thus, a leader is not made in a day, but undergoes a continuously evolving learning process. Often, one of the most important aspects to a leader's growth comes from others.
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Assessing work study practices in schools
Brian Stack EducationI recently had the opportunity to attend a large networking event with business leaders from my community. When I asked them what we (the school system) could be doing to better prepare students for their workplaces, I was not surprised to learn that employers are less concerned about a potential employee's academic preparation but care more about their "employability" skills.
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7 ways to save money on your swag budget
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNo matter what you call them — promotional items, tchotchkes, giveaways, swag —they have to prove their worth. So, before you even start researching ideas, think about what you want to accomplish, what your strategy is and how the giveaway will fit into the overall activation plan.
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Just what the Corvette hobby needs
Michael Brown Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAfter making my annual trek to Effingham, Illinois, to attend the 2016 edition of Mid America Motorworks' Corvette Funfest, I saw something I don't often see at a Corvette show. While Mike Yager and staff put on their usual excellent event, it wasn't their organizational skills that caught my attention. And no, I didn't stumble upon an earth-shattering '63 ZO6 recent barn find.