Chores For The Weekend
Ahhh, Friday...finally. Now for the chore list! It's pretty much the same old chore list because I don't get anything finished ... had to be replaced. And then he found out that mold wasn't covered on his insurance. It cost $4,000 out of pocket for the mold certification. Anyway, while I am there he said I could fill my water bottles [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 02:16:00
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What Documents Does a Buyer Need to Buy Real Estate?
Can a buyer represent himself when he purchases real estate from a FSBO or from a listing agent? ... Estate Agency Pamphlet Lead Paint Hazards Pamphlet Mold, Moisture, and Your Home Seller Disclosure ... Certificate For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection For Sale By Owner Addendum Snohomish County “Right [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 04:58:41
Equinox Fitness: It’s Not Fitness. It’s Life.
Equinox Fitness Ad Campaign After spending some time at Equinox Fitness in Tysons Corner, I now understand why Redskin, ... , and have additional training on top of their national certification. Their continuing education programs ... can also harbor mold, so instead they use tile, cork-flooring (spa), or sprung bamboo for some give [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 16:59:03
How Erin Cureton Formed a Winning Real Estate Rehab Team
by Erin Cureton Buying Realtor In order to get the best deals on the market, you need to have a realtor who is plugged into the foreclosure market ... inspector is to make sure they hold certifications and can check your investment for mold, radon, lead [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 10:10:51
From a Teacher to an Educational Leader
Luz loved writing about education so much, she decided to give us another nugget of wisdom ... mentors in said building who took me under their wing and helped to mold me. From them, I learned ... which were needed to obtain state certification to be a building leader. Last but not least, we also [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 17:00:56
Taos Real Estate Inspectors
First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested. Septic function test only, no excavation. Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not. Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]
Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58
To Preserve or Not To Preserve… (January $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway)
Read on for this month’s $100 Gift Certificate Opportunity Why Do We Even Need a Preservative? ... from microbial contamination (bacteria, mold, fungus) and are perhaps even more important in natural skin care [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:06:27
Children of the State… Redux
Originally posted by In The Know Feb 2005 Throughout history, ... be to any social engineer. They represent a unique opportunity to mold future citizens early in life ... of the Prussian system even further. He instituted certification of teachers and abolished semi-religious [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 21:07:09
Greener Products for Home Improvement
New Renewable or Reusable Materials Available © Patricia Faulhaber Thinking of doing some home improvement in the near future? ... have the worry of supporting mold growth when used in bathrooms and basements. Check ... with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards certification. This certification assures [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 00:19:51
Duke Smart Home Shows Off Its Platinum Stuff
This isn't really new news since the Duke Smart Home opened almost a year ago, ... , but it has at least a modicum of credibility with LEED Platinum certification already in hand. The students ... with a moisture-resistant core to resist mold. Access to direct aylighting for over 90 [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 07:01:16
Smith & Fong’s PlybooPure Tops the Charts—Their Grass is Greener
Unless you’ve been living in a dirt-floored cave for a decade, you already know that bamboo is a great, green alternative to hardwood flooring ... Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. In recognition of this achievement, PlyBooPure was named ... -free PlybooPure. I’m encouraged by companies in the mold of Smith & Fong Plyboo that take [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 05:47:49
How To Decide What To Do With Your Life, And Do It
My 19 year old brother is at the cross-roads of his life. Feeling unhappy with his course of study, he certainly does not fit the accounting mold ... up his mind to endure and continue with his accountancy course until he obtains his ACCA certification [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 03:33:54
Certifiably Green
We are all interested in finding less toxic products for our family ... items are truly green? We have found a great resource. GREENGUARD Certification is a program ... into the air. Their website also has tips on choosing the right paint, reducing mold in the home [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 11:17:01
Green Qualities to Look for in a Home
By Nichole L. Reber Homescape.com Article highlights: ... points in green certification programs. Taking mass transit helps reduce air pollution ... also absorb fewer insects and moisture that leads to mold and mildew. Windows. Opt for windows [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 06:11:21
I’m not writing much
The last year has seen a marked decrease in the amount of entries to my blog. Several reasons come to mind ... industry. The two share a certification process that equates its members to modern day clerics ... life. Audrey entered our lives and the boys continue to mold me into a better father with each [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 06:09:54
ESA course and certification
Good Morning to all! Has anyone taken the ESA course for CMI and CMA and is it worth it? Mold issues have become very prevalent here and I feel additional education is necessary to keep up with other inspectors and the times. Thanks, Jim Murphy Antebellum Home Inspection, LLC. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:26
Taking the LEED in energy efficient living
When Jack and Aileen Viorel outgrew their house in Leland and were looking to move, ... in the area, but in the county! hpim1118.JPG The LEED certification for homes is new but no less ... lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:14:21
Oh, the poor guy...(non-snark, housebuilding post)
I know this guy trying to get Platinum LEED certification for the house he and his family are remodeling. He built an interesting above-ground rainwater catchment system that he was telling me about on the phone a couple weeks ago. We also talked about insulation. The fab Gf and I are using a closed-cell polyurethane-based expanding foam [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 03:53:21
Air Purifier Standards, Ratings & Certifications
Whether you’re an allergy or asthma sufferer, or someone who is concerned with providing your family with the best indoor air quality, ... , but do they really worke Most air purifiers remove airborne pollutants like mold spores, pollen, dust ... and viruses will escape the detection of our eyes and some filters. Finding a filter that will eliminate [more...]
