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• Sint Maarten traffic bouncing back after hurricanes, but finances are precarious

  Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  The Caribbean island airport at Sint Maarten, popular for its low-flying aircraft over the neighboring beach, is slowly returning to normalcy following devastation from hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, with more routes returning. However, a tricky financial situation is putting further pressure on operations. The two hurricanes wiped out much of the infrastructure on the twin-nation island, with Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) seeing its terminal out of action for months and the airfield in disarray. When flights tentatively resumed, passengers were forced to use tents as temporary arrivals and departures zones, and many of the airport's regular airlines suspended flights for a number of months.

• The real truth about learning

  Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  I was recently asked to coach an executive who was having a difficult time assimilating into her new leadership role, even though her company had invested a ton of money sending her to an executive leadership program. She confided in me that she could barely recall what she had learned six months ago. I'm not surprised. I'm going to let you in on a secret that will save your organization millions of dollars a year. Real learning takes place in real time. Think about it. You can't learn how to ride a bike by reading a book or attending a two-day session on the theory of bike riding

• What is the Montessori Method?

  Julie Anne Wells Education

  "Montessori" is becoming a buzzword among parents and educators. With the popularity of Montessori schools on the rise, you may find yourself wondering if it's right for your child. The Montessori Method is a specific teaching style that focuses on five key areas of child development: practical life, sensorial materials, mathematics, language, and culture. It is tailored to each child's unique attributes and learning preferences. To better understand a Montessori education, it helps to know the background behind the method.

• A look at new AI tools being used to fight crime

  Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  As crime gets more sophisticated, complex crime-fighting technology is picking up the pace as well. Machine and AI tools are quickly being incorporated into the mix as new weapons in the fight against crime. For example, scientists at the University of Leon in northwest Spain are working with INCIBE, the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, to develop a new AI tool for law enforcement work. The new evidence-recognizing tool uses artificial intelligence to identify objects in photographs taken by forensic teams and also searches for links with other crimes.

• March 29 marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day

  Kristin Brandenburg Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  March 29 marks the second anniversary of the creation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day — a date that was officially signed into law by President Trump on March 28, 2017, by way of the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. March 29 is significant to the Vietnam War, as it marks the date on which the last U.S. combat troops — including the POWs who were being held in North Vietnam — were withdrawn from the Southeast Asia Theater and returned to American soil in 1973. Officially, March 29, 1973, is the day the Military Assistance Command Vietnam was deactivated.

• 3 interesting hunting ammo lines from 2019 SHOT Show

  John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

  The major outdoor brands traditionally unveil all sorts of new products at the SHOT Show each year. 2019 was no exception, and I’ve highlighted Winchester’s .350 Legend cartridge along with a couple of new firearms built specifically for hunters in previous articles. Today I'm covering three particularly interesting ammunition lines that were also introduced at the SHOT Show this year.

• Advice from a learning-disabled individual: Part 1

  Amy Temple Education

  For the past few months, I have been sharing my story about what it is like living with learning disabilities and the difficulties I have had to face. I have most definitely had my fair share of rejections over something that I have no control over, and that left me bitter and hurt for years. I wasted a lot of time being upset because society decided that I wasn't worth it. This month, I wish to pass on some wisdom that I have learned over the past 35 years. To begin with, I am going to share with you a piece of advice that my parents shared with me years ago.

• Tips for onboarding new employees

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  For many churches, by the time you're able to hire someone, you're already feeling the strain of not having anyone in that role. While it's tempting to toss a mile-long to-do list at a new employee as soon as he arrives for his first day in the office, that's not going to set him up to win long-term. Instead, it's best to complete an organized onboarding process for each new team member. Here are several steps to consider when planning to get a new employee fully on board.

• March Madness may be good for the workplace

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  March Madness is a boon for TV and streaming media ratings, and the NCAA earns over $1 billion per year during the tournament between ticket sales and broadcast rights. There's one stat that doesn’t increase during this time frame: employee productivity levels. But is this necessarily a problem? According to some estimates, corporate losses during the yearly NCAA Tournament are close to $4 billion. Companies may be losing the productivity game, but according to two recent studies, they may be winning in another important area.

• 3 venues shaping the future of sporting events

  Katherine Radin Sports & Fitness

  Every sports season brings a new set of hopes for fans. While many are optimistic their team will make the playoffs or win a championship, others in some areas are looking forward to gaining a new team or venue in their town. From a fan experience perspective, outdoor viewing parties near stadiums have become popular in recent years, and arenas are continuing to progress much further than one could have ever expected. With promises of holograms and gondolas, let’s take a look at the current pulse of sports venue modernizations.

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