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March 22, 2008

Billions of messages later: the future of text messaging and the workplace

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For business, text messaging is a blessing and a curse.

In a world where instant is not fast enough, it is no wonder text messaging is so popular. Who wants to wait for a phone call to be returned? Or for someone to receive and respond to an e-mail? The speed and efficiency of text messaging has infiltrated and revolutionized communication in all aspects of life, including the workplace. But it is not without problems.

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March 17, 2008

The cost of staying warm

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So far, 21 days in 2008 have recorded below-zero temperatures. That compares to a total of 18 days below zero recorded for all of 2007 in the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature in February was 14.5 degrees Fahrenheit, a drop of 5.2 degrees from normal. The frigid weather affects not only wardrobe choices and whether or not the car will start, but also larger issues like the price of home heating bills and energy consumption.

Minnesotans have endured a seemingly endless winter this season with near record-setting cold temperatures and dangerously bitter wind chills.

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March 16, 2008

St. Patrick's Day History

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With St. Patrick’s Day looming, many communities are preparing for parades, Irish pubs are stocking up on ales and lagers, and Irish-Americans (and others) are decking themselves out in green. But does anyone know what this celebration is about or who St. Patrick was?

With St. Patrick’s Day looming, many communities are preparing for parades, Irish pubs are stocking up on ales and lagers, and Irish-Americans (and others) are decking themselves out in green. But does anyone know what this celebration is about or who St. Patrick was?

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LillyJoe Manufacturing

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The vast pine and birch forests of northern Minnesota have provided hundreds of local entrepreneurs with a natural resource to make unique and sustainable wood products ranging from furniture to walking sticks. One such product is a greeting card.

The vast pine and birch forests of northern Minnesota have provided hundreds of local entrepreneurs with a natural resource to make unique and sustainable wood products ranging from furniture to walking sticks.

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Posted by at 05:41 PM |