April 7, 2009
Researchers working under the direction of Dr. John Spengler of the Environmental Health and Engineering Department at the Harvard School of Public Health have found indoor contamination rates two and a half times greater than outdoor readings in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. We are uncovering some particularly nasty varieties of molds that are highly allergenic, Spengler said. My concern is that if people try to salvage things from inside their homes and take them to their new residences in houses, apartments or mobile homes, the molds could regenerate. Spengler says that much of the focus in the cleanup effort has been on outdoor levels of molds and mildew, which pose serious health risks to people with allergies, asthma and diminished immune systems. While outdoor readings revealed concentrated contaminant levels as high as 650,000 per...
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February 15, 2009
If you are an infrequent traveler you may need some tips to keep the wife happy while you are jet setting around the globe. Many individuals do not realize the tolls that traveling can have on married life. Occasionally your travels are going to take you to a location that your spouse would love to attend. You may be servicing customers near your or your wifes childhood homes, you may be visiting a destination that she has always desired to be at, she may simply want to spend some time with you. After you make the decision that the spouse will be going on the next business trip, you need to review your corporate travel policies. Many companies have fairly lax rules on spousal travel. However it could be possible that you have to pick up the differences in hotel room costs for the second person. Most companies however wave this fee if you are in good...
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December 20, 2008
The number one painting trick is you can t be in a hurry. This can cause a lot of undesired effects which ultimately you are going to have to fix later. Use only top of the line paints. My time is worth more than the 5 bucks I save on the gallon. Do your repairs first if you are very concerned about the looks of the finished product. Highlight potential blemishes and prime them down first. This will show you how it would look finished which will make everything on the same level or you will see the flaws and cracks. When you have a dimple in the wood and wood putty won t stick to it, use some drywall mud. Cracks and gaps are filled the best with paintable caulking not silicon because it is not paintable . Fill in the crack with a bead of caulking, not too thick, just enough to fill the crack. Take a wet sponge and wipe it down. The same goes for joints, but...
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November 10, 2008
LED trailer lights are a terrific replacement option. The lights are brighter, they last longer, and they are very affordable. LED stands for light emitting diodes and they are a solid state device that converts electric energy directly into light that is a one single color. They use cold Light generation technology where the energy is delivered in the visible spectrum. LED s don t waste any energy with non light producing heat. As well as producing cold light LED s can be powered from solar energy or a battery pack and they can be integrated into a control system too. The center of an LED is a diode that is chip that is mounted and held in place by a steel lead frame which is then encapsulated with epoxy. LED lights are a reliable alternative to the traditional bulb that was used for so many years. But like any bulb there are some major causes why LED...
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September 20, 2008
Everyone can improve their health by simply following these guidelines. Be optimistic, eat right, exercise, sleep well, and find purpose for your life. Follow these and you will become healthier, happier, and more productive. Put away fear and worry and find joy. There are health professionals who recommend not watching or listening to the news. Reading the daily newspaper in the morning starts your day off on a negative path. The news brings you crisis after crisis, tearing you down. Change your thinking to one of optimism and gratitude. Thinking of things you can be thankful for is a great exercise every morning. Be thankful for life, for family, for the ability to see and to think. It doesn t matter what you put in the blank. The important thing is to develop a thankful heart. Eat more whole foods, less processed foods, and overcome your addictions to...
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