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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Why FSU might finally be headed back to national relevance

Thanks to seven key transfer portal additions and a pair of five-star commitments, the Seminoles’ long-term future looks better than it has in years.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

3 Steps to Optimal Data Center Fire Protection

Most suppression systems require the use of a detection system to activate. Matching the performance characteristics of a detection system with a suppression system is a critical component of the fire protection design. Detection must align with the hazard, suppression system type and fire protection goals. An increasingly popular detection method is air sampling... Read more

Fire Protection System Dos and Don'ts for Commercial Buildings

A fire protection system is a vital component of any commercial building. Without a fire protection system, your employees, customers, office equipment, merchandise and tangible assets are placed at serious risk. As you work together with your fire protection professional, inspector and supplier, keep in mind some of the following dos and don'ts of an effective fire protection system for a commercial building.

Will Fire Protection in My Gun Safe Work?

Not all gun and home safes are equal when it comes to fire protection. So? will the fire protection in your safe work?

Is Your Fire Protection System Up to Date?

When was the last time you scheduled fire protection system maintenance service? Don’t put your building and employees at risk. Call State Systems for maintenance service in TN, AR, or MS.

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Solid Fire Protection Must Start With Correctly Specified Insulation

The Regulatory Reform Order is the biggest fire safety reform in over 30 years and places a degree of responsibility for reliable and solid fire protection systems with the specifier and contractor. Annemarie Shotton, Category Manager for Insulation at CCF, explores whether awareness of this serious duty is strong enough and discusses its importance to installation standards across the industry. The significance of fire safety, for protecting both life and property, doesn’t need to be...

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Can big data prove its worth to the fire service?

Tight budgets are as challenging for the fire services as they are for any other branch of the public sector so how can big data needs to prove its worth.

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.