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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>allxcms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://allxcms.info/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://allxcms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:51:15 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3</generator> <item> <title>Understanding Trading Strategies</title> <link>https://allxcms.info/understanding-trading-strategies/</link> <comments>https://allxcms.info/understanding-trading-strategies/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:50:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://allxcms.info/?p=93</guid> <description><![CDATA[Upon getting information about an upcoming school science fair and the need to consider a topic of interest, many students will typically have no idea where to get started. While the science fair is typically a common occurrence in any school at any grade level, there are different types of topics that should be taken [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Upon getting information about an upcoming school science fair and the need to consider a topic of interest, many students will typically have no idea where to get started. While the science fair is typically a common occurrence in any school at any grade level, there are different types of topics that should be taken a look at depending on the age of the student. After first taking a look at the many different categories of science projects, you will be able to locate a suitable choice of topic to take to the next level.There is a wide variety of categories that fall under the types of science projects that can be chosen for a school science fair. These include biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, biochemistry, medicine, environmental, mathematics, engineering, and earth science. While you may not have yet learned very much in any of these categories, don’t be afraid to see what each one entails. Taking a good look at your interests will allow you to focus on the right direction to take.Many resources are also available for those who are unsure as to the topic they are wanting to use to create their science projects. If you take a look at the topics that fall under the biology category, you will likely notice that there are topics that deal with plants, animals, and humans. For those who are in 2nd grade or 3rd grade, an interesting topic may be to determine if ants are picky over what type of food they eat. While this topic might not be of interest to an 8th grader, it is certainly something in the biology category that an elementary school student would enjoy.Along with the biology category, a high school student may want to take a look at diffusion and osmosis in animal cells as this would be a more appropriate topic for the grade level. A student in 6th grade would be more advanced than an elementary school student, but not as advanced as a high school student. At this middle school grade level, a topic of how pH levels effect the lifespan of a tadpole may be of interest.Whichever resource is used to locate a topic for science projects, it is always a good idea to consider the grade level of the student prior to making a selection. It is always assumed to be best to have a project at an appropriate level in order to keep the attention of the student and provide a fun and enjoyable learning experience. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://allxcms.info/understanding-trading-strategies/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Top 10 Garage Door Maintenance Tips For Chicago Homeowners</title> <link>https://allxcms.info/top-10-garage-door-maintenance-tips-for-chicago-homeowners/</link> <comments>https://allxcms.info/top-10-garage-door-maintenance-tips-for-chicago-homeowners/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:49:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://allxcms.info/?p=104</guid> <description><![CDATA[There is no other part of your home that experiences as much wear and tear as your garage door. You never realize how often you use your garage door until the day it breaks down on you. Many families in the US use the garage as the main entrance into their home, being used multiple [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no other part of your home that experiences as much wear and tear as your garage door. You never realize how often you use your garage door until the day it breaks down on you.</p><p>Many families in the US use the garage as the main entrance into their home, being used multiple times throughout the day, thousands of times per year. When kept in good working order, it can provide security and storage at your convenience.</p><p>Having a garage door installation in Chicago can really make life easier, but when it is not cared for can become a safety risk to you, your family, and especially children. With its natural wear and tear, a garage door cable can come apart or a door opener can malfunction, resulting in a hazard to your belongings and anyone near your door.</p><p>To keep it operating properly, it is essential to perform routine maintenance to avoid expensive repairs. The following top 10 garage door maintenance tips for homeowners will help keep your door working properly for years to come. These maintenance tips require no special skills and usually take less than 10 minutes each to perform.</p><p>Required Materials Needed</p><p>Avoid last minute trips the hardware store by having all of your materials onsite and ready ahead of time. You may not use every single tool listed, but having it available will save you time and frustration.<br />• Wrench set<br />• Tape Measure<br />• Hammer<br />• Pliers<br />• Screw gun<br />• Weatherstrip<br />• Lubricant/Cleaner (WD-40)<br />• White Lithium Grease<br />• Toothbrush<br />• Flat blade screwdriver<br />• Garage door rollers</p><p>Safety First</p><p>In order to ensure safety while working on your garage, remember to never remove the lift cable. The garage cables are under extreme tension and will cut like a knife if released.