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www.EffectivePresentationSkills.com This is a professional training session by Joel Hochberger, founder of Effective Presentations Inc. showing executives and sales reps how to organize and deliver a presentation that is clear, concise, interesting, and effective. Remember, the better your Presentation skills are the more Effective your Public Speaking will be. Make your next presentation a success! [...]]]></description>
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www.EffectivePresentationSkills.com This is a professional training session by Joel Hochberger, founder of Effective Presentations Inc. showing executives and sales reps how to organize and deliver a presentation that is clear, concise, interesting, and effective. Remember, the better your Presentation skills are the more Effective your Public Speaking will be. Make your next presentation a success! To purchase the complete 90 minute presentation training session please visit our website. www.EffectivePresentationSkills.com. Joel Hochberger EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS INC. Phone 847.478.0808 Fax: 847.478.9750 Presentation Skills &#038; Public Speaking</p>
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		<title>Presentation Skills Training from World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine</title>
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www.craigvalentine.com and get your free masterful speaking toolkit. Gain the presentation skills needed to breathe life into your speech, bring the audience to you, and build a message that sticks. In this clip, professional speaker and speech coach, Craig Valentine, shares the importance of having a foundational phrase.
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		<title>Breastfeeding?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Customer Service Workshop</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Exceed customer&#8217;s expectations! Simplify systems and procedures! Reduce business stress! Increase sales and profits by learning exceptional customer service skills.
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rick Lavoie: Social Skills &amp; LD</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Rick Lavoie talks about the importance of teaching a child with LD the necessary social skills to build solid friendships. In this excerpt from the PBS program &#8220;It&#8217;s So Much Work to Be Your Friend,&#8221; parents learn how to plan a successful playdate.
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Rick Lavoie talks about the importance of teaching a child with LD the necessary social skills to build solid friendships. In this excerpt from the PBS program &#8220;It&#8217;s So Much Work to Be Your Friend,&#8221; parents learn how to plan a successful playdate.</p>
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		<title>Medium-Level Map of Haiti</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Fathers may want to use parenting skills with &#8216;natural&#8217; products</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though it appears much of the country has embraced healthier diets and lifestyles, fathers may want to exercises their parenting skills when some products at the grocery store are marketed as natural.
A recent New York Times article pointed to a new marketing trend that was emerging in various grocery stores for products containing sugar instead [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Though it appears much of the country has embraced healthier diets and lifestyles, fathers may want to exercises their <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.greatdad.com/tertiary/334/2799/five-parenting-skills-necessary-for-new-dads.html" target="_new">parenting skills</a> when some products at the grocery store are marketed as natural.</p>
<p>A recent New York Times article pointed to a new marketing trend that was emerging in various grocery stores for products containing sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup.</p>
<p>Because the ingredient used is sugar, the word &#8220;natural&#8221; can be used as an ad slogan or banner on the packaging, according to the article.</p>
<p>Audrae Erickson, president of the Corn Refiners Association, told the news provider these kinds of ads are misleading consumers.</p>
<p>&#8220;When [consumers] discover they are being misled into thinking these new products are healthier, that&#8217;s the interesting angle,&#8221; Erickson said.</p>
<p>Some scientists have stated sugar, in high doses, may be just as harmful as high-fructose corn syrup.</p>
<p>Two products that appear to be jumping onto the sugar/natural bandwagon are Pepsi Natural soda and Healthy Choice All Natural frozen entrees.</p>
<p>A new study may also give fathers more cause to worry about the foods their children may want them to buy. A study published in the journal Obesity Reviews found that 89 percent of food items marketed directly to children had poor nutritional quality.</p>
<p>Fathers who are determined to shop healthily in the grocery store may have to put a little extra effort into their <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.greatdad.com/tertiary/334/2799/five-parenting-skills-necessary-for-new-dads.html" target="_new">parenting skills</a>.</p>
<p>WebMD suggests fathers plan the week&#8217;s meals ahead of time and focus on the produce section of the grocery store to ensure healthy buying. If you do end up in other aisles, fathers should strive to get the least-processed foods available and to look to see if products were made with whole grains.</p>
<p>There are whole grain versions of breads, pastas and rice to choose from. For children with a more advance palette, fathers may want to try serving fish at least twice a week, which is the recommendation from the American Heart Association to decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular problems in the future.</p>
