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When the Weather Outside is Frightful
March 1, 2010 3:41 PM by Amanda Koehler
Saying we've had quite the winter so far in Pennsylvania (and I'm sure this applies to other states as well) is an understatement. It seems as if there is a new "snowicane" or "snowpocalypse" (nice terms, weathermen and women) every week. I'm a February Read More...
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We're Looking for Writers!
February 25, 2010 6:50 PM by Matthew T. Patton
ADVANCE accepts original articles by members of the laboratory profession, professional writers and members of related healthcare professions that have not already been submitted to other publications. All technical material is reviewed by an editorial Read More...
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Losing the Distractions
February 24, 2010 3:22 PM by Amanda Koehler
Being a better listener is something all people should try to practice, but in a time when technology is running rampant in our society, distractions can not only interrupt our thought process, but also our conversations with others. You've all been there Read More...
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Presentation Tips for Public Speaking
February 8, 2010 1:38 PM by Amanda Koehler
Public speaking has never been my thing. In high school, I would rush through my presentations just to get them over with, and I would hardly look up from my notecards -- not because I didn't know my presentation, but because looking at my peers made Read More...
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Nice Guys (and Girls) Finish Last?
January 18, 2010 11:42 AM by Amanda Koehler
In seventh grade I had to take a 6-week course called Family Living. To be completely honest, I don't remember pretty much everything I did in that class, or why it was even called "Family Living." There's only one aspect of the class I remember. Our Read More...
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Avoiding Post-Conference Overload
November 25, 2009 12:36 PM by Amanda Koehler
Through working on ADVANCE , I have had the opportunity to travel to many great cities across our nation. I love going to conferences, seeing new places and getting to meet all of you ADVANCE readers! However, I know when I get back to the office after Read More...
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How to Work a Room
November 24, 2009 8:47 AM by Amanda Koehler
Networking has become an important part of finding a new job or even advancing in your current position or overall career. Attending events with your colleagues is always a great time to network. However, sometimes people feel embarrassed, shy or uncomfortable Read More...
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Signs of the Times
November 13, 2009 1:46 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Acknowledging healthcare reform has been controversial would definitely be an understatement. Almost everywhere I've traveled lately I've heard highly emotional and passionate positions for both sides of the debate. This past weekend, a large group of Read More...
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!
September 9, 2009 11:04 AM by Amanda Koehler
In her article in the Sept. 7 issue titled "How to Win in Office Politics," writer Karen Appold mentioned the book Toxic People: Decontaminate Difficult People at Work Without Using Weapons or Duct Tape by Marsha Petrie Sue. In the book, Sue discusses Read More...
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The Importance of Recognition
August 27, 2009 11:37 AM by Amanda Koehler
Everyone likes to be recognized for his or her work. Managers need to make sure they show their appreciation for their laboratorians. In his book GIVING the Real Recognition Way , Roy Saunderson goes over different recognition scenarios and what managers Read More...
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St. Jude Reveals New Display at Memphis Airport
June 22, 2009 9:24 PM by Matthew T. Patton
Highlighting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a new display was unveiled recently at the Memphis International Airport in the Danny Thomas Terminal. Inspired by the airport terminal's architecture, the permanent display illustrates in words and Read More...
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Working With Other Generations
April 27, 2009 3:48 PM by Amanda Koehler
Whenever Ira Wolfe, president, Success Performance Solutions, starts a meeting, he asks who in the audience can name all four Beatles. "It's amazing the shock on the boomers' faces when all the hands don't go up," he said. "I then ask who can name the Read More...
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Job Scope
April 20, 2009 1:29 PM by Kerri Penno
Are you a healthcare provider? A Career Builder article posted on CNN and written by Rachel Zupek lists the "top jobs for night owls." Zupek theorizes some of us just aren't cut out for the 9-5 world and are simply more productive if working a night job; Read More...
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Opportunity for Students
February 24, 2009 12:37 PM by Amanda Koehler
Students planning on attending the 2009 ASCLS Annual Meeting July 21-25 in Chicago can apply for the Beckman Coulter Student Travel Grant. According to Michele "Mickey" Yost, ASCLS Student Forum Chair, the grant will assist in supporting up to five students Read More...
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Last Chance!
February 18, 2009 2:19 PM by Kerri Penno
Don't miss your opportunity to enter our Laboratory and Laboratory Professional of the Year contests! We've extended the deadline to enter the annual ADVANCE Laboratory Professional of the Year and Laboratory Facility of the Year Contests to Wednesday, Read More...
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