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Studies show that, on average, one in four women and one in seven men in the US will experience physical violence from their spouse in their lifetime. Effects of domestic violence are as severe on primary victims as they are on kids who witness it. Exposure to domestic violence includes watching or hearing it transpire, intervening to stop it, or experiencing its aftermath. Such exposure affects child outcomes in terms of behavior, mental health, cognitive, social, and health outcomes. Consequently, domestic violence affects the future of young kids. Effects on behavior Exposure to domestic violence affects the future behavior of kids in several ...
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Choosing a career is a major decision in every child’s life. Making the right decision for some can take many attempts. You want your children to succeed and you’ve tried to plan for their future as much as possible. Most parents are comfortable handing the decision over to their children, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help them out. We’ve compiled a list of ways you can support your child’s decisions here. Get them educated Encourage your children to get as much of an education as they can. College may be the ultimate goal for educating your children but they can learn outside of traditional tertiary institutions as well. There are many ...
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Car accidents can be a common occurrence on the road. Yet, it is rare to see a multi-car pile-up. These kinds of accidents do not happen often but when they do, they can lead to serious injury and damages. Unlike in a regular car crash, it is not always easy to determine who is to blame for the accident. Here is what you should look out to know who is to be held liable for multi-car pile-up. What is a multi-car pile-up? A multi-car pile-up is different from a regular car accident because pile-ups involve more than one car, truck, motorcycle, or vehicle. If three or more vehicles are involved in an accident, that is considered a multiple car accident. ...
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Outbound call centers all follow different practices and there is no right or wrong approach. However, there are certain best practices that are likely to set a business up for more success. These best practices involve agents having all the correct information at their fingertips, being as natural and authentic as possible and giving prospects the opportunity to convey their specific pain points. An effective outbound call center strategy needs to be planned well before anyone even picks up a phone. It involves factors such as careful monitoring, defining goals, tracking prospects and providing agents with proper coaching. Here are five best practices all ...
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How to Shop Smarter

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There’s nothing in the world like that feeling of getting to the payday and then going shopping and spending your paycheck on something nice, desirable, slightly expensive, and – possibly needless. That’s the thing with shopping though – it feels great, and it sometimes seems like it feels even better if you’re shopping for the things that you want more than you need. Luckily for us, we have websites such as usave.co.uk that are invaluable allies in the never-ending fight against bad shopping habits. And if shopping smarter is something you’d be interested in doing, here are some other things you should try besides using price comparison websites. Go ...
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When you are out of options and need money desperately, loan sharks will offer you attractive lending propositions that you cannot refuse. They come across as friendly people who want to help people in desperate situations. However, their operations are illegal, and they are dangerous people. The stereotype of a loan shark as an exploitative, heartless person only interested in making money off other people’s misery exists for a reason. What can be done if you are in dire straits with a loan shark looking on your trail? Why do people use loan sharks? Many loan sharks operate out of legitimate-looking offices and easily pull the wool over your ...
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If you're interested in learning programming, starting off with the Python language is a good idea. And for those not yet sold on the importance of programming, it's well worth learning and is evolving into a necessity. As Introduction to Programming in Python puts it, "The basis for education in the last millennium was 'reading, writing, and arithmetic'; now it is reading, writing, and computing ." Popular Traits of Python Usefulness First and foremost, Python is useful. In fact, it's used for everything from day trading to hacking. As for day trading, for instance, some use Python to create AI investors that select stocks for them. The success ...
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The MCAT is arguably the most difficult multidisciplinary exam medical students have to take. This begs the question, is it necessary for every medical student to get an MCAT tutor? As much as we would like to answer this question with a resounding yes, in all honesty, tutoring is not for every student. For instance, one exceptional case of students who may not benefit much from tutoring is students who have just begun their MCAT preparation. Such students should study alone first and see if they can increase their scores consistently. But, if you have been doing everything right for a long time, yet your efforts do not reflect in your scores, then you should ...
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Ever since the movie industry started up, book adaptations have been a major point of discussion. It took a while for filmmakers to catch on to the idea of converting old classics – and contemporary hits – to screen productions, but once the idea arrived to the market, it started taking it by storm. And to this day, it’s been a major point of debate among lovers of books and films alike. Some claim that it’s a natural part of the synergy between the two art forms, while others are convinced that this is not the right way to go. There are valid arguments on both sides, and while of course it’s inevitable that movie adaptations will continue to be released, it’s ...
