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  • Radio technology

    How Technology Has Improved Race Day Communication

    NASCAR June 7, 2016

    Behind every great race car driver, there’s a dependable and hard-working pit crew. Pit crews must be fast and skilled; and like other athletes, they train to stay in shape for the job and it can take years of training to prepare for their position. One important aspect of their job is being able to...

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    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

    Recreational Vehicles May 8, 2025

    Enjoying a day on the boat with family and friends is unbeatable, but it’s important to make sure you don’t forget to prioritize safety while enjoying the waves. Check out these important boating safety tips before you begin the season:  1. Be prepared with a boat safety kit You can’t always predict an emergency, so...

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  • The hands of a man wearing a gray plaid suit, a white shirt and a watch with a brown leather strap are shown as he types on the keyboard of a black laptop.

    Protect Yourself from These 12 Common Job Scams

    Family & Life May 28, 2024

    Learn how to protect yourself from different types of job scams. Find out how to know whether a job alert is a scam and how to report job scams.

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  • What Kind of Damage Can a Hurricane Cause?

    Uncategorized May 10, 2022

    In any given year, weather disasters can result in billions of dollars of damages. During hurricane season, affected properties can expect to see flooding, broken windows, downed power lines, leaking roofs and more. Hurricanes in particular create strong winds that are capable of uprooting trees and debris, which can fly around and damage properties of...

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    5 Tips on How to Run a Successful Virtual Meeting

    Business October 23, 2020

    Given that 62% of U.S. employees have worked from home in some capacity this year, videoconferencing has seemingly become a part of everyday life.[1] While an online meeting offers a useful, flexible way to keep work moving forward, many people struggle to avoid distractions and maintain professionalism when meeting remotely. Learning how to conduct an...

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    New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]

    Technology & Trends November 21, 2019

    Every automaker is somehow involved in the technology revolution that has redefined the primal relationship between car and driver over the last decade. Future car technologies are touching nearly every area of a vehicle, from dashboard panels and passenger zones to the engine configuration, braking systems, headlights and even tires. The cause of car innovations...

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    How to Improve Employee Engagement at Work [Infographic]

    Business October 24, 2019

    Companies of all sizes can benefit from having engaged employees. What is employee engagement? Simply put, it’s the process of creating an organization full of happy and productive workers. Engaged employees have a positive, can-do spirit that drives them to work hard for the betterment of the company. Engaged employees are happy to come to...

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    How to Find Work from Home Jobs

    New Job October 19, 2019

    Working from home is the next big thing. According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report, in 2018, nearly 4 million people, or 2.9% of the population, worked from home. That’s a 115% increase since 2005, and that number is projected to grow even faster in the coming decade. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report...

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    Tips to Increase Employee Productivity in the Workplace

    Talent Management October 7, 2019

    Are your employees getting the most from each work day? Are you getting the best from your employees? Productivity expert and executive coach Jason Womack has some ideas about what it takes for small businesses – and the individuals that can make them thrive – to be at their best. Here are some ways you...

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    How to Prepare for a Power Outage

    Maintenance October 1, 2019

    When the weather report predicts any type of storm, it’s time to prepare for the possibility of an electrical outage. Whether it’s the lightning bolts of a thunderstorm, the damaging winds of a tornado or the heavy snows of a blizzard, these powerful storms can cause blackouts, brownouts and other electrical glitches. You can’t control...

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    Which of the 4 Types of Organizational Structure Is Right for Your Business?

    Growing June 12, 2019

    The structure of your business matters. Everything from productivity to communication can rely in part on how your business is set up internally. An organizational structure is a road map that helps employees navigate a path that accomplishes your company goals. It offers guidance on rules, roles and responsibilities, and it also explains who reports...

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    10 Apps and Online Tools That Can Boost Small Business Efficiency

    Growing March 20, 2019

    Today’s business owners can rely on technology to keep their companies running efficiently. But, with so many apps and tech-oriented small business tools available, how do you know which ones to try? Here’s a list of some popular, productivity-boosting business apps broken down by category. Communication 1. Slack Slack has made a name for itself...

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  • Woman sitting in her car, smiling and looking behind her.

    5 Important Types of Life Skills All Adults Need

    College January 7, 2019

    What are life skills? People have different views about which life skills are most essential for success. However, what they do agree on is that we all need these skills for life in one form or another to address the issues that occur daily at work, school and home. These skills have become particularly important...

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  • commercial drones

    Drones and Commercial Designation

    Home - Technology & Trends May 29, 2018

    Facebook is testing a drone to bring Internet, via lasers, to remote areas. Amazon is experimenting with package delivery; and realtors, building inspectors and wedding photographers are using drones to provide birds’ eye views for their clients. One restaurant even used small drones with mistletoe to encourage kisses. Innovative uses of drones – unmanned aerial...

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    Wi-fi Connected Smart Thermostats: What to Look For

    Home - Technology & Trends November 23, 2017

    Whether you’re living in a newly constructed or older dwelling, it can still become the home of the future. Quickly evolving technology is allowing homeowners to improve the functions of a wide range of their household systems. Wireless thermostats are one great example. The latest versions are helping households regulate temperatures with greater speed and...

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