Obama’s Presidency Likely To Mean Return Of More Consensus In Politics

When Democratic Senator Barack Obama defeated Republican Sen. John McCain in Tuesday’s presidential election, it didn’t just signal an end to a chapter of Republican rule. It most likely put a “fin” – for now at least — on the extensive use of political polarization to turn out party partisans to win elections and get just enough support to shove [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 19:52:29

Blog posts (217) | Videos (144)
 

Taking the Good with the Bad

I've been pretty stressed for a while now and as you can tell it has been built up. That last post was right after a breakdown I had ( ... on a cleaning supply shopping spree(Well...not really, but bought a few things). I FINALLY found a product ... my bathroom of ALMOST all the mold and yucky stuff while I organized my closet, cleaned the mold off [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:52:00

Deck Staining

Featured Listing: Click here to activate Highlighter: automatically Clips, Bookmarks, and Collects in one central location all the ads ... if you have one. Got mold use a mold killer. There are other means of cleaning your deck, but if you pressure washed ... not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it is gone, but it’s not. [more...]

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

Dawn of the Feral Soul

By Marlene Buffa Regeneration: ·  (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs ·   the activity of spiritual or physical ... of growth and development.  Forgetting the past left behind in the dust of lessons already learned, we begin again, as raw energy, seeking the wisdom of life’s travails to mold us into our highest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:29:09

The Age of Bush

is nearly at an end, and that criminal and criminally incompetent regime will leave behind an entire economy to rebuild. A nation to get healthy. A relationship with natural to rebalance. An education system to restructure. An energy policy to unfuck. And a few hundred other cultural five-alarm fires to put out.Lots to do [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 20:54:00

11 Stamp Stories Worth Retelling

By David A. Norris Philately: it’s the end-all, be-all of popular hobbies curiously pursued by nobody you know. And while we knew absolutely nothing about stamps when we started this article, we’re great at digging up the juiciest dirt on any subject under the sun. Here are 11 great stamp stories guaranteed to have you glued to your seats. 1 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 16:11:00

Below, the full GP table of contents. Rolling this out marks the beginning of fuller GP promotion from us. We'll really start cranking up in January, when we'll be releasing something from the GP writing process every day. You won't get of the actual text of the book, but lots of other material like we've done with PNM and BFA: the proposal, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 21:29:44

Storage Enemies

In many countries, moisture, mildew and moths are enemies of successful storage. What can be done? Airconditioners or dehumidifiers can help ... . Why be concerned? Consider just one of moisture’s “children”—mildew. Mildew is fungi that appear as a gray or white fuzzy mold. It can be found on anything, but is particularly destructive to books [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 05:53:50

Don't use chlorine bleach to clean flood-damaged surfaces

This fabulous tip was in the latest e-mail update from the Center on Sustainable Communities (a great non-profit organization, by the way) ... inspection company confirms that "Chlorine Bleach is NOT Recommended for Mold Remediation." Here's another document explaining "Why Chlorine Bleach is Not Effective in Killing Mold." The Green Guide briefly [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 03:16:42

What is Danny Granger?

There is a natural tendency for NBA fans and media to categorize players into certain molds to help better understand what they are and what they’re trying to do. To translate an unknown quantity into something a little more familiar. You only need to look at a scout report for any young player and you’ll undoubtedly find mention of their [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:42:06

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

What To Do When In Doubt Of Cleaning Upholstery Correctly

by Chris Channing The upholstery one owns usually isn’t the target of a cleaning regimen- but sometimes even furniture gets dirty enough that a real solution must be found to clean it. From your average dust to annoying stains or spills ... to either stain the upholstery further or even cause mold. In most cases, this is best circumvented [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:25:07

How To Clean Upholstery Without Causing Damage

by Chris Channing Without the proper care, one’s upholstery can easily become tainted to the point in which serious cleaning operations need to be ... , since there are specific things an owner should and shouldn’t do in trying to clean upholstery ... here and there is easy to clean off, stains from other sources can be another story entirely. Case [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:04:52

How To Clean Upholstery Without Causing Damage

by Chris Channing The upholstery one owns usually isn’t the target of a cleaning regimen- but sometimes even furniture gets dirty enough that a real solution must be found to clean it. From your average dust to annoying stains or spills ... should and shouldn’t do in trying to clean upholstery. The first thing to do is calm down, and make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:23:41

Water Damage Affecting Your Basement?

