Theln-Ground Post Decay

ts a untque, revolutionary concept for preseruing in"ground wood. environmentally-friendly barrier for both lreated and unlreited lumber for below-ground post applications. aclvanced technology provides lumber posts with superior protection. The vulnerablc area of the post is shrink-wrapped with a heavy-duty polyethylene boot coated on the inside with bitunlen. The heat" shrinking process liquifies the bitumen and drives it into the wood. This provides a secondary moisture-resistant layer The polyethylene outer layer provides the totrgh physical barrier. durability is designed to withstand post-driven applications. ls rmpervious to wood-destroying organisms found in the soil

Wholesale Acquisitions

The Acquisitive Distributor: Four Keys to Success When Buying a Wholesale Distribution Business rs a new book from the Distribution Research & Education Foundation of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, 1725 K St. NW, Ste. 300, Washington, D.C. 20006; www.naw.org.

Tools Dot-Com

Klein Tools now has online versions of its catalogs for professional hand tools and protective equipment at www.kleintools.com

Glass Doors For Everyone

Some 25 lines of doorglass are grouped into price-point categories and listed in a 75-page catalog from ODL Inc., 215 E. Roosevelt Ave., Zeeland, }l4i. 49464, (617) 772-3840 www.odl.com.

Trading Up On The Side

The Best Choice Siding Porfolio, which offers a selling approach that helps dealers and contractors promote

Let's Hold A Sale

trade-up options for vinyl siding products, is available from LP Building Products, 414 Union St., Nashville, Tn. 37129, (888) 820-0325; www. lpvinyl.lpcorp.com.

Creative, cost-effective ways to increase sales with promotional materials, store displays, sign holders, banners and tags is the subject of a 68page color product guide from Dismar Corp., 4415 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, N.J. 08199, (800) 341-62'll; www.dismar.com.

What Lies Beneath

A 4-page brochure on gypsum concrete floor underlayments for new

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8OO, Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437 Fax 7O7-96I-0935 (8OO) construction, renovation and repair projects is available free from Hacker Industries, 610 Newport Center Dr., Ste. 250, Newport Beach, Ca.92660, (800) 642-3 45 5 I www.hackerindustries.com.

Window & Door Care

Caring For Your Windows and Doors covers frame cleaning, the proper care of glass, the causes of condensation and mold, and the do's and don'ts of window and door care. and is free from American Architectural Manufacturers Association, I 827 Walden Office Sq., Ste. 550, Schaumburg, Il. 60173 (847) 303-5859; www. aamanet.org.

Hanger School

"Introduction to Joist & Beam Hangers," an installation training kit for builders and contractors that

Tips For Hardwood Use

A CD-Rom and 11 Tips & Techniques brochures on how to use North American hardwoods cost-effectively are free from Hardwood Council, Box 525, Oakmont, Pa. 15139, (412) 2814980 ; www. americanhardwoods.org.

Engineered Wood Building

A reference manual for using EWP in residential and commercial construction has been reformatted and is available online from APA. Box I1700. Tacoma. Wa. 98411, (253) 565-6600; www.apawood.org.

includes an instructional video, instructor guide and student guide in both English and Spanish, is available from Simpson Strong-Tie, www. stronstie.com.

Energy Efficient Windows

Worry- Free Windows, detailing how the DuraSeal warm-edge spacer can reduce condensation and moisture transmission in windows. is free from TruSeal Technologies, 23 150 Commerce Park, Beachwood, Oh. 44122, (21 6) 910-1500: www.truseal.com.

lnside Information On SYP

Southern Pine Patterns, a l2-page booklet illustrating the many interior uses of southern pine and providing tips on installation and finishing, is free from Southern Pine Council, Box 641100, Kenner, La. 70064, (504) 44 3 -4464'. w ww. southernpi ne. com.

New Technology For Holjeron

Matthews International has acquired the Microroller motor-driven roller technology from Sparks Belting Co. and assigned management and marketing to its Holjeron division in Tualatin, Or., maker of conveyer control systems,

"Sparks and Holjeron have been partnering for years, so consummating the relationship made good sense for both companies," said Paul Jensen, v.p./gen. mgr. of Holjeron.

The new technology will be added to Holjeron's Zonelink control system, enabling the company to sell complete automated-conveyor systems. With all the technology inhouse, the company expects to develop further innovations in integrated power roller conveyor systems.

Motor-driven rollers provide better control than traditional line shaft conveyor systems, according to the company. They operate at efficiencies of more than 9OVo and can be easily adjusted to various speeds. In addition, they are virtually mainte- nance-free and can be easily replaced.

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Learning non-linear thinking and dual processing

A new intern fresh out of medical school is the ultimate linear thought machine. In medical school. students are taught that symptom equals possible disease. A equals B. They then run a test to confirm if B equals C. This process, however, is not conducive to all types of medicine. As soon as these new interns walk into an emergency room, they quickly learn non-linear thinking. After a few days of training, experience, and drilling, they become parallel processing machines. They still do their linear thought processes but they also tap back into the non-linear thinking they had before they got their higher education.

Most people who are now drifting to an MFA degree already have their MBA. They've learned and honed their linear thought processes into a sharp edge; now they get their MFA to hone and reactivate their non-linear thought processes. At the end of all that education, they must learn to parallel process on their own, much like the emergency room interns.

In the future, people will pursue their MFA after getting their Bachelor's in business. This way they will achieve both linear and non-linear thought processes and they'll learn to parallel process. Five to seven years from now, we will see people start earning dual degrees, or universities may start offering a new degree that incorporates both.

In the meantime. businesses will need to find ways to encourage parallel processing in their employees. They can do this in a few days of intense training in a corporate retreat setting, or spread over several weeks in a coaching environment.

Getting back in touch with non-linear thinking is not hard. Being able to parallel process takes some practice. but the payoff will be more success for businesses, a steady job outlook, and higher earnings for those who master this skill.

- Dr. Ramirez is a board certified physician as well as trainer and consultant who applies techniques used in the ER to everyday busine ss problems.

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Portland. Or.

Membership is open to anyone employed 20 years or more in the western lumber industry. Those who join this year will become charter members of the organization.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association convenes its buyers and sellers conference in Coeur d'Alene. Id., July l9-21.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association will now allow accept as members dealers who do not belong to an affiliated regional association.

The new Direct Dealer Membership program is primarily aimed at large pro dealer chains with operations that cross the boundaries served by more than one state or regional association.

National Retail Hardware Association will recognize honorees in its 2005 Young Retailer of the Year program at its national convention July l8-20 at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Vail. Co.

This year's honorees include Brad Achen, co-owner and v.p., Sun Valley Do It Best, Deming, N.M.

Nominees for the Young Retailer of the Year Award must be 35 years old or younger and are judged for their career advancement, profession-