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House of Cardinals: Cannon & Wendt

By Morrie MazurUnder (Your Business)

It was a cold Fourth of July in Iowa nearly 60 years ago that prompted a young World War II vet to m

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(Miscellaneous)

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Deborah L. O'Mara

March 2006

The only means of communication at the sago mine was traditional hardwired telecommunications, stated a Jan. 11, 2006, article in The Chicago Tribune. READ MORE

On Standby

(Systems)

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Rex Caldwell

March 2006

As a subcontractor to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), I see the immediate need for the installation of home standby generators firsthand. READ MORE

Hardware-Based Firewalls

(Systems)

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Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas

March 2006

Most contractors opt out of networking projects when terms, such as “network security,” “firewall” and “software,” start getting thrown around. READ MORE

Family Ties: First Female Licensed Electrician in New York

(Your Business)

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Claire Swedberg

March 2006

When Gina Addeo goes to work, she enters a man’s world. While more women are entering the electrical industry, few pioneers like Gina have blazed trails for them. READ MORE

Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations

(Codes & Standards)

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March 2006

220.1 Scope Understanding how to perform load calculations is an important part of an electrician’s professional career. READ MORE