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What’s up, Doc? Meet Clemson golfer and US Amateur champ Doc Redman
Patrick DunnThirty-six holes were not enough to decide the 117th U.S. Amateur Championship at historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Clemson sophomore Doc Redman had battled back from two down with two holes to play in the championship match versus Texas senior Doug Ghim to send the match to a decisive 37th hole.
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Is concussion research causing a decline in football participation?
Seth Sandronsky Sports & FitnessFear of players' injuries focuses the minds of high school football coaches, players and parents. Why? Look no further than recent research linking the popular sport to concussive brain injury.
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What can schools learn from summer camp?
Brian Stack EducationThis summer, my 9-year-old Cameron had a blast at Camp Carpenter in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he participated in a week-long overnight Cub Scout program with some of his friends from our local Cub Scout Pack.
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How not to give a presentation
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost of us consider public speaking and attending meetings as two of our least favorite things. Yet as leaders, we regularly run meetings, speak at conferences, give feedback and attend networking events.
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Pharmacists should take notice of new back pain guidelines
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalPharmacists — particularly those working on the front lines of community pharmacy — may want to think about the latest guidelines for treating lower back pain (LBP). These guidelines were developed by the American College of Physicians (ACP) and published in the most recent edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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Not all clay targets are created the same
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureIf you shoot sporting clays, you know the mental aspects of your game — such as focus and concentration — are just as important to breaking targets as your ability to master the techniques of gun mount and swing. But there's another mental war being waged you may not be really pay attention to, and that's the battle of wits between you and the target setter.
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In NAFTA talks, uncertainty reigns for suppliers and manufacturers
Seth Sandronsky ManufacturingThe first round of talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ended Aug. 20 in Washington, D.C. Round two of negotiations is set for Sept. 1-5 in Mexico City. What is at stake for U.S. supply chains and manufacturers?
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Seize the benefits of after-work functions
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe department has just announced an after-work outing, but you're reluctant to join your co-workers — and your supervisors — outside the office. That decision can be tough, but there are benefits to being there.
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Can exercise help ESL students learn English?
Sheilamary Koch EducationToo busy to learn a new language? Try taking your language lessons to the gym! No, this isn’t the latest "multitask for success" tip — working out while you study has actually been proven to improve memorization and retention of new vocabulary.
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Harvey: Our prayers and our thoughts
Gary Stone Religious CommunityThey say everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently that even applies to our natural disasters. Hurricane Harvey and now the sequel, Tropical Storm Harvey, is doing incredible damage to the Texas Gulf Coast. Pray for Texas as we continue rescue and rebuilding efforts. Pray also for our neighbor, Louisiana, as they now face the brunt of this monster storm.