Recent Articles
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Contrastive grammar for ESL teachers: Part 1
Douglas Magrath EducationESL and FL instructors need to be aware of some of the fundamental differences between the home language and the language that is taught.
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Researchers find brain circuit that spurs bullying in mice
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareBullying — whether physical, emotional or social — should not be considered a normal rite of passage or "kids just being kids." The effects of bullying can be serious, including depression, low self-esteem, health problems and even suicide.
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The reality of work relationships: Dangerous clichés
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCommon sense does not usually prevail in matters of the heart. Fortunately, however, the biggest problems are associated with some of the most obviously troublesome pairings. If this sounds like your situation, understand the risks before you go too far.
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As teen smoking dissipates, vaping is on the rise in the US
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe prevalence of cigarette smoking among youth has dropped from 28 percent in 1991 to 11 percent in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These findings were recently released in the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Report of 2015.
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The top exercises for diabetics
Jeff White Sports & FitnessAre you diabetic? If so, you're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes, and 86 million showed signs of prediabetes in 2012. The most common type of diabetes in the U.S. is Type 2 diabetes, which is 90-95 percent of all documented cases.
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8 gifting tips for trips to visit friends and family
Linchi Kwok Recreation & LeisureAs cheap gas prices result in lower costs for road trips and better fares for long-haul flights, more people are expected to hit the road or travel abroad for vacations this summer. Many of them will probably travel to visit friends and family as well.
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Can exceptional customer service be delivered through email?
Jessica Taylor CommunicationsCustomer service is not about face-to-face communication anymore — we've gone digital. There's no doubt consumers enjoy communicating through technology. The term "customer service" usually describes individuals who are in a support role in their company, but I'm here to tell you otherwise. Unless you don't communicate with anyone during your day-to-day work life, then you're in a customer service role.
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When high cholesterol is a family affair
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the United States, 73.5 million adults (31 percent) have high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. Yet not even half of adults with high LDL cholesterol are getting treatment to lower their levels. Less than 1 out of every 3 adults (29.5 percent) with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control.
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The time is right for home renovations
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHomeowners are pulling out the stops on home renovation. Increased confidence in the economy, rising home prices, a shortage of affordable housing, and a desire to stay put are combining to create near-record levels of renovation and remodeling activity. For new home buyers and those who plan to remain in their current home, kitchen and bathroom renovation projects top the list.
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Fixing a faulty equation: Underprepared leaders = An underperforming board
Sherri Oken and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementIs this a frequent scene at the start of board meetings? The meeting is called to order, and suddenly nearly everyone at the table — even the board chair — is feverishly reading the agenda and reports, even though they were distributed days or weeks in advance.