In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Granite Portals Transition Chaos to Serenity, by Megy Karydes
Natural Thinstone Veneer Patterns Explained, by Lisa Miller
Training, Safety and Education
Natural Stone Vs. Manmade Materials CEU Courses Now Available from NSI
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: August – October 2022
Three Tips to Get More Retail Jobs from Google Maps, by Stephen Alberts
Roger and His Fabrication Shop, Part II, by Rick Phelps
Introducing the Bostik Academy
NTCA Launches Thick-Bed Regional Training in Columbus, Ohio
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Is That All This Data Is Good For? by Ed Young
The Stone Detective – The Case of the Marble Impostor, by Frederick M. Hueston
BNPL : Is it Right for You or Your Business? by Sharon Koehler
Why Homeowners Remodel or Move
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Industry News
Go to the Masters with BBI and Integra
International Surface Fabricators Association to Host Industry Roundtable in Seattle
NSI Becomes Endorsing Partner of Hardscape North America Show
MSI Announces Its Latest Showroom and Distribution Center Opening in Columbus, Ohio
Birch Hill and Investissement Québec Partner with Polycor
MSI Introduces Traktion Indoor/Outdoor Porcelain Tile Featuring ZeroSlip™
The Lighter Side
August is the Ideal Month for Procrastinators, by Sam Venable
The Funny Pages, Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Chill, Dude, Reptile Roundup is On!, Bonus!, Keep Smilin’
I’m Outta Here, Not My Levis, Not My Circus, Jugg in tha Jug, News that Sounds Like a Joke
Contributors & Staff
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Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
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Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
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G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
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Gina Covell |
Advertising Sales and Social Media Maven |
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Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
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Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
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Ed Hill |
Synchronous Solutions |
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Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
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Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
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Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
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Peter J. Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
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Lisa Miller |
Delgado Stone |
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Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
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Rick Phelps |
CEO, PK Safety |
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Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
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Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |
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