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Category Archives: February 2008
Security Against Staph
Attention rose to a fever pitch last fall about the dangers of potentially life-threatening infections from a drug-resistant bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, with widespread media reports of cases spread through athletic programs and in locker rooms. Experts … Continue reading
Drawing a Crowd
The city of Lancaster, Calif., was faced with an economic downturn in the early 1990s that also affected many communities across the nation. Loss of aerospace employment was particularly hard on the area due to its proximity to Edwards Air … Continue reading
Water, Water Everywhere … But Less Of It Every Day
“It is commonly assumed that the world’s water supply is huge and infinite. This assumption is false. In fact, of all the water on Earth, only 2.5 percent is fresh water, and available freshwater represents less than half of 1 … Continue reading
Techny Prairie Park And Fields
Techny Prairie Park and Fields is an 82-acre parcel located southeast of downtown Northbrook, Ill. The Northbrook Park District set out to create a unique and attractive park and uphold the district’s established goals and objectives. The renovation and additions … Continue reading
Good Things in Disguise
Eight words. Just eight little words and my world completely changed, immediately and permanently upsetting my schedule and leaving me to deal with both the stigma of failure (at least in my own mind) and the embarrassment of telling my … Continue reading