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Self-storage horror movies - I had no idea...
There are 2 of them at least, both are horror/thrillers I somehow missed :) Has anyone seen: The Hoarder - "A young woman enters an underground storage facility, where she soon finds herself trapped and stalked by a killer" Self Storage - "The friends of a night watchman, at a highly secured self storage facility, are home…
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Thanksgiving Plans?
Thanksgiving plans? Hide out, invite them all over or traveling?
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Let's go exploring - screen background
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What's Cooking?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Do you have a special dish planned that gets rave reviews year after year? Go ahead and share!
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Moustaches and more - Get in the Spirit of Giving - National Philanthropy Day 2017
November 15th, 2017 was officially National Philanthropy Day, "a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our society and our world." - NPD website Want to…
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Would you rather use an ATM or a bank teller for most transactions?
Do you embrace automation whenever you can?
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Improve your typing skills [Game]
It's fun too. http://play.typeracer.com/
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Fall Back this Weekend!
Don't forget to turn back all your clocks Saturday night! Fall back is just the best, isn't it? An extra hour of sleep for no reason whatsoever :) For a deep dive into why we still do this, read Daylight Saving Time 2017: A Guide to the When, Why, What and How from Live Science. If you're curious if Daylight Savings Time…
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Top Halloween pet costumes for 2017
Do you dress up your pet for Halloween? I once put a red Superman cape on Beau my dog and we all laughed but he looked really sad so we took it off. According to ConsumerAffairs, the top pet costumes for 2017 are: Pumpkin Hot dog Dog, lion or pirate Bumblebee Devil Batman character Ghost Cat Witch Star Wars character Ideas…
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Who likes scary movies?
'Tis the season for creepy movies! I've seen a lot but maybe there are some good ones I missed. Halloween is one of the best IMO. Bet it would be extra spooky to watch one at midnight in a creepy storage unit :)Anyone have a favorite?
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Haunted House set up in storage facility for exposure?
Has anyone ever set up a Haunted House in their storage facility and if so how did it go? I'm thinking about doing this to raise money for a charity that our company sponsors and for the exposure. Looking for pointers, advise, and any thoughts on this.
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Friday the 13th is bad for business!
Friday the 13th Is Back. Here's Why It Scares Us. Anyone having a bad day out there? "It's been estimated that $800 or $900 million [U.S.] is lost in business on this day, because people will not fly or do business they normally would do." [Read more from National Geographic]
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Are you eating a slice of pizza?
If you answered "yes" you are not alone.... Turns out that 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second! If you don't believe me, check out this and other interesting pizza statistics at Statistic Brain. Enjoy!
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First day of Fall
Happy first day of fall everyone! The autumn season officially begins at 4:02 pm ET here in the Northern hemisphere. Our friends down under and everyone below the equator are looking forward to spring, which actually started September 1 in Australia–not on the equinox (I know there's a story there, maybe to keep it…
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Andy Warhol masterpiece found "rolled up" in storage
"The rock star Alice Cooper has found an Andy Warhol masterpiece that could be worth millions “rolled up in a tube” in a storage locker, where it lay forgotten for more than 40 years..." [Read More]
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Who knew?
I thought the energizer bunny batteries were the best you could buy. Turns out the cheapest batteries have the longest life. Check out the statistics here.
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Eclipse 2017 - Post Pictures, please!
Post pictures from your location. San Antonio will be about 65%. Ya'll up in Raleigh will be 99.9% right?
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What do the puffins in Maine do all day? Watch the live cam, it's very cute.
Keep an eye on those puffins in Maine as they loaf on their favorite ledge:) Live video: The puffin loafing ledge cam. WARNING: This can been relaxing and addictive at the same time. Enjoy! http://explore.org/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam
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"Husband storage" now available in China—could this be a new trend?
Check out where they "store" the men in this Chinese shopping mall—brings new meaning to the term self-storage :) Read article from BBC News Would you want to see these in your local mall?
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Cold brew coffee
Summer calls for iced coffee...and now I have a new favorite, cold brew :) Starbucks has a good one, anyone tried others? Is it hard to make yourself?
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Any Plans for this July 4th?
Thought it would be nice to start a little chat on what people might have planned for July 4th this year. I know our facility is closed for a 4 day weekend; the 1st-4th. So, I will be traveling down to Pennsylvania and NYC to visit some Friends :smiley: What are your plans?!
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The Dilbert cube is back!
Do I see a return to cubicles on the horizon? Read about the new trend in workspace privacy in Inc.
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Dogs and fireworks - need suggestions!
This time of year is really tough on my dog Beau, he is terrified of all the fireworks—the loud sounds, any smoke he smells, the flashing lights. Even if it's in the distance. Any suggestions on helping the poor guy out? It's coming soon...
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Ready for the zombie apocalypse? Check out the doomsday bunkers of the rich-and-famous
Billionaire Bunkers: Exclusive Look Inside the World's Largest Planned Doomsday Escape Vivos founder and CEO Robert Vicino announced Vivos Europa One which will be an invitation only, five star, underground survival complex, similar to an underground cruise ship for the elite. Each family will be provided a private 2,500…
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Diet fads and eating trends, do they work?
Every week there seems to be a new diet or food trend sponsored by celebrity chefs, food bloggers or friends and family. Some have come and gone over the years with mixed results. I've started a list of currently popular ones. Or, maybe you remember one from the past that seemed great at the time... Paleo diet: Think…
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Oprah says a closet full of shoes won’t make you happy — why I got rid of most of my stuff years ago
Oprah Winfrey gave a commencement address at Agnes Scott College. Media mogul and former talk-show host Oprah Winfrey has made a fortune worth an estimated $3 billion. And she still says filling a closet full of stuff might not be worth it. Winfrey gave the commencement address at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga., this…
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From Hot New Trends to Out-of-the-Box: What do People Store?
Maybe you've spotted an up-and-coming trend in storage, or seen something pretty offbeat...like the rock band in Cape Town using their storage unit (no neighbors!) for practice space. Tell us what's out there.
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Why Great Architecture is Necessary for a Successful Self Storage Facility
There are a lot of storage facilities that customers can choose from when they need to keep something safe, but what they end up choosing is not necessarily determined by price. While the cost of the unit is certainly a factor, so is the size of the facility, the types of units that are offered and other amenities that the…
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This Guy Lived In A Self-Storage Unit [Video]
https://youtu.be/HPVCTLPNUzo
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Happy Morning [Playlist]
Wake up and make it a great day! Feel free to add more songs to the playlist by posting in the comments! https://youtu.be/AWiccrTB4LM https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM https://youtu.be/iFp1aR2YTAY https://youtu.be/nEjLFpU2pJ4