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Well…2024 is behind us. Now it’s time to think about the future. 2025 may seem like a blank slate, but that isn’t entirely true. Just like economists prepare forecasts and fashion designers create trend boards, the building materials industry is looking ahead, too. From lighting styles to paint colors, suppliers draw on their experiences and […]

Have you ever heard someone say, “that was a great game!” after watching a sporting event? You probably know what that means without asking. We understand that a “great game” refers to a back-and-forth battle. It’s not a one-sided blowout. It’s a game where the outcome isn’t clear until the final whistle. Exciting matchups aside, games

There is a phenomenon called “climate anxiety.” Just like the climate crisis itself, it is a very real and serious problem. At the risk of oversimplification, climate anxiety is the stress a person feels in response to the seemingly insurmountable threat of climate change. You might say, “climate change is a big enough problem. What

Would you prefer to take a pop quiz or a scheduled exam? An exam might affect your grade more, but a pop quiz will always catch you off guard. In fact, the panic of being unprepared makes a pop quiz the recurring nightmare of most adults. That underscores the anxiety that occurs when we don’t

In any sport, spectators want to see goals, points, or touchdowns. Frankly, offense is more exciting to watch. But, a good defense is the real key to winning. Players and coaches know better than anyone in the stands how critical defensive strategies are to success. That’s why more time planning goes into defense than the

The countdown is over. School’s finally out for the summer! Everywhere students (and teachers, too) are enjoying a well deserved rest from academics. Summer break is a chance to travel, play sports, and visit family. The unwritten rule of Summer is this: do not go back to the school building until it is required. Students

In a “win or go home” situation, a coach might tell the team, “Leave everything on the court!” In other words, give 100%, so you won’t regret the outcome. Exhaust all your effort. It’s not easy for an athlete to answer that call. Although it may seem counterintuitive, “leaving everything on the court” has a lot

Today, everyone is vying for our attention. As a result, we are inundated with content. As our attention spans keep getting shorter, complex information is condensed, so we can keep up without missing out. But, a 30-second soundbite is problematic, mainly because the context of any subject is still important. Without adequate context, misconceptions can take

Imagine you are in charge of a recreation department. For some readers, that may not require much imagination. What would your goals be? Most people would include the following: When you acknowledge these common goals, it becomes clear why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Pickleball naturally fits all the objectives of recreation facilities. It’s

Would you wear a pair of roller skates instead of ice skates to a hockey game? Before you dismiss the idea as ridiculous, think about some similarities between roller skates and ice skates. Obviously, they are both footwear. They even have a similar appearance, and might even be made of the same material. However, the