Features By Blake Farmer
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Memphis tries to lure its natives home
Memphis -- a city that has struggled with population decline and high unemployment -- wants its native sons and daughters to help fuel a comeback.
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Drought could push farmers to ditch the till
Many farmers in Tennessee tend their fields without tills to cut down on erosion, but they've found that their method also helps conserve water during droughts.
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Teach for America fields political candidates
Teach for America is tapping its nationwide network of alumni to recruit candidates for public office -- so much so that in one Tennessee race, two TFA alums are squaring off against one another.
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An overdose of pharmacy students
Just five years ago, universities rushed to open pharmacy schools to fill a projected need. But baby boomer pharmacists are delaying retirement.
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On-demand printing helps sustain the printed page
Technology allows old books to stay "in print" indefinitely.
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Golf retail stores making a comeback
The official start of golf season is in full swing with all the top golfers competing this weekend in The Masters. The retail side of golf was sliced nearly in half by the recession, but some stores are making a return.
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Tennessee city sets its sights on its very own typeface
The city of Chattanooga, Tenn., wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface to be used in everything from stationary to street signs.
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Businesses find opportunities in health reform law
For all the talk by Republicans about the dangers of "Obamacare," there are some who view the law as good for business.
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FedEx to raise prices in the coming year
FedEx will start charging higher rates in part so it can afford to hold on to good employees.
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Troops returning from war face a tough job market
Veterans looking to stay out of the unemployment line try to figure out if their combat experiences can become marketable job skills at home.
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