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Is Trade School a Better Alternative to Going to College?
To say that going to college is expensive is truly an understatement. The cost of attending college has skyrocketed by nearly quadrupling over the course of the last four decades. Burgeoning student loan debt has become a national financial crisis in the United State, and has lead to the lowest home ownership rates in nearly…
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Two Things To Know Before Opening A Cannabis Dispensary
By 2020, legalized cannabis will be worth as much as $10.2 billion. That’s an impressive number — and one that most entrepreneurs are not willing to ignore. Opening a dispensary can be a profitable venture, especially if potential business owners are willing to put in the work. Here are a few things you’ll need to…
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Queens Neighborhood to Add New Street Lamps
Some cities and towns would probably love the idea of having antique lamp posts line their streets. Others, however, know that having older outdoor lighting doesn’t always mean walking under the vintage outdoor lighting fixtures many people likely imagine; instead, it can mean outdated, unattractive street light posts that look unappealing and may be unsafe.…
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Simple Steps to Avoid Getting Hurt on the Job
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that at least 1,000 workers suffer from an injury at work each year. OSHA was formed in 1970 to reduce job-related injuries and deaths. The construction industry is notorious for workplace hazards and four leading causes of workplace injuries have been identified which include electrocution, falls, being…
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Internet Marketing Spoiled My Christmas Gift!
Internet marketing continues to flourish and new ways of targeting your individual tastes seem to manifest each week. Tailoring ads to a niche market by incorporating your searched on sites like eBay and Amazon are one thing, and while that made some of us uncomfortable, we’re getting used to it. But during the just-passed holiday…
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Three of the Most Common Types of Cooling Towers
Cooling tower systems are designed for one purpose — to remove waste and transfer it into the atmosphere safely. Since there are a few ways to accomplish this task, several different cooling tower types have been developed over the years, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. To help you differentiate between cooling tower systems…
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Three Things You Need to Keep Your Server Racks Safe From Theft and Damage
Anyone who works at a data center knows that network security is crucial, especially at a time when it seems like companies are being hacked and breached every day. But did you know physical security matters just as much as the security of your servers’ networks? The threat of theft is a reality that many…
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Evolve Your Billing by Outsourcing Your Electronic Invoicing
Is your business billing customers the old way? That is, do you send out a paper statement and wait for their payment to come back through the mail? Using this method is generally effective for most businesses, but it has its drawbacks. For one, waiting for the mail can significantly increase the amount of time…
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A Guide to Choosing Between LED and Neon Signs
There are a number of different types of signs for businesses, and each of them has different merits. Exterior business signs are important for a business, since it can gain half of its customer base from signs alone, and choosing the right one is essential. If you’ve narrowed down your choice to between a neon…
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Rigging Certification Preventing Accidents One Rig at a Time
Rigging certification is one of the many kinds of inspections and certifications needed for any construction site. Construction industry and government guidelines are designed to protect construction workers from hazardous and potentially fatal work-related accidents, including falling, being struck by a falling object, machinery problems, etc. Falls are the leading cause of death on construction…