Panelboards, Switchgear, & Switchboards
Most people don’t tend to think about it until there is a problem, but the building’s electrical system is so essential that it makes everything else possible. Electrical systems are a mystery to many, so few understand the general basics. Here, we introduce a little about panelboards, switchgear, and switchboards, just so you know, and… Read more
Best Inground Pool Heaters of 2022
As the weather cools and you want to extend the use of your pool, a heater to warm the water is a must. There are a few factors to consider when purchasing an inground pool heater: the size, the environment you live in, how quickly you expect it to heat, and your preference for energy… Read more
FDA Seeks to Improve Patient Communication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance to help ensure that information is available to both patients and health care professionals that clearly communicates the benefits and risks of LASIK devices. Manufacturers are prompted to include this data within their product labeling. In addition, the FDA recommends that manufacturers consider including information… Read more
Falling Computer Chip Prices
Recently, there was a massive price drop in computer chips. A common question is how these large drops will affect businesses in the surrounding industry. It’s been a bad decade for computer chip makers. That’s not to say there have been no gains – Intel’s profits have steadily climbed during the decade, and AMD has… Read more
Ten Common Fall Home Remodeling/Maintenance Projects
The fall season is approaching; the time known as “not too hot nor too cold” for outdoor work. Familiarize yourself with ten common home projects best done in the fall. Gutters One of the most critical maintenance chores that usually fails to get done in a timely manner is cleaning your gutters from leaves and… Read more
Credit Scores Explained
Let’s face it, most of us don’t have a couple hundred thousand dollars under our pillow to buy a home or even a new vehicle. We need banks to loan us large amounts of money for big-ticket items. How do banks determine who qualifies for a loan by calculating our credit score? Your credit score… Read more
Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Due to Sports
Playing sports has significant health benefits to a person’s well-being. However, with any physical activity is the possibility of injury. Approximately 25% of all sports injuries are associated with the athlete’s hand and wrist. These damages can create barriers to completing daily tasks- on and off the field. It’s important to understand the symptoms of… Read more
Flint Water Still Tainted with Toxic Lead
Just as we thought it was over, the Flint lead water crisis continues. During testing over the first half of this year, the level of lead in the city’s tap water has increased. State environmental officials attribute the spike to additional testing of businesses known to have lead in their service lines. The Michigan Department… Read more
Novel Cancer Treatment Headed to McLaren Flint
An innovative new technology headed to Flint will be used to treat cancer with proton therapy. The McLaren Proton Therapy Center is the first to receive the new machine that treats patients upright, enabling cancer treatment with more precision. Leo Cancer Care developed the proton therapy called “Marie,” which will take up less space yet… Read more
EV Charging in the U.S Will Soon Become More Prevalent
The current administration is backing a plan to support the development of 500,000 EV chargers throughout the US. The goal is to ease range anxiety and speed up charge time. Here’s a quick summary: The federal government has allocated 5 billion in spending to go to states to build and install EV chargers, primarily throughout… Read more