Recent Articles
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Sustainable wine-growing practices are taking over
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe latest findings from the Natural Marketing Institute's Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) Consumer Trends Database have revealed interesting figures. The results show that 34 percent of consumers across wine segments consider environmental as well as sustainable attributes when choosing their wine, while 66 percent said they look deeply into the labels for eco-friendly and sustainable practices information.
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The anti-cancer effects of the phyllanthus plant
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcarePhyllanthus is an herbal medicine that is widely used in China, India and South Africa for its various biological activities, including anti-hepatitis, antibacterial, and anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer effect of this plant has been studied by different groups in different cancer types.
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How can reputation risk be managed?
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHow can reputation be integrated within an enterprise risk management framework? This is not possible, because reputation is both a behavioral and consequential risk, so you never know what might cause it until it is too late.
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Numbing the pain: More retired players join lawsuit against NFL
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessNFL offensive lineman Artis Hicks recently added his name to the 750 players joined together in lawsuits against the NFL, claiming the league provided players with illegal prescription pills, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis. The lawsuit contends that the NFL intentionally put players' health at risk in order to keep them on the field.
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Job candidates aren’t the only ones who lie in interviews
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany people stretch the truth or even blatantly lie during job interviews. What may surprise you is that it's not only the applicants who fib in order to put their best fictional foot forward. Employers are just as likely to embellish the truth.
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3 ways to turn a small business in to a big business
Greg L. Alston Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn my never-ending quest to give simple answers to incredibly complex questions, I have attempted to give a quick explanation of: What makes a business successful and worthy of growing in to a big business? There are really only three things that matter.
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Open-source software tools for TESOL professionals — Part I
Beth Crumpler EducationOpen-source tools are invaluable for TESOL professionals. There are numerous open-source tools available for educational purposes. Listed below are some practical platforms that TESOL professionals can use for instructional planning, content creation, content sharing and learning management needs.
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Understanding the wrath of emotional abuse
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareHave you ever wondered what it would be like to control someone's thoughts? Unfortunately, there are some people who can do this very tactic: emotional abusers. When we hear about abusive relationships, the first type we often think of is physical. But another largely unknown type is emotional abuse.
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How to negotiate a lease renewal rent reduction for commercial tenants
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailWhen we speak at major North American conferences and franchise shows, we frequently advise our audiences on the importance of properly negotiating their lease renewals. With doing so, ample benefits await — often including a rent reduction.
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Estheticians can have a high success rate treating acne
Mary Freihofner Medical & Allied HealthcareAcne is the No. 1 reason in the United States for visits to a dermatologist, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Often dermatologists and their patients become frustrated when the acne will not clear, and both may surrender to the acne in defeat. But there are other successful options.