Recent Articles
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The impact of household cleaners on the environment
Piyush Bakshi Waste Management & EnvironmentalA 2011 survey by Statistic Brain revealed that the average American household spent $42 per month on household cleaning supplies. These include laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, furniture polish, bleach, insecticides and air fresheners.
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Research examines EPO’s effect on the health of preterm baby brains
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcarePreterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. Annually, an estimated 15 million babies are born too early, and more than 1 million do not survive beyond the first month of life. Although not all preterm babies experience complications, the earlier a baby is born, the greater the risk.
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5 fatal employee recruiting errors
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEmployee recruiting errors can indeed be fatal. In the long run, it won't matter if you have the world's best location, the lowest prices, the hottest products or the snazziest, most automated facility. If even one of the people you hire is dishonest, lazy, unconcerned or inattentive, that person has the power to cause paying customers to leave dissatisfied and never come back.
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What we talk about when we talk about best practices
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationIf you are part of an ESL program assessing your curriculum through a best practices lens, an institution looking to establish a best practices ESL program, or a teacher looking to work in a best practices program, what should you look for? In a series of articles, we'll examine elements that constitute a best practices program. Today, we begin with curriculum.
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4 difficult work personalities — and how to deal with them
Cait Harrison Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt goes without saying that if you don't like someone you have to work with, it's going to make your job harder — and possibly even slow productivity. With that in mind, here's a rundown of a few difficult personality types I've seen in the workplace over the years, along with a few tips on how best to deal with them.
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2014 Halloween designs range from spooky to chic
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe air is getting festive, and if you are planning your Halloween décor then a quick look at the latest design trends is warranted. A recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and the International Council of Shopping Centers has revealed that consumers are set to spend anything between $7.4 billion and $11.3 billion this year for their Halloween shopping.
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Organizational change happening? Don’t forget your bylaws
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementBylaws are a set of rules that provide the framework for your organization, but they are sometimes overlooked when organizational change happens. Imagine an event that happens frequently that is a change to the membership structure of your association. After a strategic discussion, your board decides to add a new membership category that currently does not exist.
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Bioengineering creates new coatings for stainless steel
Alan Kelsky EngineeringWhen we see the gleam of stainless steel, most of us don't suspect that it is a material on which bacteria thrive. Despite this fact, hospitals, restaurants and other places that prize cleanliness choose it, as it's easy to clean — but a lapse in environmental hygiene can spell disaster.
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Research: HPVs may contribute to post-transplant skin cancer
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareSome betapapillomaviruses may contribute to an increased occurrence of squamous cell skin cancer (SCSC) in patients who have undergone organ transplantation. That's according to researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
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Secrets of a successful bridal show
Julie Hughes Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI just wrapped up a beautiful bridal show with happy vendors and lots of ecstatic brides chasing the dream of a perfect wedding. A happy time, and most vendors were pleased with the results. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences good ROI at a trade show.