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The movement to ban books has escalated throughout the country. The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) tracked 681 challenges to library, school, and university materials and [...]

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, it exposed the precarious financial situation of many small businesses in the US. About half of these businesses were operating with fewer [...]

Gloria Vela, fresh from receiving her MLIS and earning her Texas school librarian certification, did all the right things when she applied for school librarian jobs. She set up a [...]

In 2012, for baptism preparation, my husband and I brought our 3-month-old son down to a musty church basement where a nun played us a 20-year-old religious videotape. It was [...]

Last year Lauren Bowman, an eighth grader at St. Christine School in Youngstown, Ohio, died at home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 13-year-old, who loved Softball, reading, and her [...]

As a child I attended a K-8 Catholic school and went to church with my family every Sunday. For me, Mass was a thing to get through so that we [...]

Teaching kids the difference between right and wrong doesn't always teach them empathy. In fact, it might do just the opposite. So much for the golden rule. A since-contested study [...]

I was behind and I didn't even know it. Despite considering myself a progressive, open parent, I took our 3-year-old son to his annual doctor's checkup only to realize I [...]

Unlike a company that charges, say, $50,000 in franchise fees - with no guarantee on revenue - Meursing put himself in a position where he was fully reliant on his franchisees' success. It also boasted its lowest rate of franchisee turnover - a testament to its ability to better screen for successful franchisees. And while most companies provide assistance for business-related inquiries, Bloomin' Blinds franchisees have the brothers' cell numbers on speed dial. Still, Bloomin' Blinds added 10 new franchise locations in 2019 - and the company's strength was enough to not only crack the Franchise 500 but make one of the biggest jumps of any company. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents views of David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, on workaholic insanity, and to that end have purposefully curated a culture of calm in their company. Bruce Daisley, host of the podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat, on employee being interrupted by the vibration of their phone in the middle of the night.

A good night's sleep does wonders for race day, but what if it just doesn't happen? BY CLAIRE ZULKEY If you're tossing and turning the night before your race, you [...]

How to heal when you're already burned, chafed, or otherwise inflamed BY CLAIRE ZULKEY Sunburn Stay hydrated and cool, and take ibuprofen every few hours to address inflammation. Topical aloe [...]

The article presents the 100 Brilliant Companies list of "Entrepreneur" magazine along with information on the companies' marketing strategy, growth, and product innovation. The "Black is Beautiful" campaign of consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) designed to celebrate cultural identity is tackled. The partnership of multinational group IKEA with an agency to redefine the idea of user engagement and the move of coffee company Starbucks Corp. to test digital menu boards are explored.

The article features the top ten companies that lead in the franchise and retail industry worldwide. Top of the lists is the restaurant company McDonald's that was founded in 1955 wherein according to chief executive officer Steve Easterbrook that the restaurant was considered as the most recognizable fast-food chain in the midst of an identity crisis. It also include 7-Eleven that was founded in 1927 in Oak Cliff, Texas and Dunkin' Donuts that was founded in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts.

The article offers information on the strategies that help in improving the business in the future. It mentions that direct-to-consumer startup companies are focused on improving the retail space. It mentions that direct-to consumer packaging has limitations due to shipping process. It states that chief executive officers (CEOs) are focused on improving communication within the organizations

Five ultrasecluded island paradises for solitude-seekers are listed with their description, which could be the ideal spots to visit for honeymoon couples. These islands are, the Cayo Espanto, king Pacific lodge, Peter island, Soneva Gili and Young Island resort.

The article highlights book banning and boycott stories in the U.S. Topics discussed include estimated number of challenges to library, school, and university materials and services between January 1 and August 31, 2022, according to the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), information on Brooklyn (N.Y.) Public Library's (BPL) Books Unbanned project, and process of Madison County (Miss.) Library System (MCLS) for dealing with complaints about materials.

The article discusses about the Nuns & Nones which is a group of 25 Millennials who are involved in social justice work and consider themselves as spiritually oriented but not affiliated with a specific religion or nones. It further discusses about the origination of the group, their working style and their way of connecting but not commitment.

Local writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal speaks on her latest book 'Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life', an autobiography that captures the humorous and sometimes touching wisdom collected from everyday events. Amy, an interactive humorist is professionally an incorrigible yet sincere social engineer.

The article discusses the need for parents to talk with their kids about sexuality long before adolescence. It has been stated that parents need to get started sooner than they probably are ready while teaching their children about sexuality. It also talks about Our Whole Lives (OWT), a sexuality education program, role of church in teaching children sex and sexuality, and need for parents to talk issues related to sex to children.

The article presents suggestions to start the year off right with kid's teacher. Topics discussed include be patient to meet with the teacher after kids get out of the summer routine and into the school routine, email teachers about the good things rather than complaining and buy extra school supplies.

The article offers information on the authors view of dreaming two kids girl and boy topics discussed that authors dream to having a baby girl but this is a biological dice that rolled and a reality of life, which still dream about what might have been.

The article offers suggestions for child care by Nana and Papa including ordering pizza for dinner, providing preferred beverages and cleaning rooms.

The article offers tips what should the parents wear when traveling to other places.