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Q&A: How do I wire two switches to control one light fixture?

Posted on January 13, 2026

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Question from Dewey: Hi Rick. I have a wiring question that I hope you can help me with.

I want to install a light fixture on my back porch and use two switches to turn it on and off. One switch will be located outside on the porch and the other switch will be on the inside wall next to the door.

My question is how do I wire this up so that either switch will control the light without having to touch the other switch? [Read more…]

The hidden cost of disconnected systems in treatment and corrections programs

Posted on January 13, 2026

In many treatment and corrections programs, a single task can take far longer than it should. A staff member may need one system to check attendance, another to write notes, and a third to confirm a client’s plan. None of these tools speak to each other.

Over time, this way of working becomes routine. People stop questioning it because it feels normal. Yet the strain shows up every day—in rushed documentation, delayed decisions, and growing frustration among staff.

What often goes unnoticed is that these issues are not caused by people or policies. They come from systems that were never designed to work together. The real cost of this disconnect does not always appear on budgets or reports. It shows up in lost time, missed details, and uneven care. Understanding this hidden cost is the first step toward fixing problems that many programs quietly struggle with. [Read more…]

Teen fantasy adventures available in digital format on Z-Library

Posted on January 13, 2026

Teen fantasy has a way of pulling readers into wild worlds where ordinary rules slip away and imagination holds the steering wheel. Stories grow brighter when they can be reached with ease and digital shelves make that possible in a heartbeat.

Z Library offers this kind of open door for anyone seeking tales filled with heroics danger and wonder.

Among fans of bold quests and magical twists one idea keeps surfacing. Those who like exploring new ideas often find z library satisfying because it sets up a space where curiosity can roam free without walls. Teen fantasy thrives when it feels alive and digital access keeps stories close even when real life gets loud. Fresh sagas wait around every corner and each new file carries a spark that pushes readers into deeper territory. [Read more…]

Integrating Dash Cams with Fleet Software & GPS

Posted on January 12, 2026

Integrating dash cams with fleet software and GPS creates context by aligning video, location, time, and driving events into a single operational view. This unified visibility improves safety reviews, incident analysis, and driver coaching by replacing assumptions with clear, evidence-based insight.

Beyond safety, integration strengthens daily operations and decision-making. Centralized dashboards improve route awareness, stop analysis, and cross-team coordination, allowing fleets to act confidently and scale without data silos or guesswork.

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Scam alert: Don’t fall for the ‘Child shot by nail gun’ hoax on Facebook

Posted on January 11, 2026

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It’s no secret that scammers love plying their trade on social media, and Facebook is far and away their favorite venue.

Facebook scams and hoaxes come and go, but some of the most insidious ones keep popping up on a recurring basis. One of the worst hoaxes of them all has been making the rounds for well over a decade, and unfortunately it’s back yet again. [Read more…]