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Metals Thoughts: Maybe September isn’t dead

Brad Yates Natural Resources

Last week's combination of an impressive Q2 GDP revision to 3.7 percent (from 2.3 percent) and the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium was enough to stem the tide of "September is dead" sentiment. The probability of a September rate hike had swung from 55 percent in early August all the way down to 20 percent earlier in the week, before settling around 38 percent currently. Economists in most polls are still calling it just shy of a coin flip.

4 keys to a successful pet sitting business

Maple Cabot Pet Care

If you love animals and you spend a good portion of the time at your 9 to 5 daydreaming about starting your own business, pet sitting might be a great fit for you. According to a poll from Harris Interactive, a whopping 91 percent of pet owners think of their pets as members of the family.

Paul’s Law would remove disability as factor in transplant decisions

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

The State of Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that removes disabilities as factors in decisions regarding organ transplant. Democratic state Sen. John Sabatina proposed the idea after hearing the story of a Schuylkill County man, Paul Corby, who was denied a spot on a transplant list partially due to his autism.

8 great places for fall colors across the US

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

As the calendar turns to September today, it's time to start planning fall foliage trips as the leaf-peeping season unfolds across the country. Whether you're a dedicated fall foliage fanatic or just in the mood for a scenic road trip, you'll find the following eight locations awash with color. Peak seasons vary, so when planning your trip, check with state or local tourism bureaus for the best time to go.

Time for a change? Exempt employee time‑keeping practices

Kurtis Schaper and April Leise Business Management, Services & Risk Management

In the past few decades, American businesses have begun shifting from a totalitarian view of employee management to an attitude of freedom with accountability. Through global recruitment and the evolution of what makes a family, many companies have come to realize trust can have a much greater benefit on productivity than micromanagement.

The golden rule for marketing on each social network

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

Of course, there are social media marketing rules that apply across all networks. But each network truly has its own idiosyncrasies. Knowing what resonates on each social platform gives your brand power. Then, you can spend less time crafting posts and have them perform better than ever. Read on to discover the golden rule for marketing on each one of the top four social networks.

Report: Telehealth will have strong impact on home health by 2020

Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied Healthcare

More news on the telehealth front as a report from Tractica suggests the global market for the home health technology market will see strong growth for the remainder of the decade. According to the market intelligence agency, telehealth will have an "impact on nearly every aspect of the healthcare ecosystem."

Online videos creating dangerous new trend of DIY braces

Piyush Bakshi Oral & Dental Healthcare

What's the difference between wearing shoes and wearing dental braces? You can put on your shoes by yourself, but try wearing braces on your own and you risk losing your teeth. A do-it-yourself attitude is often a good thing, but when it extends from installing a sink in the kitchen to straightening your teeth, then it's is an overreach that can affect your health and appearance.

How to buy a sporting shotgun

Irwin Greenstein Recreation & Leisure

You can encapsulate the No. 1 rule in buying a shotgun with a single word: suitability. There are so many varieties of shotguns available for wing and clays shooting, it's easy to get overwhelmed, if not downright confused, by the choices. That's why you really need to assess your own expectations and intentions about your shotgun of choice.

Living large is becoming a relic of the past

Kelly Sharp Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Good news: The U.S. housing market will continue to thrive regardless of the economy. The homebuilder market has been growing from an amended economy, supporting housing market and rising confidence. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) discovered that builder confidence for new single-family homes has risen to its highest level since 2005 according to The Wall Street Journal.

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