FDA Announces US Formula With Melamine

The US Food & Drug Administration has been quietly testing infant formula for both melamine and cyanuric acid, ... tests that determine that ANY amounts of plastic resin powder and a cleaning chemical are safe ... concentrations produce kidney stones, which can block the ducts that carry urine from the body, and in serious [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 12:31:00

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Michael Rakowitz's ParaSITE

ParaSITE is an ongoing project by artist Michael Rakowitz (who we learned about via Charlie Todd's blog, Urban Prankster) ... this device, the user must locate the outtake ducts of a building's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air ... , SUCH AS THE CLEANING OF SKIN, PERISTALTIC CONTRACTION OF THE DIGESTIVE APARATUS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:24:32

I resolve...

This is Gulliver. Gulliver is our 3-year-old long-hair chihuahua and, like a lot of small, over-bred dogs, Gulliver has some health issues. The hole in the top of his skull never closed up when he was a puppy. His tear ducts often ... to have his superfluous canines removed and get a though teeth cleaning. He's still a little groggy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 00:33:00

40 Years of the Highest Quality Complete Plumbing Services Available

McLoughlin For 40 years, McLoughlin has provided the highest quality complete plumbing services available ... Countertops Drain Cleaning Gas & Oil Boilers Radiant Floor Heat Carrier Air Conditioning Equipment Duct Design, Fabrication & Install Humidifiers Whole House Dehumidifiers Toilets - Toto [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 17:19:54

How To Choose A Whole House Air Purifier

By Ray Lam Before purchasing an air purifier for your home, ... it with your household air duct system, allowing the air flow from the entire building ... gas and clean the air of other contaminants. If you have a problem with dust, mold, or mildew [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 04:45:00

Auto Top Shop Announces Telephone Assistance for Car Repairs

Car owners are devastated and even consider buying new cars when their convertible tops are ripped and torn and most don't know that there are alternatives to garbage bags and duct tape. Convertible Top enthusiast, Shane Halpern, recommends ... and models, as well as cleaning and protection products. To see if they have the right convertible [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:45:00

Toolin' Up Tuesday: Swiffer Wetjet

For Clean Sweep week, I thought I'd share one of our favorite cleaning tools: the Swiffer Wetjet. Love it! Love it! ... reinforced the handle with some duct tape. This has strengthened it for all kinds of duty. Second, instead of buying the disposable cleaning pads, we use a washable mop head with velcro. FishPapa wisely [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 06:20:00

A Tale of Two Greens

A Tale of Two Greens Submitted by Brett Stevens on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 16:43 ... and then business as usual. Give to the poor. Vote. Use green products. It is in that latter that we see we live ... clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe. Sticky tape (such as duct tape) can be used [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 16:43:05

How clean is your house?

If you have children, when do you clean your house? Just curious how everyone else manages to balance the chore ... dam with duct tape and chewing gum.For almost two years, we hired someone to come once a month ... snooping a challenge, were she so inclined. The last couple of months that we used her services [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 15:15:00

Artificial Eye Care

The days of daily removal and cleaning of an artificial eye are gone ... depending on the function of the tear ducts or other natural lubricants ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 04:10:05

Halloween Pumpking Carving

I am not good at carving pumpkins! I can barely make the traditional triangle eyes, nose, and mouth with a few teeth ... squash Two limes Black craft foam Duct tape Toothpicks Large bolts Black permanent marker Time ... of orange peel for the hair. 2. Clean the fruit from the rinds, then use scissors to snip [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 14:56:00

Dryers News - Clothes Dryer Vent

Dryer Vent Cleaning Authority of Oceanside, CA offers Tips and a BigNews.biz (subject to release) ... . Another possibility is that the dryer vent duct is Chip Lovellette Trains NAHI Members in Nashville ... Benvegna of Cabarrus County, Recommends Dryer Vent Cleaning PRLog.Org (hurry release), Romania - Dec 16 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 11:30:21

So Much To Do Around The House….And So Little Time!

