One of the interesting phenomena in the world of innovation is how something old can become new again. This is certainly the case with alternative work schedules. While technically not a new program, alternative work schedules, such as the four-ten hour workweek, have seen a recent resurgence. With the cost of motor fuels reaching new heights during the summer of 2008, many employees and organizations started to wonder if there were better ways to structure the workweek to lessen the economic impact of these rising energy costs. Additionally, the recent economic downturn has increased the

With the decline in property taxes, budgets and personnel, municipalities need to raise revenues without raising taxes more than ever before. Imagine having the budget to hire more staff, repair parks and facilities, fill potholes, invest in better communication systems, and upgrade citizen services, even in this economy.

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The City of Bryan developed the Brazos Valley African-American Museum to showcase the community’s cultural diversity...