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Christian World News - Iran's Massive Attack - October 4, 2024

Israelis huddled in bomb shelters as the missiles streaked across the sky.




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Christian World News - Horrific Destruction - October 11, 2024

Double hurricanes bring massive devastation to the U.S.




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Christian World News - Yahya Sinwar Killed - October 18, 2024

Israeli forces found and killed the Hamas leader after a year of hiding.




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Is Rivian Stock A Buy Or A Sell With $5.8 Billion Volkswagen Joint Venture Finalized?




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Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term




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5 Essential Business Principles from the Bible

The Bible is full of advice on how to handle money. Every business owner can (and should) build their business on these essential principles straight from the Word of God. As you read through these Bible verses and associated principles, ask yourself where you see room for improvement in your own business dealings. 1. CONDUCT YOUR BUSINESS WITH HUMILITY. Be realistic about your human nature. Everyone makes mistakes, and I’d venture to guess you’ve made a few. Humility causes us to listen to our...




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A Prayer for a Business Idea Leads to Financial Breakthrough

It’s said some cooks are born, not made, and Anne Grimes agrees.  “I think I was born with a pan and a spoon in my hand, ” laughs Anne. “By the time I was nine, I was baking cakes for neighbors and had a business going.”   Anne’s love of cooking continued after she married. She and her husband started a local bakery. But after a few years, jobs in her town were scarce, and the people there moved out. “All of a sudden, the town just dried up. And so, there was very little business there. So, we...




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From Debt and Despair to a Life of Financial Freedom

Rhonda Bell dreamt of a better financial future. She felt stuck working two jobs with irregular hours. “And I had to do both jobs even to have just enough. I remember one time when I out of work; I just dug around my house for change ended, and I up finding like, in change, $13.76. I was able to buy groceries; I had no food. I just really wanted a career. I wanted the Lord to bless me with something stable.” When friends encouraged Rhonda to go into healthcare, she prayed about it. She believed...




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Ode to a Valiant Woman

A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he hath no lack of gain…. She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms… Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laugheth at the time to come. (Proverbs 31:10-25, the Hebrew in English Translation)  Today I chose an unusual translation for this devotion...




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Hospeco Brands Group Purchases Canadian-Based Innocore

Hospeco Brands Group, a United States-based, full-line manufacturer of cleaning and protection products to serve the janitorial, industrial supply, food service, health care and hospitality markets, has purchased Innocore of Ontario, Canada, maker of Touch Point and Certainty Brands premoistened, non-woven, surface and personal wipes and other hand care products.




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The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained

As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.




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The Future of Fire-Rated Building Materials

We all know the importance of fire safety in the workplace and in our homes. Utilizing fire-retardant materials is an effective method for containing and controlling potential fires.




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FCIA Announces Partnership with Door Opening Industry Training Group

The International Fire Code requires annual visual inspection of all fire-resistance-rated assemblies and the protection features – firestopping included. Fire doors can be the entry to building owners to help them satisfy the annual visual inspection requirement in NFPA 80 and the International Fire Code.




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L.B. Hall Fireproofing Announces Estefania Roa as CEO, Launches New Logo Showcasing Company Values

L.B. Hall Fireproofing, a minority- and women-owned fireproofing company located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced that Estefania Roa will become the company’s new CEO. In 2022, Roa became president and owner.




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FCIA Board of Directors Meets

FCIA’s Board of Directors met in Portland, Maine, and looked ahead to the future of the association and industry. The board, comprised of specialty firestop installation contractors from around North America, approached the discussions with one common goal: having FCIA members be recognized as the industry experts in the field of passive fire and smoke protection systems.




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Announcing Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA’s New Director in the Middle East and Asia

The Firestop Contractors International Association announced the appointment of Abhishek Chhabra as its director in the Middle East and Asia.




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Want to Prove You’re an Expert? Test with FCIA in November!

Third-party contractor accreditation programs are required in specifications around the world. Special inspection agencies and their inspectors are required to demonstrate competence and relevant experience. This is demonstrated by passing a Firestop Exam.




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Fireproofing - It’s Not Just Materials

Fireproofing works through a system of tests and instructions.




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42 - To All Christians, Dead or Alive.

Well, well, well. Here we are again. Today James and Dustin talk through the life as worshippers through different stages of their walks. Are you living up to heavenly expectations?

Check this out and see.

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Finding Clarity in your Exit, Financial Future and Retirement

The entire process of exit planning can be bogged down with the technical jargon of accounting, law, tax codes, estate planning, insurance and financial planning.




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Brian Nelson to Present About Modern Cladding Systems at RAiNA Conference

The Rainscreen Association in North America announced that Brian Nelson of Knight Wall Systems will be presenting on rocket science and understanding the modern cladding support system at the RAiNA Conference in Chicago on Nov. 7.




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Gypsum Association Revises Text in GA-216

After receiving negative reports from contractors, the GA committee revised previous text that used incorrect language when describing studs.




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Specialized Performance Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

There's value in using specialized gypsum panels for a home. But the benefits don’t stop there.




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A Gypsum Q&A with Gypsum Association Specialist, Greg Woolley

After a year at the Gypsum Association, Technical Services Specialist Greg Woolley is more than ready to answer your questions related to gypsum panel products.