Every homeowner knows that there are things that simply have to be done, either every three months, every six months or yearly, ... dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base ... cleaning is needed Furnace must be inspected and cleaned by a professional Hot water tank inspection… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:56:04

So Much To Do Around The House….And So Little Time!

Every homeowner knows that there are things that simply have to be done, either every three months, every six months or yearly, ... dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base ... cleaning is needed Furnace must be inspected and cleaned by a professional Hot water tank inspection… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:56:04

Things I Learned When I was Single

You know, I was single there for two years and without a wifey-poo around to handle my every need I had to suddenly do things on my own ... so I used it to clean the barbeque grill. They don’t last very long cleaning the grill for some reason ... in the deli department…With a large kitchen funnel, pvc pipe and duct tape you can make a handy urinal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:39:00

Warm Your Home With A Wood Furnace

Wood furnace is also known as a coal fired furnace that burns wood or coal in a sealed firebox to heat an exchanger ... with regards to air conditioning, evaporating coil as well as duct works clearance from combustibles due ... the cabinet or jacket, firebox, blower, access doors for stroking and cleaning and small blower to fan [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 11:14:34

Are you more secure?

Are you more secure? Posted on June 24, 2008 by Annie The Atlanta Journal-Constitution often reports on the foibles and follies of the CDC, ... air out of the lab and into a “clean” hallway. Nine CDC workers were tested in May ... its local neighbor.  But consider the latest use of duct tape and national security as practiced [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 20:12:24

We're Chillin With Our New Frigidaire Heat Pump

There were several reasons for my silence yesterday. 1. We were up at 5 and did all of our pre-school activities. 2. We had school from 9-12. 3. About 9:30, the duct people arrived to assess our air flow, then they said that they would ... it lovely? And so clean.... Our new outdoor heat pump. It is quiet, bigger than the other [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 11:32:30

14 hours + 5 states + 2 kids + 2 adults = JUST KILL ME NOW

We’re gearing up for a fourteen hour car trip down south to see my parents for the Thanksgiving holiday ... for our trip and I expect her to swoop in here through our air conditioning ducts any minute. I know I’ve ... . Instead, she ensures that we leave on vacation with suitcases packed with sufficient clean underwear [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 07:00:17

Dryer Vent Cleaning to Prevent Dryer Fires

by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... from your home. The moisture helps the lint stick to the sides of the dryer ducts instead of making its way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 09:35:09

Test Drive: Smart ForTwo

After years of rumors, speculations, and promised dates long past, ... inches compared to the rest of the Smart) as well as a cool little functional air duct behind ... and nonexistent overhangs, it won’t be mistaken for a Pinanfarina design. The flat-nosed front end is clean [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 13:26:35

January Green Moms Carnival - Global Warming

Welcome to our January 2009 Green Moms Carnival! ... at GreenTalk tells us to Give your ducts some TLC to stop global warming At Non-Toxic Kids you’ll find tips on how to save gas, clean the air and stop climate change. At Passion [more...]

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

Your Friday Morning Multi-Turd in the Punchbowl

Via ]zarq: Now we're fighting Wars of Occupation on three fronts. Welcome to Pakistan. Invading Pakistan U.S ... , can be used to justify arrest (based on this news report): PVC pipe chicken wire duct tape 5-gallon buckets 5-gallon buckets with evacuation of some kind in it (for instance, if you're cleaning dog poop [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 22:51:58

Mud Bowl 2008: It’s all about the MUD!

