Medical oxygen is used in clinics, dental offices, veterinarians, and more. But what you may not realize is that oxygen is also used in various sports programs. With the Olympics wrapping up recently, sports have been at the front of our minds. So how exactly does this benefit these athletes? Oxygen and Altitude Traveling as […]
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Apr
Apr
While you may know it as the stuff you inhaled to make your voice higher or the property that causes balloons to float, helium gas is used for much more than that. Helium is a noble gas, colorless and odorless, and it is the second most abundant element in the universe. While you may not […]
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Feb
Feb
Let’s Talk About Nitrogen You buy a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies from the store with the intent to eat lots of fruits and salads. Well, that doesn’t exactly go as planned, and a few days later your counter is filled with a bunch of brown produce. Yuck! It’s actually not your fault—blame air, […]
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Dec
Dec
Manufacturing is big business in Minnesota. While the state might be more well known for its agriculture and healthcare, building things is one of the largest creators of wealth for our state. These companies employ over 300,000 Minnesotans, and their output represents about 16% of the state GDP. The COVID-19 Effect The industry has been […]
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May
May
Oxygen Enabling Life Oxygen is the gas of life here on planet earth. For reasons only partially understood, the chemistry of our planet began to change about 2.5 billion years ago. Oxygen was released in massive quantities. The arrival of life followed soon thereafter. Without the buildup of our atmosphere which consists of a 21% […]
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Feb
Feb
The Internet of Things is changing how businesses engage with their customers. Sensors, connected to the Internet, can live within the lives of customers and report back critical information that can improve quality of service. Refrigerators keep track of food levels and schedule grocery deliveries. Thermostats learn about patterns of residents and take efforts to […]
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Dec
Dec
Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying: “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts. And beer.” What he said. I like beer. I mean what’s not to like? I like the […]
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Dec
Dec
First, let’s acknowledge that micro-bulk is an oxymoron. Little Big? Like other notable oxymorons—working vacation, jumbo shrimp, open secret, and my favorite, liquid gas—there’s a certain truth there. In the world of gas supply, as you move past cylinder deliveries and before you get to the massive storage tanks of industrial gases, there’s a smaller […]
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Nov
Nov
I love a parade. Every year on Thanksgiving, I can’t wait for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to start. Fortunately, the missus prefers I stay out of the kitchen, which means I can watch the parade from the comfort of my recliner. The sights and sounds of the marching bands, the floats and especially the […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s simple: you want to have confidence you are paying for what you use. When you’re renting cylinders, you want to know: • How many cylinders do I have? • How long have the cylinders been here? • What cylinder was delivered to the job site and who signed for it? • Where are all […]
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