Recent Articles
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How to unplug, turn down the noise and relax in 4 steps
Jared Kligerman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile technology is great in many ways, we have become rather dependent on it. Research has connected our technological obsession to increased rates of stress, attention problems, depression, cognitive function and anxiety, not to mention the negative impacts it can have on our relationships.
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Legal or not, marijuana cannot be ignored by healthcare providers
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareRegardless of a healthcare professional's position on medicinal cannabis or interest in prescribing its use, providers are expected by patients and the public to have the background necessary to provide guidance regarding the use of cannabis.
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Managing law enforcement stress through emotional intelligence
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOfficers who have a functional, high emotional intelligence level have higher satisfaction rates and better career success within their departments. Workers who have the ability to build healthy workplace relationships have reported lower stress levels at work and healthy off-duty activities that bring balance.
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7 simple ways to use your voice for better presentations
Joe Cavalcante CommunicationsKeeping audiences engaged is the key to an effective presentation. One of the easiest and most powerful things you can do is capture them with your voice, and that just requires speaking conversationally.
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After success with uterus transplantation, researchers take next step
Joy Burgess Medical & Allied HealthcareIn 2012 and 2013, nine uterus transplants were performed at the University of Gothenburg by a team of doctors and researchers. The transplants were performed on Swedish women and used organs from live donors, becoming the first live organ-donor uterus transplants ever performed in the world.
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8 ways generating content before your show will increase engagement
Trace Cohen Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHaving been to hundreds of shows, conferences, expos and tradeshows, I'm still baffled by the fact that it's almost impossible to find out what the exhibitors at the show do before it starts.
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Dallas is the latest to ban bags — Is your city next?
Danielle Manley RetailWe all want to do our part to help save the environment, and cities have been getting involved in recent years by banning disposable bags. The most recent bag ban happened in Dallas where residents will be required to pay 5 cents per bag starting Jan. 1, 2015. But how is this going to affect retailers and consumers? And is it legal for cities nationwide to ban bags?
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Improving your teaching craft through personalized development
Beth Crumpler Education"Program improvement" is currently a huge focus in U.S. public schools. Just as schools might need to make program improvement, TESOL educators can make improvements in their professional practices.
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6 low-cost ways to achieve excellence on a budget
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWe've all experienced seasons where the budget is a bit tight. However, we still want to provide the absolute best for our communities and congregations. So how can you achieve excellence on a shoestring budget? Here are some practical tips you can implement at little or no cost.
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Runners: Why failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThere are numerous reasons why runners often don't take the time to warm up properly before they set off. These may include time constraints, confusion over what they should be doing, or a feeling that they just don't need to warm up. But all three of these reasons aren't valid excuses, and I'm going to explain just why you should make the time for and put in the effort to warm up prerun.