tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29787350800621501092024-03-13T17:55:01.349-04:00A Cracked DoorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-18148051561582212442014-07-09T11:32:00.001-04:002014-07-09T11:35:03.842-04:00Who Signs our Paycheck<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I hear comments like the above I get very annoyed. My first thought is because it is our job!</div>
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The second, and better answer, is because we want the customer to have a great experience with us so they will spread happy comments and order again and again. Which will allow me, as an employee, to continue to have a job, salary, bonuses, food, housing, and maybe even a vacation. </div>
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<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pcMUvgjR0QE/U71gPMEcU0I/AAAAAAAABAA/Hr5hmGn9MO8/s640/blogger-image-1820335908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pcMUvgjR0QE/U71gPMEcU0I/AAAAAAAABAA/Hr5hmGn9MO8/s320/blogger-image-1820335908.jpg" width="320" /></a>Commission was always part of my pay package, either straight up or salary +. If I wanted to make more money I needed to make the company more money. I needed to make my customers happy. Simple. </div>
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Comments, like the one I overheard, demoralize the business atmosphere. Never forget it is our customers who sign our pay checks, no matter whose signature is at the bottom. If we don't have customers we don't have jobs. </div>
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Sure we need to continue to strive at the front of the sale to eliminate any issues so there are fewer questions after the sale. But no matter when the questions are asked we need to answer them quickly and with a smile. </div>
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Dimensional Research conducted a survey that found 62% of B2B and 42% of B2C purchased more after a good experience. Whereas 66% of B2B and 52% of B2C stopped making purchases after a bad experience. Bad experiences also spread like wildfire in this digital age. </div>
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Yikes! If people are talking about my business I want it to be good stuff. Which would you prefer? </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-44460094405802114862014-07-04T10:33:00.001-04:002014-07-04T10:33:12.577-04:00Happy Fourth of July! Inside St Louis City Hall<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9fZaHo5WKs/U7a7JtVynLI/AAAAAAAAA_w/573-Xb6HydI/s640/blogger-image-413398322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9fZaHo5WKs/U7a7JtVynLI/AAAAAAAAA_w/573-Xb6HydI/s640/blogger-image-413398322.jpg"></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-47682672684380251352014-07-01T11:12:00.001-04:002014-07-01T11:12:10.275-04:00My First Fall and Winter in St. Louis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I lived in New Hampshire for nine years in my late 20's and early 30's so I really didn't think a St. Louis winter would be that big of a challenge for me. I knew I would need a new wardrobe since I had been in Florida the past 17 years but I would get into the groove again. I had no idea the country, including St. Louis, would be hit with the worst winter in decades.<br />
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It was wonderful to see a Fall season again. The leaves on the trees were beautiful! The temperatures were cooling and very refreshing. I had a small deck off the kitchen and sat outside with a glass of wine many of evenings. The best part about Fall - my best friend came to visit me! It was wonderful to have someone to check out a few of the sites of St. Louis with. I did notice something odd after my BFF left and I was putting the "guest" room back into the "office/junk/extra closest" room again. There were some small leaves inside one of the two front windows. I took a photo and texted it to the landlord. <br />
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As temps fell I noticed a definite temperature difference in the front room of the apartment compared to the rest of the place. I finally started closing the doors and stuffed some towels around the windows. The dogs weren't happy as this was a row house so that was the only room they could check out the world going by. We were walking every evening but it wasn't the same of course.<br />
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The landlords hadn't been working on the downstairs apartment and the cold was starting to creep up the many cracks between the two floors. The very cool old industrial refrigerator also stopped working for about 36 hours. Just long enough for me to lose all the perishables. The landlord responded quickly for a weekend but it just wasn't quick enough.<br />
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Winter. What can I say that everyone else in the country didn't experience? A week of below 0 temps. -11 was the coldest. A few small snow squalls which were fun. Then the big snow storm which brought St. Louis to a standstill for over a week.<br />
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I bought the dogs snow jackets. Fergus loved the cold temperatures and snow. Duncan hated it and shivered a lot.<br />
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A lot of the problem was the apartment wasn't holding in the heat. I couldn't keep it warmer than 65 and my electric bill was outrageous.<br />
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Apparently in December the landlords had removed the old storm windows in order to have a company measure for new ones. They were going to be installed any day now. I heard that for months while dealing with over $400.00 electric bills. <br />
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The big snow storm at the beginning of January started early Sunday morning and lasted until Monday. Thirteen inches in 24 hours. In New Hampshire this would have been a minor issue. It shut St. Louis down. The weather forecasters prepared us. I was out Saturday morning grocery shopping at 7:30 am. I learned you can't buy adult beverages before 9:00 am so I was back out around noon to stock up on wine. I made sure all my laundry was done (down, out, around, and down again). I took the dogs for a long walk. I shook out <i>HEAT </i>around my car and down the front steps. I was prepared. Then Sunday I fell ill with a bad cold. It wasn't like I could go anywhere anyway.<br />
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Work was canceled for Monday. Which was helpful. I waited until noon for someone to show up to shovel. Snow shoveling was supposed to be included with the rent. It was the warmest it was going to be at -11 and the sun was actually out. Thankfully I never lost power. The newscasters were very clear about how long it was safe to be outside. It wasn't long. As poorly as I felt I knew this was the best time to try and start shoveling since I hadn't seen anyone else at the apartment. I dressed as warmly as I could but didn't have long underwear or snow pants...jeans it was. I shoveled the back porch and a path for the dogs first. Took a break. Then started on the front. I got the front steps done and was working on the sidewalk when the neighbor and his kids came out and started working on their front walkway. With the sidewalk done I surveyed the car. St. Louis doesn't plow side streets (didn't know that!). Where do you put the snow covering the car and surrounding area when the streets aren't getting plowed? I decided I was too cold and coughing up a storm to think so I went inside to get warm and drink some hot tea. 30 minutes later, semi refreshed, I looked out the window and my neighbors kids had cleaned off my car and a path to get to it. How incredibly kind was that!<br />
