Recent Articles
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A simple checklist for choosing your handgun
Ben Findley Recreation & LeisureIt is important to identify and specify the features you want in your handgun before randomly searching for just any gun. So, be careful when selecting your gun. Do your research and find the manufacturer's specifications and features, and know what you want in your personal gun.
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Leadership lesson: Giving driver candidates a second chance
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere is no doubt one of the most difficult tasks as a firefighter is operating at the pump panel of a fire truck. When we see the driver/engineer/operator at a working fire, it looks as though he is not doing much. However, if the job is done right, it requires a lot of mental preparation to provide the proper pressures when the standard hose lengths, diameters and nozzles change from those that are preloaded on the truck.
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Infographic: The evolution of Black Friday
Kaylee Nelson RetailThe amount of coupon emails being delivered to your inbox has tripled. The windows at your usual shopping spots are plastered with "SALE" posters. You’re desperately racking your brain of your kitchen inventory, wondering if the two panini makers you already have is enough.
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Paws-ing to consider holiday revenues in the pet retail market
Katherine Radin Pet CareWith major shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day on the horizon, consumers are likely thinking about scoring the greatest deals on electronics or home appliances. Perhaps they are thinking about starting some of their holiday shopping for their friends and family.
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Deskercise: Should you be sculpting your guns in the office?
Natalie Thomas Sports & FitnessThis idea of "deskercise" is a trendy buzzword in recent news. The concept is that while you're working at your desk, you take frequent breaks and burn a few calories. While the thought of having heart-healthy activity in the office seems like a great option to stay out of the sedentary category, I can't help but wonder if others in the office are as uncomfortable as Corningstone.
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Standing up to nurse intolerance
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe adage that nurses eat their young may sound like old news, but it still rings as true today as it did 20 years ago. From internalized oppression to the power of patriarchal medical dominance, there are many reasons given for the egregious ways in which some nurses treat one another.
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Workplace behavior safety: Problem or solution?
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFor the better part of my professional career, I have focused on helping people explore behavior applications that enrich their lives. Success has been measured and has provided me with a great deal of personal acceptance and satisfaction.
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7 crucial church communication New Year preparation tips
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityWeeks? We're down to a few days. The New Year is around the corner and, unfortunately, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas distract us. After the flurry of work, or even during it, you need to focus on 2016. It's going to be your best church communication year ever!
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Should medics stop for breathing or keep pumping during CPR?
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareA new study suggests that medics' use of continuous chest compressions with positive-pressure ventilation does not result in significantly higher rates of survival or favorable neurologic status than interrupting chest compressions for ventilation.
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Language register: What is it and why does it matter in education?
Erick Herrmann EducationMany teacher and parents today lament a lack of formality in student language, especially writing. Ask any educator about the use of so-called "texting language" in student writing, and you will likely see eye rolls, a pained look on their face, hear a sigh or complaint about the decline in language.