</p><p>Never try to adjust or release the garage door springs. This is a job that should be left for the professionals only.</p><p>1.) Paying Attention</p><p>When was the last time you visually inspected your garage door? You may not be a certified technician, but you can take the time to check out your garage.</p><p>If you have a metal garage, check for rust spots. These areas should be sanded, primed and painted. If you have a wooden garage door, it should be checked for water damage. If not sealed properly, wood garage can warp and lose their shape over time.</p><p>It will also be good to wash your door on a regular basis with an all-purpose cleaner. Your garage door makes up a large portion of the exterior of your home, so keeping it clean and presentable will have a positive effect on the appearance of your home.</p><p>2.) Watch & Listen To Your Door As It Operates</p><p>Do you have a noisy garage door? Do the springs pulleys and cables on both sides look symmetrical? Does it move smoothly? Or does it jerk in certain places?<br />Taking the time to check and listen to your garage every time you use it is the best precaution every homeowner can perform. By doing this, you will be aware when something doesn’t sound right, or when something looks out of place.</p><p>3.) Testing The Balance</p><p>First, disconnect the opener. You do this by pulling the red handle at the end of the red cord. Once it is disconnected, open the door about half way. If the garage door starts to close on its own, then the garage door is not balanced properly. The springs on the door need to be re-adjusted. We recommend that you contact a certified professional to repair or replace your springs.</p><p>Your garage opener will have to work harder if the door is not properly balanced. This will ultimately shorten the lifespan of the door.</p><p>4.) Test Safety Features (Auto-Reverse)</p><p>There are two safety mechanisms on your garage: mechanical and photocell. A door that does not have these safety features is outdated and needs to be replaced immediately.</p><p>In order to test the mechanical safety feature on your garage, place a solid object on the ground in the path of the garage door. When the garage touches the object while closing, it should automatically go back up.</p><p>When testing the photocell feature on your garage, simply stick out your leg in the door’s path when closing. Your leg will come in contact with the photoelectric beam (not visible) that runs across the bottom of the door. The garage should automatically reverse once your leg contacts the photoelectric beam.</p><p>5.) Visually Inspect Your Cables</p><p>You should never touch the cables. These high tension cables are responsible for lifting the door. They have enough force to cause serious injuries, even death. You can visually inspect that garage cables too if there are any broken strands or anything that is out of order. If you see there is damage, we recommend that you hire a professional.</p><p>6.) Clear The Tracks</p><p>Take a look at the tracks on both sides of the door. Clean the garage door tracks so there is no debris or trash. Also, look for any physical damage making sure it is straight and aligned. Tracks that are damaged can cause the door to not be smooth and it will be very noisy.</p><p>Spray the garage tracks with a citrus-based solvent or WD-40, then wipe everything clean with a cloth. If needed, use an old toothbrush to loosen up dirt and grime, then wipe with a cloth.</p><p>Any major repairs or adjustments to the tracks should be handled by a professional garage door technician.</p><p>7.) Apply Oil To The Moving Parts</p><p>Ten minutes of work can add years to the life of your garage door. Keeping your door parts lubricated will keep your garage running smooth and quiet. Your should use white lithium grease on your garage opener chain and spray lubricants on the rollers, hinges, bearings and tracks. Also apply grease to the garage door opener chain or drive screw.</p><p>Remember, never attempt to do any work on the springs or cables. Leave that to the professionals.</p><p>8.) Replace Weatherstripping (If Needed)</p><p>The weatherstrip is the piece of rubber attached to the bottom of your door. It is called a U-shaped astragal. It keeps that rain water, debris and rodents from entering your garage. Check along the side of the door and adjust the stripping if necessary.</p><p>You should replace the rubber weather strip on your door if it’s starting to crack and fall apart. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the old weather strip before installing a new one.</p><p>They are easily found at any hardware store like Home Depot or Lowe’s and are usually sold by the foot. All you have to do is get the width that best fits your situation, cut it to fit your garage, then install. You can also contact your local garage company if you have further questions or concerns.</p><p>9.) Check All The Bolts & Screws On Your Door</p><p>Examine and tighten the brackets on the rollers and the bolts with a (socket) wrench. The average garage opens and closes more than a thousand times a year. It is easy for hardware, screws and bolts to become loose with all the movement and vibration.</p><p>10.) Replace The Rollers</p><p>Garage rollers that are cracked, worn or chipped should be replaced immediately. You should only attempt to replace the rollers if it is not attached to the door cable system.</p><p>Whether you have nylon rollers or steel rollers on your garage, they should be inspected at least twice a year and should be replaced every 7 years. If you use your door more frequently, then you should inspect your rollers more often throughout the year.</p><p>Professional Tune-Up</p><p>If you still feel as if you don’t have enough time to do this type of check up, then call a garage door professional to schedule an appointment. Most garage companies offer affordable tune up services to keep your garage door operating smoothly.