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Bigger squeeze on condo market 

Federal rules set to take effect in two weeks are expected to make it much tougher to buy and sell a condominium. The rules, which reduce the...

Shape the Future: Serve on an AANA Committee 

The AANA is a vibrant professional organization that is supported by an active committee structure serving to propel our profession into the...

The use of attachment theory in adoption and fostering 

Jim Walker explores the relevance of attachment theory to fostering and adoption. He begins by focusing on three important qualities for substitute...

Letter: Chancellor's green taxes 

THE Chancellor's green taxes are a necessity given how quickly global warming is escalating.

Our European partners are also taking...

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: OBITUARY 

THE asthmatic little boy who always struggled up a hill to arrive late at his primary school, knew what it was like to suffer, but already...

FET supplies low-voltage reverse-polarity protection.(Design briefs: innovative designs from readers)(Brief Article) 

When a circuit requires reverse-voltage protection on the power input, the usual approach is a series diode (see the figure, a). But if the input...

The carpet installation checklist.(CFI Report) 

What should you know before the inspector arrives? If the installation has been performed properly, installers should be aware of situations that...

Low-cost audio delay line uses 1-bit ADC.(Design briefs: innovative designs from readers) 

The concept of an audio delay line is simple. The voice or music to be delayed is analog-to-digital converted and fed into a shift register or...

How to improve your installation partnerships.(CFE Column) 

When was the last time you spoke to a dealer who was excited about flooring installation? Such conversations usually start with: "Those darned...

STALKING GOLIATH: WHAT SUCCESSFUL SMALL BUSINESSES ARE DOING AGAINST MAJOR DISCOUNT CHAINS 

ABSTRACT This article discusses results of a study that examined successful strategies/tactics used by businesses in smaller communities to...