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During one of my trips to Home Depot in late Fall I had bought a snow shovel and a collapsible snow shovel for my car. Best winter purchase I made besides my coat from LL Bean. For the next 4 days every drive to and from work I got stuck (sometimes twice) and had to use that shovel. I wore jeans and my LL Bean duck boots to work, not professional looking at all. Everyone else was dressing the same way thankfully. Finally, the City declared it would plow the side streets due to the number of complaints it was getting, especially from the social media front. It also helped the temperature was starting to climb and actually got above freezing by the following weekend. My boss texted me "it isn't normally this bad". I was ready to head back to Tampa!<br />
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You remember that window in the apartment that I found leaves on the inside? There was snow on the inside during that storm and a few more. I kept being told the storm windows are 3 weeks out. To the landlords credit, after I complained so much, they installed plastic on the inside over the Thanksgiving weekend. I also discovered during the long winter months that there was a huge discrepancy between temps inside when you walked through the front door, up the stairs and into the my living space. I could see my breathe on the staircase. One of the dogs vomited inside by the front door and it froze. I hung flannel sheets on tension rods halfway up the stairs to try and help. Duncan was wearing sweaters daily and still shivering. Per the landlords this was "normal". <br />
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I sent my boss this photo with a funny caption. He showed it to his boss, one of our VP's at Hager. A few weeks later I was called into this same VP's office. He started the conversation by asking how work was going and then steered the conversation to my home life. How was it? I told him I really hated going home except for the dogs. He asked why and I told him the truth. That day began a search for a new place to live by his orders. He very clearly stated he nor the Hager family brought me from Florida to have this type of experience and whatever needed happen, time off work, get it done and get out of there! Wow. Just wow. I was blown away by that support. I knew then I had made the right decision to take this job. <br />
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It took some hard looking, which wasn't easy in the middle of winter, but the end of February I moved into a house. It is in a great, well cared for, neighborhood while still being in the city. The house is one level with a basement and garage (no on street parking). A fenced yard for the dogs, a deck and separate patio area, the washer/dryer is on the living area and there is inside access to the basement. Which was helpful during two spring tornado sirens. It was warm during the last of the winter months, a consistent 68 degrees! Duncan stopped shivering and started gaining some of the weight back that he had lost. There is room to move around and have a full size couch. A true guest room and guest bathroom.<br />
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It seemed St. Louis was looking up!! Winter was over, flowers were blooming and the April rains came. I didn't realize my next challenge was just down the steps.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-78460121859201613872014-07-01T11:09:00.001-04:002014-07-01T11:13:01.521-04:00A Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a year since my last post and a lot has happened. New job, two new places to live and of course, a new city.<br />
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Let me start with the positive. Hager Companies is a fantastic company to work for. I had a very good distributor / manufacturer relationship for many years but sometimes going to work for said manufacturer becomes a disappointment. So happy that the positive experience, being an employee with Hager, continues. My boss, his boss and the Hager family are truly fantastic. Reasons why will become apparent as I relay the less that positive experiences that have happened since I moved. I am having fun educating my co-workers and especially our sales representatives on why social media matters and how it can help spread brand recognition. More importantly how we can use Social Media to educate others out the life and fire safety aspects of our industry. A few reps have even signed up with Twitter! My first year review is coming up next month so I hope Hager Co. experience with me has been equally affirmative.<br />
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When I was considering moving to St. Louis I wanted to try a more urban living experience. I rented the 2nd floor of a duplex that had just been renovated. The house was over 100 years old. Unfortunately it was site unseen through Craig's List. That was my first mistake - not negotiating for temporary housing.<br />
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We arrived in St. Louis on a Saturday and my friend stayed until Tuesday. We had no furniture, except for the two inflatable beds I had<br />
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moving company wasn't scheduled to arrive until later in the week. Another trip to Target to buy two lawn chairs, to be used temporarily inside. Two dogs, two adults and two non-folding lawn chairs in a Jeep Liberty. Have I mentioned my friend was (and is) such a trooper!<br />
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The gas company finally showed up late Monday evening, after tweeting them my situation. The gas company technician had a few issues so though he turned the gas on I wasn't left with a very secure feeling it wouldn't blow up. I had never used gas before and I can say now, I am still not a fan. Hot showers was a yay! The burners on the range worked but the oven...not so much. It was an old range and I would have to light the pilot if I wanted to use the oven. That wasn't happening so no oven.<br />
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My friend left - and I was in St. Louis, by myself, with two very confused and freaked out dogs. I couldn't leave them in the apartment by themselves without them trying to tear down the door. I was scheduled to start work the following Monday, July 29th so I really needed my belongings to be delivered by the moving company to start getting settled. Unfortunately they were delayed and it was Saturday before I was able to start unpacking and getting a home organized.<br />
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Once I had "my stuff" and I started the new job life started to get settled. Sure it was annoying to have to walk down two flights of stairs to do laundry in the basement and find a place to park on the street, but that was all part of the urban experience. And so what if I could see the 1st floor apartment through some not great wood floor workmanship. After all the landlords were still working on the first floor and assured me once they put the insulation and ceiling in I wouldn't be feeling all that heat..and cold it turned out. <br />
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Next up - Fall and Winter in St. Louis<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1oYlbY_J80/UcrexcHVs1I/AAAAAAAAA7U/7SrDWMViz8I/s1600/arch-st-louis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1oYlbY_J80/UcrexcHVs1I/AAAAAAAAA7U/7SrDWMViz8I/s200/arch-st-louis.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
have been slowly spreading the word that I will be moving from Tampa to St.
