Author: Financiarul

Every licensed driver probably has a couple driving stories they’ll remember for the rest of their lives, for better or worse. In a given year, there are somewhere near 6 million car accidents in the United States and traffic violations innumerable. Safe, responsible driving takes place the majority of the time, but accidents do happen. Other times, Florida happens. Police pulled over Florida man Don Swartz earlier this month for speeding in a residential area of Bedrock. Or was it … Continue reading “Stone Age Citation: Florida Man Dressed As Fred Flintstone Pulled Over For Speeding”

The construction equipment industry is projected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026. As more and more researchers work on construction-related innovations and technology, those projections could even increase. All it takes is one new device, one new platform, or even one new idea to completely revolutionize the domestic and global construction sector. According to Construction Equipment Guide, a new partnership between HammerHead Trenchless and Per Aarsleff Pipe Technology will bring innovative construction technology to organizations across the globe. “This … Continue reading “Current Technological Trends Impacting the Construction Sector”

Microplastics such as microbeads, once found in many cosmetics and other household items, are now being phased out due to their environmental impact. In some countries, talks of banning microbeads have begun, signaling the end of this type of microplastic. What Are Microplastics? Microplastics, technically speaking, are small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in length, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The most commonly used form of microplastics is microbeads: small round pieces of plastic, some so small … Continue reading “Are Microbeads Going To Become A Thing Of The Past?”

If buying a home is an American dream, buying a car is an American rite of passage. Whether you choose new or used, for many, purchasing a vehicle is a symbol of freedom. Perhaps that’s why owning a vehicle is so popular in the U.S., since currently only 8.7% of American households don’t own a vehicle. Vehicle ownership may be a symbol of freedom, but buying a car comes at a cost. Most people need to save and budget for … Continue reading “3 Tips to Prepare Your Finances for a New Car”

Being in control of business operations, from inventory to sales, is essential for companies to succeed. And fortunately, today’s businesses have access to a variety of technology that can help them better manage their sale efforts. One of the best technologies businesses can invest in is barcode systems. Compared to manual data entry, barcodes are more accurate and overall easier to use. So how exactly can barcodes be beneficial to companies? Well, let’s look at a few key areas barcodes … Continue reading “Barcodes: Reducing Errors, Increasing Productivity, and Saving Money”

In the world of extra, Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are regular visitors. Their most recent project was an expansion of their already sprawling Menlo Park West Campus. In 2015 they designed an office space, if we can even call it that, called MPK 20, led by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. In Facebook’s latest effort to cut down their carbon footprint and further connect their campus, they conceptualized MPK 21.   A bird’s eye view shows the difference between the two buildings. MPK 20 … Continue reading “Gardens and Redwoods and Solar Panels, Oh My! New Facebook Office Expansion Dazzles”