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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

Reid All About it

It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. Lacy Packard, MPM, Director of Information Technology, The American Association of Justice.

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Here Come the Drones: Industry Groups Talk Up FAA’s Unmanned Device Tests

Associations Now

More details: In designating the first UAS test sites in these states, the FAA has taken an important step toward recognizing the incredible economic and job creation potential this technology brings. The FAA chose locations for their infrastructure, climate, and geographic diversity, as well as experience in aviation work.

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Daily Buzz: GoFundMe Launches Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits

Associations Now

American, United, and Alaska Airlines are all removing screens from most of their medium-range aircraft. Seat-back devices are also quickly dated, as they’re nearly impossible to replace as quickly as technology develops.”. Interested in speaking at industry meetings? There are numerous factors driving the change.

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Report: Fliers Happier With Air Travel Experiences in 2016

Associations Now

The airline industry is hoping to put its bad reputation among consumers behind it—and, according to a new report, consumers are buying in. At the top of the list of 10 domestic airlines were Alaska Airlines and United; at the bottom were Frontier and Spirit.

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Ask These 5 Questions Before Planning Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

Her team provides details to plan a program, including site support, RFP facilitation, customs, and tax queries—plus industry contacts. The city is also a great jumping-off point to Whistler, Victoria, Alaska cruises, and the Okanagan Valley wine region, making extended stays a real lure.

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

Associations Now

With the airline industry filing a lawsuit and computer glitches leading to travelers being overcharged, the Transportation Security Administration’s recent security fee increase has been anything but smooth. such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries.

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Announcing My Next Book: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit

Beth Kanter

We both had a front row seat at start of the Web Industry (back then we called it “New Media”), helping to shape how people use new digital technologies. Conference, the same year we were both recognized by Fast Company magazine as two of the most influential women in Technology. Managing technology and information overload.

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