Brisbane Cleans Up

Credit where it is due, all branches of government have responded with admirable swiftness to the storm damage in The Gap and other parts of south ... further payments … in circumstances of significant damage,” Mr Rudd said. He also pledged the assistance of more Australian Army Troops, who were yesterday deployed to distribute emergency drinking water [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 20:21:53

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The Will to Hope

His first see city reopened, but much of it still without utilities and under curfew, its streets piled up with residents' belongings, ... , this time for Mass: Although many parishioners are unable to return to Galveston because of damage ... height kept storm water from the church proper, but the basement, priests' quarters and school suffered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 16:22:28

Cover up: Brigade #1 (and a contest!)

Generally speaking, I try to keep things positive around here. Oh, that doesn't mean I avoid being critical — it just means I don't go out of my way to be a jerk about it. For the most part, I'd rather spend my energy talking about something I enjoy than flail around and alternate between crying at the top of my lungs or holding my breath until [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:39:00

Deck Staining

Featured Listing: Click here to activate Highlighter: automatically Clips, Bookmarks, and Collects in one central location all the ads ... if you have one. Got mold use a mold killer. There are other means of cleaning your deck, but if you pressure washed ... not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it is gone, but it’s not. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:54:44

Eco-friendly Computer Cleaning

Maintaining a clean computer is not just a matter of aesthetics or even hygiene, although both are improved when you do this regularly ... , crumbs and other debris from your daily work habits. However, one wrong move – too harsh a cleaning ... of your computer. Proceed at your own risk! It’s important to check your manual for any cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:01:00

I Gave It Four Stars At Netflix

A couple years ago I had a conversation with someone, and they were warning me about teenage boys and their mega-turds ... an emergency plunge in the upstairs bathroom, and the water was circling menacingly at the very top ... alarms… Have you ever heard of a glass of water?!” Toney was making BLTs for dinner, which always [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:00:36

Incoherent, Who?

So lately I'm having a little trouble putting my thoughts into words. Or, when I am able to put them into words they don't make much sense ... should close today, the other some time next week, I would guess. Numero Uno needs a new roof ... that you'll fall right through the soft spots. Also a new roof, new sheet rock in a lot of places where [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:20:14

Easy Upholstery Cleaning Tips To Live By

by Chris Channing The upholstery one owns usually isn’t the target of a cleaning regimen- but sometimes even furniture gets dirty enough that a real solution must be found to clean it. From your average dust to annoying stains or spills ... can cause damage or mold if it is left too long on upholstery. Be careful not to administer too much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:07:23

Remove Touch Laundry Stains

Busby SEO Test In one little bottle of degreaser you will find enough cleaning power to tackle even your toughest jobs ... more. Both indoors and out, a quality degreaser can muscle through your toughest cleaning tasks. Spring Cleaning Chores Made Easy As winter comes to an end, people all over the United States want [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:39:31

Saving Money With Glass Washers

Author : Anna Stenning Every bar or pub goes through a lot of glasses which is why it is imperative for them to own glass washers to save time in ... on cleaning leaving more time for you to serve the customers and stock them up accordingly Weekends ... it is important to get to know the setting of your washer to avoid problems of damage and chipping The [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:04:09

A Great Day

Today has a sort of shiny, happy, sparkly sheen to it. I can't remember the last time I saw the sun shining so brightly through our windows. Unfortunately it only makes the layer of dust on my furniture all the more apparent, but today is not a day for cleaning. The sun was so glorious that I pulled back the curtains in Madeline [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:44:30

Million Dollar Listings Slip Through Their Fingers!

Million Dollar Listing is turning over hot properties again tonight.  Last week saw Josh close a sale, Chad fight with his girl, and Madison get the brush off from his one true love, who happens to be a woman.  What’s going to happen this week? Previous client Pierre is ready to sell his 7,000 sq. ft [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 03:15:20

Will Perchlorate-in-Drinking-Water Standards Be Flushed Out of Sight?

While the Bush Administration shoves bailouts costing more than a trillion dollars down American’s throats, ... the government want to spend billions of dollars cleaning up DRINKING WATER when it can bail ... millions of children are likely to keep choking down rocket fuel-contaminated water, reports [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 18:36:22

A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... an insulation blanket on your hot water heater (if it needs one). Keep blinds and curtains open ... water bottle before bed each night, then dip the temperature. What else? Here are twelve [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

The Weekly Carboholic: carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported

Carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported Improvements in CO2 monitoring British plan for “floodable” towns New technology enables electricity from slower water currents First “solar rooftop” completed, others in jeopardy Distributed book publication and printing, anyone? There is a great deal of confusion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 05:35:47

Morning Roundup: Back in the Aftermath Edition

Good morning, D.C. With both political party conventions now over and done with, Congress back in town, and some areas of suburban Washington still cleaning up after Tropical Storm Hanna dumped ... it's been in a month during this morning's commute. The worst damage from Saturday's storm was through parts [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 15:31:28

Dealing with Common Motoring Problems

Cars are a lot more reliable than they used to be, but they can and do still break down. Of course, Murphy’s Law being what it is, your car will mostly likely break down at the worst possible moment or in the worst possible location. Calling a mechanic out to fix your car isn’t cheap and the costs of roadside recovery can also quickly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:29:00

The near death experience of Rhett; a tutorial on caring for your pet fish.

