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Golf Q&A: Arnold Palmer Cup coaches David Inglis and John Fields
William SouléJohn Fields is the current head coach of the men's golf program at the University of Texas and will serve as the head coach for Team USA at the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Fields began his career in college golf as a player for the University of New Mexico before going on to become the head coach for his alma mater.
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Educators concerned about Trump’s proposed budget cuts
Bambi Majumdar EducationNo one is surprised that President Donald Trump's budget proposal for 2018 includes significant cuts to the Department of Education. The proposed 13.6 percent cut would slice $9.2 billion from the Education Department's current $68 billion budget.
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Hormones and periodontal disease in menopausal women
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareHot flashes, mood changes and fatigue are just a few of the many symptoms commonly associated with menopause. Physicians can recognize its telltale signs based on a patient's medical history and age. When symptoms interfere with the enjoyment of everyday life, doctors can prescribe hormone replacement therapy to help women adjust to these sudden changes. This therapy is more commonly prescribed today than in the past, as doctors see its additional benefit to prevent osteoporosis and other significant medical problems.
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Different takes on lessons in leadership
David Cain Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhere to start? The idea of writing an article on leadership is no easy task. First, you have to define it. Then you have to understand it. And, of course, you have to explain it. My attempt at tackling this came to me after a lot of thought on how my article could be different. Leadership is one of those topics that has been written about for years from many different perspectives.
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3 digital marketing tips that have nothing to do with social media
Katina Hernandez MarketingNo matter the industry, running your own business is challenging — especially if you are running your own small business. Faced with tight budgets, small business owners are often forced to wear many hats, including that of the chief marketing officer.
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Follow the consumers’ path of purchasing a travel product
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHotels have been working hard to win more travelers to "book direct" on their companies' websites, but are consumers listening? In fact, hotels are not alone. All service providers in the hospitality and tourism industry want their customers to make purchases directly on their websites, but consumers want to search and compare various options before making a decision.
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6 back pain myths busted
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareWhile everyone knows someone with a "bad back," it seems that many people aren't up to date on their knowledge of back pain causes and treatment. There are many myths out there surrounding this subject — some are due to outdated information, while others are just plain wrong. Below, I've rounded up the most common myths I hear and tried to sort the wheat from the chaff.
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Remove the shackles of nurse martyrdom
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareNurses love to be of service and provide care to those who need it most. Some nurses also seem to experience secondary gain from playing the role of the martyr. Martyrs give and give until they have nothing left, sacrificing themselves for the good of others. Nurses can fulfill this role easily if they choose to do so.
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Learning never stops for leaders
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeaders who want to be successful cannot remain complacent — they must continue to grow through learning. Learning should be a lifelong pursuit for anyone, but it's especially crucial for leaders. The acquisition of knowledge is the best endorsement for showing others that it's OK not to know everything. The discovery of studying in a new area of expertise will give a person a boost in achieving their dreams.
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New fentanyl variant makes overdoses tougher to treat
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareA new type of fentanyl produced overseas and sold via the internet is making overdoses more difficult to treat in North American emergency departments. Called acryl fentanyl, the drug is resistant to Narcan and often requires multiple doses of the overdose drug to counteract its effects. In some cases, Narcan isn't effective at all against the synthetic opioid.