It’s that time of year again – fourth quarter – the time of year when the construction industry allows for at least two days  (Thanksgiving and Christmas) off and sometimes four or more if you get the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or allotted additional days for other events.  I don’t know about you, but
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As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods — merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is
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By John Barbar I was reminded recently of a great idea: send gifts to clients or customers at Thanksgiving instead of the holidays. Three reasons this may work for you: gifts will stand out; they will not compete with other holiday gifts or cards; and Thanksgiving is a natural time to say ‘Thank you!’ One
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This free printable quarter page Thanksgiving card is just a simple card layout that can be downloaded and printed on card stock. This letter sized document provides four thank you cards that can be printed and cut out for mailing. The back side includes the statement “You are greatly appreciated… Best Wishes and Happy Thanksgiving.”
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Are you thinking of exhibiting in an industry trade show in the near future?  Do you know what show and when?  Your participation choices include a local trade fairs, annual industry events or a major international exhibitions.   Finding the right show and planning accordingly will help you to get the biggest return on your
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Alphabetical Listing of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, and International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, and Related Higher Education Programs in the US Last Modified: November 09, 2010 Listing of Emergency Management Higher Education Programs (227) Adelphi University of Long Island – Graduate Emergency Management Certificate American Public University System – Grad. Certificate in Emergency and
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Each of us can most likely name people we know that you can drop off at the mall when it opens and pick them up when it closes and they still didn’t find it enough time.  We can probably also name people that are very thankful for people that shop for them or they have
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According to the World wide sports association there are 442 recognized sports in the world.  In 2010 the winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC featured  86 events and 15 different sports. The 2012 summer Olympic games in London will feature 302 events in 26 sports.  According to http://www.mostpopularsports.net the top ten most popular sports in the
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Because of these Brave WWII soldiers we are free today. Take the time to personally thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice for protecting this great nation.

Survey Results and Comments – Does Construction Have a Generation Gap? According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) in the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment  the Labor force will increase from 2006 – 2016 in the following way: Generations 2006 2016 Traditionalists 15.6% 7.6% Baby Boomers 32.4% 27.2% Generation X 22.8% 33.2%
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