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 I asked my daughter if she’d seen my newspaper. She told me that newspapers are old school. She said that people use tablets nowadays and handed me her iPad. The fly didn’t stand a chance. We've given away over $499,000 to subscribers. See the E-Smarts to B-Smart contest. Now you can enter via Email and/or on Facebook. Did you win? (See below to find out.   Time To Make Apprenticeships Cool Again By Bill Floyd 
I don't know if you've noticed but lately there has been a lot of talk
about bringing back apprenticeships as a career path. Duh? Somehow,
somewhere along the way colleges convinced us, or we convinced
ourselves, that universities were the only track toward getting our
children the jobs they needed to be successful in life. Doing skilled
blue-collar work was somehow beneath us. Kids who didn't go to college
were often thought of as failures. Well here's the real story.
  Announcing the New Smart eCat+ App for Android! 
The ElectricSmarts created mobile App is now available for the Android as well as the iPad. It contains the Smarts eCat collection, IDEA data, New Products, Videos and more. We can create one for you. Ask about it paulwerthman@electricsmarts.com.Download from Google Play. Download from iTunes.
  This Month's Smart eCat Features: ABB 
With the popularity of the Internet, the world has changed. SMART eCAT is now one new important way. Each month we will feature a new manufacturer’s electronic SMART eCAT that will show how looking up products and using manufacturer’s catalogs have never been easier. This “eCatalog Collection” now also appears on our distributor partner and manufacturer rep’s websites as well. We encourage you to look for these there and deal with the companies with which you already have close relationships and work hard to serve your everyday needs.Click here to enter their Electronic Timer catalog section.  "E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion 
We're going Social! Now you can reply to the Monthly Questions via email like you always have or on Facebook.The ElectricSmarts Facebook page is attracting a lot of interest. You can still win $100 just by emailing us your answer as you've always done. But now, we are entering folks who answer the question on Facebook into the potential prize-winner pool as well. So go ahead answer anyway you'd like and make some money and have fun while you learn. Last Issue We Asked: Who introduced a New Made In USA Red, White and Blue T®-STRIPPER? Correct Answer: IDEAL Industries Congratulations to our WINNER: Mike Reeder, Inside Sales, Shaw Supply, Kansas City, MO CLICK HERE to see all winners. This Issue's Question: Who introduced its 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Driver™ - "Easily Switches between Popular Sizes"? Business Information and the Cloud Steve Maurer, IME 
I've seen a lot of changes in business computing over the last three
decades. Once upon a time, all you needed was a large enough closet to
house a server or two. And, of course, some cable looms to keep your
cabling neat and tidy.A rack system on the wall supported a few ethernet switches to handle incoming cables and route them to the servers. To keep things cool, an air conditioner was ducted into the space, ensuring the equipment wouldn't overheat. Siemens Offers Advanced Panelboard Options James R. Dukart 
Siemens has come out with a couple of newer advanced Panelboard options for contractors and building maintenance staff. The first is a Title 24-Compliant PS Lighting Panel intended to meet various disaggregation requirements, with CT provisions for metering segregated loads with P2 panels with up to 400-amp buses in a 20 inch x 7.75 inch Type 1 or NEMA 3R enclosure. Data Center Products: More than Just Neat and Tidy Steve Maurer, IME 
In a previous article, I mentioned how data centers evolved from tiny
spare closets to huge data-only facilities, often housed underground.There's no doubt that as the need for big data and other information increases, the data centers that gather and distribute this information will evolve as well. And, they're getting huge.  nVent ERICO  How to Retrofit CADDY Strut TrapezeIn this episode of CADDY TV, Rick shows how to retrofit strut trapeze two ways: with the CADDY Strut Trapeze Attachment plate (ISSP) for pre-cut strut, and with the Retrofit Telescoping Strut Replacement (TSR1220R).
Arva  HyLite LED Lotus LampThe HyLite LED Lotus Lamp is designed with versatility in mind to retrofit HID, HPS, and MH Lamps. The 180° Adjustable bracket allows the Lotus to be installed in multiple positions and at different lengths. It has an ultra-long rated life of up to 60,000 hours, offers years of reliable performance for the lowest total cost of ownership.
Orbit Industries Inc.  Orbit's Height Adjustable Box Installation Template (HABIT)Provides electrical installers with a tool to efficiently mount boxes and brackets. Featuring an adjustable, magnetic platform, the HABIT can be preset to a specific height for consistent box and bracket installation on the job site.
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