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Give, listen, share: Cheryl Hicks’ winning formula

-- In a recent post, we reported on our own "Socio-Hero", Johanne Fournier. You may be thinking, socio-what now? But yes, Cascades recognizes and rewards employees who demonstrate strong social and community skills. In 2012, three individuals from three geographical areas won this coveted award, including Johanne (in Quebec) and two others. Now let us introduce you to USA winner Cheryl Hicks! . When it comes…

If You Have Trouble Sleeping, There's a 5-Minute Activity That Could Help

Try this simple task before bed to make going to sleep (and staying asleep) less challenging.

Interview: ‘They Are Doing The Exact Opposite of What my Father Suggested’

Ilham Tohti’s daughter says China has worsened tensions in Xinjiang by disregarding her father’s advice.

What is a design library?

Reinventing the styles & components in order to stop reinventing the “design works” wheel

Alliances need to be viewed from strategic vantage, not just cost: Hicks

US alliances need to be understood from the strategic value they serve, instead of just how much it costs to maintain them, US Deputy Secretary of Defense nominee Kathleen Hicks said Tuesday. The former deputy undersecretary of defense also said she expects President Joe Biden to place strategy at the center of US alliances. "We should always be focused on burden sharing and assuring that allies fulfill their ...

Real Life Relationships: Finding clarity in a blurry world

Editor’s note: This article discusses addiction as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Full 40 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Find out why your baby needs a full 40 weeks of pregnancy. With information on Complications in early pregnancy that could affect long-term health.

Industrial strategy needs a three-pillared approach to boost productivity

It is clear that government intervention is required to address faltering productivity across the UK, and that this could be a positive step towards

Where there’s a Hicks, there’s a way

By Robert ZeglinskiContributorNo one sells parity like the NFL. The idea of every team having a chance every year is what keeps a league humming for over a century. A clean slate is the equivalent of a do-over, a re-loaded level. It's an extra life a

When selling commercial real estate should I list with an agent?

Six Morning Meditations to Start Your Day Off Right

These expert-approved practices will help you gear up for a good day ahead.

Real Estate Agents Trying To Gentrify Run-Down Earth By Renaming It West Saturn

ORION ARM—Emphasizing the short billion-mile trip from the ringed planet’s metro center to the historic and oft-overlooked locale, the solar system’s real estate agents have begun trying to attract home buyers to the neglected, run-down planet of Earth by renaming it “West Saturn.” “It’s obviously not the quietest or most scenic area, with its increasingly finicky weather and single moon, but it’s obviously in the same…

These 7 myths about buying a home are overdue for correction

Myths and misconceptions can prevent potential homeowners from exploring their options.

Three words underwriters never want to hear

Two underwriters share common 'red flags' in insurance submissions and what brokers can do to avoid them.

Some Thoughts Regarding Characteristics to Look for When Hiring a Realtor

Recently one of our broker associates, Debbi Hysmith, while serving as a listing agent, encountered a buyer’s agent who was particularly abrasive. This agent accused the seller of be-ing dishonest …