Concrete Floors Can be Classy

by Rick Amorey I didn’t really think much about the floor in our home, but after being discussed in a family meeting, ... , which is ideal for a lot of industrial applications. And for those like me that are simply ... that don’t want to make cleaning the floor an everyday chore. Finally, if you’re not the do-it-yourself [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:57:31

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12 Blogs 11: Cops and Monsters

Quick note to those of you hoping to participate in the quiz: the whole idea is that you can cannibalise each other’s answers, so don’t be so polite.  If you agree with what someone else has come up with, mention that answer in your own post.    And for those of you who are, like me, searching for tracks to re-create 1978’s BBC Space Themes album, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:51:00

The Secret Deal For Iraq's Oil

Four months before the United States invaded Iraq, the Department of Defense was secretly working with Vice President Dick Cheney's old company, ... s financial troubles seemingly disappeared. At the urging of unnamed officials in the Office of the Vice ... to "assessing the condition of oil-related infrastructure; cleaning up oil spills or other [more...]

Date: 2008-08-16 12:00:00

Daily Dose: 12/10/08

» AsianWeek Market Report » Robberies Targeting Asian Americans in Philadelphia Area » Unlicensed Chinese After-School Program Shut Down » Volunteers Needed for Asian Chefs Association Annual Holiday Meal » Muni Contractor Must Pay $37,000 for Anti-Chinese Harassment » New Television Campaign in Mandarin to Educate Chinese Americans About [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 20:57:41

Window washing a dangerous business

Window Contractor Falls 12 Stories, DiesSpecial to the Sun | August 27, 2008A contractor fell 12 floors to his death in Greenwich Village yesterday, ... , was a window contractor, police said. He was performing work at 40 Fifth Ave., a residential building near ... inspectors arrived at the scene and issued a violation to the window cleaning company, [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 01:07:00

Challenge 2009 and a little bit of Honesty

If you have a weak stomach then this post is not for you. I have contemplated posting this for months but never had the guts ... out to do the dishes or something like that. The craft supplies are usually left where ever I put them ... in the middle of the floor of my sewing room. That doesn't help me either. (thank you DH and D kids [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:27:00

The Continuing Chronicle of Katrina’s Tragic Aftermath

Sometimes you don’t know whether to cry or scream. There are many forms of corruption and waste in the government’s fulfillment of its functions, and most just make me furious. But the story of Katrina’s aftermath is one long chronicle of incompetence piled upon a degree of bureaucratic cluelessness that just boggles the mind [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 16:02:37

French caterer to run Military Training!

The Financial Times report that a French Company Sodexo are a likely to replace Land Trillium as an equity partner in the Metrix consortium ... and cleaning. Both Qinetiq and Sodexo declined to comment whether they were involved ... and res-ponsible for providing “soft” management services such as catering and cleaning. People close [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 09:18:06

Dochfour back in the flood

A brief respite from flooding for Dochfour, East Coast Demerara residents ended Saturday, as heavy rains that afternoon and early yesterday swamped the area, though not as badly as before. [ Piggy-back ride: This was the means of transport used by many in Dochfour to move their children from one point to another yesterday. ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 09:29:58

I need some coffee with my whine

Jesus fuck, people. This semester continues to be a pain in my ass, and will be until Christmas ... was the DNC, obvs.; this week is... well, let me just give you a window onto my life schedule for the next ... !  Same schedule, including helping in PK's class and excluding multiple showers. Instead of TKD [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 09:51:00

6 Main Things Damage Restoration are All About

Water Damage Restoration No body in this planet never expected a national disaster from being happening. Right? ... get a few sites that have enough experience and I am trying to contact Water Damage Restoration ... . At the very least he should be certified in applied structural drying and water damage restoration [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:37:31

PG&E COLD WEATHER GAS FURNACE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY TIPS

10-Point Furnace Safety and Efficiency Checklist Helps Customers Save Energy and Money A chilly cold snap is forecast throughout northern and ... for alignment and rigidity; a small earthquake is all it takes to loosen the flue and allow the products ... that the thermostat is in the off position prior to cleaning. – Clean or replace your furnace [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 22:59:30

