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Why We Need To Embrace A New View Of Tax Status In Education

Nonprofit vs. for-profit? In education, we need to embrace the best of both worlds and hold all organizations to higher standards.

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Kelly D. Parker: The art of persuasive storytelling

"Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is," says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stories make proposals of all kinds more memorable — and shows how you can craft a compelling narrative to connect, persuade and drive meaningful action.

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TEDxUGA 2024 shares snapshot of lives and lessons in the Athens community

The 11th annual TEDxUGA event was on Friday, March 29, at the Morton Theatre. The show's theme was “Snapshot.” Nine UGA community members took the stage, sharing their candid experiences,

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Calgary physician shares story of hope amidst journey to motherhood

Through triumphs and challenges, Dr. Alisha Rai is redefining motherhood and sharing her story of infertility and hope amidst a diagnosis of cerebral palsy for her son.

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Kathryn Mannix: What happens as we die?

Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix urges us to demystify the experience of death, sharing how a better understanding of what actually happens can reduce fear in the final days, for you and your loved ones.

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Kathleen McAuliffe: Do gut microbes control your personality?

Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this emerging science could change how we treat disease — and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood, weight and more.

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Crispin Thurlow: Why you should embrace mediocrity

From "elite" pickles to "premium" baby diapers, marketers are constantly telling us to seek superiority — but "by the simple law of averages, most of us have to live a life more ordinary," says sociolinguist Crispin Thurlow. He invites us to embrace mediocrity for a change, offering a different path to contentedness without comparison.

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Kathryn Mannix: What happens as we die?

Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix urges us to demystify the experience of death, sharing how a better understanding of what actually happens can reduce fear in the final days, for you and your loved ones.

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Nicole Byers: How stress drains your brain — and what to do about it

Do you ever feel extra forgetful? Stress could be the culprit. In a fascinating talk about how your memory works, neuropsychologist Nicole Byers shares the science behind how stress drains your brain's resources, making it harder to remember things and easier to make mistakes. But fear not: she also shares a simple solution to recharge your brain and get your memory back on track.

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Keely Muscatell: The science behind how sickness shapes your mood

Your immune system is more socially aware than you think, says social neuroscientist and psychology professor Keely Muscatell. Investigating the interconnectedness of your mood and your inflammatory system, she offers an evolutionary reason as to why being sick may make you feel depressed — and vice versa.

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