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		<title>Doors and windows</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently visited a house that a friend of mine was fixing up. He bought the house cheap and plans to redo it and sell it for a profit. The place was a wreck as he had torn out the bathrooms and kitchen areas. He plans to replace all the plumbing and countertops. His main [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently visited a house that a friend of mine was fixing up. He bought the house cheap and plans to redo it and sell it for a profit. The place was a wreck as he had torn out the bathrooms and kitchen areas. He plans to replace all the plumbing and countertops. His main problem though was the doors and windows.</p>
<p>John knows how to fix many things but doors and windows are not his specialty. I was glad to offer my services as I worked for a door and window company while in college. I now have a nice side job to work on in my spare time. I just hope I can remember how it all works.</p>
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		<title>Getting your name known</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2012/02/getting-your-name-known/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The company I work for is an up and coming company. We have worked hard to get our name noticed by mainstream people. It is a difficult task to do this and we are always thinking of new ways to get our companies name into the publics mind. Lately, we have tried to put on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The company I work for is an up and coming company. We have worked hard to get our name noticed by mainstream people. It is a difficult task to do this and we are always thinking of new ways to get our companies name into the publics mind. Lately, we have tried to put on a number of shows at various trade shows. This has worked well so far and we are trying to get even better at the practice.</p>
<p>We have a stand where we present our products. Our logo is displayed but we thought we could do a better job of making it really snap. That’s why we decided to invest in <a href="http://www.camelbackdisplays.com/Page_11x.htm ">trade show flooring</a>. It helps to define who we are. It is also pretty good looking. We even have <a href="http://www.camelbackdisplays.com/logo-mats.htm">logo mats</a> to go with our floor. It is all pretty impressive if you ask me.</p>
<p>Another thing we have had good success with is our <a href="http://www.camelbackdisplays.com/Graphic-Tents.htm">logo canopy</a>. It helps draw people in who might be some distance away. There is nothing like having your name in the air where everyone can see it. We are doing much better now that we are getting our name noticed. This should be a good business practice that others can follow. I hope you are paying attention.</p>
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		<title>Taking a break</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2011/11/taking-a-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best things about my job is that I get to help form the way our company looks and feels. I recently got the task of dressing up our employee area. This is a place outside in the back of the building where employees can spend their lunch break. Currently, there is not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the best things about my job is that I get to help form the way our company looks and feels. I recently got the task of dressing up our employee area. This is a place outside in the back of the building where employees can spend their lunch break. Currently, there is not much there except for one broken down picnic table. I thought I could make this area a lot nicer.</p>
<p>After some debate, I decided to go on the internet to find some great deals. I found a site that has Adirondack chairs for sale. They also have a nice variety of Picnic Tables as well. I knew I had found what I needed to make a great employee area. The thing is, I was still way inside my budget and so I decided to see what else I could afford. That’s when I noticed some nice Park Benches that I could use to outline the area. </p>
<p>Just when I thought I was done, I happened to talk to my secretary. She suggested that as some of the employees have kids, a playground might be nice. I promptly found some playground equipment that would serve the purpose just fine. I am sure that when everything is complete, we will have a nice area to unwind in as we take our breaks from work. </p>
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		<title>My other career</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/12/my-other-career/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things in life that I really like. One thing I think about from time to time is what I would be doing if I didn’t have my current job. One thing I would have liked to have done is to go into the tree cutting business. I guess it’s just a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a few things in life that I really like. One thing I think about from time to time is what I would be doing if I didn’t have my current job. One thing I would have liked to have done is to go into the tree cutting business. I guess it’s just a man thing, but the image of climbing a tree with a chain saw in hand has always intrigued me.</p>
<p>I was lucky enough to have witnessed my intended calling when I saw the Raleigh tree service in action. I was kind of jealous when those guys came to cut down a tree that was very close to the house of my cousin. I sat on the porch and dreamed of how I would have done it if I would have had the chance.</p>
<p>The only thing that had stopped me from doing it myself was that I didn’t have any of the needed equipment. I had fun talking with the guys and they told me that they had a Durham tree service as well as a tree service Cary NC. I know I am a little old to be breaking into the business at my age but it’s something that I would have really liked to have tried.</p>
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		<title>Uniforms We Wear</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/08/uniforms-we-wear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I was noticing the other day was that everyone seems to have a particular thing to wear at work. For me, I must wear a suit and tie on most days, but sometimes I can be more casual. I was recently at a hospital and noticed that there were many different uniforms there. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I was noticing the other day was that everyone seems to have a particular thing to wear at work. For me, I must wear a suit and tie on most days, but sometimes I can be more casual. I was recently at a hospital and noticed that there were many different uniforms there. The doctors had there own uniforms and the nurses had theirs as well. Many of the doctors and nurses had different head gear on. It sparked a conversation between me and a nurse who worked there.</p>
<p>She told me that every doctor and nurse was responsible for buying their uniforms. Since everyone is always trying to save money, many of them looked for where to buy cheap scrubs. The nurse also informed me that many of them got their nurse uniforms from a site called blueskyscrubs.com. This site offered great deals and a variety of styles to fit everyone.</p>
<p>It was an interesting conversation and left me wondering about how wearing uniforms got started. There are uniforms for police and firefighters as well as many other trades. I guess that showing the world where you work and what you do gives people an instant impression of who you are. I wish I had a uniform that was a bit more interesting than a suit and tie.</p>
