Simple Procedures In Doing Mold Removal On Furnishings

When a house changes in temperature, humidity rises or stayed long with standing water, there is a huge possibility that the things inside it may be damaged by molds. This is not a good sight. Moreover, it would require a great effort to restore these items infected with mold. If done [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 12:40:08

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Louisiana sees flooding

(CNN) — Louisiana — for once spared a direct hit by a Gulf Coast hurricane — still saw its share of damage Friday as areas still soaked from ... s Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration said. In Plaquemines Parish, hard-hit by Hurricane ... . Floodgates throughout New Orleans were closed and officials reported water levels rising in Lake [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 19:55:33

Louisiana state official signs agreement needed to close the notorious MR-GO

Facing South has reported on the catastrophic impact of the federally-sponsored Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MR-GO) ... -Picayune: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Garret Graves said he decided to send ... to look at restoring the damage the channel caused in the swampy landscape southeast of New Orleans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 18:05:59

Louisiana - The Aftermath - Open Thread

Hurricane Gustav is now past, and we are finally starting to discover what the damage really is. One of the big problems is electricity ... sustained massive damage from Hurricane Gustav, officials say, and it could be weeks before ... on drinking water. break Entergy Warns of Precarious Power Island Situation in Southeastern Louisiana [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 14:12:08

Ike Coverage: NOAA reports at least 40 toxic spills in Ike's wake

This image, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Response and Restoration, shows oil streaming south from point sources in an Ike-inundated wetland near Galveston, Texas. OR&R says that while it's still early in the damage assessment phase, preliminary indications [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 02:35:03

Short Story Competition: First Batch is Open for Voting!

When I launched the short story competition last week I was expecting to receive some ten, perhaps fifteen entries. The time frame for submission was not that long in fact. Boy I was wrong. We have over 60 participants! It would be impossible to post all the entries today, especially since the readers are going to vote on them [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 13:17:05

Guest Post: So You Want to Rip Some Face?

This week, I am honored to bring you a guest post from Karthis Winterleaf, author of the well-respected Feral blog, Of Teeth and Claws ... exclusively in caster form dabbling with a mix of Restoration and Balance spells before earning ... I could shift into the form of a graceful killer and deal some real damage. The joy that I felt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 18:01:56

Salon Radio: Anthony Romero

(updated below w/transcript) My guest on Salon Radio today is Anthony Romero, the Executive Director of the ACLU, which recently released a detailed plan for the restoration of core liberties in America under an Obama administration.  We discuss the most important priorities for civil libertarians in reversing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 03:58:05

What Happened to "the Polluter Pays?"

Big environmental news out of Florida yesterday: In a deal that environmental groups said would be the largest ecological restoration in the ... the Everglades by restoring the water flow from Lake Okeechobee, in the heart of the state, south ... to restore the Everglades from some of this damage. For this reason, environmentalists are thrilled [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 17:27:55

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

Solving Water In the Basement Problem

I hate rainy days for several reasons. For one, they cause heavy traffic ... the metro. Walking could have been a lot easier but it wont stop raining, besides, there was flood ... in your house that needs repairing, check out Call Water Restoration website. They also offer the ff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:48:01

NIC “Global Trends 2025″ Report: World to See Economic Growth At the Cost of Environment and Human Life

Read more of this story » Campaign politics dominated the headlines in 2008, making it a banner year for the armchair pundit and the politically uninitiated alike. 2008 was also a year that issues like energy use, climate change and carbon footprints came to the forefront of popular culture and political reality. And that’s where we came in [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 15:16:34

DrumBeat: October 13, 2008

Growth Economics on a Finite Planet Over the weekend, I asked Herman Daly, the specialist in “ecological economics” at the University of Maryland, about the recent financial turmoil. He pointed me to a short piece he wrote that was posted on the Oil Drum blog a few days ago and that he gave me permission to post below [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 13:20:00

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

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

Restoration Updates on the Flooded Farnsworth House

Returning to a story from the other day about the flooding at Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House here in rural Illinois, ... as a blog with updates on the restoration process. And it isn't just "things are looking better every ... significant and costly damage has occurred around the core. We will have to reconstruct the three [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 14:04:53

Policy Object Lesson: Australia's Water Woes

We haven't written much about the environment since the credit markets got to be so much fun, ... , the critical resource is shortest supply is water. However, the one advantage water has over all those other scarce resources is that it can be reused. Nevertheless, a tremendous amount of water [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 06:15:56

Fiji Flooding: “The economic costs will be massive”

The sun peeked from behind the mass of clouds in parts of the Fiji island group Thursday morning, ... damage to highways, bridges and businesses. The government estimated the destruction to cost ... separate times in the previous week, told a local radio station economic damage to business and individual [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:12:26

Singin in the Rain

Spending a little time with my brother has me walking a bit down memory lane ... on the phone.  All of the sudden, water came rushing through from the ceiling!   It only came through ... t remember what happened next, except that the water started to ease to a dribble.  Apparently, the pipe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:39:06

Acid Rain

Acid Rain, 1874, originally uploaded by staceyrebecca. There are many things about my (N.) ... resources, water. Sometimes it pertains to what I’m doing and sometimes it doesn’t.Acid rain has nothing ... when these gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form various acidic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:47:21

Food, Future, Famine?