Bowed or bulging basement walls means your wall is buckling from the pressure exerted on it by the outside dirt and water ... Floor & Wall Crack Repair Structural Repairs Mold Treatment & Remediation Exterior French Drains Family Owned Business Immediate Installation Available We Only Use the Highest Quality Product [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 18:38:51

Cleaning Up Water Damage

Cleaning Up Water Damage When I lived in Atlanta, I had a good friend of mine call me late one night with a huge issue ... that was familiar with black mold removal. If this had been done right the first time, he probably would ... that this had happened. In the meantime, his wife had be looking on line for people that deal in cleaning up after [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:03:56

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

The churches of Galveston

The Houston Chronicle covers the beginnings of cleanup efforts in Galveston with an emphasis on the church buildings there, ... that can be wrought by mildew and mold. Among those churches is Trinity Episcopal, which also withstood ... and Trinity Episcopal started the work of cleaning up, flinging doors open to exchange heavy, moist air [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 14:00:06

“Detours on the Way to Nothing”

DETOURS ON THE WAY TO NOTHING by Rachel Swirsky copyright © 2008 / May not be reproduced without permission ( ... . Words wound, tears flow, doors slam. You storm out of the apartment, not caring where you go as long ... and broken radios decay in the gutter, accumulating mold and rust. In a streetlamp spotlight, an old [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:16:57

Ice on your Hooters can be a good thing

An ice storm has a silver lining.  While aggravating, causing a mess and many hours of clean-up, ... of some perceived threat to their pocketbook.   Hmmmm… .To clean up storm damage, we have to prioritize, and remove ... for the trees, but is does mean more good firewood for us.  Even though it is quite a mess to clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:38:17

6 Must-Have Characteristics to Look for When Buying a Home

J.D. is on vacation. This is a guest post from G.E. Miller, author of the 20somethingfinance.com blog for young professionals. With home prices down, foreclosures up, there’s an influx of great homes on the market with less ... for those willing to do some homework, and who meet the prerequisites of home ownership. Although it may [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 13:00:30

12 Ways To Naturally Boost Immunity

This E - Newsletter comes to you because either you requested it, gave me permission to send it to you or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you'd like to no longer receive this monthly communication - please reply accordingly. I have great regard for your time - thank you for allowing me to be a resource for you [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 22:35:12

Promote Airflow with Greenhouse Window Vents

When choosing the right greenhouse window for your needs and desires, you will need to consider the proper ventilation to promote plant growth ... of it to thrive. Being able to control the ventilation with the seasons will allow you to keep your plants alive ... indoor air. This means that you can avoid plant damage produced by excess humidity including [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:00:19

Water Restoration 911

I woke too early this morning, so....while I am waiting for my son to wake up, I made myself more useful by reading the "Water Restoration 911" site ... , water damage, water restoration, basement leak or you have a broken pipe, carpet drying and fire ... , Fire restoration, Smoke restoration and Sewage & Drain Backups. If you need more detailed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:49:23

Even drywall is made in China.

This is a scary story. Homeowners in Florida are having a battle with Lennar Homes concerning the use of drywall made in China ... of a white HVAC repair truck became a running joke in the neighborhood. Metal within their homes ... -based National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, wonders whether the Chinese drywall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:51:00

Oblivion First Impression

A while ago, a cursory glance on the back of the Oblivion box convinced me that it wouldn’t run on my computer. I think that was before I upgraded my video card and added more memory. Recently I was looking and different games, and realized that my machine actually is slightly above the minimum requirements [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:14:54

The power of majority

Some people have said republicans should be quiet and leave Kent Williams alone for his betrayal, leave him in the party and just move forward ... has been. It is with leadership. I have said many times. "Give me 20 people who I can mold to an agenda ... election? All the blame for having majority and leadership in both houses and still not fixing problems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:26:00

One month after Ike

*Stoically limping back into business. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/12/1012ikemonth ... have returned and continue cleaning out their homes, salvaging what property wasn't drenched or ruined by mold and mildew.... (((repeat for 2 years, or until another storm arrives.))) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 12:56:49

Black Mold, all-u-can-eat bacon & Condescending Lies

Unemployment, losing our dream house, homelessness, bed rest and birth of our fifth baby and death in the family ... , remember? The other shoe fell. We evacuated our rental house. Why you ask? Well, hold your sides, get ready to laugh.....wait for it....wait........Toxic 'Black' Mold is infesting the house. So, after [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 05:59:24

Easy Upholstery Cleaning Tips To Live By

by Chris Channing Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... be on the upholstery tag. While a little dust or dirt here and there is easy to clean off, stains ... cause mold. In most cases, this is best circumvented by applying only a small amount of cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:09:03

Nokia Cell Phone: Connecting People, One Nokia At A Time

Though a Nokia cell phone may not be on every childs Christmas list, Nokia has done fairly well in such a demanding, ever changing industry ... they affect the environment, and research ways to prevent damage, as well as not trying to outdo ... who do conference calls on the way to work are, dash mountable cell phone holders. Nokia is breaking the mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:24:06

Water Restoration

Water Restoration Categories: Uncategorized Especially now that it’s winter, one problem most homes will have is probably water damage ... damage. They conduct fire and smoke restoration which, admittedly, could pose serious health risks ... Restoration 911 comes. Water Restoration 911 does exactly as their name suggests - they fix water damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:45:50

Help Your Los Angeles Plumber Save You Money

When many homeowners call their local Los Angeles plumber about water damage, the harm has usually already been done ... you plan to keep like carpet, move it to a sunny area so it can begin the drying out process ... it and work around it; and number two, it speeds up the drying out process. This helps to prevent mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:25:24

Tips On Water Removal From A Flooded Home

Having a flooded home or basement is indeed a challenging task and never a fun experience, most especially if damage is extensive as caused by flood ... . This kind of scenario can surely devastate you. It can leave obvious cracks in your home’s foundation. Water can also cause mold and fungus to grow, and it can ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 22:15:04

Don’t let fire and water damage ruin your business, call Munters Corporation!

