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Appsolution
Forgive me (pun intended) for the title, but I love the apps on my Smartphone. I have a Droid phone that features some of the Google-based apps. I especially like the GPS-type ones that are great when I travel. I can find restaurants, coffee shops, ATM machines, gas stations, motels and more with a click … Read more
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NECA — On the Path of National Leaders
I have been watching coverage of the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. I learned that, between his acting and political careers, Reagan spent time as a spokesman for General Electric. Traveling the country and speaking to large groups, he honed his message and solidified the values that helped make him a great leader. NECA … Read more
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The Foundation for Success
One of the more satisfying things in life is to create something. Sometimes that’s in the form of taking an idea and turning it into reality. Seeing others accept and even embrace what you helped create is most satisfying of all. I just returned from a meeting of the ELECTRI Council in Scottsdale, Arizona, where … Read more
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Feeling Better?
It’s year’s end, and I’m reading a lot of financial and economic reports. They tell us how we did in 2010 and make predictions about what 2011 will be like. The consensus is that, economically, the worst is over, and we are recovering. But it is a very slow recovery.
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Thank You for the Gratitude
In past years around this time, I have asked the NECA staff to reveal their Christmas wish lists or New Year’s resolutions. This year I decided to ask them what they are thankful for. I did this after reading a newspaper article that claims giving thanks is good for you. It stated that a growing … Read more
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Theory Vs. Practice
Question: What do the beer supply chain and construction scheduling have in common? Answer: In theory, a lot; in practice, not so much. I attended a management workshop a number of years ago where one of the exercises was playing a game that simulated the beer supply chain. Each player assumed the role of one … Read more
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Having Our Cake and Eating It Too
The neighborhood where I live has a community listserv. We can all post notices of items for sale or enter into discussions on whether we need more sidewalks. One interesting group of postings asks for recommendations on service providers. A couple examples: • “Looking for a roofer who does good work at a reasonable price” … Read more
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A Labor Day Missive
When I started this blog, my intended audience was NECA-member electrical contractors. But as the readership grew and the posting were reprinted on my Facebook page, I’ve found that quite a few IBEW local unions and members are regular readers. So with Labor Day approaching, I thought I would write this posting with them in … Read more
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Keeping America Safe from Pickled Dead Frogs
A few weeks ago, a bill sailed through the House and the Senate with little fanfare. The President signed it into law on July 7. It creates a national standard for formaldehyde use based on an existing California standard. It was supported by industries that are subject to its regulations. So what? Why do I … Read more
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Public Perception Percentages
I like to read the results of opinion polls and surveys, but I also have a love/hate attitude toward them. If the results agree with my own opinions, I think the poll is great and will use it to justify my point of view. If the poll tells me something I don’t agree with, I … Read more
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