From teaching to catering Suzanne Brown starts The Tasty Touch
In Spartanburg Suzanne Brown, formerly a Spanish teacher at Boiling Springs High, quits after 19 years to run a catering business alongside a shop she renamed The Tasty Touch in downtown Lyman. She services events from two person dinners to 1200 guest plant plant parties, emphasizing personal menus and fresh preparations. Her husband Dr James Brown supports her venture as she balances work and family with two children.
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Spartanburg
Suzanne Brown
Mrs. Brown
James Brown
Usc-Spartanburg
Jamie
Jennifer
Lyman
AP Laserphoto
Cremations Cutting Into Casket Business
Chicago experts say longer lifespans and rising cremations shrink the coffin trade. The industry, down from 600 to about 400 makers since 1967, faces price competition, service expectations, and cheaper cremation options while firms develop new models and focus on quick delivery.
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Chicago
George Lemke
Casket’ Manufacturers Association of America
Lemke
Evanston
Dennis Fish
Brenner Casket Co
Amedco Inc
United States
Jack Springer
Cremation Association of North America
Springer
Marin County
Calif
Bible Belt
Forkin
Springfield, II
Computer aided approach helps UW students pinpoint problems
At the University of Wisconsin Madison a program pairs with a psychiatrist to aid students in identifying issues. The computer asks 80 questions, records responses, and produces a written profile for the initial session, reducing cost to about $2. The tool aims to enhance therapy efficiency and may empower self-help before professional care.
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Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Robert Ellison
Ellison
Cient
Dying for Business In cremation boom casket makers face losses
With more people choosing cremation, the casket industry suffers. Several manufacturers have folded or declared bankruptcy over the past decade, yet firms pursue promotion strategies to stay afloat.
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