Why do we get sick more in the winter then the summer?

One of the things I dread about winter is sickness. It seems September hits and colds and virus run rapid everywhere ... in my house starts vomiting?" Come to find out my sister has this fear as well. We recently met someone ... my house is. I was not complaining because truth is I will take colder temperatures any day over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:27:37

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Urban doubt-fitter

By Ryan Avent Barack Obama, man of the city. Photo: Based on image by Matthias Winkelmann The effort to save the American economy is front and center at the moment, but a term is four long years. Beyond the immediate crisis, President-elect Obama -- who hadn't exactly set a modest agenda before the economic collapse -- hopes to transform much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:40:46

Bathroom Remodeling

While at the Doc’s house I stopped in the “powder room” that is just off the recreation room where he had the New Year’s Eve party. I was surprised to see in the daylight how much damage has been done to the wallboard from mildew. I tried to find a tactful way of bringing to the Doc’s attention, because mold and mildew around [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:38:02

Deck Staining

Featured Listing: Click here to activate Highlighter: automatically Clips, Bookmarks, and Collects in one central location all the ads ... not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it is gone, but it’s not. Bleach actually spreads mold. Bleach can also void your terminate contact around your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:54:44

Democracy Promotion and Islam — Part II

Political ‘Maturity’ & Democratic Modalities By Michael Brenner                                        19/01/2009                                     Muslim IndiaOne broadly pertinent factor to be taken into account in the assaying of democratic futures is a society’s ‘political maturity’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:55:00

Interviews with Church Designers

Browsing the various CSS galleries is one way to gauge which industries place value on good design. I was surprised these past couple years to see a big surge in lavishly designed church websites. As a non-churchgoer, I wasn’t sure I understood why so many churches suddenly wanted a cutting-edge image for themselves [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:32:50

Democracy Promotion and Islam — Part II

Political ‘Maturity’ & Democratic Modalities One broadly pertinent factor to be taken into account in the assaying of democratic futures is a society’s ‘political maturity’.  I use the term “maturity” advisedly in the sense of acquired knowledge through experience.  This is unconventional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:00:27

Being Your Own Man

Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. -All quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self-Reliance When you’re eight years old, you’re pretty much oblivious to the opinions of others. You can wear a superhero cape to the grocery store, pretend to be a pirate at a party, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:18

GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES

Apparently, January is now the dumping ground, not only for the worst of the worst horror films and Happy Madison productions, ... comedy in the Ruthless People mold, a coal-black celebration of the awful things that people ... that if they don't spend the equivalent of a down payment on a really nice house on one single day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:30:00

House Hunting

We met up with our realtor on Sunday to check out more properties and basically try again. I had done my research and had a variety of properties that may or may not be available. That’s the one issue I have with the reality website, I can view tons of properties but not all of them are still available. Some are contingent and others are pending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:55:00

Leaning How To Control Your Child's Asthma

Breathing Techniques For Children with Asthma and Allergies Asthma is an affliction that many children are victims of ... environment is kept clean.  Household items and materials that are known to collect large amounts of dust should be consistently kept clean if not gotten rid of completely. There are many products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:40:47

Will’s finally here and we’re getting lots done

Will finally got here Saturday after several plane problems. I thought he’d “take a day off,” but he was rarin’ to get started on the addition ... bathed for 15-20 minutes. Several of the jars have mold on top of the strawberries. Some jars have no mold and we have enjoyed them on french toast, etc. with no problems. Can you tell me what went wrong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:20:54

Getting Rid Of Mold

Getting Rid Of Mold January 19, 2009 | By cashcow In Articles | Comments Off Mold is a natural occurrence but it can be a problem when it ... . Spray a vinegar solution into problem areas such as the shower head or cubicle, faucets or grout ... once over when cleaning mold. It can grow under the rug, in the window ledges and even on your drywall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:34:56

Four Years of Blogging at RealCentralVA - And No End in Sight

Copyright RealCentralVA.com, LLC. If you are not reading this at RealCentralVA.com the site you see is likely stealing content. Building Credibility Takes Time. Four years, one leap year, more than 2,600 posts, thousands of comments, millions of hits and pageviews … I now control my name in Google and there is an infinite amount left for me to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 21:35:18

Uninhabitable

Uninhabitable Posted by Michael Laprarie Published: January 4, 2009 - 6:19 PM Drudge is currently linking to this story from the Times Online: ... years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes. A forthcoming ... have complained of mildew and mysterious skin rashes. I know, I know, I know. Insert obligatory Jimmy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:19:14

Daring Bakers and A Buche de Noel

This will be a short post as we have just arrived home from a week long vacation in Mexico, where I had the most relaxing time in years. Our friends Paul and Robyn were kind enough to share their vacation house Casa Lagarto outside of Puerto Vallarta. Lots of food, sun, peace and great conversation. I will share some photos [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 04:35:00

Stephen Views the News 1/19/09

* Intangibles – On Saturday, in between errands and chores, I followed on television the Barack Obama train ride from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reminiscent of the night that Obama was elected I watched the faces of people in large gatherings and listened to some of their comments that celebrated the rise of the next leader of America [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:52:00

“Passive Houses” — Heating without furnaces

Hey, what if you could have a house that’s much friendlier to the environment and costs about a tenth as much to heat? ... passive house” and others of this design get all the heat and hot water they need from the amount ... escapes and barely any cold seeps in. That means a passive house can be warmed not only by the sun [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:38:33

Why Can't You Ever Make On-Time Payments?

