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10 inspections and actions for your new handgun
Ben Findley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCongratulations, you have set your criteria for selecting your new handgun, and you've purchased your new weapon. Now what? No matter whether you bought your new gun at a gun store, from a friend or on the Internet, you should check its mechanical functioning and other key things related to the gun and its use. You must be absolutely certain your new gun is reliable before you use it or even put it in its holster. This is especially true if you use your handgun for concealed carry personal protection.
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Opioid addiction taking its toll on newborns
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a diagnosis of postnatal opioid withdrawal in newborns, and it most often occurs when a mother takes opioids during her pregnancy. Opioids — whether prescription medications such as pain pills or street drugs such as heroin — can pass through the placenta during pregnancy and cause serious health consequences for the baby at birth.
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From TPP to NAFTA: International trade in Trump’s America
Katherine Radin Civil & GovernmentWhen I wrote about the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in November of 2015, I concluded by asking where we would be in a year. At the time, the Canadian political landscape had seen the election of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to replace Conservative leader Stephen Harper as the prime minister of Canada. A year later, the political landscape has changed once again, this time with the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States of America.
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Infographic: Get the most out of working remotely
Colin Cuthbert Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWorking from home was once regarded as an envied privilege, but it has become quite common for many businesses today. Indeed, working remotely doesn't strictly mean working from home. With wireless, mobile technology, employees are able to perform professional duties while using public transport or in a café, for example.
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The coding advantage: Why kids should learn to program
Brian Stack EducationRecently, I had the opportunity to listen to Justin Reich, executive director of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Systems Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He spoke to a group of teachers about the changing landscape of the workplace and the need for more technology education. Reich made an observation that has stuck with me to today regarding the overwhelming role technology plays in our world. He showed teachers a picture of an airline ticket counter from the 1970s, with 20 ticket agents working behind a counter assisting travelers.
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5 most surprising social media use facts
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingOne of the absolute best aspects of social media (and digital marketing in general) is that it has drastically reduced our guesswork. You don't have to wonder what's working to bring customers in anymore. You look at your analytics and see exactly where they're coming from.
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2 studies provide clarity on concussion recovery
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareFor a parent with a child suffering a brain injury, the decisions regarding care can be confusing. According to two recently published studies, rest immediately after a sports-related concussive event and physical activity within one week of the event are factors in improved outcome after a pediatric concussion.
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Super Bowl advertisers crowd the field in hopes for big returns
Bob Kowalski MarketingAs the Super Bowl has grown in its significance as a sporting event, it has emerged even more as a national and cultural attraction. Where you draw a crowd, you can draw business. The NFL has learned this lesson well, as have its television partners. But they're not the only parties making money off what has become America's biggest undeclared national holiday. The return on investment might not always add up, but that doesn't prevent firms from attaching themselves to the big game.
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Report: Many states still lagging behind in education
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe 2017 edition of Education Week's Quality Counts report shows that American schools are still lagging behind and that there is considerable room for improvement. Individual states were graded on metrics like school finances and student achievement, along with environmental factors. The report revealed how each state is faring in the education meter and that even the top-ranking state, Massachusetts, got only a B rating.
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Communicating with greater awareness in healthcare
Esther Cho Healthcare AdministrationWhen Ann Aikens, a certified case manager from Torrance, California, assesses a patient for the first time, she gathers a wide range of data. That information can include age, ethnic background, cultural barriers, physical needs, family dynamic and much more as she determines how to best advocate for the patient seeking medical care. With the unending shifts in healthcare policies and culture, it’s a constant puzzle with a limited amount of time to solve.