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5 ways you can prepare for next deer season
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile deer season is over for most of the United States, it's never too early to start preparing for next deer season. Regardless of how successful you were (or weren't) this year, work put in now can really pay off once next deer season rolls around.
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Study: A healthy heart leads to a healthy brain
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareHealthier hearts and cardiovascular systems are considered to be the primary reasons for declines in dementia over the last 30 years. That's the conclusion of new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which reports a decline in dementia among the study participants in the Framingham Heart Study that has been underway since 1948.
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European HFC producers worry about ‘stockpile syndrome’
Andrew Gaved Facilities & GroundsThe ambition of the European Union's F-Gas Regulation to reduce use of higher-GWP HFCs through a combination of bans and production phasedowns has been widely admired — indeed it looks set to be the model for what happens in the U.S. and the rest of the world.
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Nursing and the collective genius of healthcare
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationAs an intrinsically collaborative profession, nursing lends itself naturally to multidisciplinary cooperation and the recognition of multiple voices and opinions. Even nurses who practice autonomously will find themselves leaning on colleagues for support, ideas or professional camaraderie.
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Is your church known by love?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityChurch is a group of Christ-followers, and Christ asked us to love like He does. When each of us follow His example, we will be known for love. Being known for something requires consistency and strategic intention. It's not easy.
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Manufacturing jobs reach 7-year high despite stumbling economy
Chelsea Adams ManufacturingWhile overall jobs growth was lower than projected in January, the manufacturing sector saw gains in several key workforce measures. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly labor report, manufacturing companies added 29,000 workers in January, the fourth consecutive month that saw an increase. That translates to 12.4 million workers in the industry, the highest number in seven years.
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When is good service too good?
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIf you're in the service industry, whether travel or retail, you might pride yourself in offering excellent customer service as a selling advantage over your competitors. But is there a moment when good service becomes too good — unprofitable and unproductive?
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Church safety: Establishing the dream team
Amy Scott Religious CommunityLiving in Charleston, South Carolina, I've witnessed the Emanuel AME Church tragedy's local impact. From memorial services and fundraisers to marching band halftime shows and walk/run events, everyone in Charleston has come together to remember the victims in different ways. Local places of worship have also addressed safety concerns and developed plans of action if a crisis occurs.
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Treating heart disease through the gut
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year, a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030. About 2,200 Americans die each day from these diseases, and cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined.
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Beyonce’s stay at an Airbnb apartment ups the ante for hotels
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIf there was any doubt about the future of the sharing economy, Beyonce's stay at an Airbnb apartment over the Super Bowl weekend officially proclaimed it as a winner. Social media is all abuzz with the star's "down-to-earth" choice of accommodation (though the luxury apartment came at a whopping $10,000-per-night price tag).