By Tisha Tolar How frustrating is it to pay all of your bills each month when you finally get a minute to sit down and take care of things, ... habits and how you can mold them to a more effective way of managing your financial responsibilities. Why is it so hard to be on time each month? Perhaps the reason your financial house isn't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:28:05

A Day Off...

is never actually a day off. I apparently lack the gene that allows an individual to sit on their butt all day and veg out infront of the TV.I am off from work today because the mold remediation (AKA family room demolition) is in full swing. I took Nate to my mom's for the day which leaves me all alone in my house... ok, the dogs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:16:00

The magical wonders of Household cleaning products

A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... cleaning products. Maybe Going Green strike your mind?the use of these products have made it safe ... these janitorial cleaning products. Could you believe that rust removers can get ris of rust [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:48:54

Pick a natural mold removal product

Busby SEO Test Cleaning mold up for the holidays is a chore that every person should take care of rather than the guests come to the house ... your family members or your pets to be in front of. Natural mold removal products are in safe hands and easy, and now and then — most of the times — do a improved job. Natural cleaning products are really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:25:58

Madame Tussaud: Witness to the Revolution

When you mention the name "Madame Tussaud" most people think of the wax replicas of celebrities and politicians housed in the infamous tourist trap, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Each sculpture’s eerie realism holds the key to their allure. Not only can you get two inches from a live model of Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:41:49

AFC Championship Game Conference Call w/ Ravens Safety Ed Reed

On what he’s seen of the Steelers’ protection and run-blocking that may or may not be better this meeting: “Things really haven’t changed on either side, as far as what we do, as far as what they do. I think that it’s going to be another tough game on both sides, and hopefully, we come out a winner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:46:26

To Encourage Creativity, Get Back to Basics

<Time, space & materials to do creative things> A table covered with postal paper as a base for art projects ... an obstacle course for the living room/yard using things from around the house. <Creative thought> ... to record sounds around the house or city. See 21 Uses for a Digital Voice Recorder. <New scents> [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:00:34

Bloggers vs. Journalists Redux, part N

Bloggers vs. Journalists Redux, part N Category: Media Some guy named Mulshine, who is apparently an ancient journalist (remember: generation is mindset, not age), penned one of those idiotic pieces for Wall Street Journal, willingly exposing his out-datedness and blindness to the world - read it yourself and chuckle: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 04:08:17

Forecasting the New Senators

Forecasting the New Senators by BooMan Mon Jan 5th, 2009 at 03:20:24 PM EST If it's hard to be an effective senator in your first term, ... and Bernie Sanders as recent additions from the House Progressive Caucus. He could quickly become ... that we should expect Udall to vote as progressively as he did as a member of the House. Role models [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 20:31:04

Ruminations, January 18, 2009

(My friend, Rob Kulak, has been sending out a weekly email column called Ruminations for several years now. He's given me permission to post his articles here.)The failure in WashingtonThere are a large number of partisans who make the claim that the administration of President George W. Bush has been a failure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:05:00

Fridgin' Out: A Japanese Fridge in Cupertino, Pt. I

I swear, I'm bringing Fridgin' Out back! Just spent the morning sifting through my parent's fridge and boy, let me tell you that it was a pretty nasty affair. It's like a dungeon in here- sorta like the time I want through the Work Fridge.Because there is just so much interesting stuff in this fridge (both good and way expired) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:30:00

Get rid of mold in bedrooms

With the weather being so cold and damp, parts of the house that are north facing and don't get the little sun we do get during the day just stay ... with no heating. This morning I stripped the bed down and found mold on my pillow, but luckily it's an Ikea ... and surprisingly all the mold came out. The blankets don't have mold so I just hung them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:50:43

The Journey’s End

Dragonlady. I couldn’t quite wrap my head around the betrayal. She was my best friend. Scenes from our friendship ran through my head like video played on a loop. Memories of laughter and hugs blurred with recollections of shared tears and tender moments. Nothing made sense [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:34:57

HE LABORS FOR ART (Mar, 1957)

view additional pages HE LABORS FOR ART THE confident-looking man above is Louis Dlugosz, ... to mold clay came early to Louis Dlugosz. As a boy he spent long hours on a creek bank in Lackawanna ... . of Lackawanna. He, his wife and six-year-old son Michael live in a house crowded with his sculpture [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 04:03:39

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: An article from 1967

The Messengers The cover on a new LP album called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a photomontage of a crowd gathered round a grave. And a curious crowd it is: Marilyn Monroe is there, so are Karl Marx, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia, Mae West, Sonny Liston, and eight Beatles.Eight? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:13:00

Redefining the American Dream - Work From Home and Love It!

