Recent Articles
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How to relax and enjoy work events professionally
Sharon Schweitzer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost of us are familiar with basic table manners. When it comes to office events, however, decorum is everything. These events are often a wonderful way to connect with co-workers and interact with the power players, but they can also be monumentally disastrous without modern manners. Don't become too comfortable because you cross the boundaries of professionalism.
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Virtual reality in the classroom
Brian Stack EducationI made the mistake of bringing Brady and Cameron, my 11- and 9-year-old boys, with me last month to the store when it was time to upgrade my phone. Much to the dismay of my wife Erica, the salesperson also sweet-talked me into buying a virtual reality (VR) headset, like one of these.
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What has changed with repeal of internet privacy rules? Not much
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyLast year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed new privacy rules under Section 222 of the Communications Act. Hailed as a huge win for consumer advocacy and civil liberties groups, the rules required internet users to give their internet service provider (ISP) an affirmative opt-in if their ISP wanted to access information like location data, app usage and internet browsing histories.
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66 percent of the world faces water shortages every year
Judith Villarreal Waste Management & EnvironmentalWhile it has been known for some time that the world water crisis is among the top three global problems, we now have a more accurate number and percentage of people who are currently facing this problem. The true scale and severity of water shortages around the globe have emerged from a recent study done by the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
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Top 3 reasons you’re losing social followers
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsYou've worked hard to gain each follower you have on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. That's why you love checking how many new followers you've gained every week. It makes you smile because what you're doing is clearly working.
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Nurses to rally in DC again to promote safe staffing
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn May 12, 2016, on an overcast cool morning, a grassroots movement took a stand on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of nurses from around the country gathered to bring attention to patient-nurse ratios. But more importantly, they gathered to show their fellow healthcare workers that they would no longer be silent when it came to patient safety.
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Take the extra steps for your SCBAs to protect your members
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDepartments, their SOPs and Air Program personnel need to assure that all safety precautions, fit tests and maintenance occur on a regular basis. Sometimes, incidents require a change in SOPs and our practices to ensure safety for our members. When I first came on the job, each suppression apparatus had an SCBA pack per crew member on the truck.
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Study: Vitamin E, selenium not effective for dementia
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA well-balanced diet is good for health, and this applies to people of any age. There are many products that are marketed to add to a deficient diet or to enhance an already good diet. Products that are claimed to help prevent or slow Alzheimer's disease (AD) are part of this market.
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Failure is an option
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFailure is a difficult pill to swallow. People don't want to admit they have failed at anything. But failure can really be the start of something big and exciting — knowing you can restart after a disappointment. It's not the end of the world, but a true beginning.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: More than mother’s milk
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareThis is the time of year when veterinarians, shelter workers and animal control folks often get more calls from kind-hearted people who lack ethological knowledge. This leads to a three-step process that can create behavioral problems for animals.