Louis mid-July to start an exciting new job with <a href="http://www.hagerco.com/" target="_blank">Hager Companies</a>. I am lucky
enough to have been offered a job that merges my knowledge of the door and
hardware industry with my passion for social media.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
have been selling Hager products for the entire 20 years I have been in the
industry. It started with hinges and as Hager branched out to locks and closers,
I did too. I found that both the locks and closers were great products, at a
reasonable cost and with lifetime warranties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That beat any other product that I could offer. My customers have been
satisfied with Hager products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And by
satisfied I mean I never have any complaints about the products! I feel I have
grabbed the brass ring to have this opportunity to be a part of the Hager Team!
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
excited as I am about my new opportunity I am sad to leave my home for the last
17 years and most especially the friends that I have made here. I have been
blessed to have lived in an amazing neighborhood called <a href="http://www.oldseminoleheights.org/" target="_blank">Seminole Heights</a> and
have never experienced anything like it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People care in this community. People share in this community. I will
miss the many yappy hours, yoga parties and game days. I will miss the sore
muscles that come with constant belly laughs when we gather together. I will
miss my new Relay For Life crew members that I have had the joy of working with
over the past 9 months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
know the friendships will survive the new distance and we will become familiar with
Skype and Facetime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also know I will
be back to visit though I am sad the dogs probably won’t see their girls,
Trixie and Carsen, again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
the meantime I am working on downsizing my belongings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That alone might be an entire blog post!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The house currently has a contract on
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, amazingly blessed that
neighbors were ready to upsize with their growing family and thought my house,
with its big backyard, would be perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
only less than bright spot has been trying to find housing in St. Louis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I have it settled now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this is “the place” I can’t wait to share
it with you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Waiting for a lease to be
emailed to me so I can sign and send a deposit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">July
12<sup>th</sup> is my last day with a-fabco and I roll out of Tampa on July 19<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.americaindoorkarting.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ryancompanies.com/">http://www.ryancompanies.com/</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">I attended one of my favorite customer’s 75<sup>th</sup>
anniversary party last week. While mingling I met an architect and the
conversation drifted to hardware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
always when I meet an architect the question I ask is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">what frustrates you most about hardware?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">In this case the answer was the different grades of locksets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>he architect went on to explain that he primarily
uses mortise locksets but he knows they are the "top of the line" and sometimes his clients prefer something less so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">As I was explaining the different grades and how he might be able to
value engineer I thought this information might make a good blog post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aren’t bloggers always thinking that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">The Builder’s Hardware Association (BHMA) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) developed grading requirements for cylindrical and
mortise locksets to ensure quality and performance from builders hardware.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Strength, performance, and construction are all included in defining
the three grades of locks. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hagerco.com/" target="_blank">Hager Grade 1 3400 Lock</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Grade 1 is the highest performing rating. A Grade 1 lock must be
capable of performing through 800,000 latches and unlatches without failure. It
must withstand 700 lbs of force per inch for lever locks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Grade 2 is
a medium grade and capable of operating through 400,000 cycles while
withstanding 450 lbs of force per inch for lever locks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Grade 3 is
the lowest grade. It must operate for a minimum of 200,000 cycles and withstand
225 lbs of force per inch for lever locks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In my
opinion how to choose what Grade of lock is appropriate is less about the
building and more about each individual door opening. After reviewing
specifications for 19 years I know Grade 1 is the most popular choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These locks should be used on exterior
openings that don’t require an exit device and any interior opening that gets
heavy traffic but there are other less used openings in a building that a Grade
2 lock may be used and in turn save the owner money. I haven’t yet used a Grade
3 lock in a commercial application.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A couple
of examples:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Locksets
at schools get a lot of abuse! Every exterior opening should have Grade 1
hardware both for security and abuse factors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any interior openings at middle and high school that kids use should also
have Grade 1 hardware. What kids can do to a lock never ceases to amaze me. However
at a single bathroom in the teacher’s lounge a Grade 2 might be acceptable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In another
scenario a Grade 1 lock at the entry doors into a tenant space in an office
building is a smart choice for security. The offices, bathrooms and storage