Date: 2008-06-29 18:34:48
How Safe Is Our Food Supply?
In recent years I have noticed the increased frequency of incidents and reports describing contaminated food items or food-borne ... is one of those “must have” courses that also includes a certification exam to ensure students are able ... display their most recent inspection rating. In our area most of the places seem to be in the 90-100 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 18:12:26
What is LEED®LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It was created and is administered by the U.S ... benefits such as reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.LEED®-certified homes may also ... , use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 15:27:03
ASUM Renter Center hopes to bring attention to affordable inspection program
She soon discovered that black mold was growing in her house, a fact that became apparent when it started seeping out of the walls ... for the Voluntary Residential Inspection Program, which was implemented in April by the Missoula ... , they only address a particular problem. Under the voluntary residential inspection program, Holweger [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 15:47:11
Fascist Andy Burnham is at it again
This guy doesn’t know when to quit. Andy Burnham is trying to become Britain’s version of Al ‘I invented the internet’ Gore. This time, after lying about the ID card, trying to blackmail ISPs to send threatening letters to their users and just being a lying shetbag he now wants to bring the utterly fascist BBFC regime to… TEH INTERNETZ! [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 15:22:07
Economic Potpourri December 30, 2008
The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues as we head into the new year. Here are a few headline news reports of interest from the past couple days.Japan mulls scheme to buy bad loansJapan's government and central bank are considering a $110 billion scheme to buy bad loans and other financial assets from banks to ease a credit crunch [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 02:58:00
After Christmas Letdown? (Article)
“You gotta pay the price,” one of my clients is always telling me ... , and flushes out toxic emotions. Do it especially if you don’t feel like it. 2. If you’re an introvert you may prefer something like yoga or Tai Chi. 3. Clean your house from top to bottom, doing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:18:03
Exclusive: Airbus Dreamliner Dossier Revealed
In a stunning and candid critique of its chief competitor, Airbus has crafted a comprehensive competitive analysis that touches on nearly every aspect of the troubled 787 programme gleaned from Boeing proprietary data and an embedded network of sources from inside the Dreamliner's global supply chain [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 21:28:51
Economic Potpourri December 30, 2008
The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues as we head into the new year. Here are a few headline news reports of interest from the past couple days. Japan mulls scheme to buy bad loans Japan's government and central bank are considering a $110 billion scheme to buy bad loans and other financial assets from banks to ease a credit crunch [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 03:21:33
Edubabble - what DO those words mean?
