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Porsche Parade: Remembering what really matters
Sydney Scrogham Recreation & LeisureSurprisingly, not even a Google search can tell someone how to prepare for a Porsche Parade. Well, that's fine for us seasoned Porsche Paraders, but what if you're bringing someone along who's new? As some of you eagerly await the upcoming Parade in Monterey, California, I have developed some things to "pack" with you, whether you are a first timer or a second, third, fourth, fifth — you get the idea.
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Size matters: Smaller classes spark better learning
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe move to reduce class size and bring about higher-quality education is a not new one, but it has gained new momentum with a new study. Research by Australian educator David Zyngier shows that there can be significant difference in student performance with a smaller class size.
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To love or to hate Chinese tourists
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhat would it look like if thousands of Chinese tourists showed up in your neighborhood at one time? No way? Actually, it's a "Chinese" way, and it just happened in Southern California a couple weeks ago.
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10 ways physical therapists can maximize billing
Brooke Andrus Healthcare AdministrationIn a perfect world, physical therapists wouldn't have to deal with billing. They'd simply treat, heal and magically receive payment for their services. But we don’t live in that fantasy world, and unfortunately, the billing process is anything but magical. If you're a PT, submitting claims comes with the territory.
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Truths and treatments for social anxiety disorder
Christina Nava Mental HealthcareAs a young adult living with social anxiety disorder (or social phobia), I am all too aware of the effects and symptoms of it. Often misdiagnosed simply as "shyness," social anxiety disorder can run a person's life if undetected and left untreated. That is why it's important to be aware of what exactly it is, what the symptoms are and how to go about treatment if you find yourself frequently experiencing some, if not all of the symptoms of social anxiety disorder.
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Spurs show leaders how to handle the heat
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs the saying goes, "If you can't stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen." The San Antonio Spurs proved this point in taking down Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Not only were the Spurs battling the Miami Heat, but they were also dealing with physical heat as the temperature of their home court was sweltering.
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Nurses: Burning out or burning bright
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe words "burnout" and "nursing" are all too often mentioned in the same breath. If you talk to enough nurses, you'll hear plenty of stories of burnout that could make your hair stand on end. Sadly, many nurses feel that burnout is unavoidable.
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Just days away, Brazil’s World Cup is facing a host of problems
Lauren Swan Sports & FitnessFor many Americans, the World Cup is not only a large sporting event worth celebrating, but it's also a great reason to travel. However, the outlook in Brazil is much different, when it comes to the games.
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New efforts ramp up building’s response to disasters
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsWorld leaders may be waffling on what to do about climate change, but the building industry is marshaling its resources to tackle the problem head on. Builders, their professional associations and trade media are joining forces with state and local governments to address ways to make buildings more resilient and resistant to catastrophic loss due to natural disasters.
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Are prescription monitoring programs merely a placebo?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalThe network of states connecting their prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) is growing. But while these expansions certainly suggest greater potential for detecting inappropriate controlled substance utilization by patients — particularly across state borders — the question remains about whether these programs are actually accomplishing this.