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The Next IdeaSince mankind first began growing crops, the farmer's enemies have been drought, wind, wild temperature swings: curve balls served up by…
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The Next Idea So many innovative ideas begin with inventors observing simple events. Take Newton’s falling apple, for example, or Archimedes’ overflowing…
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The Next IdeaFor centuries, people who need some fast cash have turned to pawn shops: "pawning" some personal treasure for a cash loan.Today there is a…
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The Next IdeaOne afternoon while waiting for my flight to board, a headline caught my eye: “Civilization-Destroying Comets Are More Common Than We…
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The Next IdeaEven in 2017, women still face difficulties in the world of business.Studies confirm women are still perceived as less competent than men…
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The Next IdeaI confess that I love football. I played it in high school. Some of my teammates went on to the college gridiron, and one of them even had a…
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The Next IdeaGive a book, take a book. You've probably seen or heard of those tiny, roadside libraries with that mantra. They're usually small wooden…
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The Next IdeaThe Incubator Kitchen at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is helping people with an idea for a food product or business turn their dreams…
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The Next IdeaIs there a “state of mind” that aids innovation and creativity?Think for a moment about the last time you were totally immersed in a hobby,…
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The Next IdeaThink about a hot August day. Your car has been sitting out in a parking lot for hours and hours. Think of how hot it is when you get back…