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Free walk-in dental exams including X-rays and oral cleanings are available from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at Case Western Reserve Universitys School of Dental Medicine, 2124 Cornell Road.

No appointment is needed; exams are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students from the dental school organize the day of service. Both volunteer faculty and student dentists provide the services.

Depending on the type of care needed, patients with certain dental needs may qualify for additional free or greatly reduced-price services. Participants who want to become regular dental school patients will receive a $20 voucher to help defray the admitting cost.

Call (216) 368-3819 or (216) 368-6766 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for details.

The Education Act 2012 gives schools the power to impose detentions without the existing 24 hours’ notice for parents. 

Teachers will be able to keep unruly pupils behind at the end of the school day without warning after ministers scrapped the existing 24-hour notice period for parents.

The Government insisted the rules – being introduced from today – would make children more accountable for their bad behaviour.

It is among a series of Coalition reforms enshrined in the Education Act 2011 designed to crack down on classroom indiscipline. This includes increased powers to search pupils for banned items, granting teachers anonymity when accused of assault and giving heads the final say on expulsions.

It comes amid fears that the balance of power in schools has swung too far towards pupils in recent years.

Almost 1,000 children are suspended from school for abuse and assault every day and two-thirds of teachers admit bad behaviour is driving professionals out of the classroom.

Party planning and busy schedules are major parts of the holiday experience. Fortunately, having a smartphone means that no matter how long your to-do list is, you can still keep things basically together. You can even plan parties if just going to them isn’t enough for you.

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Plan Something Great

An Android phone is a great tool for keeping all your checklists and schedules together, even if you’re throwing a party at the last minute. There are plenty of places to find tips for planning a party using your Android if you’re really interested. A lot of people nowadays are the bustling social bees, mingling at every fete and never had the time to be the party’s master, hosting a party of their own.

Go Where the Fun Is

There’s a lot of fun to have between Thanksgiving and New Year. While a lot of people think that only major parties are worth scheduling their time around, every party you go might be the one where you encounter your future business partner or rub elbows with the investor who will help you make your dreams come true; or for a memorable one, meet your soul mate.

Considering how many phone numbers you may end up getting over the season, Android’s massive hard drive is a crucial component of keeping everything straight. The VoiceNotes app is great for it lets you “jot down” important tidbits about that someone who you may be too hung over to recall later on.

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Keep Up With Gifts

Plenty of people think that the only reason you need to record anything is to know what to get for whom. This isn’t the case at all, since there’s a chance you might also be receiving gifts. Unless you want this to be the last year you get anything at all, you’d better remember the folks who got you something with a nice text of gratitude. Appreciate apps is a great way to let people know you’re grateful for what they’ve given you.

Spreading Yuletide cheers—this is more like the season to have an Android smartphone that lets you do pretty much anything. See how Android phones can make your life easier and more convenient?

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Turn on the radio, and in less than 30 minutes you can probably find at least one one-hit wonder. A one-hit wonder is a band who managed to get only one single song impressed into the hearts and minds of the people. The hit may have driven a torrent of album sales through the roof but they could never live up to their single hit and soon faded into obscurity.

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Even though it may sound derogatory, a one-hit wonder band managed to get the timing perfect to connect with thousands of people. The song is fondly remembered; and while they may lack the longevity factor, there are thousands of no-hit bands who would willingly trade places with them for just a moment of glory.

The Falling ‘Stars’ in Your Company

While we hold a special place in our society and our hearts for the musical one-hit-wonders, the same can’t be said of employees who have the same traits.

Even office has them; for one brief moment, they shined. Maybe they closed a huge deal that took the company to the next level; or solved the customer’s problems with a unique approach that earned them the respect of their peers. But too often, these employees ride on their one success and don’t consistently deliver good results.

They, too, may be respected for their contribution, but in business, results are expected consistently.

This is especially problematic in the IT department. You may have a superstar IT worker who created the perfect infrastructure for your company; perhaps they wrote the technical manual that has become the internal bible for your software or services. But after their big success, nothing else special has been seen.

The Ropes to Know in IT

IT is a tricky department. The landscape changes almost daily. The flood of new technologies, cutting-edge products, and latest threats are non-stop. It’s just not the place for someone to rest on their laurels.

If you are looking for workers who are more than a one-hit wonder take a look at IT recruiting services. They can help you find a consistent hit-maker; someone who is well-versed in the cutting-edge technology and delivers results.

You may be looking for temporary staff augmentation or permanent hires—either way IT recruiting can help. They provide candidates with a wealth of knowledge and experiences in specific vertical industries. You spend less time training new workers and more time getting results.

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So the next time you hear familiar one-hit wonders on the radio, take the time to enjoy their song and be glad that they are on the radio and not in your company.

FLINT, Michigan A free workshop aims to answer questions about child growth and development for parents, grandparents and childcare providers.

The Parents Helping Parents program is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 25 at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, 1521 N. Elms Rd.

Judy Apgar, a retired professor from Saginaw Valley State University and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer with the Weiss Advocacy Center, will host the program.

According to a press release on the event, Apgar “will talk about the growth and development of a child from Prebirth to Adolescence and how parents can cope with the issues that come up in each of these stages to help improve the quality of their children’s lives.”

For more information, please visit the Weiss Advocacy Center website at