In this Issue...
New Slab Caddy Offers Safe Alternative to Moving Slabs Around the Shop, by Peter Marcucci
Using Natural Stone to Create At-Home Water Features, by Megy Karydes
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: May to June 2024
Are You the Superhero in Your Business? by Ed Young
Prioritize – Focus – Finish, by Rick Phelps
Revenue Rush: A Powerful Strategy for a Quick Cash Flow Boost, by Justin Shaw
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Preventing Silicosis: The Renewed Focus On Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry
Quarry Life, by Sharon Koehler
The Stone Detective: The Case of the Granite Harassment Lawsuit, by Frederick M. Hueston
Connecting with Public Health Officials
Stone and Tile Restoration: The Manual, Review by Deborah Nelson
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner – Adventures in Residential Prep and Polish, by Bob Murrell
Thinking About Selling Your Business? Five Key Areas to Focus On, by Chase Busenbark
Industry News
Natural Stone Institute Announces Thor Lundh Quarrier Award
Denise Daniels Receives Pioneer Award
Natural Stone Institute 2024 Awards Program Call for Entries
Richard Stahl Named 2023 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year
ISFA Appoints Heather Duve as New Membership Director
The Lighter Side
The “Good Ol’ Days” of Writing Weren’t All that Wonderful, by Sam Venable
The Slippery Rock Funny Pages
Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Leg-Go My Lego
Florida Pet Becomes First Raccoon Named Cadbury Bunny
Plant Rustlers!? What‘s Next?
Where’s Nessie? NASA Urged to Help as New Search Begins
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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Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
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Chase Busenbark |
First Choice Business Brokers |
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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 Marcucci |
Special Contributo |
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Deborah Nelson |
Surface Care PROS |
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Megy Karydes |
usenaturalstone.org |
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Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
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Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
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Justin Shaw |
Stone Fabricator Elite |
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Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
| Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |
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