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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

How much does an oil change cost? Read on to learn about factors that may influence oil change cost and frequency.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Benefits of X-Ray and Metal Detectable Seals

The Benefits of X-Ray and Metal Detectable Seals Sanitary gaskets and o-rings are integral parts used across numerous industries. They help to create tight connections, and to seal off systems to ensure that nothing goes in or out. This helps to prevent leakage, but also helps to keep a sanitary environment by keeping outside elements …

How to Grow Strawberries in Concrete Blocks

Many people use concrete blocks, or cinder blocks, as edging on raised bed gardens or flower beds. The concrete blocks are solid and sturdy edging material, but they have empty spaces in the center ...

The Pros & Cons of Concrete Block House Construction

Concrete block has been used as a building material for more than a century. In some regions, concrete block is also a common building material frequently used in home construction. Generally, ...

Can My Hammock Be Attached to a Concrete Block Wall?

Concrete block walls may appear to be structurally sound, but it's what is inside the wall that counts when hanging a hammock. Find out more.

Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning AI In The Retail Supply Chain

Over the past decade we have seen the introduction of many innovations in retail and its supply chain. However, none have had greater potential to transform and improve the retail supply chain than the combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data.

Are Concrete Blocks the Next Batteries?

This company has a unique plan for storing renewable energy.

No wonder beachcombing is the new metal detecting, when rewards range from pineapples to fridges

The sea washes up strange and underappreciated gifts

Energy Vault to build grid-level, gravity-fed battery from a tower of concrete blocks

With a focus on storing energy from intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar, Swiss company Energy Vault has just launched an innovative new system that stores potential energy in a huge tower of concrete blocks, which can be “dropped” by a crane to harvest the kinetic energy.

Can You Make Real Money Metal Detecting?

There have been plenty of eye-popping news stories about people using metal detectors to uncover precious artifacts—ancient coins, precious jewelry, gold nuggets, maybe even a piece of Charles I’s crown? (The Brits always have the best finds)<br>As exciting as these discoveries are, the odds of finding such items is low, and it can depend on your experience, the metal detector you use, the locations you are exploring, and crucially, your dedication. You could make a bit of extra cash with a metal…

Is your retail supply chain strategy as unique as you?

What are the key aspects a of a successful retail supply chain strategy and how can you stay ahead of the competition? Maria Highland investigates. When it comes to a successful retail supply chain strategy it is not one size fits all. Every supply chain is as unique as the retailer, says MetaPack VP of …

Heavy metals detected in certain herbs and spices, study finds

Those who are looking to spice up their cooking in the new year might need to take some precautions, as some spices may contain concerning levels of dangerous toxins.

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

3 Steps to Retail Supply Chain Excellence Using Dynamic Collaboration

Retail supply chain excellence is delivered via 3 steps - discover what they are by reading this blog and then download the associated white paper

Is a poured foundation better than a concrete block one?

ASK THE BUILDER | Reinforcing steel is what determines success in the battle between the foundation walls and Mother Nature.

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