Sink or swim

In the summertime, nothing beats a cool dip in the pool on a hot day. But owning your own pool doesn't have to be expensive--if you learn how to do the maintenance and upkeep yourself. That's the topic I tackle in my latest story for The Costco Connection in its July issue.

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Native ads vs. banner ads

In my latest article for EContent Magazine, I explore how native ads are preferred over traditional banner ads by many consumers, per a recent study.

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Underwriting Rover

Is pet insurance worth it? That's the question I attempt to answer in my newest write-up, this time for The Costco Connection magazine, as featured in the June issue.

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Pedal perks

It's springtime in Chicago--a time for gardening, a time for love, a time for...biking! And many new home communities across the city and suburbs are catering to cyclists by offering bike-friendly amenities.

That's the  topic I explore in my latest piece for the Chicago Tribune, which you can access here.

Rise of the better burger joint

I had a hard time keeping my stomach from growling and mouth from drooling while writing my latest piece for CSP Magazine on the growth of gourmet burger franchises.

See if you can resist the urge to salivate while reading the article, found here.

Heat of the moment

On August 6, 2012, workers at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, California, noticed a small hydrocarbon leak in the piping system and attempted to fix it. But a flash fire suddenly erupted and eventually ignited into a major blaze, sending a massive plume of smoke and soot into the air high above the plant.

In my newest article, published in the Joint Commission's EC News newsletter, I detail how one area hospital responded to the sudden influx of fire-related patients seeking treatment.

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