Recent Articles
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Using a shotgun for home defense
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureMy entry into the field of self-defense shotguns is recent and sad. My wife's brother was a friend and always crewed for me in regattas at the yacht club. We brought him to our home for hospice care so he could go pain-free with dignity and grace. This was not easy, and I cannot say enough praise about the people who work in hospice care.
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Is the FDA’s trans fat ban really the answer to our obesity epidemic?
Natalie Thomas Food & BeverageThe time has finally come for Americans to wave goodbye to their toxic friend trans fat — a veteran contributor to heart disease in the United States. Trans fat, formed through a manufacturing process of adding hydrogen to vegetable oil, extends the shelf life of our favorite processed foods, along with assisting in taste and texture.
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What’s the key to career success? It’s simple: Networking
Ivani Greppi Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn his bestselling book, "Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success," Adam M. Grant writes that success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. This pioneering research by Grant, a professor at Wharton Business School, revealed that most people in the business world operate as either takers, matchers or givers. These styles have a direct effect on individual's career success. The book highlights the effectiveness of networking and collaboration versus individual focus on success.
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Figuring out where your business will thrive, not just survive
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailThe commercial leasing and site-selection process is not easy or even enjoyable for most tenants. But predicable results can be achieved with some professional help and a proper game plan. The core reason why commercial tenants struggle with and fail to lease the optimum site for their business is simply the lack of knowledge that comes from insufficient experience. If you combine that with impatience, you've got a disaster in the making.
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The perfect storm for a pilot shortage: Part II
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe U.S. civil aviation industry has long relied on the military to train a good share of its pilots — directly or indirectly — going back to the days just after World War II. With the military's shrinking size, it's understandable that the number of pilots with military training entering the civilian workforce is shrinking.
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Using a second language to land the job
Stefano Tromba EducationAs the economy continues to slowly improve and unemployment levels drop, more and more job seekers are finding the task of getting hired less daunting. The unemployment rate in the United States was down to 5.5 percent in May — nearly half of what it was five years ago at 9.6 percent in May of 2010. This trend signals a slow, yet steadily growing confidence in the economy and a positive future outlook from many companies.
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How to take a vacation without checking your email
Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's summertime! The kids are out of school, the weather (hopefully) is nice, and it's time for a vacation. Maybe you're planning an epic road trip, heading to a favorite theme park or finding fun stuff to do locally. Whatever adventure your family chooses, vacations are a great time to recharge and reconnect.
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What your church website screams about you
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityEveryone uses the Internet. Well, almost everyone. According to Internet Live Stats, 86.75 percent of Americans use the Web. Most of us visit the Internet quickly to discover new things, remind us of information, be entertained and/or buy things.
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How to take a vacation without checking email
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityIt's summertime! The kids are out of school, the weather (hopefully) is nice, and it's time for a vacation. Maybe you're planning an epic road trip, heading to a favorite theme park or finding fun stuff to do locally.
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Patriotic grapes: Try pairing wine with your barbecue
Lisa McReynolds Smith Food & BeverageThis will mark the 239th year for the United States to celebrate its freedom. What better way to observe this holiday than a time-honored tradition of gathering friends and family, grilling outside in the warm sun, and enjoying a glass of wine. Wait, wine?