Recent Articles
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Simple exercises to improve ELL reading skills — Part 2
Douglas Magrath EducationIn the first part of this article, we discussed how reading is an essential means of communication and the importance of developing strategies for English language learners to approach reading in their non-native language.
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Preventing domestic violence one step at a time
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareVice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence on Friday, and he stated that domestic violence is a public health epidemic. Biden made attendees — including doctors, nurses, social workers, etc. — aware that even though we've come a long way in the fight against domestic violence, we have to keep making sure we're working harder than ever for prevention and intervention.
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Your last-minute Easter communication checklist
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityTick. Tick. Tick. The days are passing quickly as we approach one of the largest days on the Christian calendar. Many of you are prepared for Easter, while other church communicators are scrambling to make sure people will attend church next week.
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NFL’s new concussion rule continues focus on player health
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessThe National Football League (NFL) adopted a new policy Tuesday that is intended to further protect players from the consequences of continued play when suffering a head injury. The ruling allows for input from athletic trainers in spotting signs of concussion or disorientation, and it enables them to stop play so that the athlete can have further evaluation.
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Are you freezing at work? New studies may boost building comfort
Michael J. Berens Facilities & GroundsAnyone who has suffered in an overcooled or overheated meeting room for a day or two understands the need for improved thermal comfort. Complaints about poor thermal comfort abound in occupant satisfaction studies. Yet, to date, solutions have proven elusive or only partially satisfactory.
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New treatments on the horizon for rheumatic diseases
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareThe overall prevalence of arthritis and rheumatic diseases in the U.S. alone is a staggering number. It is estimated that more than 52.5 million U.S. adults suffer from some type of arthritis (over 1.3 million from RA, over 5 million from fibromyalgia, and over 27 million from clinical osteoarthritis, among others).
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Should your business be on Snapchat?
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingSince Snapchat announced their new Discover feature that highlights brands, the number of businesses and media moguls joining the app seems to have skyrocketed.
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Help me help my board
Robert C. Harris Association Management"Help me help my board" is a lament among association executives. The cry arises because few board members have extensive knowledge of governance. Instead they are guided by myths, stay in their comfort zone ("I won't say anything my first year") or they pattern themselves after board behaviors (right or wrong).
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Hong Kong’s 3rd runway approved, but challenges remain
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe much anticipated third runway system (3RS) for Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok has been given the green light for construction to go ahead by the Executive Council to the delight of the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
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The right way to swing a shotgun
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureAsk someone about the best way to swing a shotgun, and you'll probably hear about the three popular methods: swing through, maintained lead and pull away. You certainly need to know about them and the best way to utilize each one on different clays presentations or in the field on birds. We'll touch on them for a moment, but when it comes to actual shooting there are basics that need to be understood beforehand or you'll never master any of those methods.