The story and photo galleries are a combined effort by Turner McCullough Jr., Bill Larson and Christine Piesyk. The Clean Dude. the Baby Bugs ... a helping hand... Half the fun, though, were the “costumes” created by the players. One student duct [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 01:38:56

The Triangle of Life

In the aftermath of 1994 Northridge earthquake, new building codes were developed with the express purpose of making  futue construction of ... water, steam lines, natural gas lines, and duct work.) 69 hospitals were unable to handle casualties because the piping failed and raw sewage was covering the floors and no clean water was available [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 01:32:40

Today I Learned

1. that crying is good. It clears my mind and so are the ducts in my eyes.2. that I should start saying I'm sorry.3. that putting salt on Peaches' bottle nipples while cleaning is a good thing. 4. that hubbie has work on sunday. Poor thing.5. that I really want a new digi cam. I like photography. Or at least look [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 15:16:00

Squirrel Lessons

I hate squirrels. They make a huge racket. They leave huge messes. And they are obnoxious house guests. How do I know? Let me tell you a story.. ... . As we were cleaning up a huge train set up the other day we noticed something else. A pile of string ... sitting downstairs I here some scritch scratching above my head near R8's heating duct and I hear [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 21:12:51

Friends Forever

Have you ever had one of those friends, that no matter what have stuck with you side by side for more years than you lived at home or longer than one ... his soul, he spent most of the morning with me cleaning up the mess in our utility room hubby has made ... , paint stacked nicely, etc.John swept and he taped off on of the open heating ducts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:00:00

Cleaning Up Black Mold

Someone at home has been having a bout of respiratory ailments recently. No matter how much medicine ingested, the hacking cough remains ... the furniture, carpet, books, and the air we breathe can be full of spores that have circulated where the molds are growing. The worse is when they grow in between walls or in airconditioning ducts where [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 14:38:13

book: When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough

Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters by C. J. Petersen, published by Hearst (November 1, 2007) ... I am on top of most things in our house, sometimes I just don’t know where to start, or even who to ask ... a good couple of hundred of them. This book covers minor fixes in the areas of tools, cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:33:42

How To Stop The Kids From Fighting

I just had four days off work and I will be glad to get back so I can rest. Kids clamoring all over, fighting and screaming ... in the bud.When they start fighting I very calmly grab the duct tape and tape them face to face, nose to nose ... me when they are done picking up pine needles they are no longer bored. Cleaning up big old piles of dog [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 04:10:00

Vortex

12 September 2008 at 12:06 pm (van de graaf) Tags: Home experiments My lovely kids have been asking about vortexes recently ... bottles.  Clean and remove all labels. A rubber washer.  It should be bigger than the bottle mouth on the outside but the hole should be small. Duct tape. Method Fill one bottle 2/3rds with water. Place [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 11:06:52

Duct tape and baling wire

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, ... more cleaning up and more repairs. Sadly, if we don’t have the right tools spiritually we can try ... There are some of us who think we can fix anything with three basic tools; a hammer, some baling [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 09:18:00

Cleaning Your Air Ducts - Not

From some of the emails we have been getting it is sounding like many of you are doing a great job of getting up and getting busy cleaning and ... about cleaning your air ducts. Sometimes they can make things worse too because of the moisture left behind ... to have our air ducts cleaned hoping that will help with our families allergies but it doesn’t [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:12:40

So Much To Do Around The House….And So Little Time!

When selling a home, an integral part of the process is the prospective buyer's home inspection ... dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base ... which is to get water away from the  house Inspect your chimney to determine if a professional cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:56:04

Congress: Cleaning up the mess will take some time

On Hiatus -- The members of the Senate and house have gone home now, ... ," is a great little story out of Politico.com. To quote: Jason Chaffetz came with a cot wrapped in duct tape ... and will bundle together his “socks and undies” to take home every weekend to be washed.View my current slide show [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 20:24:00

Furnace Cleaning For Your Home Enviroment

Why should I have my furnaces cleaning? According to the NADCA standards the removal of contaminants such as the collection of fungi, bacteria, ... to problems for those with asthma or severe allergies. Does air duct cleaning services affect the energy ... to the best of their ability, for a list of NADCA members near you, click here. Air duct cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 11:38:57

shift

“NBIC (Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information andcommunication technology (ICT), and Cognitive science) is not simplyrecognition of four rapidly evolving areas of research andtechnological advance. Rather, it also indicates that the fourcomponents -- which are probably best thought of as frontiers ofknowledge, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 15:35:00

