Recent Articles
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Undoing stuck behavior and fear of change
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHave you ever caught yourself saying: "Why do things have to change? I've just gotten used to doing it this way." If so, then you are probably getting older. Resistance to change is not so much a negative as it is a fear of the unknown: "If I do change, or even make suggested adjustments, what's that going to do to my patterned lifestyle?" Yes, the fear of change — whatever your age — can be a block that limits your ability to truly live in the present.
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Small steps to help out first responders
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareAre you doing things that make it more difficult for first responders? The issue recently came up in my rural enclave, where many of us have roads/driveways to our abodes that most generously can be described as "primitive." I really hadn't given the issue much thought until a member of my household needed to summon EMS.
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How to make the most of a guided hunt
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureHunting with an outfitter or guide can be a great way to have the hunt of a lifetime. However, paying a guide or an outfitter does not guarantee success on a hunt. There are a few things you as the client should do that will both make your guide's life easier and increase your odds of success.
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ELL writing skills: The influence of L1 culture
Douglas Magrath EducationCulture and writing go together — and writing patterns reflect the L1 culture. The ACTFL Standards acknowledge the importance of culture in language teaching.
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Relationships bring results for interior design industry partners
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf your challenge is to increase your business with interior design professionals, here's your solution: teach them how to sell your stuff. Been there, done that, you say. After all, your sales reps talk and text and tweet with designers all the time. And you put on those training events. And you show up at the right social events.
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Sports specialization worries medical experts
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessPlaying only one sport throughout the year can bring a level of expertise, but when it comes to youth sports, this specialization can also bring injury. Young athletes are increasingly suffering sports injuries that can be attributed to overuse. Some medical experts consider these injuries preventable, but the solution is not clear.
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Depressed teens may be headed for heart disease
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareAdolescence can be a difficult time for both young people and their parents. The normal and often-turbulent hormonal, physical and cognitive changes that occur during this stage of development sometimes make it difficult to recognize and diagnose underlying depression in children. Depression in adolescence may also lead to behavioral problems such as irritability or moodiness, fighting, defiance, skipping school, running away, drug use, and poor grades.
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Construction gains mixed in July, but outlook remains positive
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsConstruction sector gains continued to seesaw month-to-month between modest increases and modest dips at the start of the third quarter. However, most sectors are trending positive for year-to-date and year-over-year, with some experiencing bounces at prerecession levels.
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Use the 3 P’s to ensure your new president is ready to lead
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementIs the incoming chief elected officer — aka president or chairman of the board — ready for the job? Transitioning from VP or president-elect to the office of the president requires preparation. He or she assumes responsibility for advancing the mission, serving the members, protecting the assets, solving the problems, addressing the media and inspiring the leadership, among other duties. The more one prepares, the better the results.
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The great LaGuardia debate
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAirport officials announced last month that New York's LaGuardia Airport would receive a $4 billion overhaul that would rebuild and revitalize the crowded terminals and airside areas. The initial response for many was that it couldn't come a minute sooner.