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Category Archives: November 2008
What’s Your Story?
Like most people, I’m a collector of stories. I love to hear them. I love to tell them. And, my wife would say, I love to embellish them. Last week, on my way to work, I heard a good one. … Continue reading
Solid To (And From) The Core
In bodybuilding, trainers and coaches emphasize the importance of a solid core, centered within the abdominal region. Program-building is no different. Successful agencies first create and nurture a core group of participants, and then seek to attract additional customers by … Continue reading
A Refresher Course
I’ll never forget one of my professors at the University of Maryland many years ago. During final exam week–that caffeine-fueled, sleep-deprived time that college students despise–he stood in front of the class and presented us with an intriguing scenario: The … Continue reading
A “Nifty” Reuse
The task came directly from the city manager: find the best reuse for the entire second floor (5,400 square feet) of a 30-year-old community center in Lakewood, and do it in the midst of California’s fragile fiscal climate. And, accomplish … Continue reading
A Jumping Off Point
After six-plus long, hot summers with no pool, Roselle Park District residents in suburban Chicago are happily diving into fun at the new Kemmerling Park Pool. The $5.1 million project–designed by PHN Architects of Wheaton, Ill.–represents a big step forward … Continue reading