Troy Sympson
I'm a full-time, professional writer/editor/photographer. I am a very open minded individual who is personable, self-motivated and open to new challenges. I'm laid-back, optimistic, fun-loving and humorous. And humble, as you can see...
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Y2K Was Real - How the Year 2000 Really Did Signify the End of the WorldY2K did happen in the United States, just not as we thought it would. The world as we knew it ended in the year 2000. -
What a Week it Was... (03-07-08 Edition)Some stories from the past week that I found to be interesting, humorous and/or disgusting.
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Shocking! Daisy De La Hoya Photos Cause RuckusPhotos of Daisy de la Hoya, niece of boxer Oscar and a contestant on VH1's Rock of Love, are causing a stir. They show nudity, a whiskey bottle and what could be construed as cocaine.
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The Best Bars, Restaurants and Night Clubs for People Over 30 in Cleveland, OhioA handful of my favorite bars and restaurants in the Cleveland, Ohio area - all of which emphasize food, service and atmosphere, and are devoid of irritating, young drunks.
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What a Week it Was... (02-15-08 Edition)A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.
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Airplane and Airport Conversation Starters? Don't Do ItIf you travel a lot and want to find new friends to share friendly chats with, don't look at me.
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What a Week it Was... (02-01-08 Edition)A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.
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Legos: The Greatest Toys Ever MadeLegos made you use your imagination and creativity, which is why they're the best toys of all time.
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What a Week it Was... (01-25-08 Edition)10 stories from the past week, along with my thoughts and views.
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Tom Brady's Cast: Who Cares?The news of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady being spotted in a protective boot is an overblown, non-story.
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What a Week it Was... (01-18-08 Edition)The following is a recap of some of the events of the week that I found to be interesting, humorous and/or disgusting.
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Top 5 Super Bowls of All-timeIn my humble opinion, here are the five greatest games of the greatest game there is.
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What a Week it Was... (01-11-08 Edition)A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.
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Busiest Mailing Day of the Year is Most 'Un-Wonderful'Expect to wait - and wait - at the post office during the holidays.
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The Best Christmas Special You've (Probably) Never SeenJim Henson's "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" is an American treasure, and is a must-watch for anyone who has a heart.
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What a Week it Was... (12-14 Edition)A weekly recap of interesting news.
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Top Albums of 2007Here's my "Top 10 Albums of 2007." These aren't listed in any particular order - it's just 10 albums I really enjoyed this year. Music is very subjective, so, if you disagree, too bad. Make your own list.
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Top Songs of 2007The Top 15 songs of 2007. Music is very subjective, and one man's masterpiece may be another's fingernails on a chalkboard. So, if you disagree, too bad. Make your own list.
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Retail Me Not: What's Not to Like?Retail Me Not is a Web site that collects discount and promotional coupon codes from thousands of online retailers, treating you to discounts, free shipping and other money saving offers.
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Contemplating the Simple Pleasures of the HolidaysNuggets of joy that will warm the heart of any Scrooge or Grinch.
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My Neighbor's Experience with SmartLipoIf you're looking to get rid of pockets of fat or cellulite, look into SmartLipo. It may be the best decision you've ever made.
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Wayne Newton Threatened Johnny Carson Over Gay JokesWayne Newton said that he once told Johnny Carson to knock off the gay jokes or he'd "knock him on his ass." Why would he say that and was it warranted?
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How Will Brett Favre's Injury Affect the Packers the Rest of the Season?Without their unquestioned leader, the Pack may be in trouble. But, I think he'll be back.
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What a Week it Was... (11-30 Edition)A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.
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Thanksgiving: Getting Drunk and Giving ThanksThe night before Thanksgiving has become the 'biggest party night of the year.'
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NFL Thanksgiving Football Predictions, Best BetsWe've got three big NFL games on Turkey Day, and I know who will win. At least I think I do...
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What a Week it Was... (11-16 Edition)A recap of the events and stories of the week.
