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Across America, more than 500,000 men and women who were wounded in combat proudly wear the Purple Heart medal. From WWII to Iraq and Afghanistan, these brave Americans shed their blood on the world s battlefields. These heroes don t ask for recognition or seek publicity. In most cases, they are silent warriors who shun the spotlight. They experienced the horror of combat but are glad they could help foster the American dream of freedom around the globe. Many have lost limbs and many suffer from mental scars that cannot be seen. What they could really use is a handshake. So if you know of any Purple Heart recipients in your neighborhood, thank them for their service. Tell them you appreciate what they have undergone. Let them know you care. Many combat wounded are in dire need of help. The Military...

Listening is one of the most common and important things that we do. Recent research on work behaviour suggests that we spend approximately 9 of our time writing, 16 of our time reading, 30 of our time talking and 45 of our time listening. Listening is a fundamental part of the communication process. Regardless of the type of job you do or the industry in which you work, it is important to understand the listening process, have an awareness of barriers to listening effectively, and learn how to listen actively. Listening as a process Hearing and listening are not the same thing. In fact, hearing is just the first of three stages in the listening process, all of which are fairly obvious but still worth remembering. - Hearing Simply the process of sound waves being transformed by our brains into...

During the hot summer months as soon as we return home from work the first thing we do is turn on the air conditioner. Yes it helps to keep us cool and comfortable, but seldom do we actually think that it can have effects that are harmful to us. But as recent research shows, air conditioners can actually make us fat. The most modern of technologies like air conditioning and heating make us live in a thermoneutral zone. What this means is that we get used to living at a temperature where there is no need for our body to regulate its temperature. It is only when our body s temperature is below or above this thermoneutral zone that it works to attain that level. In the process it needs energy and as a result it has to burn calories supplied by our body. In fact David Allison, the director of Clinical...