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Dirty dozen: Avoid these 12 bad habits while shooting
Eric Lamberson Recreation & LeisureBad habits are something we all try to guard against, but they often creep into our shooting. Some shooters learn bad habits because the people teaching them do not know any better. Even when taught correctly, others develop bad habits through failing to apply what they learn.
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How to get paid by waiving your lien rights
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsMechanics liens are powerful tools, for many reasons. Ironically, one of the most effective "uses" of your mechanics lien rights is not using them. Waiving your right to file a lien may be the fastest way to get paid. To understand why, it helps to consider the potential consequences of a validly filed mechanics lien: stopped projects, compromised funding, lawsuits, foreclosed property and more. Due to the severity of these potential consequences, parties at the top of the contracting chain want to avoid mechanics liens being filed against their property and on their projects.
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When veterinary science ‘bytes’ bite back
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareMost veterinarians recognize that science is an ongoing, often dull and repetitive process during which subsequent findings may support or refute those of previous studies. Most also recognize that science reporting by the news media may present study findings in audience-friendly "bytes" with attention-grabbing headlines that may create false impressions.
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Pay-TV providers are finally tuning in to cord‑cutting trend
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn today's Internet-centric world, the rise of "cord cutting" — people canceling their cable subscriptions in favor of digital, Internet-based services — has been a projected widespread trend for the better part of a decade. In response, cable providers themselves are beginning to bring Internet packages to the marketplace.
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CDC: 2016 flu vaccine 59 percent effective
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareNo one likes coming down with flu. And at the recent Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices conference in Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released some promising data regarding this year's flu shot. Although flu season is not yet over, the shot has proven to be 59 percent effective, a marked improvement over the 20 percent effectiveness rate of last year's vaccine.
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Why managers do stupid things
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt is really unfortunate when you have to discipline a good manager for bad decisions based on good intentions. What follows are two common examples and how to address them without dampening your manager's enthusiasm for his/her employees.
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Vocabulary doesn’t have to be a bore
Savanna Flakes EducationDo your students cringe when you say, "We have new vocabulary terms to learn"? These students may recall the previous times they have copied words over and over again and looking up exhaustive lists of words that lack a connection to one another.
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Project management: 4 steps for attacking the IT project list
Galen M. Metz Science & TechnologyToday, there are simply too many projects. Historically, CIOs have faced project backlogs, but now the to-do list contains both business and technology changes, plus those in healthcare are seeing significant regulatory changes as well. Technology analysts suggest there is just too much.
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Enjoying the fruits of our labor in the Finger Lakes region
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureWith our vehicle problems finally behind us, Diane and I were ready to get back to our retirement plans and having fun. Before leaving on this trip, I recall my grandson was telling me it wasn't fair that he had to go to school while I was traveling around the country. I told him, "It's your job to go to school and get a good education, and it's my job to travel and have fun. Somebody has to do it!" It didn't seem to go over well.
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5 things you must accomplish before age 25
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe first 25 years of your life are supposed to be the foundation-building years, where youth grows into adulthood and gains the basic skills and education necessary for your peak career years. As the foundation goes, so goes the building.