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Nurses spread Christmas joy with Show Me Your Stethoscope
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareEarlier this year, the nursing world was rocked after some negative comments were made by the women on "The View" about Miss Colorado's monologue during the Miss America pageant. At the time, a small unsuspecting group was quickly gaining momentum on Facebook — Show Me Your Stethoscope.
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5 great military surplus rifles for hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureMilitary surplus rifles have been popular among hunters for many years, especially in the United States. Generally speaking, they are rugged, reasonably priced and relatively easy to obtain. They are also usually chambered in high-powered cartridges suitable for hunting most species of big game.
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How a 1947 Christmas film can help your business in 2016
Pamela Tresp Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEveryone knows and loves the 1947 classic Christmas movie "Miracle on 34th Street." Some of us have even acknowledged the obvious lesson and get inspired by it each holiday season. I love this film not just because I love classic movies, but also because of all the wonderful humanity and business lessons included.
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Simulation in HEMS benefits everyone
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareHats off to University of Michigan Survival Flight nurses Chad Stoller and Jeff Thomas for winning this year's Association of Air Medical Services 2015 Sim Cup for the second straight year.
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CDC: ‘Phantom menace’ superbug on the rise
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareA particularly dangerous superbug, dubbed the "phantom menace" by scientists, is on the rise in the United States, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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The body loves fat — When did it become the enemy?
Heather Linderfelt Food & BeverageMore grains, less fat — we've all heard it said for years. Yet as fat consumption has dropped 10 percent in the last 40 years, the rates of heart disease and diabetes have doubled. When did fat become the number one enemy?
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Can schools keep students focused with reductions to PE and recess?
Bob Kowalski EducationReductions in recess and cuts in physical education classes have effects that go beyond children's fitness. The lack of physical activity has a bearing on learning ability as well. That leaves educators in a quandary about how to increase movement while sticking to the lesson plan. Some are putting creativity to use in combining physical and mental health to get the most out of classroom time.
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Beijing illustrates the need for sustainability in travel and tourism
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile world leaders in Paris are trying to come up with a solution to deal with climate change (hopefully they can reach an agreement this time), the air pollution in Beijing has reached the hazardous level. According to The New York Times, the government declared a "red alert" for the first time Monday, warning people to take precautions for their health.
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Heard above the noise: Back to the basics for content marketing
Randall Craig MarketingAre you one of the marketers who has recently jumped on the content marketing bandwagon? The theory is that if you put more content out there, prospects (clients, job candidates, members, etc.) will find it, self-identify and then beat a path to your doorstep.
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Creating habits for success: 5 strategies for staying on track
Michelle LaBrosse Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat habits do you need to develop to become a more effective project manager? Maybe you need to get more organized with your paperwork, or change how you spend your time each day to stay on track with your projects, or shift how you respond to stressful situations.