Simple Mom: Behind The Scenes

Photo by Caryn Werner I loved the posts recently at Small Notebook and at Almost Frugal, where Rachel and Kelly both answered some more personal questions about themselves.  Since I’ve got quite the backlog of questions from you guys, I thought I’d take some time and answer the personal ones [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 12:00:25

Manic Monday

I started out to write a short little 'something' for today's Manic Monday post. Well, somehow it got really long. I don't blame you if you aren't into reading a long post as I am not always into reading long ones when I surf to memes. Sooooo..... I decided to delete what I'd written and put something short. But deleting is not easy to do ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 04:11:00

STUDENT LANDLORDS - HOW'S YOUR ORGANISATION? I have recently read that mydeposits.co ... -returnable fees to students and how you can successfully recover monies for damage and lack of cleaning ... Office receipts to confirm posting of letters. Proof of posting. Visiting the property three or four [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:35:23

The 25 Most Vicious Iraq War Profiteers

The Iraq war is many things to different people. It is called a strategic blunder and a monstrous injustice and sometimes even a patriotic mission, much to the chagrin of rational human beings. For many big companies, however, the war ... of the so-called “military-industrial complex.” Media pundits are outraged at private companies [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 23:02:29

Agile Chronicles #7: Bugs, Unit Testing, and Throughput

The Agile Chronicles is a set of articles documenting my experiences using an Agile process (Scrum) in software development on my current Flex project. Part 1 - Stressful Part 2 - Code Refactoring Part 3 - Branch Workflow Part 4 - POC, Strategy, and Design Challenges Part 5 - Acceptance Criteria & Punting Part 6 - Tools, Extra Merge Day, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 19:21:17

Replacement Window Contractor Boston

Replacement Window Contractor When the time comes to change the windows in a home to a newer and better window, ... and one that will look as good many years later as they did the day the professional replacement window contractor ... with removable fiberglass screens for easy cleaning. The side-load design is only one of the seven different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:03:02

Home Resource Directory

Disclaimer: It's always a good idea to ask any contractor that works for you to show you their "pocket license" ... or have had other Realtors suggest we consider their services. Please post any comments you'd ... more regarding Marin County Real Estate Carpet Cleaning 1. Burrous Brothers Company: 415-435-1588 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 07:45:37

Malik Rahim profiled in the San Francisco Bay View

Full article here. Additional IPR coverage here. Pat LaMarche, Green Party candidate for vice president in 2004 and for governor of Maine in 2006 and author of “Left Out In America: The State of Homelessness in the United States,” writes in the Bangor News: “I’m staying just a few blocks from Jefferson Davis Parkway [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 15:29:09

Simple Home Improvement Ideas

Are you tired of going home to the same house? You don’t have to move out to experience a new home ambiance! ... about re-installing new tiles. But replacements can cost a bit, so try cleaning up the bathroom first. Don’t think you need to spend big because sometimes it only needs major cleaning for it to look new [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 21:11:43

We get email: DHS asks for modification to blog post

Like other media outlets, from time to time we get email — some of it angry, some of it appreciative ... service that hired illegal immigrants. The DHS Press Office would appreciate it if you would consider ... published last week, in regards to illegal immigrants cleaning Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 17:40:29

Illegal Aliens Clean Homeland Security Chief’s House

Illegal immigrants have for years cleaned the residence of the nation’s Homeland Security chief and the best part is that their fake documents ... .  A Washington newspaper reports that for nearly four years the U.S. Secret Service failed to detect ... Maryland house. The illegal aliens worked for a Maryland company hired by Chertoff’s wife to clean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 20:42:32

Eager to Tap Iraq's Oil, Industry Execs Suggested Military Intervention

Two years before the start of the Iraq war, the Bush administration was advised by oil industry executives and policy advisers that military action against Iraq may be a worthwhile solution to meet the United States’ increasing demand for Mideast oil. A study prepared by the James A. Baker Institute for Public Policy and the U.S [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 14:00:00

The Beyond (1981)

