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How Eliminating Paper Waste Can Save Your Business

In construction, an estimate, bid, quote, and proposal can take on different meanings depending on who is using the term. Some construction professionals use the words “estimate” and “quote” interchangeably, while a bid or proposal may turn into a contract if a customer signs it. It’s a lot like the difference between Coke, cola, soda, and pop––it all depends on where you are and who you’re talking to, but we can all agree that you won’t get a glass of milk when you order one. Putting all of the confusion and subtleties aside, below are what we consider the most widely accepted definitions.

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The Last Straw
Plastic straws get a bad rap. These ever-present modern-day tools serve a simple function, helping us suck our drinks down without putting cups to our mouths. Arguably totally un-essential (except those that may require them due to physical limitations) we use them once and throw them away. But times are changing. Companies are choosing to replace them with paper straws or other eco-friendly alternatives. Consumers are saying no. Governments are working towards banning plastic straws. Is it all but time for the last straw? Check out our plastic straws infographic below.

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How a Vet Treats Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs

In dogs, the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) is like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) found in humans. The CCL in dogs is one of the major ligaments that connect the upper leg bone (femur) to the lower leg bone (tibia), and it allows the dog’s knee to bend properly. Typically, the tears happen when there is continued stress on the ligament from walking or running, a burst of sudden force on the ligament or degradation due to age.

Veterinarians treat the tears by performing surgery, and a few surgical options for CCL tears include Lateral Suture, Tibial-Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), and Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA). Before having a surgery performed on your dog, take time to research different treatment options.

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How To Make Fast Cash

If you’re near broke or cash-strapped until next payday, there’s a number of options that can help when short on rent, need money to pay the bills, or for another reason. While you could ask a friend or family member for assistance, or even look at the option of a personal loan as a short term solution, there’s plenty of ways to make fast cash when you need it.

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The Best Movie Quotes from the ’90s
Oh snap! The 90s have been over for almost two decades. But that doesn’t mean we don’t sit here and reminisce about back in the day when the music, and style, was grungey and the only thing we had to worry about was keeping our Tamogatchi alive. The times may have been simpler, but the movies were just as memorable as any other decade.

 The most iconic movies of the nineties included everything from surviving the mob to surviving high school. Some of these popular movies made you laugh while others made you cry. But no matter what, we guarantee you’re going to feel very nostalgic reading over our list. So suit up in your favorite 90s movie costume and settle in for an evening of binging your favorite movies of the decade.

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5 Facts About The Joker

There’s no Batman adversary more iconic than the Joker. But how much do you know about this crazy killer? Some think he started his life as Jack Napier, however that hasn’t been officially accepted as canon. They say he’s got super sanity, which is a heightened sensory perception that makes him farther on the spectrum past psychopaths and sociopaths.

There are also rumors that he even knows Batman’s true identity, which is why he’s been known to target those close to Bruce Wayne. After all these years, neither Batman nor the Joker can seem to rid themselves of the other. But is that what they really want? Would there be a Joker without a Batman? Or more importantly, would there be a Batman with the Joker?

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6 Fun Facts About The Easter Bunny

It’s that time of year again! Time to bust out the pastel décor, break out the food coloring for dying eggs and stretch out the belt for all the peeps you’re about to eat…it’s springtime! Which means Easter is right around the corner and no matter how you celebrate, there’s one iconic symbol of Easter that has captured the imaginations of millions of children.

 The ever-elusive and forever-fuzzy Easter Bunny! But have you ever wondered how the Easter Bunny came to be? Where the Easter Bunny originated? How can he possible deliver all those colorful Easter baskets? Lucky for you we have some fun Easter Bunny facts that answer those questions and more!

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Iconic 2000's Movie Characters

Times have changed since the turn of the century. But our love for all things early 2000s is never going away. Who didn’t love Britney and Justin’s infamous denim red carpet look? Or maybe Avril Lavigne’s tie obsession was more your speed. Low-rise jeans, anyone? While we might look at some of the fashion choices questionably, there’s no denying that it was a decade that gave us so many iconic flicks.

You don’t need a denim on denim ensemble to enjoy a 00s movie binge, but we’d never say no to suiting up in movie costumes from the 2000s. Take a look at our list of memorable movie quotes from the decade and let us know if your favorites made the list!

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Invention in Japan 6 Amazing Things

This is a list of Japanese inventions and discoveries. The Japanese have made contributions across a number of scientific and technological domains. In particular, the country has played a crucial role in the digital revolution since the 20th century, with many modern revolutionary and widespread technologies in fields such as electronics and robotics introduced by Japanese inventors and entrepreneurs. Japanese popular culture, strongly shaped by its electronic technologies, commands considerable influence around the world.

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Summer Lawn Care Maintenance

If spring lawn care is about getting your lawn healthy and green, summer lawn care is about keeping it healthy while temperatures soar and rainfall becomes a fleeting memory. It’s also about maintaining a lawn that can withstand all the barbecues, games, parties, and running feet that summer has to offer. Here are some tips for keeping your lawn in shape over those long, hot days of summer.

After the spring growing season, summer brings quite a bit of stress to lawn grasses. Not only are the heat and drought damaging, but we aren’t as forgiving in the summer as we are in the winter. We want our lawns lush and green for outdoor activities, and we try to fight nature by continuing to fertilize, water, and coax new growth out of our lawns no matter what the weather. However, by understanding and respecting the seasonal changes of turf grasses, you can take steps to care gently for your lawn as the mercury rises.

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Unique Travel Scams to Avoid in Europe

Europe is a surprisingly creative place when it comes to travel scams. Many of the most successful gambits require a naive and trusting tourist. But don’t think it can’t happen to more sophisticated travelers, too. There are many subtle ways to be scammed — a cabbie pads your fare, a shop clerk suddenly inflates prices, a public Internet terminal records your password, or a waiter offers a special with a “special” increased price.

 Be smart: Know what you are paying for before handing over money, and always count your change. Scam artists come in all shapes and sizes. But if you’re cautious and not overly trusting, you should have no problem. Here are some clever ways European crooks bolster their cash flow.

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8 Wastes Of Lean

Taiichi Ohno, a Japanese industrial engineer, and businessman, popularly known as the father of lean manufacturing coined the concept of eliminating waste in the Toyota Production System. In the attempt to enhance the industry’s performance, researchers and professional practitioners, especially within the lean construction community listed the most important wastes which should be eliminated immediately. However, wasteful activities may vary from business to business, Lean theory describes these 8 wastes are common for all sort of industries.

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