Recent Articles
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Everything you need to know about CASL’s final rollout
Lonny Alfred CommunicationsIt's that time again — and we're not talking about summer Fridays or your annual family getaway trip. This post is all about Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which will soon implement its final phase July 1. With less than a month away, here's what businesses need to know.
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What should my gifted child be doing over the summer?
Susan Winebrenner EducationSummer is beginning, and you haven't made any activity plans for your gifted child. By the end of this month, you may be regretting that decision. Here are some suggestions for your consideration.
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Can suicide intervention at the ED save lives?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough many suicide attempts go unreported or untreated, surveys suggest that at least 1 million people in the United States intentionally try to kill themselves each year, and 45,000 are successful. Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., and there are about 121 suicides each day, nearly one every 13 minutes.
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Consumers conflicted about color
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesDeep down in their hearts, consumers prefer brightly or boldly colored spaces. But when it comes to decorating their homes, they tend to opt for neutral tones. Interestingly, though, when shopping for a home, prospective buyers gravitate toward those with color and shun those with a lot of pale spaces.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Animal behavior and human perception
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareIn previous articles, I've mentioned that we can say nothing about what an animal's behavior means unless we know the context in which is occurs. In the case of companion animals, a key contextual element is the owners' and others' emotional perception of those animals.
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3 ways to protect your church’s data
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityTechnology is an excellent ministry tool. We can communicate with our members via email, text message, push notification, social media and more. We're able to help people find a small group using the church database, and we can offer services online.
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Oh, how a trip to the junkyard has changed
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhen I first got into cars back in high school, one of my friends offered me a ride to the local junkyard to pick up some used parts. I had never been to the yard before, and it turned out to be an amazing experience. I needed a few items for my newly acquired '70 Challenger, so I jumped in his Buick Skylark, and we made the trek to Norwalk, Connecticut, where three automotive junkyards awaited my visit. The places were a mess with stuff everywhere.
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Golf Q&A: Tom Adderhold of Atlanta Athletic Club
William SouléTom Adderhold is the Atlanta Athletic Club tournament chairman for the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a graduate of the University of Alabama, Adderhold owns his own insurance company, Preferred Insurance Agency, and is a past national president of the Professional Insurance Agents Association.
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Starbucks unveils new lunch menu to compete with Chipotle, Panera
Katherine Radin Food & BeverageSince their first store opened in 1971, Starbucks has come a long way from being known as "just a coffee shop." As the company has grown at a monumental pace, they have moved beyond their traditional coffee- and tea-based menu offerings in an attempt to stay competitive with other fast food restaurants.
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3 ways to rethink your cellphone use
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEarly business cellphones were amazing productivity tools. We did not have to wait to plug in to the hotel room internet when we were on the road. We could take conference calls in the car, and even forego our laptops and just connect via our phone at a coffee shop or in the airport.