Recent Articles

  • But we’ve always held that event ...

    Deborah Ike Religious Community

    You've probably heard this phrase or something like it in your role as a church administrator. You're raising concerns about an ineffective event, and you hear that familiar pushback. While most people would agree we want to use our resources effectively, they balk when that means not doing their favorite event.

  • Does your church need a style guide?

    Mark MacDonald Religious Community

    As we enter a new season, clothing stores are hyping change. Trying to convince everyone they need different clothes for the next season. Different patterns, colors, textures and styles. Changing things about your look seems to be fine with the change of the calendar. We get bored with what we've been wearing, so we like to leap into something different.

  • 3 reasons why students should actively participate in group projects

    Linchi Kwok Education

    September is a special month for students, because it marks the start of a new academic year. Many students feel excited as they enroll in new classes, meet new professors and make new friends. Such excitement, however, may soon be wiped off by a professor who requires them to work on a group project in class.

  • Are you an interior decorator or an interior designer?

    Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

    Why is this a question that seems never to go away? Even among members of the profession, the debate over what we call ourselves seems to be a source of turmoil. The fact is many of us who are practicing the art of interior design are both. Interior decoration or décor has been around as long as humans have been seeking shelter. From the earliest cave drawings to the many cultural identities and style periods throughout our history.

  • The 2017 Porsche 968?

    Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & Automotive

    Well, not quite. But in case you haven't heard, Porsche has decided to bring its first, inline four-cylinder model since the 968 to the United States. And guess what? I have one in my driveway! A new 2017 Porsche Macan 2.0 Turbo. A little background first. For daily drivers, we have a lot of Audis in our family. I've had a couple of A4s, now an A5, and my wife drives a Q5 — all powered by Audi's 2.0 Turbo. The 2.0T is a great power plant, excellent performance and mileage, easy to work on and maintain.

  • Restroom rules: Where do we go from here?

    Brian Stack Education

    ​In May, a joint letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights clarified for educators what schools must do to ensure the civil rights of transgendered students. The letter served not to make changes to the law, but rather to clarify that the civil rights of transgender students are covered under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

  • Overtime overboard: The honeymoon phase

    Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

    Misclassification of employees is a common occurrence in small businesses. It is usually a mutually agreeable proposition — the employer does not have to pay overtime, and the employee gets the benefits of being exempt, which can include not having to clock in and out, better time-off benefits and the prestige that comes along with it.

  • Best of plastics: Electrical and electronics

    Don Rosato Engineering

    Manufacturers in the various electrical/electronic (E/E) sectors can choose from an enormous and versatile range of plastics to meet every requirement. Depending on the electronic component or device, designers choose plastics for their rigidity or flexibility, toughness/durability, resistance to low or high voltage and their electrical insulation or conductive qualities.

  • The quickest way to scale your business? Adding a super salesperson

    Jeffrey Scott Business Management, Services & Risk Management

    ​The fastest ways to grow your business is to add a super salesperson to your staff — but take your time and do it slowly to make sure you find a professional, high achiever. On the other hand, the quickest way to anger clients and harm your business is to hire a sales misfit.

  • 5 ways to attract top-notch clients to your spa business

    Elizabeth Donat Recreation & Leisure

    Years of working in New York City's upscale beauty industry has taught me what top-notch and celebrity clients expect when they walk through the doors. To attract great clients who are able and willing to spend big money in your beauty establishment, you must provide these five key elements.