Humility in an Ego-Driven Society

“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.”  Ann Landers

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Slow Down and Listen to the Album

Paul Dickey on Jan 15, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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In the mid-80s I was one of the first in my circle of friends to jump on to the Compact Disc(CD) bandwagon. Not only did I praise the ease of the format but would expound on the improved sound quality to anyone who would listen.

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How Playing an Instrument Can Give You an Edge

Megan Suitts on Dec 9, 2014 8:00:00 AM

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Having skill playing an instrument goes beyond simply having a great way to impress your friends. Believe it or not, learning how to play an instrument can actually give you an edge in life. These benefits extend to both your professional and personal life as well. Let's take a look at how learning how to play an instrument can help make you better.

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What You Need to Know About Obtaining Your CNA

Megan Suitts on Oct 31, 2014 10:15:00 AM

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A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a healthcare professional with a certification who works directly with a registered nurse to provide hands-on care to hospital patients, nursing home residents, and private clients.

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Mr. White and the Law of Unintended Consequences

Megan Suitts on Oct 16, 2014 2:05:00 PM

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By Jeff Hough

Choices Matter

It is an interesting time in American history.  We are in a transitional phase between digital immigrants and digital natives in many aspects of our lives. 

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Five Laws of Social Media in the Classroom

Camille Gilbert on Jun 10, 2014 2:30:00 PM

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This article has been rewritten to provide a more updated view. Click here to read the updated article, "Regarding Social Media in the Classroom".

Social media is one of the fastest growing forms of communication between family and friends. People converse via wall messages, tweets, and gaming interaction. Social Media plays a huge role in modern-day culture, with millions of people participating; therefore it can be a productive tool in your classroom.

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3 Counter-Intuitive Ways to Restart Your Creativity

Kathy Hayes on Mar 14, 2014 10:01:00 AM

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“There’s always another way.” – Thomas Edison

We’ve all had it at one time or another – that awful feeling when the inspiration for whatever fabulous idea you were working on is suddenly, inexplicably gone. 

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4 Ways CNA's Make a Difference in Long-Term Care

Jeff Hough on Oct 28, 2013 3:06:00 PM

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When I was a very young nursing assistant working in a nursing home in Boston, one of our residents was a woman named Olive who had suffered a series of strokes, leaving her completely debilitated. Her entire body was severely contracted to leave her bedridden, and she was non-verbal aside from occasional moaning.

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3 Tips for Difficult Conversations with Supervisors or Coworkers

Kathy Hayes on Jun 27, 2013 6:00:00 AM

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Didn't Eleanor Roosevelt say something about no one can make you feel inferior without your consent?  Just substitute ‘inferior’ with any emotion and take your power back. – Marilyn Sherman

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Hazardous Chemical Awareness

On April 10th of this year, more than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after being exposed to a chemical known as tetrachloride. The spill happened around 3 p.m. in a science lab basement on the Colorado College downtown campus. 12 of 13 patients were released after being treated by paramedics. A CC employee remains hospitalized as a precaution. The incident caused Olin Hall and the Barnes Science Center to be shut down for several hours.

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