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Oil Spill Cleanup Is It Doing More Harm Than Good?
Oil spills already have a devastating effect on the environment. Unfortunately, the cleanup process can make it even worse. The Associated Press describes the aftermath of a recent oil spill in Goleta, California: “Along a stretch of beach heavily marred by a crude oil spill, workers in hard hats and white protective suits use wire…
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Is Your Office Filthy? Read This
People are filthy. We don’t mean that in a castigating way–it’s just a fact. Our saliva has hundreds of different bacteria, we sweat a lot, we go to work sick because we can’t afford the time off, we have decided it’s a better system overall to do our business indoors, and now half of us…
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Does Your Startup Need Marijuana Business Consulting? You May Be Surprised by the Answer
As more states make the move to legalize or decriminalize cannabis, public attitudes are evolving and more people want to start their own cannabis businesses. Support from adults around the nation is helping to make more entrepreneurs consider starting a cannabis business. From cultivation to retail, there are all kinds of positions on the supply…
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Ssh, Top Secret! Keep Client Information Secure With Shredding Services
As of late, there’s been lots of buzz about identity theft in the news and how you can best prevent it. People are incredibly worried about identity theft coming from online exchanges, but in reality, those are only accountable for about 10% of all cases. The biggest threat may be coming from the paper mail…
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Breathe Free! (How CPAP Machines Save Lives)
If you’re one of the estimated 18 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, you could be in serious danger and not even know it. Sleep apnea, the involuntary blocking of the airways during sleep, makes you three times more likely to have heart disease, and four times more likely to have a stroke. This results…
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Three Things Every Business Owner Should Look for When Picking a Merchant Account Provider
If you’re unfamiliar with common secure payment options and secure payment processing solutions, the idea of shopping around for a good merchant account provider can be a daunting task for any business owner and it’s understandable if you’re a bit intimidated by it. There’s a lot at stake — not only do you have to…
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The 5 Things to Consider When Picking a Steam Trap
Steam traps are an important part of most systems that rely on steam, whether that’s a radiator or a steam pressure-based industrial machine. They allow steam to remain in the system while letting condensate out, leading to greater efficiency and better performance. But how can you choose a steam trap? There are essentially five characteristics…
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Beware The #1 Threat To Sewer Pipes
If the sewer pipes under your home are working properly, you shouldn’t have to think about them at all. But if they aren’t working properly, or even worse, if they backup and start leaking or stinking up your property, they will probably be all you can think about. And all anyone in your neighborhood can…