http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Bruce+Orr Computers and Technology Bruce Orr Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=371797&ca=Computers+and+Technology For many business owners, computer hardware is something shrouded in mystery. They know they need it, but they aren’t really sure what they’re getting when they buy it. According to a recent article on alibaba.com, this lack of understanding causes many businesses – especially small to medium enterp... Computers and Technology Bruce Orr Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=371820&ca=Computers+and+Technology Computer monitors may all look the same on the outside, but they vary greatly on the inside. Since it’s what’s inside that creates the image on the monitor, it’s important to learn about the relevant specs before you buy. Contrast, clarity and overall image quality are the key things to consider. Th... Computers and Technology Bruce Orr Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=371822&ca=Computers+and+Technology Laptop computers are great. They offer convenience and flexibility to anyone who depends on a computer for their livelihood. They are also prone to annoying problems like the ones I’ve experienced lately. Here are just a few examples from the ongoing saga of my laptop: • I had two instances of my We... Home Management Bruce Orr Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=367553&ca=Home+Management Trash rakes have existed since the first hydroelectric power plants were developed. Used to clean the intake racks that prevent debris from entering the plant, trash raking can be done as either a manual or automated process. While manual cleaning is still commonly used, automated systems are becomi... Home Management Bruce Orr Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=365224&ca=Home+Management In Calgary, heating a home is never easy. The average nightly temperature in February, the coldest month of the year, is -15ºC. Add in the occasional wind chill, and you have some pretty frigid temperatures. In fact, late January of 2009 brought wind chills of between -30 and nearly -50 ºC. Given th... Home Management Bruce Orr Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=362673&ca=Home+Management If you live in Calgary or surrounding areas, you know how cold the winter can get and how costly home heating can be. Fortunately, your local heating contractor has solutions to make heating your home – and paying for it – easier. High efficiency furnaces reduce your home heating bill by up to 20%,... Home Management Bruce Orr Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=362675&ca=Home+Management Home heating in Calgary – a cold, northern city – is expensive. And with most people worried about the environmental effects of wasted energy, concerns about the efficiency of home heating go far beyond mere dollars and cents. Solutions to the home heating challenge do exist. New furnaces are far mo... Business Management Bruce Orr Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=359463&ca=Business+Management The world is becoming more and more environmentally conscious, and as this consciousness has become a mainstream concern, customers are demanding that retailers take steps to ensure their businesses are environmentally savvy as well. With digital options, even big businesses are showing that they ar... Marketing Bruce Orr Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=358295&ca=Marketing What messages is your business eager to get out into the world? Do you want to promote your store branding? Increase sales? Encourage your current customers to come back? Appeal to new customers? Managing all of these questions is at the forefront of business minds and finding effective ways to prom... Advice Bruce Orr Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=353896&ca=Advice Concrete conveyors have greatly increased efficiency on the job site. They have made it possible for construction crews to reach pouring sites well beyond the reach of a ready-mix truck’s chute, replacing buggying which can be inefficient for moving large volumes of concrete. According to The Contra...