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Ricky Williams Will Play Again... and He'll Play WellRicky Williams will return to form and be a solid NFL running back - if he's truly committed to an NFL career.
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Surviving the Holidays as a Sports WidowSports and love - strange bedfellows, but with a little effort, it can work.
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Mastering the Art of Re-Gifting This Holiday SeasonRe-gifting - giving someone a gift that was previously given to you - is an unspoken, yet often cherished, holiday tradition.
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Jigga What? - The Impact of Hip-Hop Culture on Today's YouthIt's hard to argue that the current domination of hip-hop in popular music has had a strong influence on the way American teens talk, dress and act. Hip-hop culture has affected a variety of young people, and its effects can be seen in myriad ways.
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What a Week it Was...A weekly recap of some of the events of the week that I found to be interesting, humorous and/or disgusting.
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AASP/NJ, Travelers Insurance Still at Odds Over Estimating PracticesOne thing that collision repairers and insurance companies often butt heads over is estimating procedures.
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Collision IndustryTask Force Renews Standards for Insurer Direct Repair ProgramsFor much of 2006, the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Best Practices Task Force addressed the lack of standard Direct Repair Program (DRP) practices.
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3M Uses 'Confirm' Authentication Products to Battle Counterfeit Automotive PartsThe automotive industry is constantly dealing with counterfeiting and parts piracy. These sub-par and unsafe products wind up with unknowing consumers, putting lives at risk and exposing shop owners to potential liability.
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EPA Changes Not Expected to Slow RulingThe development of new air toxics rules is moving into the final stages, despite organizational changes..
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New Jersey Shop,Akzo Nobel, Provides Car to Needy FamilyLast December, Dagny Scott, a homeless mother of four residing in New Jersey, thought a prayer was answered when local business Boggs Auto donated a refurbished 1999 Nissan Altima to her family.
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Arizona State University Offers Collision Repair Industry ProgramWith the industry becoming more and more complex due to consolidation, advances in technology and supply chain management issues, owners, executives and managers are looking for highly skilled employees in order to effectively manage their operations.
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Groups Fine-tune Grading Guide for Recycled PartsIn order to improve the process of using recycled parts, efforts are being made to fine-tune a grading system for recycled components.
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Collision Repair Wages to Rise, Says Labor Dept.According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), pay rates for auto body repair employees are expected to keep growing, continuing the spike that has occurred over the past three years.
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Collision Repair Industry Continues to Debate Right to Repair LegislationThe industry is once again revisiting the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048), a piece of legislation that has been kicked around in one version or another for several years.
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New Volvo Braking System Hopes to Cut Collisions in HalfVolvo Cars has unveiled a new system that can help drivers avoid the low-speed collisions that are so common in urban traffic and in slow-moving traffic queues.
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Legislators Push Bills for 'total' DisclosureIn the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita damaging millions of vehicles, several in the collision repair industry have been concerned with those vehicles being resold without complete disclosure of the damage they had incurred during the storms.
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Keystone Vs. Ford Wrangle in CourtThe aftermarket parts distributor and the automaker continue to battle over patents and copyrights.
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Illinois AG Examining Insurer/Repairer RelationshipsThe Office of the Attorney General of Illinois is currently examining the legitimacy of the existence of any agreement between an insurer and a repairer.
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Surviving an OSHA, EPA or Any Other InspectionThose who work with hazardous materials or in other regulated areas need to be prepared for a possible inspection by a government agency, such as the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Will Higher Minimum Wages Equate to Lower Profits?A major topic of debate among all small business owners these days is an increase of the federal minimum wage.
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Washington Legislation Hopes to Eliminate Insurer-owned Body ShopsA hotly contested debate in today's collision repair industry centers on insurer-owned shops and the legalities of it.
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Fire Prevention in the Collision Repair Industry: Don't Get Burned!If a body shop owner overlooks fire safety precautions in order to tackle more pressing matters, it's somewhat understandable. After all, he's much more likely to get burned by a customer or an insurer than by a fire.
