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3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge

Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?

Jimmy Page Tricked You: Why You're Playing "Stairway to Heaven" Wrong—and How to Fix It

I know what you’re thinking: “I can already play that perfectly well, thank you very much!” And, of course, you can. You’ve got the intro and verse rhythm

5 Reasons to Learn a Musical Instrument

Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning AI In The Retail Supply Chain

Over the past decade we have seen the introduction of many innovations in retail and its supply chain. However, none have had greater potential to transform and improve the retail supply chain than the combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data.

Find any Restaurant Supply Store

A bold and beautiful way to find any restaurant supply store, food manufacturing companies, bar furniture & more, anywhere.

Is your retail supply chain strategy as unique as you?

What are the key aspects a of a successful retail supply chain strategy and how can you stay ahead of the competition? Maria Highland investigates. When it comes to a successful retail supply chain strategy it is not one size fits all. Every supply chain is as unique as the retailer, says MetaPack VP of …

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

3 Steps to Retail Supply Chain Excellence Using Dynamic Collaboration

Retail supply chain excellence is delivered via 3 steps - discover what they are by reading this blog and then download the associated white paper

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Why Retail Supply Chain Transformations Fail

Retailers committed to transforming their supply chains need to step back and look at their business model through a different lens.

Emerging trends in the retail supply chain

Sponsored by Redwood Logistics… We look at emerging trends in retail supply chain.

How to Ensure a Connected Retail Supply Chain

Reusable packaging solutions can add value to different areas of the supply chain while pushing the company forward.

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

How Technology Supports Retail Supply Chains

Technology will make room for increased flexibility and more options within the delivery cycle, not only helping to offset some of the pressure the supply chain faces but also to help improve operations for retailers.

If Something Falls on Me at a Home Supply Store, Can I Sue?

Did you ever think about all the hazards at your friendly neighborhood home supply stores? Paint could spill on the floor, and you could slip on it. You could puncture your foot on dropped nails and screws. A pretty light...

Retail supply chains: 3 tips for better inventory management

StrategicSourceror: the source for strategic sourcing tips, procurement news, and category management SME from Source One’s procurement consultants

5 Tips to Create a Customer-Centric Retail Supply Chain

Modern supply chain management puts the consumer at the center of its strategy to ensure long-term business growth and success, and by integrating a few well-founded tips into your supply chain strategy, you will create a customer-centric operation to take your retailing business to the next level.