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Summer Safety Tips for Staying Cool on the Job

By Esperanza Poquiz Edited by Jul DeGeus  With a date of June 21st, summer is right around the corner. For some of us, this means pool parties, lazy days on the beach and outdoor fun in the sun. But for others, “summer” has a darker meaning; a cruel time period in which one must to stay indoors to seek shelter

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Do You Know Your Eco Building Materials?

Do you know which building materials are more eco friendly? In a world filled with greenhouse gasses and pollutants, every step to a greener future is a good one. Click each tile below to see if you have what it takes! [wp_quiz id=”321″]

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What is the Difference between Regular Unleaded and Premium Gas?

Most car owners get all kinds of different answers when it comes to choosing regular unleaded gas or premium gas. This seesaw debate among industry players has been dismissed by some as the equivalent of watering a tree in rain; it’s pointless. There is no difference between regular and premium gas to them. Then there are those who say their

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Basic Car Care Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Running

To some of us, a car is our baby; we put work into it on the weekends, regularly wash and vacuum it and make sure that people take their shoes off before getting in. To others, it is simply a way for us to get from point “A” to point “B.” But whether your car is your pride and joy

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10 DIY Checks Before Calling for AC Repair

It’s quite embarrassing for you to request air conditioning (AC) repair services only for the technician to come out, look at the system and flip an obvious switch. Some common central air conditioning problems have simple solutions. If you find something isn’t right with your AC unit, save time and money by conducting these simple checks before making that call

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100 Watts Smile: The Grinning Librarian

April 4th is National School Librarian Day and Tidewater Tech Trades would like to recognize our Librarian Assistant, Tiffany Watts, for her outstanding work managing the Learning Resource Center and coordinating the Penn Foster students on campus.   Ms. Watts graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She is an outstanding resource for students and faculty.

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Funny Cars are No Drag

Three Ladies Who Switched Gears in the Auto Industry By Esperanza Poquiz & Jul DeGeus When we say “automotive industry”, who is the first person that comes to mind? Is it Karl Benz or Henry Ford, two of the most popular automobile engineers? Maybe it’s a competitive driver, like A.J. Allmendinger or Jeff Gordon. Heck, if you have little ones

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Trade School Jobs in 2017 and Beyond

Trade School Jobs in 2017 and Beyond As the New Year rolls in, many people start to take stock of their lives and ask themselves “what am I going to do this year to better my career?”  That question is not so easy to answer if you can’t or don’t want to attend a 4 year college.  Or is it? 

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