The Survey Group (TSG), a consulting firm located in New England, reported in their annual 2009 Employee Programs and Practices Survey published on March 31, 2009, that more than 80 percent of employers do a background check on potential employees by performing some form of employee screening. Therefore, it is a good idea to understand…
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Broken Band Buying online is convenient, but there is always that little nagging worry about what to do when something goes wrong. I recently had this problem when both my daughters had problems with their Fitbits. On one, the button fell off, and on the other, the band is falling apart. Broken Button I decided this…
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Do you know why athletes wear calf compression sleeves? If you are an athlete, you know well about the benefits of wearing calf compression sleeves, but you are missing something important if you do not know. Sportsmen such as cyclists, swimmers, football players, and other sports activities use calf compression to keep them protected from…
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Can openers are available in many types, such as a one-touch can opener, electric can opener, and manual can opener. You may find a few differences in their use but the basic principle in all types of can openers are the same. Whether you are using an electric can opener or manual can opener, they…
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Heavy metal has gone through a lot over the years but the genre is still alive and kicking. Machines of Grace releasing their self titled debut album prove this. Machines of Grace is a heavy, melodic album that has sprung from the roots of metal and branches out to be more than the average thousand…
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Some low-cost wireless routers sold today use Linux as the embedded operating system. This has allowed hackers to create a free, open-source version firmware called DD-WRT that greatly extend the capabilities of consumer grade routers. Some features that are included are only available in enterprise-grade routers that cost well over $100. DD-WRT Features Some of…
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Chronic pain ruins your quality of life. Whether you feel pain in one area of your body from an injury or an all-over body ache from fibromyalgia, chronic pain can drain your energy and leave you feeling depressed. Most doctors prescribe NSAID and narcotic pain relievers that can lead to dependency and worsening health problems.…
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One of the most commonly ask question by music- lovers would be “what are the best eadphones for me”, but the answer will differ with each person. What amount they’re willing to spend and what kind of music they listen to usually play a big factor in this. Hopefully by the end of this you’ll…
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With March upon us, spring is just around the corner. After spring comes summer and the inevitable bikini season. If you don’t want to spend another beach, lake or water park trip wearing a cover up, follow these five tips to lose winter weight. Toss out the refined sugar Unfortunately, refined sugars lurk in many…
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When travelling through cities to get to the desired destination, waiting at airports can be quite a bore. Wireless internet access is commonplace in most airports and in Western Canada, it’s almost always available (exceptions include airports in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut). Sometimes it comes at an extra cost, though. Below is a…
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