No! Bad dog! No biscuit!The renovation of an old property is always full of surprises. Who knows what you'll discover? ... 's renovation plans get off to a poor start when a contractor gets spooked and takes a nose-dive off the scaffolding. After the hunky Dr MacCabe (David Warbeck) carts away the injured contractor, Joe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 12:09:00

Spring Cleaning for Normal People: introducing my first ebook

My computer’s desktop is cluttered with documents, and my fridge needs to be cleaned out. I’ve pulled far too many late nights the past few weeks, and I’m looking forward to some much-needed quality time with my family this weekend. All this is rather ironic, to be honest [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 10:00:41

Incorporating your Foreclosure Investments and DIY Real Estate Forms

You can save a lot of money by selling your home yourself (for sale by owner) or buying a home without the aid of a real estate agent. Here in NJ, real estate agent commissions are usually negotiated to around 4-6%. If you're selling a house priced at $450,000 that's $22,500 which is not an insignificant amount of money, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 12:24:09

Alside Windows Review

Alside Windows Review Author: Haley 20 Dec Alside Replacement Windows The many styles of Alside replacement windows have been quality built ... construction window of yesterday, along with the ease of cleaning because these are the type of windows ... will also help the furnace to work less and the air unit. Which are expensive to replace, because [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 22:36:12

8 Truths from a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before you Get Started

By Linsey Knerl I have a few friends who have started mystery shopping for extra cash.  All in all, it’s a respectable gig for someone with some time, ambition, and a desire to do something different.  Having mystery shopped for dozens of companies over the past 6 years, however, I have some advice to share [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 21:21:56

A Guide To Heating And Air Conditioning Service

A good way to save money and time is to Learn the basics about heating and air conditioning, when looking for a local contractor for its servicing ... care of air purifiers, air filters, air duct cleaning, humidifier and dehumidifier and issues related ... conditioning service should include checking the amp draw of the compressor, cleaning the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 11:13:19

Gifts for the Geeky Home

Struggling to find a gift for a hard to please geek, then how about a geeky gift for their home, here’s 10 to choose from. Hidden Bookshelf - $12.99 Look at this stack of books… How is it staying up? Is it glue? Velcro? Tractor beams? The secret is a simple and clever little device called the Hidden Bookshelf! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 15:23:49

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 17)

--- 1 --- Ugh. Honestly? It hasn't been a great week. Other than some very bright spots like one dear friend cleaning my house and another bringing over some delicious homemade meals for me to keep in my freezer, it was one of those weeks where I felt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00

WCB Issues Orders to VIHA’s Cleaning Contractor

January 13, 2009 The British corporation contracted by the Vancouver Island Health Authority to clean a number of its major hospitals and extended ... contract with Compass to provide cleaning and food services at a number of its hospitals and extended ... training to workers; train workers in the safe use of toxic cleaning agents or in dealing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:35:40

Roasted Eggplant and Goat's Milk Yogurt Dip

When I recovered my kitchen after seven weeks (seven! weeks!) ... I made was a yogurt cake, to fortify us through our next mission: the meticulous cleaning of, well ... will we underestimate plaster and tile.) And as soon as our home regained a sense of cleanliness [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 14:20:18

Blogging Jobs: How Much is Blogging Worth?

blogger are extensive, far beyond just writing abilities. As with any freelance job, determining how to put a value on the time it really takes, and the costs associated with the time and production, is really hard when the real cost is in time, not materials. Bloggers should be paid for the time as well as their expertise and abilities. Are they? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 06:14:49

Bacon on the gas grill

Suburban Living Science Report #1:  Bacon on the gas grill. Our humble suburban Deck House ( ... and trained contractor resulted in the 10″ duct carrying this 1200 CFM stream of air terminating in a roof ... if you’re patient.  The grease disappears magically into the burners.  There is no pan to clean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 22:28:47

Tips for a More Successful Appraisal

Real estate appraisals are powerful, particularly in today’s nervous market as loan underwriters take a more skeptical approach to approving ... appeal, adding a fresh coat of cosmetic paint, cleaning out clutter from closets, or adding a wreath [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:10:38

