Recent Articles
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Be your own PR representative: What you can learn from pro athletes
Nick MerrillWe can learn a lot from the wide world of sports, from leadership to bravery, success to failure. But sports can also teach us a great deal about living in the public eye, though it seems we learn more about what not to do when there are cameras around.
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Give extra care to the caregivers you train
Lisa Dunklin Sports & FitnessAccording to the National Alliance for Caregivers, 65.7 million (29 percent) of America's population have taken on the task of caring for a family member. The resulting stresses encompass financial, psychological and physiological concerns.
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10 essential items for your RV’s safety, functionality
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWhen we purchased our first motorhome, we were very happy with our decision. However, we were quite surprised to find out that our new motorhome did not come equipped with all of the essential items we needed.
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Luxury living makes its return — with a twist
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesInconspicuous consumption dominated affluent consumers' buying habits during the recent recession. As the recovery has taken hold, however, wealthy consumers have expressed their confidence by returning to big-ticket spending.
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How can we slow the rate of drug overdose?
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn today's society, taking medications for a variety of medical conditions, ailments or diseases is common. While the intent of using most drug therapies is to alleviate a condition or improve an individual's quality of life, drugs can also have deadly effects.
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Solar energy process technology developments to watch
Don Rosato ManufacturingSystem considerations such as reliability, overall energy production rate and competitiveness in the Levelized Cost of Energy are dominating solar energy or photovoltaic maturation as subsidized manufacturing is replaced by true grid parity.
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Patience is often the key to a successful hunt
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureAs I grow older and more experienced as a hunter, one specific trait seems to become more important to success than any other: patience. I have missed many an opportunity while hunting due to lack of patience and a desire to rapidly accomplish something. However, there have been several events where I have been successful due to slowing down and waiting.
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How project-based learning is transforming classrooms
Brian Stack EducationAt many schools around the country, project-based learning is transforming classrooms by creating student-centered environments where teachers can act as facilitators of learning, coaching students as they use critical thinking, problem-solving and inquiry to make sense of their world.
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Should Comcast and Facebook be the gatekeepers of our content?
Liz Murphy CommunicationsComcast and Facebook may seem quite different from each other — the former is the traditional faceless corporation, and the latter is a young, fun start-up that prides itself on social interaction and innovation. In reality, they are two sides of the same coin.
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Is buying a used Porsche worth the trouble?
Mike Petrilla Recreation & LeisureThese cars are ticking time bombs. Any motor vehicle is for that matter, but Porsches tend to detonate with greater impact. Never mind their numerous and amply devastating problem areas. Routine maintenance on my truck might run $250. The same routine work on the Porsche will likely cost twice that.