We’ve seen over the years the destruction done by hurricanes, and the mess they can leave behind ... Document Recovery Commercial Mold Remediation Disaster Planning Disaster Restoration Commercial Hurricane ... professionals who are standing ready around-the-clock and have both the knowledge and equipment to mitigate [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 09:57:48

Whither McCain?

Whither McCain? Where has Sen. John McCain been in the auto bailout talks? Photo by Laura Segall/Getty Images During the presidential campaign, John McCain talked relentlessly about his involvement in efforts to pass major pieces of bipartisan legislation in the Senate -- from campaign finance reform to comprehensive immigration reform [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 18:40:00

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

Easy Upholstery Cleaning Tips To Live By

by Chris Channing Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... , since there are specific things an owner should and shouldn’t do in trying to clean upholstery ... here and there is easy to clean off, stains from other sources can be another story entirely. Case [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:56:39

Water Restoration 911

Have you ever had an experienced where you have stepped on wet floor in your home or even in the place where you are working? Wasn't it debilitating? ... , If you ever need a company that will help you with water damage, water restoration, Wet Basement, basement ... to act fast! Water damage in your basement is a serious problems and if not treated molds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:49:38

Munters Corporation: Commercial Fire & Water Damage Restoration and Humidity Control

We’ve seen over the years the destruction done by hurricanes, and the mess they can leave behind ... Document Recovery Commercial Mold Remediation Disaster Planning Disaster Restoration Commercial ... professionals who are standing ready around-the-clock and have both the knowledge and equipment to mitigate [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 19:48:06

Hot Water?

here is the culprit: the rusted hot water pipe leading out of the hot water heaterHere is the first hole cut into the wall to try to find the problem.Well, the "Water Abatement" team came out today to test the walls and floor for dampness ... -y and our lips are cracking... but there will be no mold growing under OUR house! De-humidifier with tube [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 06:42:00

MIND MELD: Is Science Fiction Responsible for the Lack of Public Interest in Space Exploration?

It's not often that our real life science heroes utter disparaging remarks against science fiction. In fact, the opposite is usually true; science fiction is often cited as a source of inspiration and interest. Enter Buzz Aldrin, who caused a stir recently with some comments he made [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 07:28:56

The Bushevik who nailed the “commies” at the DoJ

Often, when confronted with the evidence of vast election fraud by Bush & Co ... , of them will come clean. Those willing to speak out–as Mike Connell was, before Rove threatened ... out but also punishing the “commies,” “crazy libs” and (my personal favorite) “mold spores” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:23:07

Deluxe Compact ESV in Tan Pigskin by Leonard's Book Restoration

I get a lot of e-mail asking questions along these lines: "I've just purchased the amazingly beautiful new Bible you recommended ... sheen, but because the resulting damage will make the idea of "taking care of" your new Bible seem ... you to an excellent rebinder: Leonard's Book Restoration.  Deluxe Compact ESV in Pigskin - Comparison [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:01:27

Home Owner Insurance - Don’t Make Costly Mistakes

Home owner insurance is supposed to give you a peace of mind that you will be protected in the event that anything damaging or disastrous happens to ... plumbing. Mold and mildew damage are now excluded from coverage in many insurance policies ... your home. However, you cannot just assume that if you have a home owner insurance policy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:18:51

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

Amy Winehouse Vomits On Borrowed Harvey Nichols Dresses $50,000

This is what happens when you lend clothing to crackheads ... .” “Even worse, green, furry mold had developed on some gowns, making them unwearable.” Well ... up in the loos, where she was violently sick. Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty.” Forgetting [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 10:52:13

Pro-Life?

Kristof is so, so close to being right on: The Bush administration this month is quietly cutting off birth control supplies to some of the world’s ... and voiceless people on earth? I get what he’s going for: People can do things that they know kill [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 16:11:58

Pro-Life?

Kristof is so, so close to being right on: The Bush administration this month is quietly cutting off birth control supplies to some of the world’s ... and voiceless people on earth? I get what he’s going for: People can do things that they know kill [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 16:11:58

How to sell your home fast in a buyer’s market

As everyone should know by now, the housing market has tanked. The down market is discussed on the news, in our local and national papers, and is a popular topic for personal finance and investment blogs. A quick search of pfblogs.org returned more than 1,400 results for “housing market” [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 09:00:05

101 - 150 of 217 Posts
Page: First | < Preceding | Next >
0 | 1 | 2