Desynchronised
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Research on traffic management at Stuttgart University, Germany, has shown that slip roads are important in maintaining traffic flow, and tend to be too short. Temporary delays in traffic in slip roads may make road travel faster for all drivers. Capacity of intersections can be reduced when cars have to brake. The researchers, Martin Treiber and Dirk Helbing, studied a part of a German motorway between Bad Homburg and Frankfurt to assess factors affecting traffic flows.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Shooting stars
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Interim executive managers are often appointed for short periods of time to solve difficulties that a company may find itself in. These problems can range from a subsidiary which is not meeting targets to establishing a new corporate policy. Interim managers can be placed in a position of authority and be making decisions within a few hours. Most interim managers are quality people with a lot of business experience who enjoy new challenges.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1996
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Chimp chat
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An Earthwatch Institue volunteer recounts the 2 weeks she spent with a group of chimpanzees. The chimpanzees were raised as humans and are able to communicate with man through sign language. The 2-week hands-on experience provided the volunteer a new insight on animal behavior.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 1998
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