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Engadget
Imagine having the power to tweak your windows' opacity depending on the weather. That's one application a group of MIT scientists believe they've made possible by conjuring up an equation that can predict how light goes through a rubber-like polymer structure. The rubbery material they used called polydimethylsiloxane has dark regions when at rest but gets more and more transparent as you stretch it. One of the researchers, Francisco López Jiménez, says the decision to undertake the project was a happy accident. "We were just playing with the material, and we soon got interested in how we can predict this and get the numbers right."
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Equipment World
Take a look at the following photo and see if you can name the OSHA trench safety violations.
There's a man in the trench — look closely, because you can barely see him. Then, there are the eight men surrounding the newly excavated hole, putting pressure on the excavation face. There's no sloping, shielding or shoring — nothing to hold the soil back if it ever started to move.
There's also no OSHA violation.
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Safety.BLR.com
OSHA has launched a new web portal for employers to report fatalities, inpatient hospitalizations, and other severe injuries. But the advice from one lawyer who specializes in OSHA matters is "proceed with caution." Keep reading to find out why.
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Woodworking Network
During the 2016 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas this week, Kolbe Windows & Doors highlighted its breadth of customizable options to create one-of-a-kind entrances.
"No other feature on a home makes such a powerful statement and lasting impression as the front entry," says Cindy Bremer, vice president of marketing for the Wausau, Wisconsin millwork company. "Each entry is built-to-order so it can be individualized with wide and tall sizes, unusual shapes, rare wood species, bright and bold finishes, finely crafted glass, and many other selections."
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Entrepreneur
You've heard the saying about how we get only one chance to make a good first impression. For a small business, branding is that opportunity. And more often than not, it's a missed opportunity.
A strong brand inspires consumers who have no prior knowledge or experience with your company to believe that you deliver an amazing product or service.
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The Huffington Post
Anyone interested in purchasing a new construction condo is well advised to read the piece in the Times about the settlement between a developer and the New York State Attorney General's Office. The painful story speaks volumes about what can happen when a developer runs out of funds to complete a project.
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For Construction Pros
From cutting-edge building technologies to innovative construction methods and better decision-making systems, projects are getting smarter. Given the rapid development of emerging construction opportunities, owners should demand faster projects, lower costs and better buildings. Here are 10 trends that will shape and improve construction projects in 2016 and beyond.
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