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Drought-Ridden Field Owners Reconsider Maintenance Practices, Synthetic Turf
By
Andrew Cohen,
January 2012
Robert Lee, Texas, population 1,106, got three inches of rain in the first 11 months of 2011.
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Proper Management of Saunas and Steam Rooms
By
Emily Attwood,
September 2011
In Europe, saunas and steam rooms are commonplace. In Finland especially, where the traditional sauna has its roots, saunas are simply a part of life.
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When to Keep Field Maintenance In-House and When to Hire a Pro
By
David Nardone and Mark Novak,
May 2011
Maintaining athletic fields is crucial to their performance, and doing it right takes expertise, time and money. For some athletic departments, in-house capabilities are more than sufficient and save the added costs of hiring outside professionals.
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Sweat Can Damage Stationary Bikes, Tarnish a Facility's Image
By
Paul Steinbach,
February 2011
"Okay, class, who's ready to sweat?" Such a question might be greeted with enthusiasm — even cheers — from a room full of eager stationary cyclists. After all, that's why they're here. And in this setting, inspiration translates to perspiration. If it doesn't, something's wrong.
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Florida County Rethinks No-Trash-Cans-in-Parks Policy
By
Michael Popke,
December 2010
A Florida county rethinks its no-trash-cans-in-parks policy.
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Greenhouse Emissions from Urban Parks May Be Undoing Environmental Good
By
Nicholas Brown,
April 2010
The environmental good done by urban green spaces may be undone by their maintenance.
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Stadium-Staffing Lesson in Due Diligence Comes After Record Snowfalls
By
Paul Steinbach,
February 10, 2010
From record snows comes a stadium staffing lesson in due diligence.
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Pyrotechnics Setbacks, Infestation Issues Plague Lucas Oil Stadium
By
Paul Steinbach,
January 2010
Pyrotechnics setbacks and infestation issues plague Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Faulty Press Box Stairs Result Death, Safety Violations and Fine
By
Michael Popke,
June 2009
Faulty stairs leading to a high school stadium's press box result in a reporter's death, multiple safety violations and a hefty fine.
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Maintaining a Facility During Busy Events Requires Trial and Error
By
Michael Popke,
June 2009
Maintaining a facility during busy events often requires plenty of trial and error.
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