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Does your job candidate really speak Spanish? Here’s how to find…
Bill Hindle Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere are now many proven and quantified benefits of serving customers and potential customers in their native languages. This has prompted many companies to hire bilinguals at an increased rate, or even to begin hiring bilinguals for the first time.
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US cruising on a fast track toward LNG exports
Stefanie Heerwig Natural ResourcesWith the Ukraine-Russia conflict tightening, rebel armies trying to take control over Iraqi oil and Westerners being urged to leave Libya in a heightening conflict, demand for U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas could never be higher.
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Porsche Zen: Find your inner peace behind the wheel
Noelle Talmon Recreation & LeisurePeople decompress in many different ways — playing 18 holes of golf, sailing or going for a run. For me, Porsche is my Zen. When I get into the driver's seat of my 1976 911S, my mood automatically changes.
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Green plastic barrier packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringModern innovations have made it possible to keep food fresh for a much longer time without changing the taste or aroma. Here is a look at some of the recent trends.
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Bringing the hashtag to teacher professional development
Brian Stack EducationIt's 8 p.m. on a Sunday evening. Dinner is finished, and the dishes have been put away. It's time to get ready for another busy week at school. For many teachers, this is also a great time to engage in much-needed professional development with their peers.
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Store meetings: They’re not just for breakfast anymore
Harry J. Friedman RetailWould your store meetings be completely unappealing if it weren't for the donuts? There's no reason to suffer through meetings that adjourn with a collective sigh of relief. Learn to make meetings worthwhile and rewarding for everyone involved — even without donuts.
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World Hepatitis Day: Learn more about this deadly disease
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareThe World Hepatitis Alliance in coordination with the World Health Organization recognizes today, July 28, as World Hepatitis Day 2014. The WHO considers viral hepatitis as the "world's most serious disease," and it is estimated that 1.4 million people die each year from this disease.
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Survey results show teachers need more professional development
Bambi Majumdar EducationEducation is aided by school district policies and the resources they garner, but it can truly impact the students and their lives when they encounter a strong teaching force. Great teachers help create great students and have been known to completely change lives in the process.
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More than 1 dentist in your practice? Be sure they’re paid correctly
Jill Nesbitt Oral & Dental HealthcareI received a phone call recently from an associate dentist wondering if he was being paid correctly. He noticed that although his production was higher than the senior dentist, his collection was lower. This seemed to be a trend over the past several months, and he thought it might be worth taking a look.
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Dextromethorphan abuse: A common choice for addicts of all ages
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalAvailable since the 1950s, dextromethorphan can be found in more than 140 different cough-and-cold remedies — both prescription and over the counter. When given for a cough at recommended low doses, usually it is free of serious side effects. But when the drug is taken in higher amounts, bizarre behavior, including hallucinations, is common.