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Mind control: The devastating effects of emotional abuse
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareStop what you're doing. Read this entire article. Share it with your friends. Some of you may be doing this, while others are probably just ignoring it. But if I was Kilgrave, the villain in the Marvel Netflix series "Jessica Jones," you would do anything I say.
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Pregnant women face another challenge this summer
Lynn Hetzler PharmaceuticalMost pregnant women and women of childbearing age are worried about the Zika virus this summer, but they also face another serious concern — a shortage of Bicillin L-A to treat syphilis. Caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum, syphilis was once on the verge of elimination but re-emerged as a health threat in 2001. The only recommended treatment for syphilis in pregnant women, Bicillin L-A, is now on back order due to a manufacturing delay.
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Perks and pitfalls of Periscope for meetings and events
Andy Sharpe Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYou've probably heard about Periscope, a live-streaming app that lets you broadcast video from your phone as it's being shot, free of charge. Yes, free of charge. This has huge implications for the meetings and events industry, as until now you needed a substantial budget to do any live streaming. Now we have an easy-to-use tool to "teleport" people in that can't be with us in person, crowdsource content and help market our businesses and events.
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Is the honeymoon over with smart homes?
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHailed as the technology of the future, smart devices connected through an Internet of Things and controlled via apps on a smartphone or tablet were going to revolutionize the way we live. Or so we have been led to believe. At present, the future looks less rosy. In recent months, consumers have become somewhat disenchanted with smart devices and are shying away from the smart home scenario. The industry has a ways to go to win consumers' confidence.
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The application of linguistics to ESL: Part 2
Douglas Magrath EducationIn the first part of this article, we looked at how the grammatical description of a language is conveniently divided into two complementary sections: morphology and syntax. Here we will look at some of the systems English uses for communication and analyze the structure of English sentences. This information is designed to aid ESL teachers.
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For liens, timing is everything — even if you’re right
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsAs far too many unpaid construction industry participants have come to learn, filing a lien requires more than just being owed money — it also requires strict adherence to the administrative guidelines set forth by the laws of the particular state. And this is true for both liens filed against private property or bond claims for public projects.
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Police add patrols to LGBT events, neighborhoods after Orlando attack
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe shocking mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, has had the nation's police going on high alert everywhere, especially around LGBT events. The attack at a popular gay dance club is being called the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, with 50 people dead and 53 more injured.
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Metro repair work disrupts DC tourist season
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSummer tourism is in full swing here in Washington, D.C. As tourists flock to visit the various historic monuments, museums and other various landmarks, they may face obstacles getting around the nation's capital as the public transit system — Metro — begins a yearlong repair, maintenance and track work.
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How to transport a firearm on an airline
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile the hassle involved with airline travel — particularly the security screening process — seems to be getting worse and worse each day, transporting a firearm on an airline actually isn't as complicated as you would think. This is great news if you want to take a firearm on an airline with you for a hunting trip, shooting competition or just for self-defense. However, there is a right and a wrong way to do it.
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The state of the world collector car market: The past
Graeme Cocks Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWe may be nearing the close of the age of the motor car as we know it. What started in 1886 when a Benz first traveled through the streets of Germany may be coming to an end. Soon we may have the first true "auto" mobiles on our roads — driverless cars — lounge chairs on wheels where we can work on our computers while the car's computer does all the driving.