Recent Articles
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What is love? An imaginative thinking, writing and art activity
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationAs a child, I looked forward to reading the comics. I enjoyed the exploits and escapades of Blondie and Dagwood, Nancy and Sluggo, the savvy prehistoric characters in B.C., the ne'er-do-well Andy Capp, the good-hearted green witch, Broom Hilda, and the curmudgeonly Shoe.
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Webinar recap: Digital planning priorities
MultiView Association ManagementMost organizations have no shortage of plans, but digital transformation is rarely front and center. What gets updated (and funded) next: the intranet, internet or extranet? Where do mobile apps, marketing automation and CRM fit in? And how can all of these be used to build competitive advantage?
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Why are good employees unproductive?
Kevin Herring Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDo you feel energized at the end of the workday? Or does your work experience drain you so much you're just happy to make it through the day? If you're like most people, you're probably somewhere between just doing OK and slogging through. According to annual surveys from Gallup, most employee workdays are anything but energizing. Your 100 percent effort may sometimes feel like it's not as productive as you would like.
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Reducing heart failure with the Mediterranean diet
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year — a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030. In the United States, heart disease kills more than 370,000 people a year, striking someone about once every 42 seconds.
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Housing industry regains momentum heading toward year’s end
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHousing managed to get its second wind as it entered the final quarter of the year. Most industry indicators — with the exception of new home sales — showed notable month-to-month performance. Year-to-date figures continue on an upward trend, boding well for an overall positive finish to a year of fluctuating demand.
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The problem with talking to everyone
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThis article is for people interested in doing effective church communications. If you aren't interested, you won't like this article, and you should stop reading. It sounds strange, right? But most people don't have the time to read something that isn't interesting. So you're doing them a favor. As a church communicator, you need to stop trying to get everyone's attention and trying to communicate to everyone. It won't work.
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5 surefire ways to repel volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityConvincing people to give their time and energy away for free isn't always an easy task. Once you do have them on the team, though, you definitely want to avoid actions that push them away. Here are five things I've seen repel volunteers, along with a few simple ways to retain volunteers and help them grow as members of their local church.
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5 tricks for successfully bringing new menu offerings into your spa
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureCreating a new spa menu (or adding to an existing one) is a task that requires a solid strategy. The inspiration for your spa menu is closer than you think. Expanding your spa menu offerings is easy — if you look to your own clients, staff and current business relationships for insight and support.
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Metals Thoughts: Midnight diplomacy edition
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesThe USD is taking a slight breather from its one-way appreciation trade, and that has given metals an opportunity to form something of a base in the last couple of sessions. The ETF selling continues at a pretty steady pace and has done nothing but liquidate since early November.
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The new overtime rule has been stopped — but for how long?
Jessica Taylor RetailA new salary limit for the Fair Labor Standard Act's overtime rule was supposed to take effect Dec. 1. But the changes, which would affect about 4 million workers, have come to a screeching halt after a preliminary injunction by a federal judge in Texas last week.