From the Front: 01/06/2009

News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.In their own words:Zen Traveller: The Fixer - "Fixer" is apparently an Arabic word that means, "I don't wait in lines". Like almost all western companies in Iraq, we employ locals to act as "fixers; to get us through the snags and complications of operating in a foreign land [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:39:00

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Scuba Checkout Dives for the MARC High School Class

LAMP diving instructor Chuck Meide solicits the "OK" signal from two student divers during their checkout dives in Alexander Springs in Lake County. One of LAMP's main educational programs, and an important part of our First Coast Maritime Archaeology Project, is the MARC High School program-- Maritime Archaeology Research Class [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:22:38

Dry Cleaning "Secrets" Revealed (Yawn)

When this list of 13 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won't Tell You turned up on Digg, you know I couldn't resist blogging about it. This is kind of a lame list, since most of these things your dry cleaner would not only gladly tell you, but probably wishes you already knew so you wouldn't complain so much. Anyway, here goes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:01:24

A small flock of ducks can be kept in your garden at a low cost ... as it drains well. The floor of the sheltered portion should be bedded with dry absorbent material’ ... adept to making flight.Ducks can be kept successfully on open ponds, provided a nearby dry sheltered [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:00:47

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic Carpet manufacturers and carpet cleaning technology have made tremendous advances in recent years. These considerable improvements have come in equipment as well as substantial advances in the chemicals used to clean as well. Too much water in your carpet can cause mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:10:25

Water Damage

water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00

How to clean a humidifier

How to clean a humidifier 16 January 2009 – 8:26 pm   A humidifier is used to moisten the air making it easier to breathe, ... dry air can also encourage the growth of harmful bacteria and dust mites.  Therefore keeping a humidifier clean is important for your health. A dirty humidifier is especially harmful to asthmatics [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:26:44

Important Supplies for Your Faux Wall Finish Project

Important Supplies for Your Faux Wall Finish Project By Debra That Painter Lady Conrad | January 16, ... clean borders and straight stripes, masking tape is a must. Tools and Equipment Ladder: Unless ... and specialist equipment. Save your money for quality paints. You might want a few extras, such as stencils [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:27

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46

WA: Floods Force Evacutaion of WDFW Hatchery

WA: Floods Force Evacutaion of WDFW Hatchery January 11, 2009 Freshwater - Western U.S ... to get in and out of the hatchery building.” While staff were able to move major equipment to a dry site, 1.6 million fry ... be able to get back in soon to assess the situation and begin cleaning up,” he said. Warren said damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 15:43:10

Dusit Thani: Spa and Gym Membership Promotion 2009

It’s January. Time to start working on that resolution to lose weight / get fit. =) ... Cleaning i. 10% discount from Dusit Best Rates j. 25% discount on a la carte spa treatments everyday k. 10 ... & DEVARANA SPA FEATURES: Well-appointed treatment rooms with steam-shower and bath facilities [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:41:50

How the state abused your monthly cell phone tax

How the state abused your monthly cell phone tax by Michelle Breidenbach / The Post-Standard Sunday September 21, 2008, 6: ... , groceries, dry cleaning and other daily expenses for agencies ranging from the state police ... equipment to find the next cell-phone caller. Every county in New York now has that technology [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 11:03:13

Want to Start a Pet Business?

3 Pet Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000by Cash MillerBusiness should be about doing what you love to do. And if you love being around animals then there are business opportunities that can allow you to do just that. And really what more can a person ask for except to make a good living while doing something you enjoy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 17:26:00

Methods Of Cooking A Freshly Caught Fish

Methods Of Cooking A Freshly Caught Fish By Ferdinand Okeke | December 25, ... water from close proximity marinas, municipal or industrial discharges. To make sure, always use ... equipment. Fish should be stored in coolers and should be well chilled. It should be 3 ” deep, therefore [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 10:15:43

Insurance Considerations for RV Owners

Insurance Considerations for RV Owners Posted by Dark Spider at January 18, ... their Recreational Vehicle to their car insurance policy. Adding an RV to your regular auto policy ... your car. Also it has a kitchen, a bathroom, heating and cooling systems and an electric panel, in other [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:07:27

Window Cleaning Add-On - CCTV Inspection

Plants twining themselves into window frames & guttering is a home owners nightmare ... . One of the topics in the "gutter cleaning section" shows you how to make your own inspection ... . If the client decides to use your services the fee is redeemed on actually having your gutter clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:38:00

A Small Shopping List

Apple Multi-Tool Large Heavy Duty Duffle Bag Fencing Deer/Rabbit Various Oils for Lubricants Soap Cast Iron Stew Pot/Handle 200 ... ) Wheat ! Gun Cleaning Kit Growing Shoes For Vedant Non Edible Marigolds deer repellant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:29:00

Discover More About About Making Maple Syrup

Discover More About About Making Maple Syrup Author: Haley 2 Jan All you need to Make Maple Syrup of your own is somebasic equipment, ... the entire family can enjoy together, that is fun and rewarding. Not very much equipment is necessary to make maple syrup. Much of the equipment you probably have on hand, and most of the rest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:43:44

Nano-Reefkeeping basics

Setup and maintenance methods for nano reefkeeping When thinking about giving reefkeeping a try, we often think about the cost and challenge involved in such a project. I was looking around the web the other day and was surprised to read what many reefer have to say to the new saltwater enthusiastics [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:45:00

Building Your ‘I Care’ Brand During the Gas Price Surge

Corporations around the world are missing an opportunity both to help their employees during their economic struggles and to build their employment ... nearly 8% of employers report turnover caused by high transportation costs. Acting now provides [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 11:00:44

Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.

Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33

Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks

Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 14:06:01

Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks

Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 14:07:59

Lead Laundry and Catering for all launderette equipment

Lead Laundry and Catering is a company which specializes in not only one service, but many, ... equipment, Lead Laundry and Catering is the place to go, also providing: • Commercial and coin-operated heavy-duty industrial and domestic laundry and dry cleaning equipment • Washers and dryers • [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:09:51

Best Way To Clean Carpet?

What is the absolute best way to clean carpet? Carpet manufacturers are almost unanimous ... as well. A discussion of both methods follows. Dry Cleaning Carpet There are several variations of dry cleaning. None of these, by the way, involves rinsing your carpet when finished. One method uses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:31:20

My Family Financial History (As Told by My Mother)

I’m giving a presentation at 1 p.m. this afternoon at the main downtown branch of Portland’s Multnomah County Library ... as the gardener at Good Samaritan Hospital for a short time, but he had gotten a job cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 13:00:02

Steer Clear of These 8 Faux Finish Mistakes While Painting

by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad The elements of faux painting aren’t difficult but there’s always room for error here and there ... it harden. Another money-saving tip is to use dishwashing liquid for cleaning brushes. You can buy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:22:33

Vidpro SLR Holster Camera Case + 2 NB-2LH Batteries + Accessory Kit for Canon EOS Rebel XT & XTi Digital SLR Cameras

... will provide years of protection for your valuable equipment. This 6-piece cleaning kit contains ... from the glass. On the other end, a special dry cleaning compound is used to gently remove fingerprints [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:01:15

Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System

Binding: Electronics Manufacturer: Nikon Product Description: Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:08:40

How To Apply A Tattoo For Beginner Artists

How To Apply A Tattoo For Beginner Artists Thursday 15 January 2009 @ 12: ... procedure for sterilising tattoo equipment is by using an autoclave, which is also used in hospitals. These are heat, steam and pressure units maintaining up to 137 degrees Celsius and 15 pounds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:08:43

Leak Detective for leak detection equipment and services

Are you suffering from a leaking tap which is giving you a headache? ... detection • General maintenance • Plumbing • Burst geysers • Dry cleaning • Domestic, complexes and industrial For great leak detection contact the experts at Leak Detective. Contact Details [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:12:53

More Rocks (Last ones — oh, who am I kidding?)

Jim just got back from the hardware store with our new toilet.    That sentence implies a tale, you know ... breakfast, they got their tools and equipment together, and got ready to go out on their expedition [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 19:05:16

Vidpro SLR Holster Camera Case + 2 BP-511a Batteries + Accessory Kit for Canon EOS 30D, 40D, 50D & 5D Digital SLR Cameras

... will provide years of protection for your valuable equipment. This 6-piece cleaning kit contains ... from the glass. On the other end, a special dry cleaning compound is used to gently remove fingerprints [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 03:26:57

Eddie Bauer Play Yard: Functional and Fun

If you are looking for a play yard that is fun as well as functional, the Eddie Bauer play yard is the most comprehensive piece of baby equipment that you can find ... when the occasion arises. The baby can be clean and dry and back in their area with no mess, no fuss [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 16:41:37

Indoor Air Quality

Did you know that Canada has no clear legal standards for indoor air quality in homes? ... like furniture and carpets.  Infants and children can breathe or ingest these particles when crawling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:13:01

75 Tips to Survive a Down Economy

I originally titled this post, “75 Tips to Survive a Recession, ... . They told me about a little-advertised “value package” which costs half the normal monthly rate [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 15:22:41

Italian Textile Machinery Once Again A Major Player at ITMA ASIA CITME

Italian Textile Machinery Once Again A Major Player at ITMA ASIA CITME 1st January 2009, 08:37 am ITMA ASIA CITME comes, it appears Italy’s textile machinery manufacturers will be among the most numerous and well represented, testifying the Country’s leadership position among textile technology suppliers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 14:37:41

This Can’t Be Happening

This Can’t Be Happening Posted by Anthony Sacramone on June 14, 2008, 6:29 PM M. Night Shyamalan seems determined to kill off his career ... , who I now owe $12 to cover a dry-cleaning bill. I then tried [more...]

Date: 2008-06-14 22:29:28

10 Multi-Use Items You Should Consider Packing

Next time you hit the road, pack these reusable, space-saving, and lightweight items ... shampoo for all your cleaning needs. Body Soap - In addition to using shampoo to wash your hair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:57:11

HIDDEN SHRINE

The Sylvan Elf huntress stirred from her rest. A silent, ... of stuffed rattan-work that lay close to the floor. She was naked. Sweat, not from heat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:25:21

What Goes Into Peanut Butter – Besides Salmonella?

January 12, 2009The first recorded Salmonella outbreak to be linked to commercial peanut butter occurred in Australia in 1998. The peanut butter, which was contaminated with Salmonella Mbandaka [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:46:00

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