Read more of this story » A new report prepared by the National Intelligence Council has projected that the world would be witnessing severe water and food shortages by 2025 and the changing climate would further strain the already fast depleting natural resources [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:55:02

Have Your Heating Bills Gone Through The Roof?

Have Your Heating Bills Gone Through The Roof? With the price of natural gas and electricity having gone up so much the past few years, some people have been affected more than others. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: bills, budget, cleaning, damage, fire, Home, house, restoration, smoke [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:53:09

"State of the World," '09 Edition

In his traditional New Year's greeting to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, this morning the Pope delivered the Vatican's annual "State of the World" address, here below in its official English translation:Your Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,The mystery of the incarnation of the Word, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:38:00

Economic Use of Time?

(The Economist. Dec. 2008.)We subscribe to both The New Yorker and The Economist (you know, so I can contrast British conservatism with American liberalism, which is often a futile endeavor, considering that mainstream American liberalism -- as reflected by our mainstream "liberal" [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:17:00

Action Alert: AB 1806 Headed to Senate Floor, Letters Needed NOW!

Key Delta Restoration Bill Passes Through Senate Appropriations Committee! ... millions of dollars for delta fisheries restoration and is a key element in the delta's recovery ... of fishery disasters, as well as mitigation for the incredible damage to salmon, striped bass, delta smelt [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 03:24:14

The Weekly Carboholic: carbon offsets hurt tropical forests

carboholic Carbon offset markets hurt tropical forests Salt water marsh restoration may efficiently sequester carbon Shallow ground water ... number of environmental activists oppose the practice. ———- Salt water marsh restoration may ... protection. Shoreline restoration. Most major environmental problems facing the world are connected [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 12:30:59

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Proposes $19 Millioni in Delaware Watershed Projects to Compensate Public for Resources Harmed by 2004 Oil Spill

http://www.accessdmv.net/dep/newsrel/2009/09_0001.htm The Department of Environmental Protection is proposing more than $19 million in ecological restoration and enhancement projects for the Delaware River watershed as compensation ... by the U.S. Coast Guard, this will be one of New Jersey’s largest natural resource damage settlements ever [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 12:25:11

Water damage restoration services

Here is a nice review about the best water damage restoration services provider ... extraction, sewage clean-ups, crawl space drying, structural drying, basement drying, dehumidification ... , wind damage and mold remediation. This company is also offering the cleaning service that will handle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:29:14

40 percent of Galveston ride it out, as Ike pounds Texas coast

40 percent of Galveston ride it out, as Ike pounds Texas coast by Chris Kirkham, The Times-Picayune Friday September 12, 2008, 10:19 PM GALVESTON, TEXAS -- As Hurricane Ike bore down on this barrier island city, emergency officials estimated that 40 percent of its residents stayed behind despite strong warnings to flee [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 03:26:14

Kitply cup win: When Bangladeshis cheering Pakistan to victory over India…means so much more than cricket!…its a sign of the times

Bangladeshis cheering for Pakistan during the Trination cricket map would put a tear in any Pakistani or Bangladeshi eye. The resonance of the cheering crowd told a story and informed the world that the Eastern and Western hearts throbbed on a the smae beat. [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 23:15:45

Obama, McCain Spar Over Levees

Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday criticized Republican John McCain for opposing federal spending on flood prevention programs and opened a new ... water, Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday criticized Republican John McCain for opposing federal ... , toured flood damage in Iowa Thursday. "I know that Sen. McCain felt as strongly as I did," Obama [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 20:15:00

Pipe bursts in Rosenthal East over break, nothing harmed

All Rosenthal East suites suffered minor water damage on Saturday, Jan ... of water damage was prevented and any damage incurred was minor. “There isn’t a lot of ability ... having minor water damage, according to a police log. Three public safety officers were the first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:58:27

Today’s Science Policy News for October, 6th 2008

A look at today’s science and health policy news: Obama attacks McCain’s healthcare proposal L.A ... amount of the chemical poses no serious risk. Everglades restoration bogged down by poor planning New Scientists–Restoration of the Florida Everglades is stuck in a bureaucratic quagmire. One Way [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 15:40:58

Choosing The Right Water Damage Restoration Company

Choosing The Right Water Damage Restoration Company After your house has undergone the cruelty of nature like flood, it is expected that after it has calmed down and settled you will need water damage restoration. For some people, water damage restoration and clean up is frustrating, not to mention all the hassles [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:01:15

Past Olympic Venues: What Are They Now?