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New Gypsum Association Website Goes Live

In late June, the Gypsum Association took its website to the next level with a complete redesign that offers—among other things—more robust search functionality, new content, and both video tutorials and video FAQs.




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Gypsum Association Tutorials: An Additional Resource for Code-Compliant Construction

Throughout my first year on the job at GA, I realized the importance of industry standards as a mean of ensuring people receive quality solutions as well as quality products.




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Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing in Residential Construction: A High-Performance, Code-Compliant Alternative to Traditional Materials

Glass mat gypsum sheathing is common for commercial uses but rarer in residential construction




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Portland Cement Association Elects 2024 Board of Directors Chair and Vice Chair

The Portland Cement Association, which represents America’s cement manufacturers, announced new leadership for its Board of Directors after holding elections on Dec. 4 at its last meeting of 2023.




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Registration Now Open for Fall ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia

The American Concrete Institute is excited to host the ACI Concrete Convention on Nov. 3-6 in Philadelphia. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.




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O’Shaughnessy Ventures Invests in Furno Materials, Aiming to Decarbonize Cement

O’Shaughnessy Ventures LLC, a family office that invests in ambitious seed and pre-seed startups, announced Feb. 2 that it has invested in Furno Materials Inc.




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The Right Material For Any Climate

The Wall You Install Will Need To Be Able To Stand Up To Various Climate Challenges, So How Do You Choose Materials That Guarantee High Performance?




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Eastern Shore of Md. First Multi-Story Multi-Use Commercial Building Constructed from ICF Complete

Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete, aggregates, custom blends, and related construction supplies provider, announced its customer, Eastern Bay Management Corporation completed the first multi-story, multi-use commercial insulated concrete form (ICF) building on the Eastern Shore in Maryland.




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Western Specialty Contractors Provides Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.




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Structural Insulated Panel Association Names the 2023 Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

The Structural Insulated Panel Association announced the winners of its annual Building Excellence Awards, an off-site construction awards program that recognizes outstanding residential and commercial projects.




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Structural Insulated Panel Association Names 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners

A K-12 school in rural Alaska, a zero-energy-ready timber-frame home, low-income housing with a high-performance shell...the winners of this year’s Building Excellence Awards are a strong testament to the benefits of SIP construction.




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Improve Corner Quality and Save on Labor and Materials

Ideal for EIFS and direct-applied, 2209MESH Corner Bead combines Plastic Components’ reliable PVC corner bead with fire- and alkaline-resistant, 4.5-ounce fiberglass mesh for a time-saving alternative to wrapping corners by hand with multiple pieces of mesh.




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Trowel Talk: Learning Italian

When I first began to learn how to plaster, if someone would have told me then that it would one day become necessary for me to learn to speak Italian, I would have chuckled and turned away.




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Architect Profile of the Month: B. Kirk Teske, AIA, LEED AP BD+, KHS Architects

For 73 years, KHS Architects has encouraged a culture “that reveres both invention and customer focus.”




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Breaking Bad IAQ

A high-profile green building project meets high standards for indoor air quality.




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Architect Profile: Glenn Carels, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Founded in 1965, LPA Inc., is known as one of the largest integrated design firms in California. With extensive experience in public and private architecture, LPA designs a diversity of facilities that span from K-12 schools, colleges and universities, to civic, corporate, religious and retail establishments.




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Architect Profile: Matthew J. Bell, FAIA

Principal Matthew J. Bell was elected to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, and is W&C's Architect of the Month for February.




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Architect Profile: Travis Lucy, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Meet Travis Lucy, an Associate at McKinney York Architects.




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Architect Profile: John Paul Minear, AIA, NCARB

Vision, innovation, and dedication, are all hallmarks of Detroit, Michigan-based firm BEI Architect & Engineers. 




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Jeremiah Doornbos, AIA, LEED-AP

Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ghafari Associates, Inc. is one of the fastest growing architectural and engineering firms in the Midwest.




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Architect Profile: B. Kirk Teske, AIA, LEED AP BD+

 For 73 years, HKS Architects has encouraged a culture “that reveres both invention and customer focus.”  




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Architect of the Month: Elias Vavaroutsos

Elias Vavaroutsos, AIA, is the Design Principal with Goettsch Partners in Chicago.




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Georgia Boot’s New DuraBlend Edge Collection

Take the edge off your workday with the DuraBlend Edge. Crafted from rugged, full-grain leather, the waterproof work boot features Georgia Boot’s best-selling AMP Insole and DuraBlend Midsole for exceptional comfort.




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Zoe Amar: How can charities turn immediate responses to racial violence into sustained anti-racist action?

As national media interest in the riots fades, the sector needs to keep it firmly on the agenda




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Adeela Warley: The ‘stay or go’ social media debate must ultimately come down to organisational purpose

Centring missions, creating space for discussion and continuing to test and learn will help every charity tailor their approach to online spaces




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Institutional racism means some charities have ‘preferential access’ to government, leader warns

At New Philanthropy Capital’s annual conference, charity leaders discussed their experiences of engaging with the new government



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