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LIGHTING
HIFs: Twice the Light & Half the Operating Cost
        Alit incandescent bulb has been the cartoon symbol of a good idea for at least a century. But that does not mean that its kind of light actually is a good idea any longer. As a matter of fact, the incandescent bulb is very likely on the way out.
        The same goes for the high-intensity discharge (HID) type of lighting often used in school and hospital auditoriums, gyms, cafeterias or larger, high-ceilinged rooms. As a pretty reliable rule of thumb, HIDs (metal halide, high-pressure sodium and mercury vapor lighting types) are 30%-50% more expensive just to operate than the modern high-intensity fluorescent (HIF) type.
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MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS
MNS Solutions for a Changing World
        Lately, we have become all too familiar with the events that warrant the use of a mass notification system (MNS). The recent shootings at Northern Illinois University and last spring at Virginia Tech are two tragic examples. To better protect their corporate offices, industrial complex, or college campus, facility managers have begun asking questions about MNS technology and its varied applications.
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Understanding an Evolving ‘‘Hot’’ Topic for School & Hospital Facilities
        Integrated pest management, commonly referred to as IPM, has become a hot topic across the United States, especially for schools and health care facilities. Thirty-three states have passed legislation addressing IPM in schools. Concurrently, states, such as New York and Louisiana, have begun to pass formal legislation mandating the use of IPM in hospitals. Yet, there is little consensus about the definition of IPM. A 2007 national survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the National Pest Management Association, found that 67% of all respondents had little to no knowledge of IPM.
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