Recent Articles
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Entitlement creeps into sports, but coaches can hold the line
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessThe recent news that SMU women's basketball coach Rhonda Rompola decided to retire wasn't as startling as one of the reasons the 25-season head coach cited for her departure. "Kids are not as coachable as they were years ago," Rompola told The Associated Press.
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NHTSA aims for safety on St. Patrick’s Day
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLeprechauns, parades, wearing green, Irish boiled dinners and beer are part of the traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day. And with planning, the holiday can be joyous, boisterous and safe. Those seeking to celebrate can find parades in most major cities. The first recorded parade in celebration of St. Patrick's Day took place in New York City where Irish soldiers serving in the British army marched in 1762 to celebrate the traditional feast day.
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Coffee vs. green tea: Which is better for you?
Jeff White Food & BeverageNext to water, tea is the most popular drink in the world, but in some countries coffee is just as popular (or even more so). There are instances where a person will drink both, but most will prefer one over the other. Is green tea "better" than coffee, or is coffee the king? Let's compare the two.
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Painfully participating in North Dakota
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareOver the last year, there has been a barrage of negative stories in both the state and national media that basically paint the air ambulance industry as a bunch of robber barons. They say the industry charges exorbitant fees — sometimes in the high five figures — for services and then hunts down and hounds dumbfounded patients for payments, even patients with seemingly good private insurance that didn't cover the flight because the air carrier was "out of network." The good news: You got flown to a higher level of care that saved your life. Of course, now you are going to die of a heart attack when you get the bill.
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How to attract millennials to your internship program
Kelly Sharp Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to estimates, millennials will make up 75 percent of the job force by 2025. Those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s are predicted to lead the next phase of innovation, though their job standards differ from any other generation. In order to capture the attention of these top performers, companies must now strategize internship opportunities that incorporate the key values of millennials.
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Hepatitis C drug pricing issues overshadow effectiveness
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 3.2 million Americans are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and without treatment 15 to 30 percent of these individuals will develop cirrhosis. Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus may not display any symptoms until it progresses to liver damage, which can occur over the span of decades. Others present with chronic HCV, a viral liver disease that has the potential to lead to liver cancer and liver failure.
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The art of curiosity: Great success begins with a good question
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementGuess what can possibly help a job candidate stand out from the sea of applicants. Relevant job experience? A long list of certifications? A good track record of achievements at work? While these credentials could be important, for a popular post that attracts hundreds or thousands of qualified candidates, what really sets an applicant apart could be as simple as asking the right questions, suggests Gary Sherwin, president and CEO of Newport Beach & Company, who spoke in my tourism concepts class last week.
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Countertops take center stage in kitchen and bath renovations
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhen homeowners get the itch to upgrade or renovate their kitchen or bath, chances are it's because they are tired of looking at their worn, out-of-date countertops. They are the first things to be replaced, and one of the areas where homeowners are willing to spend a bit more to get the product they want.
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The inside scoop on why people serve
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWhy did you get up and go into the office this morning? One big reason is likely to keep a roof over your head and food on the table, right? Why do you exercise a few times each week? So you can get or stay in shape and be healthy. Why do you make sure you have most evenings at home with your spouse and children? So you can have a strong family and a loving relationship with them.
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Church safety: Policies for children’s ministry
Amy Scott Religious CommunityNow that we've discussed establishing a safety team, preventing and treating medical emergencies at your church, and addressing your building’s physical grounds, let’s discuss child safety.