Recent Articles
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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.
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Is your department’s tattoo policy rejecting qualified officers?
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat was once thought of as something only criminals have, tattoos are quickly becoming mainstream with approximately 1 in 5 adults having at least one tattoo, according to a recent Harris Poll. With tattoo popularity increasing, employers are having to create more in-depth policies regarding employee tattoos.
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As we age, brain health linked to fitness level
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcarePeople are living longer, and while that is a good thing, growing older in today's world presents challenges. In a 2009 Pew Research Center survey, about 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older reported experiencing memory loss. About 1 in 5 said they had a serious illness, were not sexually active, or often felt sad or depressed. About 1 in 6 reported they were lonely or had trouble paying bills. Also, 1 in 7 could not drive, and 1 in 10 felt they weren't needed or were a burden to others.