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The ‘real world’ can take lessons from sports wisdom
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWith the NFL and college football an American passion, and pro and college basketball seasons underway, millions of Americans spend time watching games or following up on the internet. Fans have heard dozens of sports slogans flow from coaches, athletes, commentators, team owners and fans.
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Trump, Russia and OPEC’s latest production cut
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesWhile Donald Trump's transition headquarters is still trying to identify someone to fill the coveted Secretary of State position — likely Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson — the wheels of global energy geopolitics outside of Washington keep spinning.
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Cities, states are falling behind on food safety inspections
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageChicago is a foodie city. It's hard to go wrong with your restaurant choice here. But a recent report released by the city's Office of Inspector General shows that most restaurants and other food establishments may be overdue for a health inspection. And the Windy City is not the only one — a growing number of cities are falling behind in their food safety inspections.
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My 4th grader hates reading — What’s wrong with him?
Howard Margolis Education"Joey, my 10-year-old son, struggles with reading. That's understandable. But why does he hate it? Why does he fight it? Why doesn't he try harder? He knows it's important. Why does he have such a bad attitude? What's wrong with him?" In most cases, nothing is "wrong" with him.
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Do’s and don’ts of exhibit lighting
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementGrabbing attention in a busy exhibit hall is hard to do. Lighting draws attention to your booth and creates an inviting atmosphere. Simply put, people are drawn to light. Exhibit lighting can add focus, dimension and drama to your exhibit. Follow these eight tips to help your exhibit pack a powerful lighting punch:
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Increase sales this holiday by recovering abandoned purchases
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAh, the holiday season. The lights are aglow on both the Christmas tree and the laptop. This holiday season, U.S. consumers are expected to spend as much as $117 billion shopping online, according to the National Retail Federation. That's an increase of up to 10 percent from last year.
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Physician exchange of electronic data rises, but still a ways to go
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe National Center for Health Statistics (a division of the CDC) recently published a data brief on variations in physician office health data exchange by state in 2015. The brief is filled with interesting data, much of which is instructive and eye-opening.
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A fitness lover’s Christmas with wearable tech
Natalie Thomas Sports & Fitness'Tis the season of time with loved ones, joyful traditions and scarfing a lot of high-carb sides that remain on your sides. In no time at all, many of us will be setting health resolutions to make the pounds disappear like we did the pecan pie. And we'll have plenty of digital help as smartwatches and fitness trackers look to be the talk of the holidays.
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No rest for the weary nurses
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationWith the busy holiday season is upon us, many will be enjoying time off from work so they can visit with family. However, while holiday cheer is spreading, nurses and healthcare providers will continue to march along caring for those who are sick and in need of care. While many enjoy ham dinners with apple pie, there will be nurses working through breaks to provide care to those vulnerable patients in need. Although the idea of skipping a meal break is unheard of in most professions, it sadly is more the norm than not in nursing.
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Holidays bring a new set of skills we don’t usually practice
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe holiday season usually sees a spike in fire department alarms. There is no doubt some calls are the result of more people visiting families. However, the holidays also bring on the blues for some people. It can be a time of sadness because of too much holiday-related stress or too few family members with whom to connect. It can also bring on negative aspects of other existing conditions.