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St. Louis comes first in Lambert Airport renaming
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLambert-St. Louis International in Missouri is to get a new name after airport commissioners voted last week to realign it for better visibility and familiarity among the traveling public. Originally, officials planned to rename the airport St. Louis International at Lambert Field, but the decision was made to instead simply switch the existing name to include the city first, becoming St. Louis-Lambert International. This was agreed upon following a plea from the descendants of Albert Bond Lambert and some other locals to keep his name as a prominent feature.
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But we’ve always held that event ...
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityYou'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.
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Does your church need a style guide?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityAs 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.
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3 reasons why students should actively participate in group projects
Linchi Kwok EducationSeptember 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.
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Are you an interior decorator or an interior designer?
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhy 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.
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The 2017 Porsche 968?
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWell, 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.
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Restroom rules: Where do we go from here?
Brian Stack EducationIn 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.
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Overtime overboard: The honeymoon phase
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMisclassification 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.
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Best of plastics: Electrical and electronics
Don Rosato EngineeringManufacturers 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.
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The quickest way to scale your business? Adding a super salesperson
Jeffrey Scott Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe 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.