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Sample Solution · 23 Mar 2024

HEALTHCARE PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Identify a problem at your workplace and design a project to solve this problem. State the goal and objectives of your project Identify the risks/threats that may affect the attainment of your project’s goal and objectiv…

Education · 22 Mar 2024

5 Top Motivational links for 2024

Hey friends!!!!! Check out these powerful sources of inspiration and motivation that has been compiled to practically impact your daily life engagements. Be it searching for a source of encouragement or determination, th…

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Business · 10 Dec 2023

NEW VENTURE CREATION (PAPER BOTTLE MANUFACTURING

BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL REPORT 1.0 Executive Summary This business plan outlines the details for starting a paper bottle manufacturing company with a focus on sustainable packaging. The company will produce and sell paper…

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Business · 31 Jan 2023

Basic template for writing a comprehensive and effective business plan

Running a business without a plan is akin to constructing a building without blueprints, or preparing a meal without a recipe to follow. A well-crafted business plan serves as a roadmap, guiding you towards your desired outcome and keeping your focus on the end goal

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News & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020

Self-Isolation by Prez Akuffo Addo

Based on the advice of Doctors, President Akufo-Addo has gone into a mandatory 14–day self isolation after a person in his inner circle tested positive for COVID -19. However, a statement signed by Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said the President tested negative for COVID-19. Thus, the decision to self isolate is out of abundance of caution.

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News & Analysis · 15 Jul 2020

Bridger: The young HERO

The photo may be tough to see, but the story behind it is nothing short of greatness. On July 9th, this 6-yr-old boy, Bridger, saved his little sister's life by standing between her and a charging dog. After getting bit…

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News & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020

Self-Isolation by Prez Akuffo Addo

Based on the advice of Doctors, President Akufo-Addo has gone into a mandatory 14–day self isolation after a person in his inner circle tested positive for COVID -19. However, a statement signed by Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said the President tested negative for COVID-19. Thus, the decision to self isolate is out of abundance of caution.

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News & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020

"Indecent exposure"

According to Akuapem polo, she is an artiste /artist /model...so all her actions are to portray art. This comment from her seems to suggest that her nude picture with her son was meant to send a message.

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News & Analysis · 9 Jun 2020

Rising Cases-Less Mask Usage

Although the cases of Covid-19, as well as the death toll, is rising in Ghana, anecdotal evidence shows that more and more people are refraining from the use of masks and the practice of social distancing.

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News & Analysis · 28 Mar 2020

Covid-19: Ghana Ranks 5th

Ghana ranks 5th in case fatality rate as at 27th March 2020. This was obtained by dividing the number of deaths due to the corona virus by the total number of cases and multiplying by 100.

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News & Analysis · 12 Jan 2020

Achieving your Set Goals for this Year

Truth be told, if at this particular point in time you still don't know the reason why you were not able to achieve your goals for last year then it simply means that you are still going to repeat those same mistakes you made last year and the probability of you achieving your set goals for the current year will be zero.

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News & Analysis · 29 Oct 2019

Kidnapping Prevention: Essential Tips!

...kidnapping has become a common phenomenon and sometimes it seems unbelievable, looking at the trend of occurrence and how it could have been avoided. There are various reasons why individuals are kidnapped. These reasons include; rituals, human trafficking, illegal prostitution, and so on. As scary as it sounds, being kidnapped can be prevented to some extent. Here are some kidnapping prevention tips

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News & Analysis · 10 Oct 2019

A major reason for the high unemployment rate amongst graduates in Ghana

Growing up, all I heard parents and guardians say to their children or wards is "grow up to become a Doctor, Lawyer or Engineer or work in a big firm as a Manager". Because of this, most young graduates go through our educational system hoping to get employed in a white-collar job. Blue-collar jobs (manufacturing, textile and printing, farming, landscaping, pest control, food processing, waste disposal, electrical, plumbing, construction, mechanic, technical installation, etc) are assumed to be for those with low academic prowess.

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News & Analysis · 10 Oct 2019

Manasseh's attack of BBC's Methodology used in 'Sex for Grades' documentary is Erroneous.

Also, Mr. Azure is overlooking the fact that in Academic Research, there is the General Objective and two of more Specific Objectives that are set for a particular research. To put it simply, academic research will always have a General Objective and Specific Objectives. In this case, the general objective as seen in the second sentence of the letter (https://linguistnews.com/2019/10/09/bbcs-letter-to-prof-gyampo/) sent to Prof Gyampo, was to:

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News & Analysis · 9 Oct 2019

Sexual Harassment: The Age-Long Canker

it is essential to create awareness about sexual harassment in all social environments including the workplace and home. It is only by doing so that victims that have fallen prey to sexual harassment can break their silence and help create further awareness to stop the perpetuation of this canker. Also, proper channels and support systems should be made available to address issues related to sexual harassment in all social environments.

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News & Analysis · 14 Jul 2019

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Important Tips to Handle a Difficult Customer . Anytime you have a confrontation with a customer, always assume that all your other customers are watching and examining your interactions or exchanges. Be very careful of…

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News & Analysis · 24 Jan 2019

A great Lesson from the King of the Jungle

You don’t have to be born with a golden spoon in your mouth to be great. Even if you are born with a wooden shovel in your hand, all you have to do is study your environment carefully and learn from your mistakes and that of others, and just like the mighty predator, you will dominate over the environment in which you are born.

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News & Analysis · 16 Dec 2018

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Both alcohol and substance abuse are global problems affecting the human resource of every country (Karakas, 2006). An estimated 12 per cent of all drug users (over 29 million people) suffer from drug use disorders (UNOD…

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News & Analysis · 27 Nov 2018

The Earth's Janitor

Vultures are carnivorous and eat carrion almost exclusively. They prefer fresh meat but can consume carcasses that may have rotted so much that the meat can be toxic to other animals

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News & Analysis · 25 Nov 2018

DUMSOR AND THE GHANAIAN ECONOMY.

A cursory glance at the posts made by most Ghanaians on social media shows that Ghanaians are sitting at the edge of their seats wondering if DUMSOR (Power outage) is looming. This is not surprising since the current constant supply of electricity we are enjoying now is not due to permanent measures put in place by government but temporary (power barge) measures instead.

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News & Analysis · 6 Oct 2018

Is the Keto Diet really safe?

Is the Keto Diet really safe? In recent times there has been so much noise about the new diet sensation; “the keto diet”. There have been a lot of claims about its health benefits, especially in relation to its ability t…

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News & Analysis · 21 Sept 2018

Asamoah Ready to Revive Career 

Former “old ladies” utility player Kwadwo Asamoah has become a talisman for his new side Inter Milan, after he made the move to gain more playing time. Asamoah, who caught the eye of Luciano Spalletti during the transfer…

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News & Analysis · 16 Sept 2018

The Rent Bill

There has been so much talk about the rent bill in recent times. However, is that the right way to go? can the rent bill solve the problem of landlords exploiting tenants? According to the 2010 population and housing cen…

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