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As 2016 comes to a close, CPRS would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of CPRS NewsBrief a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Monday, Jan. 9.
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By Katina Smallwood
From June 13: As the weather gets warmer, more and more people will be making their way outdoors to enjoy the sunny days at the nearest pool. Summer days spent outdoors typically conjure up thoughts of relaxation and fun, but safety around the water is of paramount concern during the season. Every day, 10 people in the U.S. die of unintentional drowning. Although not as common, drowning can actually occur hours after being in the water. This form of drowning is called "dry drowning."
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By Bob Kowalski
From Nov. 21: When they're doing their job well, you shouldn't notice them. Recently, though, game officials are barely visible because they're in short supply. High school sporting events across the country are suffering from a dwindling corps of game officials across nearly all sports and seasons. In some areas, subvarsity schedules are being shortened or canceled. In many places, varsity games are spread to other nights in order to allow for enough officials.
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By Dorothy L. Tengler
From Nov. 21: We have all heard the advice about feeling, thinking and performing better overall — drink more water, exercise, eat more fruits and vegetables, get enough sleep. While we all have good intentions, how many of us really follow this advice on a regular basis? Our executive functions are those higher-level cognitive skills we use to control and coordinate our other cognitive skills and behaviors, and our executive system guides how we organize our lives and execute those plans.
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By Bob Kowalski
From March 14: On beautiful sunny days, schoolchildren and working adults share a common thought: wishing they could play hooky and head to the park. Research shows that would be a smart move. Nature and green spaces boost brainpower. With the growth of digital tools in education, children — and adults for that matter — spend more time than ever looking at electronic screens. But the next beneficial step might be outside the classroom or office walls.
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By Bob Kowalski
From April 11: Even as cities have expanded and suburban sprawl has reduced the utility of bicycles, the two-wheeled vehicles are surging back into use. The reasons for the renewed attention to bicycles are many: fitness, environment, parking, affordability, etc. Municipalities are taking notice, building or expanding bicycle lanes and increasing efforts to educate motorists and bicyclists on the rules of the road. Many cities have also adopted or are in the process of adopting bike-share programs.
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By Bob Kowalski
From Oct. 24: Childhood obesity is a cause that has attracted concern all the way to the White House. Senior mobility has been proven to improve overall health, especially mental health. And studies have shown that being active in middle age pays health dividends later in life. If only there were a way to provide health benefits to all three age groups at the same time. Multigenerational parks might be the solution to that quandary.
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By Bob Kowalski
From June 6: Bike share programs are growing in popularity and availability across the country. That's not surprising, considering that the efforts combine exercise, eco-friendliness and sharing while reducing traffic congestion — all laudable qualities. On the surface, bike share seems like a no-brainer. Compared to other forms of public transit, it puts destination in the control of the users, who can travel when and where they want. It requires no additional infrastructure as would a new rail system. Who in good conscience could be against all of that?
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By Bob Kowalski
From Nov. 7: Now that the Chicago Cubs have ended their 108-year World Series drought, we can take lessons from the team formerly known as America's lovable losers. Perseverance is not the only trait individuals and companies can draw from the Cubs' success. Veteran catcher David Ross, known among his teammates as "Grandpa Rossy," was widely credited with providing mentorship to the young club, something that holds value for organizations beyond sports.
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