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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

You asked: What to expect when you call an ambulance

If you call 911, what should you expect when an ambulance arrives?Scott Johnson, manager and emergency medical technician-paramedic for North Memorial Ambulance Service - Alexandria, answered a few questions:Q: When should someone call for an ambulance?A: “They can call an ambulance for any medical...

Why taking an ambulance is so expensive in the United States

It's an open secret in America that calling for an ambulance can be a financial gamble due to the likelihood of receiving a surprise bill. That's because there's no way for patients to know how much an ambulance will cost before they get inside the vehicle. Here's why ambulances are so expensive in the United States and what can be done to change it.

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in your car, then you appreciate the value of a loud siren. Fortunately, your car is probably equipped already to receive warning signals on its audio system, thanks to a new solution developed by students in Sweden.

Why your city government should buy your local newspaper

Newspapers are critical for America's civic health. The government should fund them.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Smart Meters for Water Utilities: Greater Accuracy Yields Savings and Benefits

Smart meters offer water utilities more, better data to reduce waste, eliminate leaks, save money, and serve customers better. Here’s how.

When Utility Companies Buy OOH

Utility Companies don't always buy OOH, but when they do

Need for new water/utility systems building questioned

A city councilor questioned whether the Water/Utility Systems Division could move into a proposed future maintenance shop instead of purchasing and constructing a new building.

What utility companies are offering to help with higher bills expected this winter

Utility companies in the Ozarks are doing what they can to work with residents and their respective budgets.

Can a utility company ask for a deposit?

Explains that companies must send a written demand for a deposit, but the guidelines are different for low income people

What Utility Companies Should Know About ESG in Building

ESG standards are becoming increasingly followed, and many utility companies should become aware of how ESG impacts their work.

Employee Apps For Utilities Companies: The Essential Features You Should Include

Apps for utilities companies are great ways to increase productivity and improve decision-making. Read on to find out what apps your company should adopt.

How DCIM Helps Utility Companies?

Utility companies and data centres understand the term 'downtime' in a slightly different way than other sectors. For them, downtime means a power outage, and the reasons behind this could be several. For example, failure of critical machinery due to overheating or power cut. Utility companies can benefit significantly from data management. As we know, such companies handle a massive volume of data. In such situations…

5 things utilities companies must do to future-proof themselves

Utilities companies must decide on the right strategic approach to tackle this new environment we're living in.

Utility companies start hawking appliances

US utilities are helping to sell energy efficient gear in an attempt to give away more rebates to customers. Will the strategy work – and will buying new stuff really save energy?

Are we really stuck with the big private utility companies?

They can cause wildfires, putting thousands out of their homes, and flee into bankruptcy to avoid paying the price of their negligence.

Should You Pay Trade Association Dues For Utility Companies?

This article describes how advocacy groups are fighting utility companies, who are allowed to pass off trade association dues to consumers.