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IN FOURTEEN HUNDRED NINETY-TWO; COLUMBUS SAILED THE OCEAN BLUE. HE HAD THREE SHIPS AND LEFT FROM SPAIN; HE SAILED THROUGH SUNSHINE, WIND AND RAIN. HE SAILED BY NIGHT; HE SAILED BY DAY; HE USED STARS TO FIND HIS WAY.

If you want to increase your business productivity and ensure a smoother workflow, instead of hiring more and more employees, you should try to invest in proper office equipment and machines. These will make your lives easier and more convenient, allowing them to work with better focus and in less time. One such crucial item that should

As a little girl I have fond memories of putting on my mom’s robe and high heels to make my own pop-tarts. Although I can not recall my actual thoughts, I do believe I was in the mindset of already being a grown woman and my height was the only thing standing between me and

Technology is constantly evolving and 3D printing is the latest innovation that is creating quite a stir in the market. This offers a greater advantage over traditional modes of printing and is slowly replacing the conventional printers with the more advanced and efficient 3D printers. 3D printing allows the designers to make a better choice

It’s been just over a year since Hurricane Harvey flooded our area. I am still amazed by the amount of rain water dumped on us. People still talk about how deep the water rose in their neighborhoods. I visited a friend in Katy last weekend who was not as fortunate as us. She had about

Good job Shandon and Matilde. The survey response turned in by Brenda Lee was all 10’s!   Rate our dispatch = 10.   Communication = 10.   Repaired to your satisfaction = 10.   Explained the problem & provided training = 10.   Technician overall = 10.   Recommend Office Systems of Texas = 10.

The benefit of using coffee grounds as a fertilizer is that it adds organic material to the soil, which improves drainage, water retention and aeration in the soil. The used coffee grounds will also help microorganisms beneficial to plant growth thrive as well as attract earthworms. Coffee grounds and gardening go together naturally. Whether you

With all the talk about hurricane Florence in North Carolina this week I did a little digging on the ole internet.  I have always been fascinated by natural forces like wind and currents.  I came across a web page that gives an interactive, Google Earth type view of all sorts of different forces on our

WOW, that was fast, the Summer just flew by, granted we did a lot and so they say…time flies when you’re having fun and that is so true. Now school!!!! The time has come for my Munchkins to go back to school, well, kind of…. Last year I had two munchkins in school, Leia, my

I’ve started working in Office Systems of Texas in 2012, and this is my 10th day in the sales department. The whole transition from the front desk to the sales department has been a mix of emotions. Not knowing what to expect, especially when I have never worked in sales, continues to be a bit

Every 4 years in the summer time in some part of the world, the football (soccer) world cup is held, this year was Russia’s turn to be the host country that organized this sport event. Only 32 teams in the world made it to this competition, the best of the best and if you are

If you want your business to do better and improve, then you must remember that the strength of your business is your employees and the equipment you have. Therefore, the more advanced and convenient technological support you provide to your employees, the better they will perform towards taking your business to newer pinnacles of success.

Hurricane Lane is a huge reminder that we are not out of hurricane season.  Although we haven’t been hit this year with a huge storm, it never hurts to be prepared.  Here are a few items to stay stocked up on just in case.   *Drinking Water *Water for sanitation use *Non-perishable foods (Enough to

A new school year is here and parents are faced with financial and organizational challenges. How do you prepare your home for some of the busiest days of your lives? Are you ready to set the alarm clock for you to wake up early, attend to your children’s needs and prepare their meals? For parents

Are you starting your own business? First of all, congratulations! Very few people in this world can do something entirely on their own. Battling all the risks and obstacles, if you can fulfill your dream, then the sky is the limit. However, the first step that you need to take in setting up your commercial

Do either of these exist?   Yesterday, I attended an all day social function. By 3pm I was on cloud nine and felt like a butterfly! I decided to continue my social awareness through the evening and by 7 pm….. HELP!   This morning I arrived to work, no makeup, half effort of putting myself

This Saturday August 11th 2018 NASA will launch the Parker Solar Probe from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida in an unprecedented Journey to the Sun. This is a historic mission, with sights set on traveling through the Sun’s atmosphere, closer than any spacecraft before. Follow the below link to learn more! https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe-humanity-s-first-visit-to-a-star

  Inside the Harris County’s $2.5 billion flood bond On August 25, Harris County residents will vote on a $2.5 billion bond issue meant to strengthen flood infrastructure in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. If the bond passes, the county will also have access to as much as $2 billion in federal matching funds. If

If you have additional questions, please contact samreservations@poha.com Named after the legendary military commander who led the fight for Texas independence from Mexico and later statehood, the M/V Sam Houston has been operating as Port Houston’s public tour vessel since its inaugural voyage on July 30, 1958. This free service offers a leisurely, 90-minute round-trip, educational tour along the

Before noon today, we received one and a half inches of rain here at Office Systems of Texas. The street filled up with water during the downpour and then drained as soon as the rain stopped.  We welcome the moisture to nourish the grass, flowers and trees. We have also benefited by experiencing reduced temperatures!

Earlier this morning, in the western skies, the Moon and Planet Mars were visible with their reflected light having quite a contrast. The Moon had it’s familiar bright slightly yellowish tint while Mars had the slightly reddish hue. After these two celestial objects disappeared beyond the horizon, the Sunrise in the east was quite brilliant.

Dallas has been awarded Konica Minolta’s “Tech of the Month” for May 2018. In order to obtain KM’s TOTM Award technicians must meet criteria which include a minimum 70% FCE (First Call Effectiveness) and not to exceed a maximum average of 5 hours response time. Dallas maintained a 90% FCE and just under an average