September 2010
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Many household products can function well in areas quite different from their initial intended uses. Here are a few examples: Is your roof growing? Sprinkling powdered laundry detergent on your roof can kill moss, but it won’t kill other things, even when the next rain leeches it down the downspout during the next summer shower. [...]
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As Earth Day 2006 passes, there seems to be good news on the environmental scene, which should come as welcome change to anyone concerned about the state of our Earth. That’s in stark contrast to the first Earth Day, back in 1970. Earth Day 2006 saw lakes in New England beginning to rebound from their [...]
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Feedback is an effective way of communicating with employees, colleagues or members of your team. Feedback can be both positive and constructive (rather than negative). When giving feedback it is important to have a balance of positive and constructive feedback otherwise the receiver may feel that they only ever receive one type of feedback. It [...]
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Remember the SARS scare. The West Nile Virus makes headlines every year. And now a bird flu from Asia is causing widespread concern. Unfortunately, we already have an epidemic, and it’s called off-the-job accidents. Even worse is the fact that this epidemic doesn’t get much attention, so the deaths and injuries continue year after year. [...]
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