</p><p>Victor Garage Door Repair</p><p>Victor Garage Door is a company dedicated to providing the highest quality garage door repair and service possible. We offer same-day garage door repair or broken garage door spring replacement. We want to help when your garage door interrupts your daily routine to get your back on track. Even emergency repair needs are covered with 1 hour emergency service available upon request.</p><p>We at Victor Garage Door know the last thing you want to have to fix is a frustrating problem with your garage door. We promise to provide excellent service back by years of experience, all at fair prices.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://allxcms.info/top-10-garage-door-maintenance-tips-for-chicago-homeowners/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Need To Automate Your Payroll Processes</title> <link>https://allxcms.info/the-need-to-automate-your-payroll-processes/</link> <comments>https://allxcms.info/the-need-to-automate-your-payroll-processes/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:49:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://allxcms.info/?p=102</guid> <description><![CDATA[Automating your payroll process can bring about significant benefits to the HR function and organisation. A study from G&A Partners found that HR spends almost three-quarters (73%) of their time on administrative tasks. This typically involves forms to fill out, data entry, filing, and the process repeats. Similarly, Deloitte’s 2020 Global Payroll Benchmarking Survey revealed [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Automating your payroll process can bring about significant benefits to the HR function and organisation. A study from G&A Partners found that HR spends almost three-quarters (73%) of their time on administrative tasks. This typically involves forms to fill out, data entry, filing, and the process repeats. Similarly, Deloitte’s 2020 Global Payroll Benchmarking Survey revealed that more than 25% of respondents indicated that their payroll staff spent most of their time running payroll. The survey also revealed that they spend 24% of the time on reconciliation, audit, and controls processes, 20% on data entry, and 14% on answering employee and other inquiries. It is not surprising that this leaves little time for HR to focus on other strategic initiatives and process improvements. Likewise, this leaves the payroll function highly prone to inaccuracies and unnecessary loss of time and resources.</p><p>Here are some ways in which organisations can automate the process process to free up more time and resources to focus on other strategic initiatives:</p><p>Eliminate paper-based payroll processes where possible</p><p>Transform your payroll processes by eliminating paper-based work streams where possible. Research from Clutch revealed that 25% of small businesses still record their finances on paper. Not only is this time-consuming, it poses a huge risk of human error. While it may not be feasible to automate all paper-based payroll processes at once, start by identifying areas with the less impact to payroll operations. This may be tracking employee records online instead of using p-files or integrating employees’ work schedule with existing payroll software rather than entering overtime hours based on physical punch cards. Taking progressive steps towards automating paper-based payroll processes can minimise the risk of human error and saves time in the long run.</p><p>Integrate your automated payroll with internal centralised management systems</p><p>Most organisations have their own enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage finance, accounting, and logistics functions. This may be a centralised platform that integrates work streams across multiple business functions. This is a great opportunity for payroll to be integrated with this centralised platform. Integrating payroll with the organisation’s centralised systems enables seamless flow of information without the need for manual data entry, facilitating accurate and quicker payroll processing.</p><p>Leverage cloud storage for payroll record-keeping</p><p>Paper-based payroll records take up unnecessary physical space and are prone to physical damages such as fires or misplacement. Given that vast amount of payroll data is being generated monthly or even daily, leveraging cloud platforms is a great way to store massive amounts of payroll data without the risk of physical damages. Moreover, multiple cloud storage providers today provide additional security measures to ensure the confidential and sensitive payroll data is well-encrypted from hackers or ransomware.</p><p>Grant employees access to self-service portals</p><p>It is not surprising that 80% of a HR professional’s time is spent on addressing employees’ queries. This can range from queries relating to payroll to straightforward ones such as an employee’s leave entitlement. Leveraging on employee self-service portals can help to free valuable time for HR to focus on strategic overhaul. One way is to introduce chatbots or a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on the organisation’s intranet to address simple questions i.e.where are the dental benefit plans or basic expense queries. HR can then focus on tackling more complex employee queries.</p><p>Automating HR tasks go a long way in enhancing process efficiencies by freeing up valuable time for HR. Not only does this provide a better experience for HR, it helps to minimise cost and time spent on manual HR processes. At the same time, it helps to ensure compliance to HR regulations and standards. There are plenty of HR and payroll software available that organisations can choose from. It is best to conduct in-depth research and determine which offers the best features and services that fits the organisation’s needs.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://allxcms.info/the-need-to-automate-your-payroll-processes/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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