Recent Articles
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Sound-producing tattoos? A new company is making it happen
Damon Sayles Science & TechnologyTattoos are a popular way for many to express themselves and to make a lasting impression by way of permanent ink. A 2016 report by The Harris Poll said roughly 3 in 10 American adults (18 years and older) have at least one tattoo — and of those inked, nearly 7 in 10 have multiple tattoos.
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Golf Q&A: Jerry Rich of Rich Harvest Farms
William SouléJerry Rich is the owner, president, and designer of Rich Harvest Farms, the site of the 2017 Division I Women's (May 19-24) and Men's (May 26-31) Golf Championships. Rich, who made a living by designing an integrated computer system for Wall Street traders, always dreamed of creating his own course. That dream became a reality in 1985 when he and his wife bought 1,820 acres of land in Sugar Grove, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Since then, the course has grown and expanded and was named to Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."
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Don’t let wrist pain sideline your game
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessIf you've ever injured or experienced soreness in your wrist, you know how debilitating it is. Simple tasks like turning a door knob or buttoning clothes can trigger pain — just imagine what a wrist injury could do to your workout routine or playing schedule. To avoid being sidelined by a bad wrist, here's a look at how problems start in this joint and how to sidestep them.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Ask the right questions
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Decreasing social anxiety for English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationEnglish learners, like all students, face the pressure of achieving in school, and they hope to learn the content being presented in the class. Additionally, like all of the other students in the class, they want to make friends with their classmates and other students in the school.
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Unnecessary antibiotics: Treating the common cold
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAntibiotic resistance is a major concern worldwide. It has been well established that antibiotic use increases the likelihood for an individual to develop bacterial resistance. The majority of antibiotic prescribing takes place in primary care, and physicians and PAs have been encouraged to prescribe antibiotics more rationally, only when necessary.
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Hog poison bill may go belly up in Texas Senate
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureH.B. 3451 passed by a wide margin in the Texas House of Representatives a month ago, but we still don't have a definitive end to the controversy in Texas raging over the hog poison known as Kaput. If anything, the situation may be even more inflamed now than it was back in April.
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Surveys or social media? Airlines get conflicting reviews
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementJ.D. Power recently released their 2017 North American Airline Satisfaction study, which shows that airlines are doing a better job when it comes to passenger satisfaction. But recent news headlines say otherwise.
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Housing squeeze keeps remodelers busy
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs home values increase, current homeowners are choosing to redecorate and renovate rather than buy up to a newer home. With a shortage of desirable, affordable homes on the market, first-time buyers are opting to purchase a less expensive home and remodel when the home they prefer is not available.
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How do you handle founder’s syndrome?
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementImagine how uncomfortable the board was. The founder of the organization had just asserted that, although the bylaws prescribed term limits, he was not ready to step aside. "I founded the organization, and I'm not sure my passion and principles will be sustained," he explained. It was a delicate situation.