rooms, depending upon the tenant employee/visitor numbers, a Grade 2 would be a
good choice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Manufacturers
typically offer the same lever & rose styles for both Grade 1 and 2 locksets
so all the locksets will be uniformed even when mixing different Grades.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There is a
lot more information available but hopefully this provides a basic outline for
you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thanks!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-76703023480051239372013-03-18T07:51:00.001-04:002013-03-18T07:51:37.544-04:00Nice People<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Driving into work today I was stopped at a red light at a small but busy intersection. It was still dark. I noticed on the opposite street a car with their hazards on and thought what a crummy way to start week. Then I realized there was a older woman sitting in the car. I was trying to figure out how I could help her but I was on the opposite side and couldn't push the car out of the way, which is what she really needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As all this was going through my head a very nice big car whipped around into the parking lot that was nearest this woman's car. Two men got out of the vehicle. The driver was a large powerful looking guy, dressed in business attire and the other person looked to be his son. They chatted with the woman and then proceeded to push her car out of the intersection and into the parking lot where she would be safer and out of traffic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My light had turned green at that point so I drove on but with a smile. It was nice to see caring people and wonderful to see a father or mentor teaching a young person the joy of being nice. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-80027860426326540752013-03-10T16:32:00.000-04:002013-03-11T07:37:02.038-04:00Relay is less than 30 days - Yikes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How is everyone doing today?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it only me who has never been a part of a fundraiser before? You think you have enough time to plan, organize, fundraise and wham all the sudden you don't!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Fifty Shades of Hope has raised $1,255.00 to date which is outstanding! Thanks to all those who have donated and our team members for reaching out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We still want to meet our goal of $2500.00 so to that end I wanted to share a few different fundraisers we have going on and also other ways folks can participate both from afar and near.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have been to a Relay event you are probably aware of the <a href="http://youtu.be/qQFIRpe_Xe4" target="_blank">Luminaria Ceremony</a>. I haven't as yet but have heard it is amazingly powerful. Luminaria's are dedicate to loved ones who lost their fight to cancer and those currently fighting. They can be personalized even if you choose to support this event online. Go to <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?team_id=1313353&pg=team&fr_id=50081&__utma=54177207.1133620682.1359317508.1362944987.1362945704.16&__utmb=54177207.3.10.1362945704&__utmc=54177207&__utmx=-&__utmz=54177207.1362944987.15.13.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=54177207.|3=registration%20status=registered=1&__utmk=253514893" target="_blank">LUMINARIA</a> if you would like to dedicate one for an important someone in your life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?pg=entry&fr_id=50081" target="_blank">Relay</a> is being held April 5th from 6 pm and ending April 6th a noon at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=hillsborough+high+school,+tampa,+fl&hl=en&ll=27.991446,-82.45574&spn=0.010743,0.013797&sll=27.994483,-82.45428&sspn=0.343773,0.441513&hq=hillsborough+high+school,+tampa,+fl&t=m&z=16" target="_blank">Hillsborough High School. </a> If you live in the Tampa area please come cheer us on. Right now we have 39 Teams that will be there. Each team will have a "campsite" and will be fundraising at the event. There will be music, food, beverages and tons of fun! Friday evening after the Opening Ceremony survivors take to the track to walk a lap to honor and celebrate their grit and determination to fight this terrible disease. The next lap is by all caregivers who support and stand by those fighting. At 9:00 pm is the Luminaria Ceremony. During these 18 hours each team will have a member on the track walking/running. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">We need volunteers both during the two day event and Team Fifty needs some more team members! We currently only have 7 and even though one of them is a marathoner that is a lot of hours to cover!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">If you would like to volunteer please contact me at ginny.Relay2013@Gmail.com.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Thanks so much! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today's guest post comes from Kathi Frelk, Marketing, with <a href="http://www.andersonlock.com/" target="_blank">Anderson Lock</a> in response to my post on <a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2013/02/powerful_8.html" target="_blank">Powerful</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>P</b>owerful people open doors. Not just
entrance doors and office doors. And I don’t mean open with a strong arm, a key
or locksmith tools. What I mean is, powerful people take the lead in life. In a
business, or in an organization, or simply in a situation, they make
connections and decisions, and persuade other folks to follow them. Powerful
people take command, and perform well. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lists of powerful people are ever-changing. But the people on the list at
any given time have qualities in common that are easy to discern, difficult to
emulate. They are influential, capable, and often, dynamic personalities.</span></span></span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
Ginny’s
recent blog, <i>‘Powerful,’ </i><i>Friday,
February 8, 2013</i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2978735080062150109" name="5206779266700457270"></a>, highlights
Beyonce’s performance before a worldwide audience during Super Bowl 2013. When Beyonce
strode on stage, she captured the attention of millions of people. Her dramatic
costume, singing and dancing, communicated that she had control of the moment.
There were several other singers and dancers on the stage with her, but most of
the time, most of the eyes were on Beyonce. She dominated the performance.
