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Take advantage of fire department certification opportunities
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany fire departments offer some type of education and/or certification policy or reimbursement program. Taking advantage of them can enhance your future and increase valuable knowledge. The "paper" is also something you can take with you, especially if future plans change.
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Why L2 teaching should mirror L1 acquisition
Douglas Magrath EducationLanguage acquisition comes under the field of psycholinguistics: Children learn L1 without any active intervention. It is a natural process. Children also learn languages more quickly than adults, as shown by research in L2 acquisition.
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It’s not just football: Concussions are happening all over sports
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWith participation in high school and youth sports at an all-time high, injuries are certain to rise as well. Among the more notable injuries are concussions, which affect a wide spectrum of student-athletes in addition to professionals. While football-related concussions draw many of the headlines, head injuries also happen frequently in many other sports.
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Why are we so accepting of healthcare ransomware attacks?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationWe're so accepting, as a culture. Because of the age in which we live, one such issue we seem to have openly accepted is ransomware's ever-increasing influence over healthcare. We seem to have resigned ourselves to the fact that these attacks by cybercriminals on our data are simply a mainstream inconvenience of the modern day.
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Black history attractions are gaining popularity across the US
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMore than 30,000 people visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) during its opening weekend in September. Tickets to the museum are sold out for the remainder of the year, and a new batch of recently released tickets are nearly sold out for the first three months of 2017.
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Want to write like a pro? Bookmark this page
Hank Boyer CommunicationsRemember Cliff Clavin, the loveable mailman from the old TV sitcom "Cheers"? He was always confusing his words along with his facts. Unfortunately, some of us have Cliff Clavin moments when it comes to our word choices, too. A homonym is a word that sounds roughly the same as another word, but is different in meaning. Here are some commonly confused homonyms that sound the same but are often confused.
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Homebuyer sentiment reverses course amid mixed signals
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsHomeowners looking to sell are enthusiastic about the continued rise in housing prices. Prospective homebuyers not so much. Even with mortgage rates remaining near rock bottom, those who would like to purchase a home are feeling the pressure of having to strain too much financially to meet market demands. The past two months have seen a gradual decline in buyer interest that could linger throughout the remainder of the year.
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Can you afford good communication?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityAutumn is upon us, and many start thinking about Christmas shopping. I just heard a statistic that a million Americans are done with their shopping already. That sounds ridiculous! Or maybe you're one of them? When it comes to any shopping, you must consider three things: What do I need? Can I afford it? Will they like it?
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Why Singapore Changi is consistently the best airport in the world
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLook at the Skytrax rankings for the world's best airports, and you'll see a common name topping a number of categories for the past few years. Singapore's Changi Airport repeatedly sets the target for passenger experiences, but what makes it so special?
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How to prevent church event budget-busters
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityHosting special events such as a marriage seminar or Thanksgiving outreach requires a bit more planning than a weekend service. Unfortunately, no one really likes to kick off an event-planning session by talking about the budget. However, it's important to have this discussion early so you're able to make affordable planning choices.