Yay for Signing Day
Door and Window Musings by Tara TafferaAugust 22nd, 2019 Yay for Signing Day It’s not often I would give a particular plug for a company but I just can’t help myself this time. So this will be a relatively short blog, but I just wanted to say kudos to MI Windows and...
Seven Takeaways from the International Builders’ Show
Door and Window Musings by Tara TafferaJanuary 27th, 2020 Seven Takeaways from the International Builders’ Show It’s been a long time since I have done one of my annual trade show lists, but my time at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) this week has given me...
Are You in the 10 Percent?
Jim Hunter talks to FGIA attendees about servant leadership–hugs, tough talks and all. “You make stuff better.” “It’s a sacred trust.” “Do you leave things better than you found them?” “Character in action.” What are these statements from keynote speaker Jim Hunter...
Safety: Never Forget its Importance
Mike Burk dons a safety vest to hit home some key points regarding plant safety. The employees at Quanex Building Products will never forget the importance of safety. Partly because it’s built into their culture, but also because they lost employee Tim Harris several...
Robinhood Recaps From a Volatile Year
In 2020, wild fluctuations in the stock market caused by the pandemic turned millions of people into opportunistic investors. After stocks plunged in March, experienced traders and Nasdaq novices poured their dollars into buzzy tech companies like Tesla and Zoom, as...
Cryptocurrency Company Ripple Facing an S.E.C. Lawsuit
One of the most valuable companies in the cryptocurrency industry said on Monday that it expected to be sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for violating investor protection laws.The suit is expected to accuse the San Francisco-based company Ripple of...
So Jeffrey Toobin Had a Zoom Incident. What Now?
In the office, Mr. Toobin sat down the hall from Mr. Remnick, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his book “Lenin’s Tomb,” in 1994, and the two men became closer. Named Ms. Brown’s successor four years later, Mr. Remnick led the magazine out of a period of red ink and...
Norman Abramson, Pioneer Behind Wireless Networks, Dies at 88
Norman Abramson, the leader of a group of scientists and engineers who pioneered the development of wireless computer networks, died on Dec. 1 at his home in San Francisco. He was 88.The cause was skin cancer that had metastasized to his lungs, his son, Mark,...
Customize your steel entry doors
Your entry door is an investment – why not customize it? Read on to find out how you can customize your steel entry door. There are many benefits to choosing a custom steel entry door – you can express your personal style and a quality steel entry door will be...
Awning windows explained
What is an awning window? Read on to learn how an awning window can refresh the look of your home. If you’re looking for ways to enhance the exterior of your house, you have to consider installing awning windows. Awning windows can be a stunning addition for...