Funeral homes serve as comforting liaisons for families of departed loved ones and the afterlife. They bring solace in times of uncertainty. Mortuary services and parlors console devastated relatives, who are still reeling from this sudden loss. By helping families cope with the bereavement and internment process, funeral homes remove a heavy burden from the…
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A North Carolina manufacturer with a dubious track record of improper chemical storage is again making headlines nationwide for all the wrong reasons. Two workers at Fayetteville company that specializes in recycling animal by-products and super market waste were found unresponsive following a hazmat incident Sunday afternoon. The employees later died and authorities are still…
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When most people hear the term, “hazardous materials,” images of leaky toxic waste barrels oozing dangerous chemicals in an old rusty factory come to mind. In reality, hazardous materials, or dangerous chemicals, are for more common. The average American comes into contact with dozens of dangerous chemicals daily. While it’s true that most manufacturers rely…
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You’ve probably asked yourself this question if you’re a new business owner who comes in contact with dangerous materials. ‘Just what is a hazmat storage building?’ ‘Why do I need one?’ ‘Isn’t a hazmat building for heavy duty construction or factories?’ In reality, everyone comes in contact with hazardous materials daily. The gasoline fumes that…
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Metal fabrication and welding are necessary parts of manufacturing and industry. Welding is the glue of modern machinery that strengthens powerful equipment. You can see the powerful glow of the skilled welder’s torch at almost any jobsite. Welders are the ultimate repairmen and forgers. By wielding their powerful torches, they continue breath new life into…
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The national narrative on the legality of cannabis and its derivatives is slowly changing. Although cannabis remains federally illegal, some states have adopted their own laws to address this controversial consumption. CBD products, which are derived from hemp varieties, similar to the marijuana plant have fallen into a proverbial judicial “no man’s land” as states…
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America has an insatiable appetite. Everyday, Americans eat more than 800 billion calories of food each day – enough to feed 80 million people. Their palate for quick and easy meals, as well as the sweet stuff, continues to feed the multi-million dollar food industry. From soft drinks and candy bars to TV dinners and…
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Municipalities are tasked with protecting the communities they serve. By the way of taxes and fiduciary duty, elected officials provide necessary services like fire and police protection, as well as sanitation and waste disposal. From education to basic healthcare, the responsibility of our unmet needs falls into their hands. As the forward-thinking will of the…
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COVID19 continues to wreak havoc on supply lines. While vaccination rates are slowly diminishing the lasting impact of the coronavirus, it’s insidious effects persist. Short-staffed businesses that experienced huge reductions in labor during the pandemic, continue to struggle to find able workers that can fulfill orders. Rising costs of building materials have compounded logistical challenges,…
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We live in unprecedented times. As soon as we pick-up our smartphones, we are instantly bombarded with clickbait heavy news stories that are geared to whip our emotions into hyperdrive. Bad news permeates almost every facet of our daily lives. We just can’t seem to escape the negative turmoil. Climate change has also placed us all…
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