Personally, I didn’t care for her costume, singing or dancing…but I didn’t
change the channel, either! To me, that says she is a powerful woman. She is
physically strong, and has power of celebrity. </span></span><br />
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Merkel, <i>(the Chancellor of Germany,)</i>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Whoohoo - Thanks to Janet <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWoodKey" target="_blank">@TheWoodKey </a>Schultheis <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?team_id=1313353&pg=team&fr_id=50081&__utma=2443503.724760589.1361536678.1361536678.1361536678.1&__utmb=2443503.22.9.1361539719720&__utmc=2443503&__utmx=-&__utmz=2443503.1361536678.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=142839734" target="_blank">Team Fifty</a> </span>crossed the $1,000. threshold this morning! We also had generous donations from Bobby & Lisa Pastorius and Bob Wilson yesterday! I can't thank you all enough for supporting our efforts to stop cancer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are 42 more days to go before the big Relay event and Team Fifty is almost halfway to our fundraising goal! My previous post was all about <a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2013/02/fifty-shades-of-hope-relay-for-life.html" target="_blank">Jammin' for Relay</a> and we also have a Dog Wash scheduled March 15th from 5-7 pm. <a href="http://tampahealthmutt.com/" target="_blank">Health Mutt,</a> our local pet everything store, has generously offered the use of their two dog wash stations for two hours to wash as many dogs as we can for donations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently we have raised $770.00 - thanks to all who have supported us! Our goal is $2500. so we still have another $1730. to go. If you would like to support our team please click here <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?team_id=1313353&pg=team&fr_id=50081&__utma=2443503.1297465970.1361197098.1361197098.1361197098.1&__utmb=2443503.2.10.1361197098&__utmc=2443503&__utmx=-&__utmz=2443503.1361197098.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=116441989" target="_blank">Relay</a>. We appreciate your contributions!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Team member Monica Keasey has generously offered to make her <span style="font-size: small;">delicious Strawberry Jam as a fundraiser for our team!! <span style="font-size: small;">All the information to get your very own jam is below.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was listening to a Podcast out of BBC Radio 4 called <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007qlvb" target="_blank">Woman's Hour:</a> News Politics, Culture this morning on my drive to work. It is the first time I have listened to this podcast so I wasn't sure what to expect. First, love the accents but I miss a lot of what is being said. Hopefully as I continue to listen and get used to the accents the words will become clearer.
In this show they introduced a panel of people that are choosing a list of 100 of the most powerful women in Great Britain. The panel first discussed what they felt being powerful meant. That alone made me pause and ask myself the same question as I listened to their responses. Influence and money were mentioned along with the power of the written word.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I also read a few blog posts this week discussing Beyonce's performance and outfit at the Super Bowl. One of the post felt her outfit and performance wasn't befitting a powerful woman. The other post felt Beyonce's voice, performance and costume were all part of her power. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-64405827232944430342013-02-01T07:50:00.001-05:002013-02-01T07:50:30.839-05:00Door Industry Recovering<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Congratulations to <a href="http://www.afabxray.com/" target="_blank">a-fabco's</a> customer Larry Horn and the <a href="http://www.dashdoor.com/" target="_blank">Dash Door</a> team for this excellent interview that aired last night on the Nightly Business Report. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Well deserved!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-24639872537452618062013-01-25T10:20:00.000-05:002013-01-25T10:20:36.197-05:0050 Shades of Hope Relay for Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A new post - finally! Sorry for being away. Now that the holidays and a big 40th birthday party for a friend that I hosted are over I can get serious about Relay of Life Seminole Heights - Tampa. <br />
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In case you haven't heard check out my first post about <a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2012/12/relay-for-life-fifty-shades-of-hope.html" target="_blank">Relay</a>. <br />
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I signed the team up on the <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RRFY12National?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=50081" target="_blank">Relay for Life Seminole Heights </a> website and to date have raised $280.00 toward the $2,500.00. Yay everyone who has donated to Team: Fifty Shades of Hope! Thank you for your generosity!<br />
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Of course there is a long way to go so today I am asking for your participation by whatever means you are able. There are several ways to support 50 Shades of Hope.<br />
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1. Money - we all know that without money cancer research can not continue; <a href="http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/hopelodge/index" target="_blank">Hope Lodges</a> would be unable to continue to be built; and <a href="http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/road-to-recovery" target="_blank">transportation</a> would not be able to be provided for cancer patients. If you would like to donate to my team please click here <a href="http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?fr_id=50081&pg=entry&__utma=54177207.5036642.1359122071.1359122071.1359122071.1&__utmb=54177207.18.9.1359123615688&__utmc=54177207&__utmx=-&__utmz=54177207.1359122071.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=54177207.|3=registration%20status=registered=1&__utmk=38949799" target="_blank">HOPE</a> , then click the orange donate button. Make sure your screen looks like this:<br />
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Make sure directly under the word Donate it says Relay for Life Seminole Heights. Trust me on this :) Highlight <i>Search for a Team</i> and enter <i>Fifty Shades of Hope</i>. Ignore that is says the team leader is Martha Stapp (if it still says that when you read this). I goofed up. I entered my donation and then entered a-fabco's kind donation WITHOUT logging out first. Sigh. I created a lot of extra work for our American Cancer Society leader Kim Ward. Sorry Kim! Martha also kindly donated so thank you to both a-fabco and Martha - I greatly appreciate it!! Anyhooo you should see another orange donate button - click on that and follow the instructions. It is similar than it sounds - honest!<br />
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2. Business - If you own a business that would like to support Fifty Shades of Hope please contact me at acrackeddoor@gmail.com. I will be creating a large board with all the businesses who donate along with their business cards so attendees can grab a card to take with them. Hopefully it will be a great way to generate some new biz.<br />
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3. Lumanaria - If you would like us to light a candle during the lumanaria ceremony for someone you have lost we would be honored. I know I will have several out on the field in remembrance. Click here: <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?team_id=1313353&pg=team&fr_id=50081&__utma=54177207.5036642.1359122071.1359122071.1359122071.1&__utmb=54177207.34.9.1359124987714&__utmc=54177207&__utmx=-&__utmz=54177207.1359122071.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=54177207.|3=registration%20status=registered=1&__utmk=85800221" target="_blank">LUMANARIA</a> to dedicate a lumanaria.<br />