China built over a dozen new venues for the Beijing Olympics, including the “Bird’s Nest” Beijing National Stadium and the “Water Cube” Beijing National Aquatics Center. While many of these arenas and stadiums are stunning and maximize athletes’ chances [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 13:15:50

Ways To Prevent Water Damage To Your Kitchen

Ways To Prevent Water Damage To Your Kitchen Your kitchen is much more likely to receive water damage than other rooms in your home, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a victim. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: bathroom, damage, flood, Home, house, kitchen, mold, restoration, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:53:29

The United States in 1960

Author’s Afterword (written in 2008) The wording of the following essay is precisely that placed in the mail on December 30, 1960. It was written for the New International Year Book for 1961. Although I was duly paid for this after working hours effort, the manuscript was returned to me, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 04:00:00

UNDP warns Gaza violence will have long-term impact on Palestinians

http://content.undp.org/go/newsroom/2009/january/undp-warns-gaza-violence-will-have-long-term-impact-on-palestinians- ... and injured thousands more. Damage to vital infrastructure, including many roads, bridges, hospitals ... of productive resources such as fruit orchards, fisheries and basic industries.The resulting damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:12:00

How To Control The Mildew In Your Basement

How To Control The Mildew In Your Basement Mold and mildew grow commonly in basements that are too humid, but you can easily prevent this. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: basement, damage, fire, flood, Home, house, mildew, mold, restoration, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:37:54

The Damage Lightning Can Cause

The Damage Lightning Can Cause If you are in an area that sees frequent thunderstorms, you may want to be aware of what lightning is capable of. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, fire, Home, house, lightning, restoration, storms, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:40:48

The Damage That Hurricane Floods Can Cause

The Damage That Hurricane Floods Can Cause Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to homes and other properties simply with the wind that they generate, but what about the floods? ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, fire, floods, Home, house, Hurricanes, restoration, smoke, storms, water, wind [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:53:09

What Happens When The Snow Melts and You're Hit By A Pineapple Express!

You flood! Yes, the snow is gone. It has filled the rivers and then we are hit by torrential rains. I have never seen anything like it in my life ... out. When we arrived at the entrance of Gilman Square, the parking lot was totally flooded and water was pouring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 20:42:34

"There's Oil in Them Thar Waves"

I don't think that anyone wants to destroy the US Coastline at ANY Cost. But Offshore drilling technology has gotten much easier on the environment ... environmental damage it rarely comes from the Oil Rigs, it comes from the transporting of OIL. Read [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 10:09:02

DeLong: The Knife's-Edge Economy

How many more DeLong Units will we have to wait until we know whether the global economy will "right itself or begin a downward spiral"? ... about moral hazard when doing so risks collateral damage in the form of the destruction of millions of jobs [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 18:07:00

Do You Drink Enough Water?

Do You Drink Enough Water? Water consumption is one of the most important things for your health, but most of us simply don’t get enough of it. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Health ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: beverage, damage, drink, Health, Home, house, restoration, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:05:54

The Damage Hurricane Floods Can Cause

The Damage Hurricane Floods Can Cause When you think of a hurricane, you normally think of the extremely high winds and the damage that they cause, but the flooding can be even worse. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, flood, Home, house, hurricane, restoration, storms, water, wind [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:10:56

Did You Know Smoking Can Ruin Your Life?

Did You Know Smoking Can Ruin Your Life? Smoking is bad for everyone who does it, but it can do more damage to your life than you may realize. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Health ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: cigarettes, damage, fire, Home, house, restoration, smoking, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:34:17

Ways To Prevent Damage From Mold Growth

Ways To Prevent Damage From Mold Growth There is always a risk of damage to your home when you find mold growth, but if you can find it early enough, you can stop most of it. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: cleaning, damage, flood, Home, house, mold, restoration [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:49:52

Crisis… and Restoration

[Note from the Proprietor: Yet another entry for this month's groupwrite project, What I Learned From Stress ... . But I digress.) Anyway, it turns out it’s the trees’ way of coping with the damage done by the high winds [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 11:00:18

After Water Damage Comes The Mold

After Water Damage Comes The Mold When water damage is caused to your home, mold follows shortly afterward if you do not clean up properly. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: bathroom, damage, flood, Home, house, kitchen, mold, restoration, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:39:37

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