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Using Pokémon Go to draw people to your steeple

James Clyburn Religious Community

It's been roughly two weeks since Pokémon Go was released in the United States. Small businesses, parks and even places of worship are discovering new ways to take advantage of this augmented reality app's popularity. And new ideas are being formed as the game is introduced to other regions of the world.

7 steps to conflict resolution in the office

Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk Management

For some reason, when we start to work at an office, we unconsciously expect everyone to get along and not have any conflict. That idea tends to be proven false fairly quickly. Whatever conflicts you've experienced, the tension and resulting lack of cooperation can keep the team from being as effective as possible.

7 steps to conflict resolution in the church

Deborah Ike Religious Community

For some reason, when we start to work at a church, we unconsciously expect everyone to get along and not have any conflict. That idea tends to be proven false fairly quickly. After all, while we're all followers of Christ, we're also still human (frustrating, I know).

Will upgrades help improve O’Hare’s flight delay issues?

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

As it teeters just under the top position of busiest airport in America, Chicago O'Hare appears to be making all the right moves to address its difficulties and bottlenecks as it pushes ahead with upgrades.

When to program it again

Leslie LaskinReese Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Your project began a while ago. Remember? You asked your client a lot of questions, probably using some version of a questionnaire that was distributed to the many stakeholders involved in your project. There were interviews and meetings. They told you how they'd be using the designed space, who would be using the space, when the space would be used and by how many, what time of day the space would be used, what they wanted the space to look, feel, sound like. And probably a whole lot more.

Study: Body’s microbes may affect success of transplants

Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

University of Chicago researchers think the garden of microbes that live on human skin and in the digestive system help determine whether a transplanted organ will be accepted or rejected by the body. Their research was published June 20 in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Athletes raise their voices in activism off the field

Bob Kowalski Sports & Fitness

Professional athletes are among the most recognized individuals in America. They're on TV, either playing games that we're engrossed in or pitching products in commercials shown throughout those contests.

Pros and cons of retention pay: The basics

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The story of Kelly Rieves, a former employee of Buc-ee's being sued by the company for pay they say she owes them back, highlights a number of interesting questions about retention pay. Rieves received hourly pay as an assistant manager as well as monthly incentive pay (equal to about one-third of her total compensation). According to the Houston Chronicle, Rieves' contract stipulated she would have to pay back the incentive pay if she left her position before the end of her contract or failed to give six months' notice.

6 special US island getaways

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

You don't need a passport to experience some of the world's best island getaways. There are plenty of amazing island destinations nestled around American shores. Whether you're seeking a relaxing escape from city life, a heart-pumping action vacation or an encounter with nature or the nation's history, there's an island out there to suit your interests.

Don’t cry over spilled milk

Steve Spillane Education

Years ago, a family was enjoying a moment of peace in their new addition to their house. They sat together in the family room eating sandwiches and watching a movie. The father, though relatively at ease, was hypervigilant to avoid escalations of his complex, wonderful son that would lead to a highly stressful, potentially traumatic episode. Fortunately, he had enough free attention to observe and seize an opportunity to nurture his son's self-awareness, self-esteem and self-direction.

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