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ABC Equipment Rental & Sales is helping local contractors get more work done in less time
The home improvement boom that began last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic continued throughout 2021 and is showing no signs of slowing in 2022. While higher demand alone can often result in construction equipment shortages, additional factors have created a perfect storm. These include shipping delays, supply chain disruptions, labor...
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A Final Thought: 30 Years in Ohio
I moved from Columbus, Georgia, to Northeast Ohio on December 1, 1991, to take a position with the Akron Beacon Journal. I assumed I’d pay my dues in the Rust Belt for a couple of years then be off to more exotic locales within our corporate chain of newspapers, like Miami or San Jose. I did not know I would never leave. Last week...
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A Final Thought: Advice For Aspiring Young Writers
Whenever young people ask me for advice about writing, I am moved to quote Dorothy Parker: “If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do for them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re...
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ABC Equipment Rental & Sales is helping local contractors get more work done in less time
The home improvement boom that began last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic continued throughout 2021 and is showing no signs of slowing in 2022. A deeper appreciation for enjoying our homes is now an entrenched, long-term trend, encouraging homeowners to continue to invest in home improvement. While higher demand alone can often...
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A Final Thought: Has Anyone Seen My iPhone?
Hurricane Ida Update: In last month’s column I published excerpts of messages from my cousin about how devastating Hurricane Ida had been to southern Louisiana, and I included the address of her local VFW Auxiliary in case Mimi readers wanted to help. Well, help you did. At last count, kind readers, you have donated $9,800 to the VFW...
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