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This is a question that many building managers and business people ask after a call interruption interferes with a potential customer's call, or the transaction is delayed due to slow download speed. Until the bar disappears when it's needed most, cell signal reception is often not taken seriously. When the office space's cell signal is weak, spending at least 40 hours in that space can cause many problems. In an age where people always expect to be connected, a weak or no signal is unacceptable. This is especially true when it comes to paying tenants. Several service functions rely on strong cellular signals. Reducing browser load, disconnecting calls, ...
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There are ways we can change our lives that will not only improve the health of our bones, muscles, and arteries, but our brains. It's possible to sharpen our thinking, becoming sharper and better focused throughout the day. Here are five recommendations. Get More Sleep There are at least three cognitive and emotionally-related reasons to emphasize getting better sleep. First, being sleepy the next day slows down your actual thinking. The impact of this slowdown, day after day, will diminish your job performance and, ultimately, your career prospects. Second, it has been found that poor sleep actually weakens your memory, making learning that much ...
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Digital and remote learning has taken over in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, and it’s taught us many valuable lessons – both in the literal and in the figurative sense. We’re starting to realize some things about the way education works, especially on the front of engaging students in more appropriate ways. Turns out, there’s a lot more that we could be doing to make things easier and more streamlined for the young ones. The use of headphones in these environments has started to really take off in recent months, and it’s something that’s been showing great potential all around. More Attentive and Immersed Using headphones allows students to more ...
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The Coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot, and one of the areas that have seen the biggest impact is undoubtedly our attitude towards working culture, and the way workplaces are structured in general. Many changes have already arrived to the scene, and we’re likely just seeing the tip of the iceberg here. Much more will likely come in the next months and years, and it’s important for everyone to pay attention to these changes. This is valid for both employees and employers alike. Digital Services Are Climbing Fast With so many people stuck at home, the popularity of digital services has shot through the roof. This has been a huge boost to companies that ...
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Ever since the movie industry started up, book adaptations have been a major point of discussion. It took a while for filmmakers to catch on to the idea of converting old classics – and contemporary hits – to screen productions, but once the idea arrived to the market, it started taking it by storm. And to this day, it’s been a major point of debate among lovers of books and films alike. Some claim that it’s a natural part of the synergy between the two art forms, while others are convinced that this is not the right way to go. There are valid arguments on both sides, and while of course it’s inevitable that movie adaptations will continue to be released, it’s ...
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It’s not easy for a salesperson to do cold calling and you have to get used to having ‘the door slammed in your face’ so to speak. It’s an ancient way of marketing – getting in touch with people and explaining your services and products to them. We look at cold calling tips for the intrepid salesperson as, without a doubt, it can be challenging to deliver a sales pitch to those who have never heard of you or your company. Be resilient Problems can be overcome, however difficult your day is. Every salesperson has felt inferior even before they’ve picked up the phone, convinced they are doomed to fail. This comes home to them when they’ve spent half ...
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China is one of the most promising countries in the land of business. However, it can be difficult to get off the ground if you aren't accustomed to the society. Right now, let us take a close and detailed look at four ways to start a business in China as a foreigner. 1. Learn Mandarin To start things off, you need to learn Mandarin to a certain degree. Although you don't need to be fluent, language skills are extremely important. Speaking through an interpreter all the time will weigh you down and prevent your business from flourishing. Before you head to China, study Mandarin on your own and be prepared to know the basics. In addition to speaking, ...
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Air conditioning units are like cars. When they are working as designed to do, they are wonderful. When strange things happen that cause the air conditioning unit to malfunction, this can be concerning. Troubleshooting and knowing what to look for to get the air conditioning unit working properly, then comes in handy. Although there are specific issues associated with different brands, there are also some common problems to look out for. In many instances, you can resolve the situation, but a specialist is needed if this is not possible. Air conditioner is on but not cooling Air conditioners can run but not cool. This is a common problem, which can ...
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Repetition and patience will pay off when teaching your puppy some basic commands. You can offer any reward your puppy will enjoy, such as small pieces of dried liver, to positively reinforce the behavior you want to see. You can start training at about eight months and a training session shouldn’t be more than about 10 minutes. Here are five basic commands to teach your puppy. Sit Get down in front of your puppy and put a treat in front of his nose. Slowly lift the food above his head. As he lifts his head to take a nibble, his bottom will naturally touch the ground. When it does so, allow him to eat the treat. Repeat several times using ...
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