Life at 7 Knots

By Dean Whittaker Experiencing life at 7 knots (8.4 mph) for two weeks on a sailboat gave me a chance to ponder. So why cast off the dock lines, leave one of the best, if not the best, marina on the Great Lakes and make myself vulnerable to the uncertainties of wind...

Time to Think

By Todd Smithee The amount of “noise” in our lives is increasing at a staggering rate.  Instantaneous access to information is not only available, but forced upon us.  Email, cell phones, podcasts, text messaging, and news alerts not only interrupt our lives, they...

The New Look of China

By Karla Helvie China is enjoying a position as a popular news and conversation item.  Whether people are discussing the outsourced jobs, the importance of studying Mandarin, or the Olympics, China is on everyone’s mind. As the U.S. and Europe are experiencing...

A Tutorial on DDAs

By Jim Bruckbauer Main Street USA and the downtowns all across North America are under a growing trend of revitalization and growth. This trend has followed years of urban decay and mismanagement of city resources.  During the 1960’s, many modern architects and city...