Recent Articles
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The importance of hip internal rotation
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessHip joint internal rotation (sometimes also called medial rotation) occurs when the femur rotates within the hip joint, toward the mid-line of the body. It also occurs in standing when the lower limb is fixed and the pelvis rotates — so the left side ASIS moves in front of the right side, for example, or vice versa on the other side.
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The 100-to-1 rule: Creating the best headlines
Jeffrey Dobkin MarketingNobody uses the first draft in copywriting — at least none of my friends do. This, of course, depends on their hangover. While I don't like to waste time writing copy that isn't going to be used, it's just as important to edit severely as it is to write succinctly.
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All about the results? What nonprofits should measure and why
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementPerformance excellence in a nonprofit cannot occur without performance measures. After the strategic plan is formed, a set of goals and strategies are outlined along with tactics, and hopefully a tie to the organization's budget.
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New directions emerging in multigenerational housing
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsExtended life span, increased immigration, a weak economy and a tight housing market have contributed to a resurgence in multigenerational households. For some time now, builders and remodelers have helped families accommodate these changes.
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Do you make this common hiring mistake?
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost interviewers consider the interview to be a simple, one-step process that leads directly to the hire/don't hire decision. This misperception is largely the reason why a Michigan State University study found: "The interview, when used alone, is on average only about 8 percent more effective than flipping a coin."
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Winning the war against brain tumors with nanotechnology
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Greeks used the Trojan horse to enter the city of Troy and win the war after a fruitless 10-year siege. For brain tumors, the war is ongoing, but researchers may have finally found their secret weapon using nanotechnology.
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The care and feeding of an executive
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementExecutives have a different approach to work than individual contributors or even directors. Some people attribute it to the thinner air at the top of the corporate ladder. Others chalk it up to ego or some other psychological attribute.
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Designing tomorrow’s distribution centers today
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingAt a time when the warehousing industry is relatively prosperous, it is natural for operators to be working on acquisition of new facilities and/or expansion of old ones. Your expansion could either be a construction project or the adaptation of an existing building to meet both today's and tomorrow's needs.
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5 last-minute fall foliage tours across the US
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA slight nip is in the air with a crisp feel to it that instantly refreshes the mind. The arrival of autumn means trips are being planned, and Americans are setting off to witness yet another riot of colors all around them. With the change in weather, fall travels also usher in the festive season and the holiday mood in many ways. If you haven't had time to make it a weekend of colors, don't lose hope, but there's not much time left.
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Is Black Friday shopping quickly becoming a holiday relic?
Katina Hernandez RetailAs retailers continue to compete with online retail giants like Amazon, Black Friday is inching closer to becoming Black Thursday. Macy's recently announced that they will be opening their doors nationwide at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day — two hours earlier than last year's 8 p.m. start.