Recent Articles

  • San Francisco may have found a solution to its noisy approach paths

    Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

    Residents of areas under controversial new approach paths to San Francisco International Airport have been awaiting the outcome of meetings aimed at relieving the constant noise from aircraft. But will the decision made last week simply relocate the problem to other neighborhoods?

  • When will self-driving cars become the norm?

    Robert Gordon Science & Technology

    The hardest part of vehicle safety is to ensure the person behind the wheel is at his or her best while driving. Human error continues to be a significant factor in traffic fatalities. Experienced drivers have been shown to be safer drivers who make fewer errors in judgment than younger drivers, but experience is not the only factor. Issues such as fatigue, emotional distress, distractions and more cause even the most experienced driver to have a lapse in judgment.

  • Tennis elbow: What’s in a name?

    Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied Healthcare

    Most people will know the condition lateral epicondylitis by its more common name: "tennis elbow." This term is used to describe a pain that develops on the outer aspect of the elbow, usually with a gradual onset, in the absence of a definitive moment of injury. Pain is often described as sharp or burning and is usually aggravated by picking up a relatively light item, such as a kettle.

  • Multitasking mistakes in ministry

    Kaitlyn Grooms Religious Community

    You're in an important meeting but you're trying to get the budget email sent out before noon. You're rereading the last sentence you typed when you hear the pastor say your name. "Sorry, what was that?" The meeting came second to the email.

  • America’s most amazing Christmas celebrations

    Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

    More than any other holiday, Christmas brings out the urge to decorate and celebrate. Much like Yuletide cards sprung to life, many cities and towns across America go all out for the holidays. They make the season bright, decking out their streets, parks and squares with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, dioramas and nativity scenes. Some communities stage parades, holiday markets and music fests to celebrate the season.

  • High drug costs: The other side of the coin

    Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical

    There are two sides to every coin. And when it comes to the price of prescription drugs, it would appear the media (and many pharma news sites) are really only interested in looking at the high-cost, scandal-ridden, skyrocketing-price side of this particular penny. It seems like a game of "heads I win, tails you lose."

  • Dual enrollment: Good for secondary schools and colleges

    Brian Stack Education

    ​Like many schools in our country, my public high school in southern New Hampshire seeks to offer a wide-range of college credit-earning opportunities for our students. These schools recognize that providing high school students with an opportunity to experience early college success can positively impact the overall achievement rate of students when they finally get to the college level.

  • Get influencers talking about your brand for the holidays

    Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

    Consumers are skeptical of ads and companies. It's a fact — 92 percent of shoppers trust recommendations from others over branded content, shows Nielsen data. This holiday season, one of the best ways you can attract new users and convince them to make a purchase is to have someone else sing your praises. Simply put, your audience and fans will be more receptive to your brand’s message and products if someone else tells them about it. A referral from a friend or family member can have a significant impact, but those are often organic and hard to cultivate.

  • What policies does Trump have in store for hunters?

    John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

    Well, the 2016 elections are behind us, and Donald Trump is now our new president-elect. Regardless of what you may think of the man, we can all agree his election will have many far-reaching impacts on the United States. So, what does his victory mean for sportsmen and women? This article is a tentative attempt at answering that question.

  • Design business planning in uncertain times

    Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

    ​We are fast approaching the end of 2016. Before you get caught up in the whirlwind of holiday activities, now is a good time to start planning for the year ahead. How do you see your design business shaping up? Will 2017 be a year of growth or a year for standing pat? Should you undertake a new venture or begin to wind down operations?