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4. Fundraising ideas - I need them please! I have never been involved in any fundraising activities before so need all the help I can get. You can email me at acrackeddoor@gmail.com<br />
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5. Time - If you are in the Tampa area and would like to join the Fifty Shades of Hope team we would love to have you!! Click here <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13FL?team_id=1313353&pg=team&fr_id=50081&__utma=54177207.5036642.1359122071.1359122071.1359122071.1&__utmb=54177207.38.9.1359124987714&__utmc=54177207&__utmx=-&__utmz=54177207.1359122071.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=54177207.|3=registration%20status=registered=1&__utmk=8478257" target="_blank">TEAM </a>and click the orange <i>Join Our Team</i> button to sign up.<br />
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6. Social Media - Like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/seminoleheightsrelayforlifeevent?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SHRelayforLife" target="_blank">@SHRelayforLife</a> <br />
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7. Cheer us on! From near: Come down to Hillsborough High School anytime between Friday, April 5th from 6 pm to Saturday April 6th at noon to see us and check out all the teams campsites. I am sure there will be bake goods being sold along with many other activities. From afar: Cheer us through Social Media, emails, phone calls, text - however you best communicate. Especially during the event. I am pretty sure I will be getting pretty giddy come 4:00 am.<br />
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Thank you for reading and supporting both acrackeddoor and Fifty Shades of Hope! I will be updating how the team and fundraising grow on future posts.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-4943984184426408752012-12-20T08:53:00.001-05:002012-12-20T08:53:40.082-05:00Florida Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-72082675423054886872012-12-18T10:22:00.001-05:002012-12-18T10:24:03.363-05:00Relay for Life - Fifty Shades of Hope <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In case you haven't heard (<a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2012/11/giving-thanks-relay-for-life-april-5-6.html" target="_blank">read here</a>) I am volunteering for 2013 Seminole Heights Relay for Life and I have also taken the big step to captain my own team. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last night was the Kick Off Party and let me say as a child-free person these high school kids rock! Long ago (really long) when I was in high school community service was not on our radar. Kudos to the schools for seeing a great opportunity and the kids for having the drive and enthusiasm to embrace volunteerism!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We decided on movies for our theme this year because it is a great way to let everyone's personality shine. We unfortunately still don't have the event's name yet though we have a lot of great suggestions. Amy Good (aka <a href="https://twitter.com/Splintergirl" target="_blank">@Splintergirl</a>) came up with Cureassic Park which I loved. Not sure if it will be chosen but I entered it Amy!! If anyone has suggestions please feel free to leave them in the comment sections or email me at acrackeddoor@gmail.com. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My team's name is <span style="color: #666666;">Fifty Shades of Hope</span>! I am sure you can guess which book, soon to be released movie, I got that from ;) Besides it being the "in" book I chose it because of a night in August that still makes me smile.The yoga chickees and I gathered together & celebrated two of our own birthdays. I wrote a short blog post about it that you can check out here: <a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2012/08/laughter.html" target="_blank">Laughter</a>. I am so grateful to have these women in my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seminole Heights Relay for Life is April 5th & 6th, 2013 at Hillsborough High School. It is going to be 18 hours celebrating the lives of people that have beaten cancer, are fighting it now and our loved ones that fought the good fight but are with us in spirit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What this all means is I need your help. I need volunteers to Relay. If you can spare 1 hour, 3 hours or all 18 - I need you. Please contact me at acrackeddoor@gmail.com. I need donations because I want to help make sure no kid has to face not having their mom or dad around to watch them grow up. Every single donation counts 1.00 and up - it all adds up to help fight cancer! If you would like to contribute to my specific team you can do so here: <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=50081&pg=team&team_id=1313353" target="_blank">Fifty Shades of Hope</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seminole Heights Relay for Life has a Facebook page that you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/seminoleheightsrelayforlifeevent" target="_blank">LIKE</a> and we also have a Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/SHRelayforLife" target="_blank">@SHRelayforLife </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Of course we can't pull Relay for Life off without volunteers and we can always use more! We have several key committee chairs that need to be filled. You can contact Wendy Ward at wendysward@hotmail.com if you are interested and I hope you are! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lastly this event is all about the cancer survivors and their amazing stories. If you know of a survivor that is willing to share their story please let me know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thank you for reading. Thank you for supporting in whatever way you can. Thank <u>you.</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I
just finished watching the Newtown service and my heart hurts. It hasn't stopped hurting since seeing the
news on Friday via Twitter that there had been a shooting at an elementary
school in CT. I cried out when reading
the first tweet. A co-worker asked what
was wrong and I shared the news. My
co-worker’s response was “this will be another way for people to take away my 2<sup>nd</sup>
Amendment rights”. I was stunned because
all I was thinking about was I pray no children were killed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sadly
that wasn't the case. 20 children
died. 6 educators died protecting their
students. Family’s lives have been torn apart including
the person’s family who performed this violent act. A town has been changed. I hope a nation has been changed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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agree with President Obama that this is a complex issue. The last few days the few times I have opened
the stream of tweets and Facebook posts I have been dismayed. I have seen posts that say that these
shootings would stop if we put God back in our schools. My understanding is that if you believe in a God
that one’s faith was a 24/7 365 deal.
Believing in God doesn't stop when you walk into a school anymore than
when you walk into a bank, prayer or no prayer. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I
have seen tweets that<span style="font-size: small;"> were</span> very unkind to agnostics and atheists. I didn't realize people that choose not to
believe in a God were automatically evil.
I don’t believe in a specific religion or God. I do believe in the spirit of humanity. I very much believe in kindness. Kindness to our families and friends. Kindness to our neighbors &
citizens. Kindness to the person who
just cut you off to exit off the freeway.