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Canadian Collision Industry Forum Discusses DRPs, Waterborne PaintsJust like in the United States, Canadian collision repair professionals are dealing with issues such as waterborne paint, recycled and aftermarket parts and DRPs.
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Farmers Insurance Settle Inferior-parts SuitA settlement has been reached between Farmers Insurance Group and a nationwide class of plaintiffs who alleged that Farmers' claims adjusters directed that collision repairs be made with parts not approved by the original maker.
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Competitive Conveying: Automated Telescoping Conveyors Versus Conventional Radial StackersContract crushing is an ever-changing business - from site to site and from rock to recycle. Staying on top requires unsurpassed flexibility, reliable equipment and rapid mobilization.
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Mobile Crushers Add Opportunity for Drill-and-Blast Contractors and Value for CustomersIdaho was the third fastest growing state between 2004 and 2005 according to the United States Census Bureau. The capital, Boise, is growing despite the fact that the region's geology is far from ideal for new construction.
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Florida Company Uses Enhanced Machinery to Assist with Organics Recycling BusinessTo say John Desrosiers had little experience when he got started in the organics recycling business would be a tremendous understatement. His company, 1 Stop Landscape and Brick Pavers Supply, Bradenton, Fla., was literally started out of necessity rather than choice.
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Bird's-eye View: An Arizona-based Drilling and Blasting Contractor Serves Its CustomersSometimes, a company's operations are so far-flung that the best way to see them is from the air, even if that means getting around a major forest fire while flying at 10,000 ft.
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Propane Distributor Keeps Efficiencies in 'house'Just about every business in any industry wants to be more efficient. The question is: How?
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Promises, Promises: :Benefits of Energy Bill Tax Incentives Still UnclearWhen the CLEAR Act passed the House and Senate and was signed into law in August 2005, many in the propane industry were thrilled with the possibilities.
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Wheels of the Future: Propane Vehicles Are Ready to RollThe CLEAR Act (Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies) has been in place since 2005, thus many in the industry are hoping the benefits will start to show.
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A New Study Seeks to Enhance Propane's Standing with HomebuildersThe study provides data on perceptions the building industry has towards propane and what propane marketers can do to break into the builder market.
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Enjoy St. Patrick's Day, But Remember What It's All AboutContrary to popular belief, the day isn't just about green clothes and public drunkenness.
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Las Vegas' Largest Taxi Company Relies on Propane to Keep Up with the City of LightsLas Vegas. Gambling. Shows. Dining. Shopping. Golf. Nightlife. Business conferences. It's a lot to keep up with, and despite everything being in relatively close proximity, taxicabs are desperately needed to transport millions of visitors from Point A to Point B.
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Showrooms: Great Place to Showcase or Waste of Space?Showrooms in the propane industry were once prevalent. Many moved away from them, but they have been making somewhat of a comeback in recent years.
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An Ohio Producer Utilizes Electronic Detonators to Improve Its Blasting ProgramOften, when an operation switches to electronic detonators for its blasting needs, it's because of a problem, such as excessive vibration. However, at the C.F. Poeppelman quarry in Bradford, Ohio, that wasn't the only factor.
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Golf is Great for Relaxing...if It Wasn't so FrustratingThe mystique of golf. A game that at the same time is relaxing yet stressful, enjoyable but frustrating and exhilarating and infuriating.
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The Rise of the Machines: Understanding Technology in the Propane IndustryTechnically speaking, technology is a technological nightmare. Computer systems, software, hardware and e-whatevers can be difficult to learn, implement and use. On the other hand, they can be godsends .
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Valentine's Day: Sweet for Some, Bitter for OthersThe air is filled with the aroma of chocolates, flowers and candy hearts. There's red and pink everywhere. Jewelry store advertisements inundate television, radio and print. Yes, it's February, which means Valentine's Day is almost here.
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We're Living in a Society Here, PeopleTolerate others and work together to make the world a better place.
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Graduates: Work Hard; Play HarderDo what you love and love what you do.