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Holiday Hoops Weekend Preview

The holiday rush has hit the home stretch and there are only a handful of days left to purchase those last few gifts, decorate the tree, ... to receive their toughest test to date. As usual, the Zags don’t duck anyone ... the basketball. This year’s squad is cut from that same mold. The return of Goran [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 12:50:18

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rhinitis

 Do you have bouts of sneezing and itching, or a runny or stuffy nose that do not seem to go away? If so, you may have rhinitis ... , such as airborne tree, grass and weed pollens or mold, it is called seasonal allergic rhinitis, or “hay ... skin flakes and saliva), indoor mold, droppings from dust mites and cockroach particles [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:42:48

Dealing with Allergies Again

It’s almost fall again, and like spring, it’s that time of the year when those allergens start bothering you again ... and not allergy. Colds usually last for only a few days, while allergies make you suffer longer ... you particular allergic reactions. Some allergies which start from hay fever can actually evolve [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 22:15:18

Hearing Aids Aren’t What They Used to Be

by Sam Katz In today’s modern society, the world around us is full of loud and unnatural sounds ... relatively early in life. Such high noise levels can cause considerable damage to the ears. Fortunately ... gadget which included an ear mold attached by a cord to an amplification pack. The ear mold was fitted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:17:12

What are Popular Home Repair Scams?

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open. I’m not a handyman by any stretch, but I do attempt to take care of things around my house. There are times, though, when you just have to call in someone else to fix something [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39

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

Holiday letter helper

SUZY STUMP: PRINT THIS OUT AND MAIL IT OFF >>> Does your family like to compose those stupid holiday letters that nobody reads? ... well during (his/her) recent (stress test/gender crisis/parole hearing). Still, (his/her) (doctor ... as well. The family next door had to leave their home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 17:37:42

Review: H2O Audio iSH2 Waterproof Headset

Waterproof iPod products we’ve previously tested were designed as two-piece solutions—the iPod goes inside a case and connects via a waist-high cord to a pair of special headphones—and H2O Audio’s initial offering for the second-generation iPod shuffle followed this mold. The $40 iS2 used a translucent blue rubber and hard plastic shell [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 14:11:00

Question & Answer Wrap-Up: Quickies

Mackinley Drummond What’s the deal with the “cardboard cutout” CSS-Tricks look? Nothing metaphorical or especially significant ... preconceived mold of what a CSS-based site had to look like. I have begun the early stages ... Tester. I have to have IE 7 installed in order for IE Tester to be able to test all the versions: 5.5 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 12:45:11

"...in fact, "it" is increasingly happening to elderly people."

A very large portion of the people I work with every day are older and while they may not yet qualify as senior citizens or elderly - yet - the chances that they will improve their lots in life enough to avoid homelessness by the time they hit the age where they become officially recognized as such is slim to none.. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 02:23:00

School and Prison: Not as Different as You Think

U.S. History is possibly the longest class ever. Yes, it is the same 100 minutes in length as all other block periods at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, yet it feels like the time stretches out for hours and hours. The big hand on the clock seems to have a hangover every time I enter that class, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:26:54

Exploring the Mystery of Aromatherapy Through Biotechnology

Aromatherapy originated in Ancient Egypt. About a hundred years ago, a pharmacist from France used an innovative method which led to a breakthrough in aromatherapy techniques. In recent years, under the strong promotion by Sathelyne Group, Bel’Air aromatherapy came into being to benefit many consumers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:25:29

outdoor allergens

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as “hay fever,” affects more than 35 million people in the United States. These seasonal allergies are caused by substances called allergens. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall. During [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:42:48

Woodworking Nerd Test Part 1

Woodworkers have a slightly different definition of normal than the rest of the world ... story, and another symptom. Within that pile were some boards that looked like they were infested with bugs or covered with mold, odd little dark spots on the surface of the rough lumber. I first thought [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 15:26:38

Hearing Aids Aren’t What They Used to Be

by Shelley Lindt Our day to day living environments continue to become noisier than ever ... at a relatively young age. The noise levels can strain the ears and cause irreparable damage ... . It was a cumbersome gadget which included an ear mold attached by a cord to an amplification pack. The ear mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:36:47

Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water

Growing Thirst Remember the drinking fountain, that once ubiquitous, and free, source of H2O? It seems quaint now. Instead, bottled water is everywhere, in offices, airplanes, stores, homes and restaurants across the country. We consumed over eight billion gallons of the stuff in 2006, a 10 percent increase from 2005 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 08:29:00

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies….Delicious Does Not Describe

Sometimes, when I get into the test kitchen, it’s not pretty. Then are times like these. Where in the middle of watching Tru Blood I begin to wonder how certain food combinations make ... well I’ll not go that far, but certainly out of the mold. I bring you the ultimate chocolate chip [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:08:11

Conversations on Creativity with Repeat Bloomer Joshua Waitzkin

In the latest (Nov-Dec) issue of Psychology Today I critically examined the development of ability, the components of success, and the potential benefits of early delays (read article here). I mention different types of late bloomers. Sure, there is the classic late bloomer like Grandma Moses [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 19:45:16

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 ... discoveries. See Little Projects for Creative Kids. <Creative problem solving> Design an obstacle course for the living room/yard using things from around the house. <Creative thought> [more...]

