Category Archives: July 2010

Hype Machine

Posted on July 10, 2010

“He who has a thing to sell And goes and whispers in a well Is not so apt to get the dollars As he who climbs a tree and hollers!” –Unknown This old marketing adage is currently being put to … Continue reading →

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Heads Up

Posted on July 2, 2010

Thirteen-year-old Zack Lystedt lay on the football field just before halftime, clutching both sides of his helmet; his head had struck the ground while tackling an opponent. He went to the sidelines for the final three plays of the half, … Continue reading →

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How To Catch A Fast-Moving Train

Posted on July 2, 2010

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading →

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Fighting Odors With Ozone Technology

Posted on July 2, 2010

An unused industrial yard in Colorado recently found new life as (among other things) an organic-mulch storage site. The mulch was purchased by residents who could use it in gardens as a fertilizer and soil protector. Sadly, however, a problem … Continue reading →

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Get Em Groovin’ To Hip-Hop!

Posted on July 2, 2010

As a mother of two boys, ages 7 and 8, one thing I know for sure is that boys are definitely active! While sports are a great avenue to channel their energy productively, I have found that the activities are … Continue reading →

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