Recent Articles
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The theory of language for ESL teachers
Douglas Magrath EducationESL instructors need to understand how languages work to be better able to serve the student population. Language is what makes us human, and it's something no other creature has. Note the following: "Language is a mirror of mind in a deep and significant sense. It is a product of human intelligence, created anew in each individual by operations that lie far beyond the reach of will or consciousness."
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Will the new 340B drug rule survive under Trump?
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalFor many Americans, the issue of rising prescription drug prices has been an ever-present topic of conversation lately. These costs have led to growing concern over the lack of access to some life-saving medication — the most recent being EpiPen.
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Are you making an impact?
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDo you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed or just plain burned out? Maybe you're simply not making an impact. The impact you have in your organization will define how you are looked at — and whether you have a future there. It is not enough just to go in and punch a proverbial time clock to get ahead. There is more to life both in and out of the office. Both leaders and employees have an obligation not only to themselves, but also to those for whom they work.
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Forecast uncertain as housing industry teeters
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsDecember brought good news and bad news for the housing industry. Year-end tallies show moderate but healthy year-over-year growth for new construction and purchases of existing homes. Both housing starts and existing home sales had their best years in a decade. At the same time, trending indicators pointed downward, signaling a potential softening in activity heading into the new year. It remains to be seen how actions taken by the new administration will impact housing in the months to come.
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Why ask questions?
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementConfucius once said, "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." That means we need to know what we don't know. As a board member, it is OK to not know everything, but success lies in always asking questions in order to exercise the fiduciary duty that is bestowed upon you.
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Dublin Airport growing but seeks more time to expand
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDublin Airport in Ireland is celebrating its busiest year yet, having handled almost 28 million passengers in 2018 — a record for the airport, which acts as a hub for IAG's Aer Lingus and Ryanair. Now, as work commences on its most ambitious construction project in years, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is seeking an extension to its planning permission in order to complete the works before it expires.
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Does your house have foundation issues?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThe wise man builds his house on a good foundation.The complexity with a solid church communication process? Every church has an established process, so as changes are requested and the church tries to improve existing elements, the foundation is neglected. Many times, in our haste, we renovate the top floor before the bottom is finished — or started!
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How do infant brains compare to adult brains?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe brain is a remarkable organ, always undergoing changes. For example, studies show the brain shrinks as we age, particularly in the frontal cortex. In fact, our brains are changing every minute of the day, from our time in the womb until the moment we die. We also know there are certain times in our lives during which the brain is most malleable.
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Make more money because you deserve it
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the most common complaints I heard from employees while working in HR was regarding compensation. Everyone wants a raise, regardless of whether they make $25,000 or $250,000. And the two most common reasons were: they felt they deserved more or they needed (or wanted) more to pay for something.
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2017: New year, new project
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveYou never know when one is going to sneak up on you — a new project, that is. And that is what happened to me a few weeks ago. I was perusing eBay looking for anything new and interesting when I stumbled onto a Porsche 968 that had suffered collision damaged and was being sold for repair or parts. It had been hit pretty hard in the lower driver's rear, and the quarter panel was bowed out. But what caught my eye were those beautiful 17-inch cup 1 wheels, which the car still retained.