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You know that your smoke alarm can save your life, but sometimes, you just wish it looked a little better! The truth of the matter is that smoke alarms should be cleaned on a regular basis. It improves their appearance and you will also find that it allows your smoke alarm to function more effectively.

The idea for Earth Day first started over forty years ago, back in 1970. The idea was comprised by a U.S. Senator, from Wisconsin, named Gaylord Nelson. Protests and rallies were all the rage – with a lot making students the driving force – in their fight to end the war.

Buying and leasing both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, but which is which largely depends on your preferences.

A business that can increase customer loyalty will benefit in many ways, including increasing its bottom line. In fact, according to a study by Bain & Company, Inc, a 5 percent increase in customer retention will result in a 25 percent increase in profits.

Many workers feel very drowsy in the afternoon after they eat lunch. People who are drowsy after lunch have a tendency to be less productive. They are also more likely to suffer a slip and fall injury or manufacture a faulty product. Some mistakes that occur in the workplace can lead to lawsuits, which is why it is important for all businesses to have liability insurance.

Each day in workplaces across the country hundreds of eye injuries occur. This leads to increased medical expenses, lost production and worker compensation. Eye safety and protection enforcement in work areas reduces expenses while decreasing the chance of eyesight injury or loss.

Spring is around the corner, and spring cleaning officially begins on the 20th of March. It’s important to clean your house this spring to remove the allergens and dirt that built up over the winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to dedicate weeks to the chore. Here are some tips to help make spring cleaning faster and easier.

March is National American Red Cross Month. Let’s celebrate with a history of the great organization and what the organization does. The American Red Cross was founded on May 21, 1881, by a woman named Clara Barton. While she was visiting Europe after the American Civil War, she first heard about the International Red Cross. After helping people go through terrible struggles, she knew there was a bigger need for our society to help the wounded soldiers at battle.

It’s not pleasant seeing gasoline prices go a little higher every day, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce how much money you spend on fuel every week. Some things you can do might require spending a little money up front to get improved fuel economy, but here are some fuel-saving tips that won’t cost you a dime.

When planning your next interview, keep in mind these three tips that can make all the difference in assessing a prospective job candidate.