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1. Install a virtual server and then combine several lightly used servers onto the single virtual server. 2. Instead of buying new servers for periods of high demand and then installing them with the plan of putting them in storage if demand declines, lease them. Instead of leasing new servers and setting them up for peak demand, consider renting cloud computing resources. 3. Set up hotelling... read more »

When do quality standards need to go up, and how can the case for this be made to the reluctant? 1. The customer is mandating higher quality standards. Solution: If the customer is adamant on increasing the standards, have an open discussion of why they think the product needs higher standards. The issue may be customer dissatisfaction that they think higher quality standards will resolve. ... read more »

This is by no means all of the troubleshooting and maintenance required for your resin extrusion system, but it will cover the most common scenarios. Issue 1: Film thickness variation across transverse Possible Cause 1: Extrusion die out of adjustment. Possible Solution 1: Adjust the die bolts. Possible Cause 2: Melt temperature variation Possible Solutions for Cause 2 A. Check for faul... read more »

The late teen months (13-19 months) are in some ways more difficult than the terrible twos. For example, their verbal comprehension is less than a two year old while their understanding of the risks and rules are non-existent. They'll understand "bring that here", but perhaps not the item name. They'll understand that shaking their heads means they don't want it, but may ... read more »

While we hate interruptions, the world is increasingly designed for exactly that. Instant Message windows pop up and interfere with the documents we are typing. Pop up ads interfere with the online work we wanted to do. The advertising flashes, sings, and even materializes in our path in an attempt to get our attention. How do you minimize the distractions in this high-tech world designed to take... read more »

Productive seems to be too broad of a term to teach as a value, since it can be warped in meaning per the latest management craze. We'll focus on calling it "usefulness". What is usefulness? It is the desire to want to be useful. Why teach usefulness? Do you want your child to have good odds of becoming a productive member of the household before they are old enough to hold a p... read more »

Whether it is from Peak Oil, elimination of gasoline companies' subsidies to make budgets balance, or the implementation of disastrously expensive carbon credits, we will be facing steep and permanent oil price increases. How will this affect you, and how can you plan to cope? 1. Rising transportation costs will causes schools to cut back on transportation budgets. Live close to schools,... read more »

1. Ask those who work closely with your customers for areas customers want to see improved. 2. Better yet, ask your customers. If giving the customer what they want is what keeps you in business, then their opinions are also your business' best source of ideas to improve what is into what can be. 3. Ask your usual suspects, those known idea generators in your company. 4. Ask the unusua... read more »

1. Have a list of your child's clothing and shoe size. If they are barely in that size, buy that size winter jackets and snow shoes for your children at the back to school sales. If they are barely within that size range, buy the next size up winter clothes. Many parents are not buying winter jackets yet, so the prices haven't reached peak demand prices. And if you live in a state with ... read more »

Whether due to higher taxes, lower oil industry subsidies, or carbon tax credits, we are likely going to see higher gasoline prices. How will this affect business and leisure industries? 1. Housing close to business centers and employment centers will go up in value. Housing far from city centers and employment centers will become more expensive. How to cope: If moving, move to a location clo... read more »