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Put down the junk food and get off the couch
Natalie Thomas Sports & FitnessIt's no secret that obesity is a global health issue. According to the World Health Organization, obesity has more than doubled since 1980. In 2014, 39 percent of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight, and 13 percent were obese.
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6 questions entrepreneurs need to ask when choosing a manufacturer
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingCongratulations, your success as an entrepreneur is on track, and the product you invented is ready to go into production. But you don't know any people in manufacturing and know of others who have reached this stage, only to find they could not find the right manufacturer for a long time — often for a year or more.
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Why you should turn your rental property into a corporate rental
Renata Circeo-Loudon Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThere comes a time when you want to sell your investment property. I was interested in investing in the Destin, Florida, area and thought this was a good time to sell and do a 1031 Tax Exchange, which is a like property exchange in that you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increased value of the property.
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The differences among ESL program models — Part II
Douglas Magrath EducationWhat drives the program choices for language students? In theory, it should be the needs and abilities of these students, an understanding of language learning along with different cultures as well as the available resources such as labs, libraries and computer-assisted instruction.
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Guns at work: Are employers keeping their workers safe?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAre employers doing enough to protect their employees from active shooters? And if not, does an absence of training, policies or other precautions mean employees should be allowed to take measures to protect themselves?
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Study: Shortages of emergency care drugs increasing
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareThe findings of an analysis published in the May issue of Health Affairs show that drugs vital to emergency care are increasingly short in supply, despite a 2012 law that allowed the Food and Drug Administration to respond to drug shortages.
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Can the .375 Ruger supplant the .375 H&H?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe venerable .375 H&H Magnum has been the most popular dangerous game cartridge in the world for more than 100 years. During its long reign, there have been many cartridges developed and marketed as competitors to the legendary .375 that just didn't quite measure up and eventually fell by the wayside.
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Feng shui for the rest of us
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesTwo things homeowners can't get enough of are energy and time. To help maximize the number of minutes in their day, homeowners are opting for simple, contemporary, low-maintenance designs outfitted with multitasking areas and time-saving amenities such as coffee bars and smart appliances.
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As Amtrak turns 45, let’s look back at its humble beginnings
Charles A. Turek Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAmtrak turned 45 on May 1. I wish it many happy returns. Today's American passenger railroad network is an exciting, vibrant mix of Amtrak, local commuter trains and light rail networks. While Amtrak is the designated "intercity" network, there are parts of the country where Amtrak is indistinguishable from local commuter transportation districts.
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Changing dynamics in the board room
William Pawlucy and Karlene Belyea Association ManagementWhen it comes to attracting young people to leadership positions, associations have their work cut out for them. As of the first quarter of 2015, the millennial generation is the largest portion of the U.S. workforce and your association's market of members and leaders.