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My son is an Eagle Scout.  He started in Scouts in first grade and over the years I attended literally hundreds of troop meetings and helped him work on lots of different skills for his rank advancement.  Scouting teaches boys many things, such as survival skills.  Let's see how many outdoorsy readers we have.  Today's topic is:

                                                          Outdoor Survival

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Strike It Rich!

We all could use a little extra cash, right?  I know I could!  Well, from January 1 to March 31, you can try your hand at winning $10,000 instantly.

$10,000!

The things I could do with that money.............<dreaming>

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Help! I Can't Find My Toner!

You've probably been in this situation at least once.

The toner (or ink cartridge) runs out in your printer.  You go to your supply closet/cabinet to get another one and ..........AARRGH!  Somebody used the last one and didn't order a replacement! 

You need a new toner, but you don't know the item number because you don't have a box and you don't see the number on the cartridge.

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Ask Us Anything!

It's been a little over two years since we started this blog and we hope that you have found it useful, informative, witty and, at times, fun.  I spend a lot of time trying to come up with interesting topics and things that I can share with you that will be interesting and timely.

So how am I doing?  Is there something you'd like to know about that I haven't discussed? Are you looking for a particular item that you just can't find anywhere (or wonder whether it even exists)?  Do you want to know how to do something (like hooking up a new router)? Do you want to know something about our company or our services?

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When I was growing up, one of my favorite shows to watch on the weekend was ABC's Wide World of Sports.  Nowadays, I mostly watch football with my better half.  Of course, I'm telling you this because it leads me to today's topic:

Sports Trivia

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Buying Guide: Floor Mats

Protecting your investment is always important.  Your floors and your employees are two important investments.  The right floor mats are essential to protecting the floors and carpeting in your building and the health of your employees.  Today I'll discuss matting and show you some options for the different uses.

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Technology Today: External Hard Drives

I learned the value of an external hard drive quickly when Windows 10 trashed my home computer.  <sigh>  That was not a fun time.  I'm back on Windows 7 Professional and that's where I'm staying until this computer dies.

Your computer should be backed up regularly and the backup needs to be stored somewhere other than on your computer.  External hard drives are portable, secure storage for your data and are commonly used precisely for this purpose. 

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I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break!  Did you get the Thanksgiving Trivia question correct?  (See below for the answer.)

Today I'm going back to what seems to be your favorite category, based on the number of responses I get when I use it.  That's right - our topic is:

Common Denominators

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Thought for the Day

I thought you might enjoy these humorous quotes about Thanksgiving.

Vegetables are a must on a diet.  I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.  
                                                                                                                                   Jim Davis
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Calendar Season is Under Way!

If you haven't already purchased your 2017 calendars and planners, now is the time to do so!  Many people wait until the new year and then have a difficult time finding the one they like - or even one that's close to what they want.

I always tell clients that the calendar industry works the same way the clothing industry does - you go into a store in July looking for a new bathing suit and all they have in stock are winter things (coats, sweaters, etc.).  Go into a store in January looking for a pair of winter boots and you will find bathing suits.   The calendar industry releases the next year's items in late spring of the previous year, so the 2017's have been on the shelves since about June.  By the time January 2017 rolls around, they're just about sold out. 

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Remembering Our Veterans

Twice each year we remember our armed forces with special holidays.  Cities hold parades and ceremonies at city hall and/or in cemeteries.  Today is one of those days - today is Veteran's Day.  This year is a little different though, because we just had a presidential election and that election has consumed the American people's thoughts and actions for many months.

My fear is that Veteran's Day will be overshadowed by the election and its aftermath.  Let us not forget to celebrate and remember the service men and women who fought to make this country great and to give us the opportunity to elect our president.  Please join with me and take a moment to reflect on the blessings we enjoy because of the bravery and sacrifices of our military.  

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Let Your Voice Be Heard - VOTE!

Tomorrow is one of the most contentious presidential elections we've had in a long time.  Regardless of who wins, we are going to see some major changes in this country.  Every registered voter needs to exercise his or her constitutional right and get out and vote!

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