We all do it every day. Whether you are conscious of the decision, you make a risk judgement daily. For example, you choose to get into a car and drive. Road Safety International (1) reported nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a…
During this time of uncertainty and doubt, we need exceptional leadership. Under the guidance of President Trump and Vice President Pence, the country is mobilizing with great resolve and determination. Organizations, institutions and individuals alike are giving their time, money and resources to fight the Coronavirus. SCMFG…
In 1976, I received the rank of eagle scout. Achieving the rank of eagle required a lot of work and preparation. I still remember most of what I learned including the motto “be prepared.” Being prepared is important in all stages of life. Whether you are a…
Maybe the photo shows you in a bar, and your friends from church just wouldn’t understand. Or maybe the picture of you suntanning at the beach reveals a little more skin than you would like your co-workers to see. Billions of photos have been posted to social…
Hackers around the world have stolen personal information, held data for ransom and in at least one case took an entire nation offline. One of their next targets could be self-driving vehicles. While self-driving cars are now in the testing phase, they will be hitting the streets…
I truly believe that most well run companies have exemplary process control. I am also convinced that successful companies will adhere to a quality system that requires established processes. The ISO standards suggest that continuous process improvement is a hallmark of a strong quality management system. Improvement…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. The completion of Greenville Textile Heritage Park is one step closer to reality with the receipt of a $30,000 grant from The John I. Smith Charities. The grant will go toward construction of the Textile Heritage Museum at the…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. The National Historic Landmark plaque on display in the Piedmont Community Building declares the historic significance of this unincorporated community on the banks of the Saluda River. But like many textile towns across the Upstate, the silencing of the…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. He holds the third-highest lifetime batting average in Major League Baseball at .356. And even though it was back in 1911, he still holds Major League’s highest batting average for a rookie at .408. This amazing player was…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. Fans of Shoeless Joe Jackson have just a few more days to visit his museum in Greenville before it closes on Saturday, December 7, in preparation for its move to a new location at the opposite end of Field…