Every industry has its own "inside baseball" terminology and my industry, information technology, certainly has more than its own share of them. Listen to two or more folks who are well schooled in their industry and it is almost a sure bet that an outsider will be lost in just a little while [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 01:33:52
Obama’s Not So Secret Love for Abortion
LGF just because I mentioned it. IMAO says it’s no big deal and the rest of the internet just ingores the facts. I opened my email this morning to find a newletter from Townhall talking about Obama’s citizenship. Interesting, they won’t talk about it out in the open they have to send their subscribers a little note behind the public’s back [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 00:24:18
Green Insulation
We’ve talked about the importance of insulating your home to save energy and money. While you’re at it, why not go a step further—for the good of the environment and your health—with environmentally friendly insulation? There are a lot of options available right now. Here are a few. Recycled [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 12:00:07
Global Green New Orleans Home Built to Endure Hurricanes
Global Green USA, the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI) ... proved tough enough for the Gulf Coast in their first major test. Sitting on borate treated wood ... and paperless sheetrock are also designed to inhibit mold expansion and can easily be repaired [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 00:54:32
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
The Peanut Gallery
LGF just because I mentioned it. IMAO says it’s no big deal and the rest of the internet just ingores the facts. I opened my email this morning to find a newletter from Townhall talking about Obama’s citizenship. Interesting, they won’t talk about it out in the open they have to send their subscribers a little note behind the public’s back [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 21:58:02
Election 2008, National Firearms Association statement,
I’m guessing Dion will get a similar endorsement from “criminals are us”, or “punks against society”, or the “Indian Posse”. canadiangunnutz Nfa 2008 Election SynopsisNATIONAL FIREARMS ASSOCIATION: ELECTION 2008The Prime Minister has announced a General Election for October 14th.This has been a long journey for me [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 14:02:57
LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects
So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally responsible… and you also wouldn’t mind saving some money on utilities and maximizing your home’s resale value. Where do you start? A good place to start for your remodeling and construction [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 04:30:13
[IMG ]
Cirrhosis ("suh-ROH-sus") is a very serious condition. It is a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 01:18:09
The Third Presidential Debate: October Surprise
By Matt Maul Overshadowed by the global financial crisis is this list of notable recent events: The gas prices at my local station are down to $2.77. Canadian (I'll repeat that, Canadian) Prime Minister Stephen Harper led his Conservative (I'll repeat that, Conservative) party to victory [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 19:18:58
Protecting Indoor Air Quality Required as Homes Go Green
ATLANTA, January 14, 2009 - Just like an old neighborhood as it gentrifies, ... , they may inadvertently contribute to poor indoor air quality (IAQ). “As with commercial buildings ... indoor air for those inside, while protecting the natural resources of our planet outside. Architects [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 22:40:53
Avoid Green Business Certification Schemes
By R. Michael Richmond Companies seeking to become Green businesses will soon be assaulted by a variety of programs promising to turn your company ... the potential certification programs, the Green Business League stands out as the most credible program ... for their members. When considering a Green business certification, compare the Green Business [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 14:24:23
A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10
A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 23:15:10
Tips for Choosing the Right Snowboard Helmet
What Type of Snowboarding Will You be Doing? For most snowboarding, regular snowboarding helmets are perfect. Regular snowboard helmets will help protect the top, sides, and back of your head.If your snowboard riding gets into high speed, bordercross, or serious vert stuff, you may want to consider a full face snowboarding helmet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 22:10:26
LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects
LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally responsible… and you also wouldn’t mind saving some money on utilities and maximizing your home’s resale value. Where do you start? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:45:25
Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project
Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project “remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel” A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year? Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 04:30:09
New China Buyers Q&A from the HK GS Sourcing Fair
is corruption endemic?” is only half of the question. The full question should have been: “is corruption and the subsequent cover up endemic in China?” More than the actual milk scandal, the cover up is what hurts China’s soft power and reputation. This James Fallows article says the same thing [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 02:11:42
American Schools Embrace Three More "Rs" — Reduce, Recycle And Reuse
By Shermakaye Bass Summer’s ending and school’s recommencing — and along with the sound of bells ringing comes the simultaneous groan of kids ... , approximately one a day are now registering for LEED certification, according to the U.S. Green Building [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 15:21:10
Green Housing is Here to Stay
Green light 2009 could be the turning point for eco-friendly trends By Andrea F. Siegel December 28, 2008 Look for the 2008 eco-friendly trend to explode in 2009. “I think the whole green thing is absolutely here to stay. We are hearing that people are willing to pay for it, as much as they are willing to pay for anything these days, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 19:37:54
The Top Franchise Trends For 2009
Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism. Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34
Question: How do I eliminate the smell?
Ken writes from Gloucester, Massachusetts: "In my daughter's home a converted Cape, she has a dormer space converted to a room ... things that are not associated with the insulation or the manufacturing process, such as mold, rodents [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 15:47:46
JOHN SPENCER ELLIS -THE ULTIMATE FITNESS ENTREPRENEUR!!! Talking to “the man” who has re-defined the term (read the un-cut transcript of our converation)
I know it’s been over a week and I’m a little late with this post - to make up for it this one’s VERY LONG and SUPER-GOOD … FITNESS ENTREPRENEUR - ... s broken the mold and branded himself to a point where he has no competition, and set a new standard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 19:20:49
