Recent Articles
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2 simple steps to handle stupidity
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSometimes it is difficult to escape stupidity at work. Whether it is an irritating co-worker, a micromanaging boss or just a case of the Mondays, foolishness can be lurking in the next meeting. Instead of seeking revenge, harboring bad feelings or letting an otherwise benign but annoying behavior derail a good day, handle stupidity with these two simple steps.
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UnitedHealthcare survey reveals limited health literacy
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAccording to a new survey, a significant number of Americans comparison shop for healthcare services, but limited health literacy may keep them from understanding what they're shopping for. Wait, there's more: Apparently, these same folks don't have positive thoughts when it comes to technology and healthcare either.
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The dangers of organ damage in hypertensive young men and teens
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAbout 75 million American adults have high blood pressure — roughly 1 of every 3 adults. High blood pressure may not manifest with any symptoms, but it's important to get under control because it can lead to heart attack and stroke.
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Can this fabric turn clothes into batteries?
Delany Martinez Science & TechnologyPower is important. Just ask anyone who has ever stared down that annoying red "low battery" indicator on a smartphone, just when they needed it for navigation or an important phone call.
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Unique training day: 1,600 rounds in 6 hours
Pascale Green Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThey call him "The Grand Master Whisperer." He's trained hundreds of people — from Special Forces to IPSC Champions — and the stories about his way of training are endless. But never did I really envision going through 1,600 rounds of 9mm in about six hours, until I had the unique opportunity to train one-on-one with Frank Garcia at his facility, Universal Shooting Academy in Florida.
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How important is pronunciation instruction for English learners?
Erick Herrmann EducationOne of the most notable identifiers of someone whose primary language is not English is speaking with an accent. While accents vary in English in different countries — and even by region within those countries — for most native speakers it is easy to tell if someone learned English later in life.
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Managing risky stakeholders in 3 dimensions
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementStakeholders can pose a real risk to our businesses and projects — at least some of them can — and managers and their teams need to be aware of this so they can take steps to control the risks that arise from risky stakeholders. As with all "uncertainties that matter," stakeholders present both positive as well as negative risks, and we need robust ways of identifying which stakeholders offer opportunities, and where potential threats might lie.
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Misbranding practices create dangers for prescribers, patients
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn recent years there has been a rise in the occurrence of drug misbranding, which has also coincided with more and more drugs being released into the pharmaceutical market. The act of misbranding a drug can consist of falsely representing a drug or presenting a particular drug in a manner that is significantly different from its originally approved intent. This practice creates the potential for patients to experience adverse outcomes as a result of their prescribers not being appropriately informed if a drug is misbranded.
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Remodelers optimistic growth trend will continue
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesRemodeling activity is strong and is likely to continue that way for the rest of the year. Although somewhat uneven across sectors, the industry on the whole experienced positive growth in the third quarter, and demand for services remains high.
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Do we really need a strategic plan?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe newly elected president walked into the executive director's office to discuss the year ahead. He brought a notepad filled with 13 projects to achieve before his term ends. How should the executive respond?