Kindness to those that may speak less than respectfully to you. Kindness to all parents because truly that is
the most challenging job any person can have.
Kindness to those that fight a disease called mental illness. Education and understanding goes a long way
in support of kindness. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I
have seen tweeters arguing about where the security is in our schools and why isn't more being done. In every school
that I have participated in the building of…electronics were used at every
exterior door to control people entering the schools. From the news reports that was the case at
Sandy Hook also. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And
finally the tweets going round on Gun Control has been especially
emotional. I don’t like guns, never ha<span style="font-size: small;">ve</span>. When I was married to a man that hunted and
had guns in the house I learned how to use them because that was the
responsible thing to do. I don’t believe
all guns should be outlawed but I really can’t fathom why we need rapid fire
guns in our homes. Referring back to my co-worker’s comment about
the 2<sup>nd</sup> Amendment, it was written at a time when most men belonged
to a militia and lawlessness was the norm. Is that where we are today?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I
don’t know what the answers are but unless we are willing to have respectful dialog</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> there will be no answers just more heart break. </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-23446623239834945682012-12-04T09:38:00.000-05:002012-12-04T09:38:37.381-05:00Dogs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As I mentioned in the last post (<a href="http://acrackeddoor.blogspot.com/2012/11/retreat-restock-regroup-renew.html" target="_blank">here</a>) this past Friday & Saturday were spent holding a retreat at my house with my BFF. We were talking goals, both professional and business, for 2013 and well beyond. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was serious stuff with some fun mixed in. However I have two dogs and while I love my dogs they are a big distraction. I decided to ask a friend to take them for 36 hours. She is a kind soul and agreed. She also has a dog, Trixie, who I watch on occasion. The 3 dogs get along great and have a good time together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I feel a little guilty admitting that I rather liked the quiet. I liked that the house stayed clean. I liked that I was able to sleep the whole night without interruption. I liked that I was able to leave the house for lengths of time without thinking about dinner time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My BFF and I worked hard over those two day and I really didn't miss the puppers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Within 5 minutes of waving goodbye as she drove off toward home I got into my car and picked up my dogs. There are pros and cons to having 4 legged friends but for right now I am good with the pros. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This post was written as one of the exercises I set up during the retreat. We were not allowed to get out of our respective beds Saturday morning until a blog post was written. Notice I kept mine pretty darn short ;)</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-12999513270501913292012-11-29T21:33:00.001-05:002012-11-29T21:33:26.593-05:00Retreat Restock Regroup Renew<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tomorrow my BFF is coming to my house for 30 hours of what we are calling a retreat. The past few years we have had blast sessions while driving a long distance to discuss our goals and ideas for the following year.<br />
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This year we are mixing it up and getting serious about it. My BFF just celebrated her 2nd year of owning her own manufacturing representative firm and I am embarking on a part time social solutions business venture while still working my full time job. We both want and see better futures and need to set the wheels in motion to get there. On top of the fact my BFF attended the Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within seminar which I am looking forward to hearing more about. We are ready!<br />
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I am hosting and have been researching what makes a good business retreat. I think I have a good mixture of serious work, fun, music, games & more serious work. Saturday the rewards are massages by a dear friend who is also a massage therapist. I have a loose schedule & a kick@ss playlist but ideas are always welcome.<br />
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If you have any favorite motivational quotes, ideas for brainstorming or experiences at a retreat please feel free to share in the comment section below. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-62924869530129771932012-11-24T10:33:00.003-05:002012-11-24T10:35:59.134-05:00Small Business Saturday Tampa Bay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.brooksiesmarket.com/" target="_blank">Brooksie's Market</a> Michelle is the owner of this unique store where you can find everything from local handmade scarfs, coasters, jewelry to fresh herbs straight out of her garden. She has also started stocking fresh flowers. You will always be able to find that perfect something!</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cleanse-Apothecary/139763846071895" target="_blank">Cleanse Apothecary's</a> Besides being in awe of Greg's shop I am in awe of his marketing skills. He is fantastic with blending social media and marketing. The wonderful smells in his shop will make you want to not only buy for your friends but you too! Shop today and get an additional 10% off.</div>
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<a href="http://groovycatsndogs.com/" target="_blank">Groovy Cats & Dogs</a> Yvonne has been a great help in trying to get one of my dogs to stop scratching. The poor thing has allergies and she really believes in a holistic approach versus the prednizone route. Besides her expertise you can find all sorts of tasty concoctions for your 4 legged best friends. </div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adorn-Co/252874884824591" target="_blank">Adorn & Company </a> It is a jewelry store with more. Like incredible smelling candles & Tokyo Milk products. No matter if you are visiting St. Petersburg or live close by everyone likes to take part of the sea home with them and sea glass jewelry just arrived in the store!</div>
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<a href="http://www.suntanart.org/shows-a-markets/100-artists-show.html" target="_blank">100 Artist Show</a> Need some color in your life? This is the show to hit. It is all about beauty. Beautiful art in a beautiful location.</div>