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		<title>Events</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/06/events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing our company does is put on a lot of events. We have many new products to sell and we have found that it is useful to get our products known. Brand recognition is a proven method of sales. One great way to do that is to bring our products to the people so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing our company does is put on a lot of events. We have many new products to sell and we have found that it is useful to get our products known. Brand recognition is a proven method of sales. One great way to do that is to bring our products to the people so that they can see and touch them in person. Holding an event in a nice hotel or at a trade show is a good way to do that.</p>
<p>One of the problems we encountered when doing this is crowd control. People tend to crowd around our stand and things can get hectic from time to time. We found that by setting up stanchions with velvet rope, we could keep things organized. People are used to standing in line and it gives us a chance to focus on one person at a time. It has been an effective tactic and we are happy with the results we’ve seen so far.</p>
<p>I guess we should be happy that our products generate so much attention. The need to set up barricades shows how much our products are in demand. I hope this trend continues and we will have many years of increasing profits because of it. I love being in business and solving the challenges it brings.</p>
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		<title>Providing for Employees</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/03/providing-for-employees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I like about my job is that I have a lot of leeway when it comes to providing for my employees. The main office almost always approves any request I make as long as it is reasonable. While I don’t want to abuse this trust, I do take advantage of the offer when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I like about my job is that I have a lot of leeway when it comes to providing for my employees. The main office almost always approves any request I make as long as it is reasonable. While I don’t want to abuse this trust, I do take advantage of the offer when I feel it will benefit the company as a whole. That’s why I decided to approve a request to have Lockers installed in our break room.</p>
<p>We have many employees and security has been a problem from time to time. I felt that by giving people a good safe place to store things would be a good idea. I thought it would also show that we are committed to providing a nice working atmosphere. I started looking at the different features I wanted and the prices of Lockers for sale. I went to morelockers.com which is a good place to start when looking for these items.</p>
<p>There are many types of lockers. Some you may find in a gym or a school, but I did not think these types would look all that great in our break room. I did find something I liked though and it was a Wood Locker. There are some really nice ones and they look great. They way they are designed would allow us to have plenty of locker room in just a little bit of space. They would also fit in with our décor. I am glad I decided to approve this purchase; I think I made the correct decision.</p>
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		<title>Using Technology</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/03/using-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The modern age is full of many technologies and it can be difficult to keep up with them all. It seems that something new is always coming out and the improvements are astounding. I came across a site called brickhousesecurity.com and was very interested in their devices. I can see how they could be useful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The modern age is full of many technologies and it can be difficult to keep up with them all. It seems that something new is always coming out and the improvements are astounding. I came across a site called brickhousesecurity.com and was very interested in their devices. I can see how they could be useful in many situations. One item I wanted to know more about was called a Key logger.</p>
<p>This device can be plugged into a computer via a USB and then removed. It will record all the keys that another user presses. No one will know that these Data Nano iBots are copying down everything the user does. This sounds like a good way to keep track of how people are using their computers. This could be a good tool to have especially in a work environment.</p>
<p>Since I am responsible for many of the things that go on in my workplace, I am considering having a tool like this available in the event I feel it’s necessary. I don’t want to invade anyone’s privacy, but I do want to ensure that my equipment is being used correctly. Along these same lines, I was also considering having some hidden video cameras installed. You can never be too safe in this world and I feel it could enhance our security. I think that using the latest devices could be beneficial to everyone.</p>
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		<title>Hum for Hummer</title>
		<link>http://dillonvanderburg.com/2010/02/hum-for-hummer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that another American icon is going down the tubes with the economy. This time it’s the auto brand of the Hummer who will be discontinued soon. General Motors Corporation owns the brand and has been trying to sell it. After a last minute deal with the Chinese corporation Tengzhong fell through, GM announced [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems that another American icon is going down the tubes with the economy. This time it’s the auto brand of the Hummer who will be discontinued soon. General Motors Corporation owns the brand and has been trying to sell it. After a last minute deal with the Chinese corporation Tengzhong fell through, GM announced it will end production of the vehicle.</p>
<p>The Hummer was being built at a plant in Shreveport Louisiana. The ending of the brand will cost American jobs that will be sorely missed. Gm stated that they will honor all existing warrantees on the vehicles and assist the dealers throughout the country. </p>
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		<title>Car Blues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I do a lot of traveling in the course of my job. Most times I fly to where I’m going, but sometimes it’s much easier to drive. While I don’t mind too much, there are occasions when it can be a hassle. I really like my car as it’s a Toyota Corolla. Usually it’s very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do a lot of traveling in the course of my job. Most times I fly to where I’m going, but sometimes it’s much easier to drive. While I don’t mind too much, there are occasions when it can be a hassle. I really like my car as it’s a Toyota Corolla. Usually it’s very reliable and I feel good about going anywhere. But the last time I drove out of town I had a problem.</p>
<p>According to Murphy’s Law, whatever can go wrong will? Unfortunately for me, I know Murphy very well. As I was driving down the road my car started to overheat. I wasn’t too worried at first as I thought I would stop and put some water in. I drove a little further and it happened again. I finally realized that my water pump had gone bad. I knew I would have to stop and have it repaired.</p>
<p>It was fortunate that I was not out in the middle of nowhere. I was able to find a shop very quickly that could do the job. I looked on my laptop and found that there are many choices for Chicago auto repair. I had my car fixed in no time and was back on the road. It all worked out in the end and I got to where I was going. I hope I have better luck the next time I go driving!!</p>
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