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Do It All With Itron AMR And DSG!• Reduce labor costs • Increase billing accuracy • Improve customer service

As the world’s leading provider of data collection technology, Itron’s proven approach offers a range of AMR solutions, and implementation is a lot easier than you think (it virtually pays for itself!). AMR technology from Itron continues to be the smart choice for utilities of all types and sizes.

DSG And Ilsco: The Clear Choice For Superior Conduit Connections!ClearTap Connectors – Save time and speed up jobs – just tap and tighten.

• Eliminate the need for tape and covers required with traditional wiring methods • Offer dual entry from both sides • Make inspections easy with their transparent covers

Nimbus4Flex Connectors – Reusable and reliable for long-lasting installation.

• Eliminate the need for replacement wire sleeves • Accept fine-stranded flexible conductors – great for industrial and mining applications • Prevent oxides from forming

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A Job Versus A CareerThere is an old joke among business owners that goes something like this: “Now that I'm my own boss, I can finally choose which 60 hours I want to work each week.” While it may be humorous, it is almost always true. Success never comes easy.

Why do successful business people so often work extra hours? Sometimes, it is because they simply have more to do (a business owner may wear many hats, for example). However, this isn't always the case. Successful salespeople almost always put in extra hours even though they aren't the owner. Why? Because they spend time improving themselves.

In fact, this drive to improve is a characteristic that successful people – whether they own a business or not – inevitably share. It is the difference between those who look at their day-to-day lives as a job, and those who choose to see it as a career. By seeing the big picture – a career as something to be built and developed – high achievers show an understanding that success is almost entirely a product of effort.

This doesn't mean you should ignore everything else and sleep on the couch

in the break room. Why succeed in business if you fail your

family? The key is

to succeed in both endeavors. Do this by finding fun ways to learn. For example, not everyone wants to read business books. Personally, I like magazines and online blog sites that provide helpful tips and plenty of laughs at the same time. That half-hour before bed when there's nothing on TV? That's a great time to check out some articles instead of tapping on the remote.

Once you get the hang of “getting better,” it gets easier – and people will notice. You'll be more confident. You'll have more to discuss with customers and coworkers. And you'll have an easier time attaining a leadership position. It becomes obvious, after all, who is growing – and who is not.

Got some tips of your own for “sharpening the sword”? Please share them with me, and I will pass them on.

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Longer-lasting Motors And Less Maintenance With The Enclosed Altistart 22 Soft Start Motor Controller.The Enclosed Altistart 22 combination motor controller merges integrated bypass and control components to improve a machine's performance, efficiency, reliability and even life expectancy.

• Minimize wiring time! Withsixterminalsinsteadof12,theAltistart22isquicktoinstall.

• Set up and operate with ease! TheAltistart22featuresanintegrateddisplayterminalthat allowsyoutochangeboththeprogrammingandthemonitoring parametersinordertoadaptandcustomizetheapplication.

H2Option® Toilets Aren't Just Great For The Environment – They're Also Great For Your Profits!Dual flush H2Option toilets from American Standard let your customers conserve water and save money with every flush. They're an easy sale when you show customers these unique features:

• Easy-to-use dual flush uses less water – Thistoiletallowsyouto choosebetweenamere1.0-gallonflushorastandard1.6-gallonflush, simplybypressingoneoftwobuttonactuatorsontopofthetank.

• EverClean™ surface means less scrubbing –Thesuper-smooth, mirror-likesurfaceiseasiertokeepclean,evenafteryearsofuse.

• High bulk removal rating means fewer clogs – Withahighrating of800–1000grams,thesetoiletsfeaturebettermaterialremovaland outstandingclogresistance.

Macro HP two-bolt extended range couplings from Romac feature up to 25 percent higher working pressure (up to 350psi) and allow for up to 25 percent more deflection (up to 10˚). Plus, these couplings are:

• Adjustable for extended-range – MacroHPcouplingsofferarangeof upto1.25inches,accommodatingIPSthroughClass200A/Cpipe.

• Easytohandleandinstall–Withabuilt-inhandle,theMacroHPcoupling iseasytocarryandmaneuverwhileonthejob.

• Heavy-dutyforlong-lastingconnections–MacroHPcouplingsaremade withductileironendringsandcenterrings.

Romac's Macro HP™ Couplings Are New And Improved: More Pressure And More Deflection For Fewer Maintenance Visits.

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Fast FACTSFormer San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young attended Brigham Young University (BYU) and is the great-great-great grandson of Brigham Young, the man for whom BYU is named.

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, hot dog season ends on Labor Day (it begins on Memorial Day).

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Choose Okonite Cables: Better Insulation Means Less Maintenance.Okoguard URO-J cables provide maximum circuit longevity in underground residential distribution systems. Best of all, DSG stocks a large inventory of 1/0 full neutral, 1/0 reduced neutral, 4/0 and 500 MCM.

• Reducemaintenancevisitswithuniquelystronginsulation. Okonite’s Okoguard insulation utilizes a totally integrated ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) system, which provides the optimum balance of electrical and physical properties for extended problem-free service.

• Speedupinstallationswithsuperiorflexibility. Okoguard URO-J cable can be buried directly or installed in underground ducts or conduits.

Territory restrictions may apply in SD and IA. Contact your DSG representative for availability.

The TS®54 TDR From Fluke – A TDR, Toner And Pair Identifier All In One Compact Test Set!The TS54 is perfect for voice, data and video professionals, delivering 10 testing functions and a multitude of user-friendly features.

• Improvesafetybylighteningupthetoolbelt–Linemen no longer need to carry a separate TDR, toner, pair identifier and test set. That's a 62 percent weight reduction, minimizing the stress on the lower back and hips.

• ButtinonliveDSLlineswithoutcrashingdataservice– The TS54 delivers 20 percent more extreme weather protection with its RainSafe™, DropSafe™ and DataSafe™ technology. This means the TS54 is weatherproof, rugged and able to butt in on live DSL lines to test POTS quality without disrupting service.

D id You Know?DSG holds a weekly "football picks" contest during each football season in which customers can win cash (no purchase necessary). Ask your DSG representative for more details.

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Easy To Transport. Easy To Store. Easy To Use. Lenox Speed Slot ® Hole Saw Mini Kits Make Cutting A Cinch!• Save time and get jobs done faster –Thesekits comestockedwithavarietyofholesawsizesmost commonlyusedbycontractors,resultinginfewer tripsbackandforthtothetruck.

• A heavy-duty case means your hole saws are always where you want them –Madefromimpact- resistantpolypropylenewithadurablemetallatch andmetalhingepins,thekit’scaseisdesignedto withstanddailyuseinthetoughestenvironments.

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