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<a href="http://designcreations2011.com/thegiftboxstpete.com/" target="_blank">The Gift Box </a>This store is on Beach Drive. Need I say more? Well I do because I want you to check out Robert Neff's photography when you are browsing. He takes wonderful photos of our area.</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ginny</span></i><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-31996212270662783332012-11-22T09:02:00.002-05:002012-11-22T09:02:53.021-05:00Thankful<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thank you for your support and kindness. Wishing everyone a day filled with what you are thankful for!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-4234814955280646742012-11-20T10:45:00.001-05:002012-11-20T10:45:23.952-05:00Giving Thanks - Relay for Life April 5 & 6, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I attended my first ever Relay for Life volunteer meeting a few weeks ago. For those that may not have heard of Relay for Life (I hadn't) read this: <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/learn/whatisrelay/index" target="_blank">Relay</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My mom<span style="font-size: small;"> Lee, <span style="font-size: small;">mother-in-law Merrilyn and dear friend Vero<span style="font-size: small;">nica all died of lung cancer<span style="font-size: small;">. My best friend's mom T<span style="font-size: small;">on<span style="font-size: small;">i,</span></span> died of cancer. <span style="font-size: small;">It is sad to realize <span style="font-size: small;">probably every single person in the world has known someone who has <span style="font-size: small;">had this disease. <span style="font-size: small;">The good news is some people are survivors and there continue to be medical advance<span style="font-size: small;">ments to wipe out the many forms this disease takes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Relay for Life is<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">a fundraiser for the <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/index" target="_blank">Amer</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/index" target="_blank">ican Cancer Society</a>. It is 18 hours of <span style="font-size: small;">fun, joy, laughter, <span style="font-size: small;">tears, strength, hope, & love. I already know I am going to need a case of Kleenex.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is how it works<span style="font-size: small;">: <span style="font-size: small;">there<span style="font-size: small;"> are</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> teams, lots of them. <span style="font-size: small;">A team can have <span style="font-size: small;">any number of members<span style="font-size: small;"> but each team needs to raise at least $100.00 to enter and each member of the team also needs to raise $100.00. <span style="font-size: small;">My boss doesn't know it ye<span style="font-size: small;">t but he is sooo<span style="font-size: small;"> donating! Personally I think <span style="font-size: small;">a team needs a lot of members because during<span style="font-size: small;"> every second of </span>the 18 hours someone from the team needs to be walking/running the track. This is to represent the fi<span style="font-size: small;">ghters that can't quit<span style="font-size: small;"> fighting<span style="font-size: small;"> (more tears) because Cancer never sleeps. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">My volunteer efforts <span style="font-size: small;">are <span style="font-size: small;">with the <span style="font-size: small;">R<span style="font-size: small;">elay for Life Seminole Heights team. I may try and <span style="font-size: small;">get my own team together</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>(<span style="font-size: small;">consider yourself warn<span style="font-size: small;">ed) not only because it is for a good cause but because I know my friend<span style="font-size: small;">s and I can come up wi<span style="font-size: small;">th some <span style="font-size: small;">unique ways to fund<span style="font-size: small;">raise. <span style="font-size: small;">Even during the event each t<span style="font-size: small;">eam <span style="font-size: small;">will</span> have a booth <span style="font-size: small;">and offer bake goods or ?? to raise money. <span style="font-size: small;">One of my ideas <span style="font-size: small;">is</span> </span>to offer a <span style="font-size: small;">5 or 10 minute foot massage for $5.00</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T93GBGY3qRE/UKueyznQzGI/AAAAAAAAAtM/Hb_pi2IvOa4/s1600/Relay+for+Life+Blog+luminaries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T93GBGY3qRE/UKueyznQzGI/AAAAAAAAAtM/Hb_pi2IvOa4/s320/Relay+for+Life+Blog+luminaries.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am also thinking of ways <span style="font-size: small;">that</span> my social media friends can<span style="font-size: small;"> join in if you so choose. There is an am<span style="font-size: small;">azing event just after dark called the Luminary Ceremony. People <span style="font-size: small;">make a donation & </span>and <span style="font-size: small;">have the<span style="font-size: small;">ir loved one<span style="font-size: small;">'s name & any wording or decoration, if requested, writ<span style="font-size: small;">ten </span>on<span style="font-size: small;"> a</span> luminary bag. All the bags are lit<span style="font-size: small;"> and from <span style="font-size: small;">what I have seen of the photos on Google <span style="font-size: small;">i</span></span></span>t is <span style="font-size: small;">very</span> <span style="font-size: small;">powerful<span style="font-size: small;"> (hello again <span style="font-size: small;">Kleenex!). </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another way <span style="font-size: small;">will be</span> to donate to <span style="font-size: small;">my specific team <span style="font-size: small;">and I will have that information on my next RFL<span style="font-size: small;">SH </span>post. </span></span>I am big on<span style="font-size: small;"> a lot of <span style="font-size: small;">smalls <span style="font-size: small;">make a large. Typically I am applying that to whatever I am eating<span style="font-size: small;"> but that is a different blog post. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In case you are wondering wh<span style="font-size: small;">ere the money goes that is raised <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/learn/whywefundraise/index" target="_blank">here</a> is some good information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">During this season of Thanks my wish is <span style="font-size: small;">that<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">every</span> daughter <span style="font-size: small;">gets to stand beside her mom <span style="font-size: small;">and ce<span style="font-size: small;">lebrate the next <span style="font-size: small;">big or small event in their lives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wishing you a day filled with what you give thanks for.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978735080062150109.post-10064187645709394732012-11-15T07:49:00.003-05:002012-11-15T07:49:55.409-05:00What is it?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I thought it might be fun to post a partial photo I took from something we have hanging in our office. In fact we have one in every office here at a-fabco. It isn't something most offices have and it always brings comments from visitors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can you guess what it is?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What out of the ordinary item do you have in your office?</span></div>
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