TCC Tips - Experts Offer Pointers
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Academic Success |
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Christine Damrose-Mahlmann, a licensed counselor and student services professional:
Student success tips
When and where to study |
Cool Science
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Ken Broun, TCC astronomy professor and associate planetarium director:
The best place and time to see stars
Local astronomy clubs can help
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Culinary Tips |
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Chef Don Averso, head of TCC's Culinary Arts program, alumnus of Johnson & Wales:
Savory veggie preparation Asparagus
Fresh peas Lettuce
Mushrooms Herbs |
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Chef Deanna Freridge, TCC Culinary Arts instructor, alumna and professional caterer:
Handling large events, like weddings |
Health Management Tips |
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Robin Brevard, TCC’s Nurse Aide program head and a registered nurse:
Keeping your family healthy during cold and flu season |
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Carlos Cajares, TCC Emergency Medical Services assistant professor and paramedic:
The heart of the matter
Stroke and TIAs
The heart of the matter (Española)
Signs of a stroke (Española) |
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Occupational therapist William Marcil, director of TCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program:
Preparing for a day in the yard
Setting the right pace
Posture and body mechanics and tools that can help |
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Christine Medlin, TCC’s nutrition educator and a registered dietitian:
The dangers of energy drinks: The dangers of nitrates and baby bottles:
The ingredients Defining nitrates and safety issue
Health risks Lifestyle changes that help When to think of oral health
Using a cup by 6 months |
Horticulture and Home Design Tips |
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Lana Sapozhnikov, TCC instructor and professional interior designer:
Staging a home for sale
Affordable "fresh-ups"
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Holiday decors on a budget
Using "green" design |
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Ken Spencer, head of TCC's Horticulture program:
Food Gardening
Retail Trends
Spring tips |
Gardening in-hand with weather Easy container gardening |
Life Management Tips |
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Cynthia Bird, CPA and TCC accounting professor:
Getting started on taxes
Common mistakes
Advice for next year |
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Danielle Mclemore Giscombe, professional counselor in the career and transfer area:
The first step to finding a job
Getting the interview
Writing the resume Making contacts
Interviewing and dress for success |
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Al Koon, program head of TCC’s Electronics Engineering Technology program:
Saving money and energy when lighting our homes during holiday seasons |
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Jeanne Natali, coordinator of International Programs at TCC: talks about traveling:
Before you go abroad Tips for students
Safety
Packing light |
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Mary Parzynski, one of TCC’s veteran-affairs certifying officials and a retired Coast Guard chief:
College benefits for veterans
How to get started |
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Tom Siegmund, a professional photographer and assistant professor of
photography:
How to take a holiday photo
How to take event photos |
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Frank Walton, head of TCC’s Funeral Services program and licensed funeral director:
The right time
The role of the funeral director
Qualifications of a funeral director |
Safety Tips
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Rick Dienst, TCC’s Fire Science program director and retired deputy fire chief:
Servicing furnaces Appliances and fire hazards
Cleaning chimneys Cleaning dryer vents
Using space heaters Unplug the small stuff |
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Don Haley, program head of TCC’s Administration of Justice program at the Virginia Beach Campus, and former law-enforcement officer:
Pointers on personal safety |
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David Howell, instructor for TCC's Automotive Technology program:
Check those tires
Planning a trip, basic car-care class |
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Keith Lindgren, coordinator of TCC’s Motorcycle Rider Training program and a Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider-coach-trainer:
What to do before you ride
Safety tips for the road
Bike maintenance |