DHS: Company ‘deceived’ Chertoff by hiring illegal workers

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Workers of a company that hired illegal immigrants cleaned the home of top U.S ... statement given to CNN on Thursday. Reid, who owns Consistent Cleaning Services in Maryland, denied ... he went to the Chertoffs’ home, he provided the Secret Service with the employees’ payroll information [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 15:33:04

LM Newsletter: Issue 167

Issue 167 - 15th January 2008The weekly guide for supply chain professionals from Logistics Manager, ... for small and medium sized companies to reduce costs at this year’s Logistics Link South.CV show cancelledThis year’s Commercial Vehicle Show has been cancelled.Nestlé signs Euro contract with LPR Nestlé [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:12:00

Cleanup efforts continue after New Year's Day flood in Estacada, Oregon 14Jan09

Library repairs may take eight weeks to complete By Evan JensenThe Estacada News, Jan 14, 2009, ... of water and covered the landscaping in a heavy layer of mud. The library is expected to be closed for at least eight weeks for repairs. Inside the Estacada Public Library, an army of restoration [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:28:00

Fleecing of the Government - IT Contractor Severely Overcharging for Classified Spillage Cleaning

Another day, another fine example of an IT contractor unnecessarily fleecing the government ... Intranet (NMCI), severely overcharging for “classified spillage” cleaning efforts. The Navy report ... times the cost of merely replacing the infected hard disk drives with new ones. Cleaning up after [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:00:50

Win a Free Book (8 Copies Available)!

I'm cleaning out my office and some of you will be the beneficiaries of my effort. Today I'm giving away eight free copies of the book Be Your Own House Contractor. Here's how you can have the chance to win one: 1. Leave a comment below -- any comment. 2. Sometime later [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 19:15:54

ExxonMobil Charged With Clean Air Act Violations Over Oil Spill

A criminal information was filed Tuesday in federal court charging a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation with violating the criminal provisions of the Clean Water Act in connection with a spill of approximately 15,000 gallons of diesel oil into the Mystic River from ExxonMobil’s oil terminal in Everett, Mass [more...]

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

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - August 8, 2008

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips for August 8, 2008 includes news and commentaries on the following topics: Republican Party candidates, campaigns, and events Republican Party platform issues including promoting a strong national defense, respect for the rule of law, individual responsibilitiy, traditional values, etc [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 12:53:18

Overnight Express: Under the Radar News Roundup

Assembled Wisdom: The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 moved a step closer to passing the Senate when a Republican filibuster was broken on a 72-23 vote. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) voted in favor of the motion to invoke cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 181; Senator John Ensign voted "no." S [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:55:00

The DNCL is waste of time and money

I found out about the latest way telemarketers get around the Do Not Call List ... who call that way, not just sleazy call centres. It was from a company that has duct cleaning equipment 'in my neighbourhood'. When I asked them for their name and number, they gave me a phone number [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 11:57:00

How To Service And Maintain A Swimming Pool Cartridge FIlter

By Ron Burr A swimming pool cartridge filter is a very effective way to clean a swimming pool and or spa ... element from the tank. - Use a garden hose and a pressure nozzle to remove dirt and debris ... of the pressure gauge reading. How can you insure your filter will last as long as possible [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 06:03:15

Confessions of a cleaner

By Michelle Guest In 1876, the Old Government Building in Wellington became the first building in the world to have a smoke-free policy ... surrounding cleaners. Inwardly I giggle that I’m sharing frothy coffee and Tim-Tams with this rugged, big [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:43:25

MOLD Update

The cleanup is complete! The demolition and removal of debris was finished yesterday. The guys were back today to finish cleaning up and clean the carpets today. The were finished by noon... we have a semi functional, certainly non-toxic room again... YEAH! A contractor is coming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:20:00

Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners - Tips For Choosing

Your swimming pool is a mess and you want to go swimming. Is it time to purchase an automatic pool cleaner? Here are some tips. Let’s go swimming! Wait, the pool is a mess, who wants to clean and vacuum the pool first? Is this the time ... are available today. SUCTION SIDE CLEANERS - These types of automatic cleaners operate off the suction side [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 21:08:25

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