Recent Articles
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Exploring racial disparities for Alzheimer’s, glaucoma
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareOver 15 years ago, one of the nation’s foremost glaucoma specialists provocatively asked in a review paper, "Glaucoma: Ocular Alzheimer's disease?" Animal studies have shown a high rate of the amyloid precursor molecules, which are attributed to Alzheimer’s disease, to also be a factor in induced glaucoma. A recently published research study adds yet another common element for the two diseases. The report in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that there were racial differences in the cerebrospinal fluid concentration of tau protein between African-American and white individuals.
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Why the Los Angeles teachers’ strike matters
Patrick Gleeson EducationThe Los Angeles teachers’ strike brings home some uncomfortable truths about American education. The outcome of this particular teachers’ strike may influence, even determine, the course of U.S. primary and secondary education for years to come. Many Americans have a clichéd understanding of underperforming and underfinanced American schools — of why certain states have underperforming schools, of the connection between inadequate teacher salaries and student underperformance and, importantly, of the political environments that produce those outcomes. Like many clichés, this is at least partly true, but the reality is more nuanced.
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He struggles with reading. He fights it. How can his teachers help him?
Howard Margolis EducationUnfortunately, many children with reading disabilities feel hopeless and helpless about learning to read. They believe it’s better to give up than to try and fail. Several of the struggling readers I’ve evaluated made it clear: "I can’t do it. I won’t do it. I hate it." Fortunately, by working together, teachers and parents can often multiply their positive influence and daily effectiveness. Together, they can help struggling readers minimize and perhaps abandon their beliefs that they’ll never learn to read. Only by helping struggling readers to start to believe that they can learn to read will they start working to become motivated, competent readers.
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How to create Facebook content that performs better in 2019
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingNew year, same problems! Every social media marketer on the block is still trying to figure out what to do about the ever-dwindling numbers on our Facebook Pages. For the umpteenth year in a row (or since 2014 if you want to be exact), organic reach is down. An Agorapulse analysis found organic reach for Facebook Pages dropped, on average, 13.62 percent in 2018. Not only are fewer people organically seeing your Facebook content, but they’re also engaging far less.
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Preparing for medical emergencies while RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureSadly, many of us have experienced a medical emergency on the road. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare for the unexpected when on the road. First and foremost, you should always carry a first aid kit with you in your RV. Also, know the location and do your research. Where is the closest hospital? Most of us have GPS nowadays, so locating the closest hospital is easy. If not, then be sure to ask the staff when you check in at the campground. Many times, the campground has maps of the area.
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Surviving weekends on the road
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureFor those of us that travel the road, weekends are a special time. It is not because we can finally get away from it all — because we do that every day. But that is the time when we must share the campgrounds with weekend campers. Many campsites are reserved by people who plan their special camping trip for months in advance. Others may be filled by locals who enjoy camping on weekends.
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What to know about practical interactive grammar
Douglas Magrath EducationL2 learning goes beyond acquisition of linguistic features. The process includes communication, cultural awareness, the ability to compare and contrast L1 and L2, and the use of language skills with academic disciplines. As I mentioned in the previous article on this subject, grammar instruction is vital, but the methodology is continuing to shift to a more student-centered approach that actively involves the learners. Students learn to function in various practical settings using all the skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They are culturally aware and understand how culture relates to language.
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How the partial government shutdown affects federal contractors and the…
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentAs the partial government shutdown drags on, federal contractors are living without paychecks. Further, they face the prospect of receiving no back pay when the stalemate ends, Sunny Blaylock opined in USA Today. David J. Berteau is president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, a trade group that represents federal contractors. On Jan. 8, he wrote an open letter to President Trump, noting "hundreds of thousands of employees support the government through contracts" and deserve pay for their labor.
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Allow yourself to set — and get — higher fees
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf you’re an interior design professional, only one person will prevent you from setting and getting much higher fees and markups in the year ahead. That person isn't a competitor, critic, or customer. That person is you. You're the one who will convince yourself that you can't charge more. You're the one who will tell yourself that clients would never pay more for your design services. And that your local market won't "bear" higher fees. And that you simply don't have the experience or expertise to substantially raise your fees. That's baloney.
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ADA partners with PBS Kids to make sure children are ready for the dentist
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareIf you haven’t heard of Daniel Tiger, you likely don’t hang out with preschoolers much. In a recent episode of "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," Daniel felt a little nervous about visiting a new dentist for a cleaning and exam. But with some help from the American Dental Association, Daniel’s visit was smooth sailing! Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, an ADA spokesperson and former ADA vice president, worked closely with producers of the show, which is an American-Canadian animated children's television series on PBS Kids, to shape the content of the episode.