“Daylight is a human right,” said Seth Warren Rose, founding director of Eneref Institute. Our daytime alertness pattern is mediated by light exposure to our eyes. Melatonin is the hormone that induces sleep. Inhibited by light, and triggered by darkness, … Continue reading →
Some of the notable denizens of Virginia, Minn., are larger than life. Literally larger than life. They are emblazoned up to 20 feet tall on the city’s colorful and impressive murals, concentrated within a five-by-five block area downtown. The eight … Continue reading →
Situated near the Memphis metropolis, the city of Germantown, Tenn., is making headlines for several different reasons in an effort to make the locale even more pleasing where leisure is concerned, thanks to the ever-ambitious and high-achieving parks and recreation … Continue reading →
It’s a shocking statistic that each year, 365,000 people in North America suffer from sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart unexpectedly stops beating, preventing blood from getting to the brain and other vital organs. If not treated … Continue reading →
When the floodwaters of Hurricane Matthew came ripping through Princeville, N.C., residents knew it would be bad, but they weren’t expecting what happened. What was once a small but thriving town full of rich history situated along North Carolina’s Tar … Continue reading →
When you hear “public garden” in the American Public Garden Association, think very broadly. The APGA includes numerous arboreta, zoos, cemeteries, university gardens, retirement communities and many city/county green spaces among its 600 member gardens. Staff members include 9,000 people. … Continue reading →
Be prepared. The motto that scouts live by — trying to anticipate all possible scenarios and how to respond — is not only a good motto for them, but for municipalities as well. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place … Continue reading →
Some products are known by their logo colors and designs, even if the name is omitted — think Coca-Cola, Arby’s, MasterCard and Chevrolet. And how about those Bears, Colts and Packers? But fill in the names and consider what a … Continue reading →
“It has been a conscious effort from day one.” Mark Settlemyre, president of the Berne, Ind., Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the Swiss spark mobilizing his fair community since 1852. That’s when a small troupe of 70 devout and rigorously … Continue reading →
As budgets get stretched tighter and tighter, everyone is looking for innovative ways to complete civic projects. Civic crowdfunding is an avenue that has met with some success. Crowdfunding is defined as the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas or … Continue reading →
Since 1982, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) has forged relationships with thousands of unique vehicle sellers throughout North America, gaining the experience necessary to understand the nuances of nearly every market, including government agencies and municipalities. IAA provides services designed to … Continue reading →
