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Focuses on the basketball coaching activity of Chicago, Illinois-based physician David Pike. Importance of balancing life in and outside his profession; Satisfaction gained from his coaching responsibilities.

Reports that specialty shops Banana Republic, Talbots, Ann Taylor and Pottery Barn have tried placing their stores in open-air malls or lifestyle centers in Chicago, Illinois. Difference of lifestyle centers from traditional shopping malls; Solution to logistical problems created by malls; Comparison of base rents.

Reports the talent shortage faced by hair salon operators in Chicago, Illinois. Reduction of the number of students expected to graduate from beauty schools; Implementation of training and apprenticeship programs in salons to boost number of hair stylists; Impact of lengthy training programs on attracting beauty graduates.

Looks at the emergence of nontraditional approaches, including acupuncture and herbal remedies, to the treating common health ailments. Comments from Dr. David Edelberg, a physician in Chicago; Plans of Edelberg to set up clinics offering a mix of non-traditional and traditional treatments to health problems; Definition of what is alternative medicine.

Reports the growth of the veterinary business in Chicago, Illinois. Sophistication of veterinary medicine; Launch of the Veterinary Specialty Center; Cost of specialty care for pets; Burden of expensive medical treatment for pets on consumers.

Highlights the changing demands for retail space in the Chicago, Illinois market. Move of big-box retailers such as Old Navy, Kohl's, Barnes and Noble and Border Books into regional malls; Dearth of suitable space in areas targeted by big-box retailers; Differences in rent structures for big boxes and in-line retail space.

Reports the increase of verbal and physical sabotage among employees involved in workplace violence in Illinois. Threat to co-workers responsible for the demise; Implementation of security measures to thwart violence; Motivation of revenge as a crime; Investment of firms in security equipment.

Reports the increasing number of male beauty salon clients in Chicago, Illinois. Impact of the men's market on boosting revenues of beauty salons; Reliance of the industry on female client referrals to attract men clients; Increase of price on the haircut service for men.