Recent Articles
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Better resources today for firefighters at major working fires
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAt some point, a firefighter will experience a "major working fire." These types of fires are usually large in scale and require 6-12 hours (or more) of active working, crew changes, staging areas and subsequently a "fire watch" with one unit on standby at the scene after the fire has been extinguished to assure there are no rekindles.
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What the tax reform bill means for public schools
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe much-talked-about GOP tax reform bill has massive implications for K-12 public schools. For starters, the bill features tax breaks for families that prefer private and charter schools. They will find it easier pay the tuition with the expansion of "529" savings accounts that had been exclusively for college.
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Top 5 things to do if you suffer lower leg pain when running
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessPain and muscle tension in the calves and shins is one of the most common problems I see in runners. On my website, the page "Calf Tightness When Running" gets almost twice as many views as any other page on the site.
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Report: States of best and worst health
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationAmerica's Health Rankings, a new report from the nonprofit United Health Foundation, reveals the best and worst states for health in 2017. To define "healthy," the group uses the World Health Organization's definition: "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The report's four categories of determinants evaluates 35 core measures across behaviors, community and environment, and policy and clinical care.
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Leadership strategies: Small businesses and sexual harassment
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSmall businesses are not immune to sexual harassment problems. Most small businesses — from doctor's offices to car dealerships — are still predominantly owned by men, according to the Census Bureau. And in many towns, these business owners wield a lot of power and influence, which can make it extremely challenging for employees to speak out against harassment.
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Nurses and vulnerable populations: Ethics and social justice
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIn a politically charged era when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is consistently on the chopping block, health disparities run rampant and the future of American healthcare is wholly uncertain, nurses must honor the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics as powerful advocates for vulnerable populations and the rights of all patients.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Select the best lease length
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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New FBI report details crime in 2016
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn September, the FBI released its annual report on national crime statistics in 2016, showing violent crime has increased for the second consecutive year by 4.1 percent. Property crime has shown a steady decline for the 14th straight year, falling by 1.3 percent compared to 2015.
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The importance of dialects for ESL
Douglas Magrath EducationInstructors as well as learners need to understand linguistics and dialects. Learners will be exposed to a variety of dialects, and instructors need an understanding of dialects and how languages work to better prepare their students to operate in the world outside the classroom.
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New app collects spare change toward bail
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe U.S. prison industry currently holds 2.2 million people behind bars. Of that number, an estimated 700,000 people sit in jails awaiting trials. They are locked up because they are unable to post bail.