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5 most dangerous animals in Texas
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThough Texas does not have extremely large and deadly predators like you'll find in Alaska or Africa, there are all sorts of dangerous critters that you might run across in the Lone Star State. Most of the time, they will leave you alone if you don't mess with them, but hundreds of people still run afoul of these animals each year, so it really pays to be careful. These are the five most dangerous animals you're likely to encounter in Texas.
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What happens when state laws conflict with a bond’s terms?
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsPayment bonds always have specific terms that purportedly must be followed to make a successful claim on the bond for payment. In a significant number of cases, however, the requirements for making a bond claim are also simultaneously regulated by state statute.
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Just how profitable is the healthcare industry?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration"Show me the money" is a statement made famous by the somewhat-long-in-the-tooth '90s movie classic, "Jerry Maguire." Today, the statement is known for its directness in proving whether a business or industry is success. Typically, anyone who is able to utter such a phrase is "worthy" of the proverbial funds, as we were taught in the film.
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2 key traits of effective leadership
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEffective leadership is critical to the success of any organization. At every level of the organization, how individuals in leadership positions conduct themselves has a reverberating impact on performance and productivity. For that reason, companies are willing to invest considerable time and resources on leadership development.
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Say hello to 2017 as we look back at 2016
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn just a few weeks, we are going to welcome a new year. What shall we expect for 2017? Will it be a prosperous year for the hospitality and tourism industry? Or, shall we show more concerns? I wish I were a fortuneteller. Then, I could easily provide some "yes" or "no" answers.
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Using centers to differentiate for English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationCenters are used in multiple grade levels and in various subject areas as a way to provide small group instruction to a group of students while keeping the rest of the students in the class engaged in meaningful and productive practice. When working with English learners, centers can provide opportunities to deliver specific lessons to help students improve language skills, preview upcoming content or review previously presented content.
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What purpose does this committee serve?
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementAt the first meeting of the committee, one of the members asked the chair, "So what should we do this year?" The chair responded, "We don't make up our own agenda. The board has assigned tasks that will help them advance the strategic plan."
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GoldCare maintenance deal is a boon for Gatwick
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveGatwick Airport may still be reeling from the U.K. government's recent decision to award a new London runway to rival Heathrow Airport, but the city's second-largest gateway has at least received some good news with a landmark deal to bring Boeing GoldCare maintenance to the site.
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Hope remains despite failure of Lilly’s solanezumab
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareHigh expectations and hopes surrounded Eli Lilly and Company's drug solanezumab. Solanezumab is a humanized monoclonal IbG1 antibody, and it was targeting an amyloid beta peptide with the goal of slowing the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
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Dealing with large-scale tragedies at school
Pierre LaRocco EducationIt seems like we hear about large-scale tragedies on a daily basis — from someone tragically dying at the hands of the authorities to terrorism overseas. Everyone seems to be affected by this, including our students. We were once able to say that school is a safe place for our students with people who care about them. It was their safe haven from everything on the outside. Well, it has been proven over and over again, that is not the case anymore as we see school violence and shootings on the rise nationwide.