If you have been laid off in this recessionary economy or fear that you could be let go in the next round of layoffs then you need to read this article and take it to heart. Some of you have already learned (the hard way) that an employer is not going to take care of you and your family when times get tough [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:23:08

4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY

4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY Posted by Daren Bailey under For Buyers, General Information Very nice 4 bed, 3 ... great room with built-ins, ventless gas fireplace and crown mold and surround sound, and formal dining ... with wiring for speakers, flat back yard, play set and play house that has electric run to it for [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 23:26:19

Alan over at Round World Through Square Glasses directed these 5 random questions my way and I promised to answer them to the best of my ability so ... in to the mold I’d formed for myself all these years.  As an adult, I became timid and insecure , but only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:07:26

The extreme benefits of Mold cleaner

The extreme benefits of Mold cleaner After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean ... t been watching the news then you are probably unaware of the new trend of cleaning products. Does Going Green ring a bell? most of these cleaning products are safe to use. Toxic chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:54:44

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

What X-Googlers Are Saying After Leaving

In 2008 Google HR set up a private Google Group to ask former employees why they left the company. We’ve been forwarded what appears to be authentic posts to the thread by a number of ex-Googlers, which we reprint below minus identifying information other than their first names [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 22:39:23

What X-Googlers Are Saying After Leaving

In 2008 Google HR set up a private Google Group to ask former employees why they left the company. We’ve been forwarded what appears to be authentic posts to the thread by a number of ex-Googlers, which we reprint below minus identifying information other than their first names [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 22:39:23

New Years Resolution success

We’re 2 1/2 weeks in, so how are you doing with those new years resolutions? ... areas are clean. Showers, toilets, sinks - you get the idea. Those have the potential to grow mildew and mold which can adversely affect health. Linens and beds. You spend about 1/3 of your day every [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:23:14

The Wired Presidency: Can Obama Really Reboot the White House?

We’re excited to have a president that doesn’t talk about technology like it’s some sort of voodoo magic. From George Bush Sr.’s amazement at a freaking scanner at the mall, to Bill Clinton’s admission he’d sent two emails in his life - and then finally Bush Jr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:39:32

Handmade With Love - Day 2 - Handmade Crayons

Grab the kids for this one - The first part of this project is great for little hands!Supplies:Lots and lots of crayons - old or new! ... crayons around the house or if you don't have any, start with new ones! I started with a new box ... mold will need about 10 - 15 minutes in the oven. The thinner ones will take less time than [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:03:00

Movie Review: Revolutionary Road

There was a lot of talk this year about whether or not The Dark Knight could overtake Titanic atop the list of highest ... raised house and start anew in Paris, where Frank (who works for a communications company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 21:30:19

Mold Spores

Mold Spores By admin | January 15, 2009 <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { ... funny story? Well, I had hired this company who did Placentia carpet cleaning to come to my house and clean the carpets. Well, they came that next week and spent all morning cleaning. Early that afternoon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:43:48

Why Google Employees Quit

In 2008 Google HR set up a private Google Group to ask former employees why they left the company. We’ve been forwarded what appears to be authentic posts to the thread by a number of ex-Googlers, which we reprint below minus identifying information other than their first names [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:59:19

This Time, The Real World Is Really F*cking Real

The Real World: Brooklyn is unlike any other Real World before it. This time, it’s for keeps you guys ... this season is going to be. Last week, we had the great honor of visiting the Real World house ... people with interesting stories - and few of them fit the mold of what the RW has come to be in recent [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 16:00:02

Secret Millionaire: Molly Shattuck changes lives in Shenandoah

  Tonight’s Secret Millionaire Molly Shattuck, NFL cheerleader and Maryland socialite, ... with her mother Joan.  They are given $109 for the week.  As they leave Molly’s house, Molly breaks down ... at the conditions.  They find bugs and mold everywhere.  Their landlady knocks on the door [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 03:12:18

Tillamook…a food crush

I think when you are a food lover you develop food crushes if you will. I have quite a few but one I make no secret of is for my love of Tillamook cheese. I used to buy it in Phoenix but since I move to the Pacific Northwest the variety that is offered far exceeds what I had in Phoenix [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:27:09

Guest Post: Almond Blancmange

Surprise! I am here but I am not really here.... At the beginning of the year I mentionned that there would be some new and familiar faces coming by ... of desserts trailing behind me... I don't mean my gluteus maximus (hey, I'm keeping it clean since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:02:00

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