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• 4 new attractions open in Times Square

  Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Often described as the "Crossroads of the World," New York City’s Times Square is one of the planet’s best-known and busiest pedestrian areas. But for decades, it was a seedy, crime-ridden space, most notable for its go-go bars, peep shows and adult theaters. A major cleanup of the neighborhood, led by Mayor Rudy Giuliani and a local business alliance, began turning things around in the mid-'90s. Just when the thought was that Times Square had it all, four major themed attractions have opened in this Midtown tourist mecca within the last year, vying for visitors’ attention with a variety of immersive and interactive experiences.

• Can the US do ‘slow’ urban development?

  Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building Materials

  The Cittaslow ("Slow City") movement, launched by a group of small Italian towns in the late 1990s, professes to "do for urban planning what the Slow Food movement has done for agriculture." It calls for a slower form of city- and town-making based on values of environmental sustainability, craft, seasonality, and the revaluing of local history and heritage. As their manifesto states, the movement strives for "towns where men are still curious of the old times."

• New Census data shows uninsured rate remains unchanged

  Seth Sandronsky Medical & Allied Healthcare

  What has happened to the rate of insured Americans after a year of the GOP-controlled Congress trying to end the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare? The number of uninsured Americans has remained statistically unchanged, 28.5 million at any time in 2017 versus 28.1 million in 2016, or 8.8 percent of the populace both years, according to Census Bureau data released on Sept. 12. The uninsured rate was 13.3 percent in 2014, when most major provisions of the ACA began, the Census reported.

• Why your business should embrace the Christmas creep

  Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

  Now that summer’s over, it’s time to start dreaming of what the rest of the year holds. For most people, that means thinking about the holidays. After all, Christmas is only about 100 days away! However, some people simply can’t wait that long! More than 10 percent of internet shoppers surveyed by eMarketer said they start their holiday shopping before September. While it’s easy to write them off as enthusiasts, you may be surprised that nearly half of those shopping on the internet (40 percent) start purchasing before November.

• Dutch nonprofit installs potential solution to Great Pacific Garbage Patch

  Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & Environmental

  ​Are you growing tired from all the debates going on about increased air pollution due to relaxed environmental regulations? If so, you can always turn your attention to ocean pollution for a change of pace. One notorious accumulation of floating trash can be found in the Pacific Ocean; The Great Pacific Patch is twice the size of the entire state of Texas, and it remains a great concern for many searching for solutions to the ocean plastics problem. Plenty of people have proposed solutions, and now a Dutch nonprofit has stepped forward to offer the most comprehensive cleanup yet.

• RV habits that transferred home

  Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

  We were full-time RVers for four years, along with part-timing it for several years. Life is a bit different when traveling full-time in an RV. Now that we’ve returned to a house, I have found some habits from RV life have continued. For example, in the RV, I had a foot of hanging space, two drawers, and a piece of carry-on luggage that stored my business clothes. I found that I didn’t need nearly as many pants, blouses, and other clothes as I had in the closet at the last house.

• Don’t take your foot off the gas

  Bob Harris and A. Michael Gellman Association Management

  Every association has a board of directors responsible for governance. Their efforts advance the mission, serve the members and manage the finances. Every association has a board of directors responsible for governance. Their efforts advance the mission, serve the members and manage the finances. At board meetings, the agenda is the GPS. For this article, let’s rename the GPS from global positioning system to "goals, priorities and strategies."

• Department of Education considers armed teachers, Title IX reforms

  Michelle R. Matisons Civil & Government

  Schools are back in session, and we all know what this means. Time to sharpen those pencils, set that alarm clock, and pack your bulletproof backpack up with everything you’ll need, right? Wait! Did you say bulletproof backpack? Earlier this year, after the tragic Parkland, Florida, mass shooting, there was widespread debate immediately on the almost desperate school security situation. Schools perform under mounting pressure to both protect students and staff while also building learning climates that are not ruled by fear. This is not an easy task.

• Study reveals promise for ‘triple pill’ to treat high blood…

  Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Hypertension is the most common of all the conditions of the circulatory system. An estimated 103 million adults have high blood pressure, nearly half of all adults in the United States. About 7 in 10 U.S. adults with high blood pressure use medications to treat the condition, but only about half (54 percent) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control. However, a new treatment that combines low doses of three blood pressure-lowering medications shows promise for lowering high blood pressure more than usual care.

• Officers build community bonds with summer charity events

  Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  As summer was coming to an end, the Arlington, Virginia, Police Department was practicing using its muscle to pull an airplane.The pull, before it was canceled by Hurricane Florence, was to raise money for the local Special Olympics. But last year, the officers from Arlington got soaked to demonstrate precision rather than brute strength. To promote and encourage attendance at a community block party, five officers shed their protective police gear and decked themselves in goggles and floral swim caps. They then performed a synchronized swimming routine. The hilarious event was made available on video.

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