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A man was arrested in Tempe on Saturday after he shot and killed his roommate following an argument.

A sign of the times and growth potential expected in mountain biking, as Connection Capital buys Silverfish UK, in a new investment deal.

Some Greenville County residents have mounting concerns over a proposed development near the Pebble Creek community.

The Broken Record Technique is a form of assertive behavior. It is a verbal response that is firm and clear and conveys a message that you mean what you say. It tends to work well in situations where people want to argue, don't want to listen, are non-compliant with treatment, forgetful or disorganized. Your aim is to prevent further conflict, manage the message more effectively or clarify information. You acknowledge what the other person is saying or doing and then explain your expectations, using the same or similar words with a polite but firm tone. For example: “I know you feel tired a...

12/15/20 Michael Coupland The use of opioids across our nation has risen to epidemic proportions, and regulators, government agencies and, of course, the workers' compensation industry have implemented actions designed to address this problem. Their efforts are commendable, and the workers' compensation industry has made good strides toward stemming the complications associated with opioids. But lost in this conversation is an understanding of who, how and why opioids affect certain people. The best way to truly prevent the potential negative consequences of opioid use is to act from a positi...