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Nov 29, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Spencer Patterson |Joe Morgan |Andrew Borck |Lexi Tucker
This is the fifth in a multi-part article series running from November 1 to Epiphany. It discusses the themes and meaning of Christmas movies, digs into specific tropes, and unpacks the true nature of Christmas. The first, second, third, and fourth essays can be found here. If someone asked you what the most financially successful Christmas movie of all time was, what movie would you guess? It is a difficult question to answer due to the way Hollywood accounting works.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Andrew Borck |Lexi Tucker |Spencer Patterson |Tyler Hummel
If you’re anything like me, your tools at home are rudimentary at best. Mine are scattered in three separate bags and backpacks across the house and finding the right tool for each job often turns into its own scavenger hunt. The team at BlackZero has found a way to give you everything you’ll need for most common home maintenance in a pretty slick kit, ensuring everything stays neatly organized and easily accessible.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Andrew Borck |Lexi Tucker |Spencer Patterson |Tyler Hummel
This is the third entry in a multi-part article series running from November 1 to Epiphany. It discusses the themes and meaning of Christmas movies, digs into specific tropes, and unpacks the true nature of Christmas. The first essay can be found here and the second essay can be found here. One of my favorite experiences as an adult satiating his wanderlust was my opportunity to visit the famous Christmas Story House in Ohio.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Andrew Borck |Lexi Tucker |Spencer Patterson |Tyler Hummel
This is the second in a multi-part article series running from November 1 to Epiphany. It discusses the themes and meaning of Christmas movies, digs into specific tropes, and unpacks the true nature of Christmas. The first essay can be found here. In the last article, we briefly touched upon the question of Christmas itself in relation to the nature of Christmas movies.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Andrew Borck |Lexi Tucker |Spencer Patterson |Tyler Hummel
You’ve probably heard this question a hundred times in internet articles or over water cooler talk at the office. And if you’re someone who has any passion for movies, you probably bristled at the question the first time you heard it.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
geeksundergrace.com | Stephen Hall |Derek Thompson |Spencer Patterson |Lexi Tucker
The Mana franchise has been around in name since Secret of Mana hit the scene on Super Nintendo over thirty years ago. Mana has had some beloved entries, but no new mainline entries have graced fans’ hands since the PlayStation 2. Now the series is back with Visions of Mana, a new tale full of bright colors and familiar design sensibilities that will have long-time fans cracking a smile. Could it win new fans to the franchise?
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
automotive-fleet.com | Lexi Tucker
As a technician, Mark Garrow, transit/garage manager for the City of Bettendorf, Iowa, appreciated learning about and adapting to new technology. As the years went by and he accrued experience, he felt he could make a bigger impact from a management standpoint. With this exciting and challenging endeavor came many lessons he feels will be of use to others breaking into higher levels of government service.
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May 28, 2024 | 
automotive-fleet.com | Lexi Tucker
One of the biggest responsibilities of many public fleet managers is managing a staff of technicians and office employees. With the “aging” of the fleet industry, a shortage of skilled technicians, and more fleet managers worried about budget cuts, efficient employee management is more important than ever.
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May 13, 2024 | 
government-fleet.com | Lexi Tucker
Norman Barrientos, president & principal architect of Barrientos Design & Consulting, Inc., and Jeff Tews, retired fleet services manager for the City of Milwaukee, Wisc., presented a highly informative session on designing the best fleet garage possible at the GFX Experience, held live online Oct. 26-30, 2021. During the presentation, they reviewed seven different aspects one must remember when developing a space that’s safe, efficient, and future-focused. 1.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
automotive-fleet.com | Lexi Tucker |Lauren Fletcher
Fleets should never forget about other dangers fleet workers face daily, especially when it comes to making sure employees are visible. Wearable and mountable personal safety lights are one way to do that. Guardian Angel Elite Series wearable lights are lightweight (about three ounces) and about the size of a pager. Guardian Angel produces devices in more than 25 different color combinations to fit the need/specification of any occupation.