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

Backpacking Without Foot Blisters

Backpacking Without Foot Blisters Januar 4th, 2009 Nothing can ruin a hike or backpacking trip as quickly as foot blisters ... . Duct tape may work as well, if that is all you have (but it can be messy to remove later ... , not just at the top. 6. Keep your shoes clean and comfortable. Shake them out before putting them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 21:20:21

BUT WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE WATCHING SEX SCENES WITH THE PRESIDENT'S MOTHER? This is just downright odd ... at five, grab my dry cleaning, and come over to your place.” Your place. What an odd way to refer ... of times, nods at me, and shuts the liftgate. As he does, the remains of the duct-tape adhesive give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:40:59

Blogging Roundup

A peek at ‘the week that was’ with a handful of Infomaniac’s readers. Before we get started, let’s send out birthday hugs and kisses today to our Tickers in Wales… He’s not ghey, he’s just a little bit poofy HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TICKERS! Speaking of poofiness, HARDHOUSE is back on the dancefloor! And he’s single! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 02:54:43

Otaku Cleaning Time

When it comes to cleaning, I'm awesome at it because I like to see everything clean and in its proper order.However, when it comes to dusting, I dislike it because I have to dust every three days. My tools ... is this air conditioner duct because it is located right above............. My Gundam model kits. It takes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 04:01:00

Discover Great 3m Furnace Filters

by Joseph Bary A 3m furnace filter is one that will stop the majority of the debris, grit and dirt from your furnace ... cleaned once every 24 months. This is almost always done by a professional. Cleaning up the air ducts ... as you are using the furnace more regularly. You should be careful about keeping up with your furnace cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:26:34

Angel Eyes Stain Remover: Canine Eye Stain Answer.

by Rhonda Foxton Whether you are a show dog breeder or just the proud owner of a fine looking dog, ... the eye area; but family history, blocked tear ducts, mineral-rich water and food intolerances could all be responsible. Other explanations include blocked tear ducts, ear infections, genetics [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 13:54:32

as taken from the san francisco chronicle. lazily edited by me.

25 low-cost, maximum-impact tips for a green 2009Cameron Scott, Special to SFGate.comFriday, January 9, 2009 1 ... .  Done7. Stop buying expensive and toxic cleaning products. You can accomplish nearly all household cleaning and maintenance tasks with vinegar, baking soda, and boric acid. Download natural cleanser [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:52:34

The 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox

The Raw Divas in Association with Ecopolitan.com Proudly present: A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! Finally Experience the Health-Boosting Effect of a Meaningful Detoxification by Safely, Comfortably Eliminating Toxins You’ve Built-Up From Years of Pollution, Stress, Unhealthy Eating and MORE! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:46:50

Help Me! My husband Snores and I Cannot Sleep!!!

More people than you think snore. If you are a spouse or loved one of a "snorer" you know all to well how annoying it can be. More importantly is that for the person snoring is it not healthy. It is a sign they are not breathing properly. It may also be a sign of an underlying medical condition [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:20:00

pishgamanfanavari' s Blog blogfa

Weld end connections can also be used to mate metal bellows expansion joints to any pipe or duct in a system ... services to get your articles in ezines. Bloggers are more likely to link back to your blog ... after a good cleaning your handbag will look brand new. Drink plenty of water to keep your body [more...]

Date: 2008-08-30 15:34:28

Incidents on the rain bike

The rain bike is a pretty special piece of metal. Ed's dad found it in a pile of trash, ... ... that was fun. I've learned to carry tools with me when I ride that bike. And duct tape.Anyway. ... there are more like 2-3 gears. But it does the trick when its raining and I don't want to deal with cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 03:05:00

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