Recent Articles
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Automating account access solves many schools’ IT problems
Dean Wiech EducationAdministrative technology in education is constantly evolving and changing. These improvements, as in any industry, are meant to better meet the needs of users. The difference in education is much of the technology employed throughout the organization is used by teachers and students who are engaged in the learning process, unlike in other sectors where the technology is designed to enhance business solutions or meant to deliver a sale.
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The privileges and challenges of being a pharmacy preceptor
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIt doesn't seem that long ago that I was a pharmacy student. But actually it was a long time ago, as I graduated the same year Claritin was first introduced to the prescription drug market (you can look it up if you want). I guess time flies when you're having fun. Nevertheless, I can still remember the fears and excitement of going on pharmacy rotations and learning new things, which would eventually enhance my career as a pharmacist.
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The need for ESL instruction for deaf students
Douglas Magrath EducationMany deaf people face the same issues as ESL students when they go through the educational process along with hearing students. The first language for many deaf students is American Sign Language (ASL) ; this is not English but a separate language. It differs from English in the same way German or French does.
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3 tips to make church accounting easier
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityIf you work in the church accounting office, allow me to congratulate you on surviving the craziness that is January. You reconciled the month and year-end books for 2015, prepared tax-deductible donation receipts and made sure everything was in-order for 2016's accounting.
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Butt lift, lip injections highlight 2016 plastic surgery pricing report
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareBuildMyBod Health has released its fourth-annual doctor-provided cosmetic surgery pricing report. Much like 2015, the Brazilian Butt Lift continues to be popular this year. Of all the "wishlists" submitted to doctors across the U.S. and Austrailia, 10 percent are interested in the cost of the Brazilian Butt Lift.
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Law enforcement agencies welcome changes to operations
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLast year was a rough one for law enforcement officers in America. Vilified and ranted against, the police have seen a tremendous shift in thought process across the country. While they have been forced to question and analyze their actions, they have also pondered how their work will be affected in future.
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How to eliminate your micromanaging behavior
Kelly Sharp Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe core components of any business are a stellar leader and team. Leaders have the ability to step into any situation and evoke change. In the workforce, they are competent, trustworthy and capable of inspiring those around them to reach their greatest heights. The most important factor is determining the correct technique with which to lead.
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Remodeling industry expecting strong growth in 2016
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAll signs point to a year of healthy growth for the remodeling industry in 2016. Indicators across all sectors of the industry are up. Remodelers, renovators, kitchen and bath specialists, designers and architects all express optimism that 2016 will be a better year than 2015 — perhaps the best year for the industry since before 2008.
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Smoothing the transition to past president
Robert C. Harris Association Management"The past president destroyed my potential for a successful term," said the board's chief elected officer. "My past president was argumentative, unreliable and promoted a personal agenda." About 80 percent of nonprofit organizations keep their immediate past president on the board for another year. A good past president knows how to transition from the chief leader to serving as a director on the board.
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Can a study-abroad program be both vigorous and fun?
Linchi Kwok EducationI am leading a study-abroad program in Italy this summer. In this program, students at Cal Poly Pomona will make a one-month field trip to Florence, Rome and nearby cities, where they will complete an equivalent of 12 quarter hours of course work in the Apicius International School of Hospitality while traveling.