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

Should We Allow Drugs in Sports?

Dear Mark, I know you used to be involved in triathlon sports administration. I see so much written about “banned substances” and “cheating” going on in the world of professional sports these days, especially with the Olympics looming. What do you make of all this? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 17:54:32

It’s Official

September 25, 2008 in Craptastic, It's All About Me I’m allergic to cleaning. Well, to the dust that goes along with cleaning. And ragweed, pollen and certain types of mold. Mainly the dust. I can’t say spending ... and learning my ear issues are, in fact, allergy related. I was fine with the lung test. I was even fine [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 01:45:00

The Dictionary

So many times we try and stress the importance of words and how to make sure we get our point across to our readers. We look through dictionaries and thesauruses to find just the right word with just the right meaning to make our point valid and stand out. You all know how important it is to use these tools. But, I'm not here to talk about that [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:19:58

Mamiya 6x7

A friend of mine "found" this camera at his girlfriends place. He asked me if it was an OK camera. Well, for me this is one of my dream cameras. One day I'll get me a Mamiya RZ67 II. This is an RB67, full of mold and spider web etc, all the old rubber packings are gone and the shutter won't move....guess we'll get it going and test shoot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:04:00

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

New Foods FROM THE Test Tube (Jul, 1934)

view additional pages New Foods FROM THE Test Tube By Edwin Teale HOLDING a tiny mound of white crystals in the palm of his hand, a New York scientist recently came to the end of a twenty-year trail of investigation. He is Robert R. Williams, head of the chemical research department of the Bell Telephone Laboratories, [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 05:42:47

The GOP's White Supremacy

Huffingonpost.comDecember 29, 2008By Paul JenkinsWhen a 19 year-old white supremacist recently gained a seat on the Palm Beach County Republican ... , and hatred, is a symptom of the larger problem for the Republican Party: it is utterly unrepresentative ... of Congress (out of 219 or 220); nor, for that matter, are there any black GOP Governors (out of 22 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 22:17:00

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

As I posted here, I wasn’t convinced Jasper’s rash was food related. I wanted to blame it on the prevacid. Or the mother’s milk tea. I really wanted to be able to eat food and not stress that it was going to mean a horrible night for Jasper. But then I made a timeline of events: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 15:30:59

A Journey into NAET

As I posted here, I wasn’t convinced Jasper’s rash was food related. I wanted to blame it on the prevacid. Or the mother’s milk tea. I really wanted to be able to eat food and not stress that it was going to mean a horrible night for Jasper. But then I made a timeline of events: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 19:15:47

How to Find Comfortable Shoes

A great shoe is about more than gorgeous looks — it’s about the sole, too ... . Test a shoe for cushioning by pressing a finger into the ball area. It should have a little give ... . Breathable and pliable, they help prevent chafing and blistering, and they mold to the feet. Search [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:57:00

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

Passive Solar: Living Without Furnaces in the Cold

This is the kind of innovation that will be required around the world in short order ... Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator for emergency backup in the living room — ... in the spacious living room, whose glass doors open to a patio. His new home uses about one-twentieth [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 18:36:00

At a recent debate, every single one of the candidates hoping to be the nest chairman of the Republican National Committee named Ronald Reagan as their favourite Republican president. In one sense this is hardly surprising, given the extent to which the Cult of Reagan - or more precisely, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:54:44

All You Need to Know Water Cleanups

Before you zero in on just about any water cleanup service for your instantaneous water damage requirements, be very sure that you are going in for a professional water damage company that has adequate experience. A good company should be aware of quick and timely restoration, as the first requirement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:29:37

Metro Detroit home inspections

You have been looking at Metro Detroit real estate and you have finally made your choice.  The purchase agreement has been signed ... sewer video inspection furnace inspection mold test  roof inspection Some inspectors make money ... .  A mold test $300 -$500.  A roof inspection $50 -$75.  You can easily spend over a $1000 in inspections [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:18:27

