Recent Articles
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100-mile ice cream run in a Porsche 968
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIce cream. My woman loves it. We were out, and she had to have some. What better reason for a road trip than to quench my sweet's desire? Popping 'round to the local market would've been the sensible approach, but that's boring.
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3 easy leadership upgrades
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne common characteristic of good leaders is that they are always working on being better. Sometimes that involves indulging in a formal, off-site leadership program at a big-name school. Other times, it can be more reflective: taking the time to read and learn from a compelling book.
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Hit the dunes: 6 super sandboarding sites
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSandboarding is a relatively new board sport, but it is skyrocketing in popularity. There are nearly 100 dune locations in more than 20 states where enthusiasts can ride the dunes — swooping down slopes with no lines, no lift tickets and no trees to get in the way.
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Capturing lessons learned from Easter
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityThe campus was abuzz, people filled the sanctuary, and most importantly, souls connected with their Savior. Now that the big day is over, it's time to learn from how plans worked out (or didn't) on Easter Sunday.
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What I’ve learned about teaching ukelele
Aileen Miracle EducationThis year, I've embarked on a new journey: teaching ukulele! I've really enjoyed it and have learned a lot my first year, including the following: You don't have to spend a ton of money on ukuleles.
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Who’s lined up to build Trump’s Mexico wall?
Michelle R. Matisons Construction & Building MaterialsA move like this comes on the heels of deeply partisan activity surrounding the Wall. It was originally Trump's idea to have Mexico fund the Wall, to no avail. Congress only approved $1.6 billion for the project, when Trump wanted $25 billion. Democrats wanted to exchange amnesty for 1.8 million DACA-eligible immigrants in exchange for Wall funding, but Trump rejected this offer.
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Multigenerational teams: Creating ageless collaboration
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesNo matter what your age or generation you identify with, if you work in a creative field like design or architecture, you are part of a team. It doesn't matter if all your team members are working under one roof or if they belong to different companies or disciplines. Design is a team sport.
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Spokane Airport readies for expansion
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSpokane International Airport experienced a record year in 2017 and is expecting an additional 550 flights this month over the same period last year. On the back of this, it is pushing ahead with plans for expansion to meet future growth.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Nocturnal behavior
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareJust as clients may think medical problems occur out of the blue, some may perceive behavioral ones materializing that same way. Among these are animal behaviors that keep people up at night.
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Summer programs for struggling learners: The parents’ role
Howard Margolis EducationOver the summer, many parents of struggling learners will strive relentlessly to teach their children the reading, writing and mathematics proficiencies they've yet to master. Some of these parents will succeed, but history shows that their efforts will usually backfire, igniting one or a combination of stress, anxiety, resentment, anger, despondence and depression.