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<p>James Dunsford is a <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.greatdad.com/tertiary/397/2802/single-parenting-four-role-models-to-avoid.html">single parenting</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.greatdad.com/tertiary/334/2799/five-parenting-skills-necessary-for-new-dads.html">parenting skills</a> specialist for greatdad.com.</p>
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		<title>Business &amp; Customer Service Tips : Top Customer Service Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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The top customer service skills people expect are friendliness, politeness, physical evidence that a business cares and positive interactions. Find out how to make people feel comfortable in a business with advice from a marketing and sales manager in this free video on customer service.Expert: Mark Clifton Bio: Mark Clifton has a degree in marketing [...]]]></description>
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The top customer service skills people expect are friendliness, politeness, physical evidence that a business cares and positive interactions. Find out how to make people feel comfortable in a business with advice from a marketing and sales manager in this free video on customer service.Expert: Mark Clifton Bio: Mark Clifton has a degree in marketing management from Oxford Brookes University, and has successfully completed the CELTA teacher training program of Cambridge University. Filmmaker &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Nclex – Testing Nursing Abilities and Critical Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination and it represents a complex test devised for those who plan on becoming certified nurses. The examination was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (United States) and it is taken by millions of applicants each year. The Internet is considered as a great source [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination and it represents a complex test devised for those who plan on becoming certified nurses. The examination was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (United States) and it is taken by millions of applicants each year. The Internet is considered as a great source of information for those who are interested in taking this exam, especially the NCLEX-RN, designed for registered nurses. </p>
<p>If you are interested in NCLEX as well, then you should know that the Internet contains a wealth of information on this subject. Articles, fact sheets and booklets are filled with overviews, test practices and frequently asked questions, all intended to help applicants pass the NCLEX-RN examination with success. By introducing this examination, the NCSBN managed to ensure the proper testing of future licensed nurses, regarding entry-level nursing abilities. The NCLEX-RN has been organized by professionals in the field and the test exam is reviewed every three years, being improved if necessary.</p>
<p>Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects about NCLEX is the way the test is taken, meaning through computerized adaptive testing (CAT). This means that the examination is given on the computer, with applicants being instructed on proper usage and answer recording in a previous tutorial. Online, you can see for yourself study guides and practice tests for NCLEX-RN, getting a better idea on the concept of CAT and its advantages. You can also read about the existent regulations for NCLEX and inform yourself on candidate requirements. In order for any candidate to be property identified, one needs the following: US driverâ??s license (DMV issued), US state ID and passport, the last one being request especially if you decide to take NCLEX-RN at an international location.</p>
<p>There are several components of the NCLEX with which you are probably already familiar. We are talking about the initial tutorial, where candidates are instructed on how to use the computer and take the NCLEX-RN test. Then, the second part is represented by the exam itself and last, there is a special survey as a final state of the NCLEX. The entire examination lasts for 6 hours and candidates are noticed if they either passed or failed. It takes a period of 45 days before the candidates are allowed to retake the NCLEX-RN.</p>
<p>Nursing is a very important sector of the medical field and it is only natural that only the best should be employed. NCLEX is a milestone for those who want to demonstrate their abilities and skills when it comes to nursing. An important volume of knowledge must be acquired for anyone to pass the NCLEX-RN successfully, all the information accumulated being essential for entry-level nursing. It is important to understand that the NCLEX assesses ones abilities to provide both safe and effective nursing.</p>
<p>The test presented as NCLEX-RN contains both multiple choice items (four option) and also alternate items. The questions are made considering all the important aspects of nursing, including various scenarios and critical situations. If this is the first time you are considering to take NCLEX, then it might be for the best that you take some of the practice tests presented online. They will give you a better understanding of how the basic principles of nursing are introduced and presented in NCLEX-RN examination. Online, you can also find the subjects covered by NCLEX, such as safe effective care environment and health promotion (among many others).</p>
<p>As a general conclusion, NCLEX-RN is a test designed to determine oneâ??s knowledge and critical thinking regarding various aspects related to nursing. It represents an important test in oneâ??s nursing career, being mostly based on critical care nursing judgment. A tough examination, it requires adequate preparation and a lot of reading in the spare time. The Internet is perfect to prepare for NCLEX, offering one the opportunity to learn in the comfort of his/her home and at a personally set pace.</p>
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