IT leaders who shatter the mold

Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders List for 2009Computerworld's annual list of the men and women shaping the IT industry showcases the best ... IT Leaders list and learn how these modern leaders are surging ahead of the pack by testing new technologies ... OglesbyChief technology officerEmployer: Deloitte Services LPAfrican Americans in IT: Why [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 07:43:00

Sprint HTC Touch Diamond Review

The first in the next generation of HTC Windows Mobile 6.1 Smartphones, the HTC Touch Diamond, reached the GSM markets during the summer.  Not until mid-September was the device available on the CDMA Sprint Network, but with this wait came a larger battery and a smooth rubberized back cover similar to the HTC Victor (HTC P3702) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 00:40:39

I’m Allergic to Everything!

I’ve recently had a few people tell me that they are allergic to everything, ... are high, but what if your problem is the mold in the house?  Food allergies are something ... more time inside and there is less fresh air in the house. But there are good reasons why, even [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 13:04:44

Home Sweet Home but Stressed

Hello all....I am happy to report Caleb is home and I want to thank you all for the prayers! Updates: He came home with an IV that is a little more permanent than one that you would get if you were in the ER or admitted so that I can administer his IV antibiotics here at home for his sepsis [more...]

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

Inheriting a widow

Inheriting a widow Posted in Justice issues by Seth Barnes on 1/3/2009 It's a new year. I'm in the midst of sweeping out the musty corners of the closets in my spirit. There is mold and dust that accumulates in my life when I keep doing the same thing over and over again. And the new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 16:37:39

Gaza

I am not seeing it up yet at PBS' The NewsHour but they have the blurb for it:Gaza Humanitarian CrisisA look at the U.N.'s decision to halt some aid deliveries to Gaza as fighting continues and Israel's view of the humanitarian situation in the region.I am going to be very brief on this topic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 04:00:00

The Limits of Reaganism

At a recent debate, every single one of the candidates hoping to be the nest chairman of the Republican National Committee named Ronald Reagan as their favourite Republican president. In one sense this is hardly surprising, given the extent to which the Cult of Reagan - or more precisely, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:14:23

?Minor Skin Conditions in Dogs can Turn Serious

Skin conditions in dogs are very common. Although they may start as or seem minor, without being acknowledged and treated, they can turn serious ... . Most skin conditions in dogs are the result of allergies and most dogs have allergies at some time. The most common things that trigger allergies in dogs are food, injections like insect bites [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 06:57:10

Scratch Test for Allergies

Image by scottobear via Flickr Definition: For more than a century, doctors have used skin tests to help diagnose allergies. During these tests, your skin is exposed to allergy-causing substances (allergens) and then is observed for signs of an allergic reaction. … [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:17:04

Berkley White tests Nikon D3x in underwater housings

Backscatter‘s Berkely White grabbed a rare pre-production copy of the new Nikon D3x digital SLR last week and used the opportunity to test the fit in a number of housings available for the D3 precursor. Those banking on the idea that the body mold-line would remain the same (similar to Canon’s 1D/1Ds line) are in luck - the D3x fit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 06:42:13

7 Habits Essential for Tackling the Multitasking Virus

Editor’s note: I’m thrilled to have this guest post from Josh Waitzkin, author of The Art of Learning, and the subject of the book and movie, ... into the same cookie cutter mold, and that is not how anyone will thrive. Below are some internal solutions [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 01:18:01

Idiot of the week (Zirin) and more

Friday! It's the weekend. :D And let's get started with Idiot of the Week like I promised last night. Dave Zirin, come on down. Here's the link to Zirin's badly written sports-year-in-review and I normally don't link to idiots but I'll make an exception for Dave and here's the passage that cinched his win: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 04:00:00

Video games start to shape classroom curriculum

Attention parents: Don’t be surprised this school year if you tell your kids to stop playing video games and they respond, “But it’s homework ... can mold curricula This fall, Katie Salen, an associate professor of design and technology [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 12:34:21

Fix Pick: Being Bobby Jindal

Fix Pick: Being Bobby Jindal Is Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal the next Republican presidential nominee? Photo by Pat Semansky -- Getty Images INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- Regular Fix readers know that we believe any conversation about the future faces of the Republican Party has to begin with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 15:00:00

2010 Hyundai Portico Spotted [2010 Hyundai Portico]

What you're looking at above is the 2010 Hyundai Portico, a large crossover in the mold of the Chrysler Pacifica or Toyota Venza, based on the Portico Concept revealed at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. Jalopnik reader John grabbed these photos of the Hyundai testing in the high altitudes of Big Bear Lake, California. We're [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 14:20:00


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