The time has come yet again. It’s the start of a new semester, dear friends, family, and readers! I am optimistically looking forward to the coming months. I have found that I fare much better during the Spring semesters while in college. For one, I am fresh from a shorter break so I am still ready to work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:26:50

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home ... and area rugs, also features tools for cleaning up stairs, spots and tough stains. For stain removal ... quick too,) Jackson spilled a bowl of milk and cheerios all over the area rug under our kitchen table [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

Keep Your Garment Steamer Happy

by Martha Serensford This article will describe the best maintenance procedures for your garment steamer–these tips will maintain your steamers ... months depending on your water supply. In most instances, a steamer that is severely clogged ... repair center or a steamer service technician best performs this disassembling process. 1. Remove [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:53:58

Spin Dryers

When we moved out to a farm, we decided to line dry whatever we could, but handwringing all our clothing, ... get much more water and detergent out of our laundry than a conventional washer does. There's much ... contained and the water drains into a sink or bath tub. We put the mini one on the kitchen counter [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 16:39:25

How To Get Rid Of A Yeast Infection

How To Get Rid Of A Yeast Infection January 19th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed Many females believe that since a yeast infection is usually ... is. A yeast infection can occur several ways but the most likely is over cleaning of the area that kills ... up a tub with warm water and pour some of the cider and then submerge. You should get relief [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:43:30

Natural Pest Control

It is a fact of life that insects exist, and that they go to where the food is. Who can blame them for wanting to share in our wealth by living under our roof and eating ... to vacuum thoroughly, following up with a good cleaning. Other tips include placing traps high above [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:41:43

Flooded Houston Highway

MAGGIE’S ON TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lineback 3pm: We left our location at the flooded out highway and made our way downtown ... . We passed by Reliant stadium, which apparently has damage, but we couldn’t see any driving ... . There are city crews all over where we’ve been cleaning up trees and debris. Cars driving [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 15:43:50

Luxury screen cleaners give you a clearer picture

luxury-screen-cleaning-fluid.jpg There have been a number of times when we must have refused to buy a Plasma TV on the grounds that we don't have ... with an alcohol-free, water-based cleaner that won't cause any damage to your expensive 42" Plasma ... screens, thanks to this new luxury-cleaning product. The all-new Screen Cleaning Fluid by AM Denmark [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 10:52:59

Easy Upholstery Cleaning Tips To Live By

by Chris Channing Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... , since there are specific things an owner should and shouldn’t do in trying to clean upholstery ... damage or mold if it is left too long on upholstery. Be careful not to administer too much cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:03:05

Flourishes' NEW Releases! Day 2!

I made two cards today for Day 2 of the Flourishes' Sneak Peeks! I love this new set! ... for me...That, or the fact that Speedy the Cat kept jumping into my trash can and dumping it! After 3 times of cleaning ... ? LOL) Mother has more heart damage than first thought, so the doctor decided to keep her a few [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:30:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

Hot Flash! Menopausal Skin Care

Taking a proactive approach to menopausal skin care is the only way to maintain your skins health during the years that hormonal changes wreck havoc with your body. Its bad enough when your body becomes involuntarily possessed by an intermittent raging inferno but when you begin to notice the toll that menopause takes upon your skin then it is [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 06:04:46

Skin MD REVIEW and GIVEAWAY!!!

Thanks to the Family Review Network I got to try out Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion + Sunscreen SPF 15 ... feels all tight and scaly. I wash my hands dozens of times a day after cleaning up after my kids, wiping noses, changing diapers, cleaning my house... and that only irritates my skin more.I also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:00:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

Pre-Painting Preparation Gives Beautiful, Professional Results

By Matt GalloWhile many homeowners are anxious to just start painting already, ... nail holes, removing old wallpaper, or just cleaning your walls before painting them, the prep work ... irreparable damage. In this case, your best option is to detach any loose pieces (especially curling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:00:00

Pocket Guide to Wallpaper Removal

Stripping wallpaper is one of the worst home improvement projects I've ever undertaken ... with a mixture of hot water and vinegar (2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar), let sit for 20 minutes. Take ... the water and solvent to go to work on the glue. A tool called a Paper Tiger can be used in the palm [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 14:21:35

The Plumber God

Just a quick update on my plumbing problems. The plumber god showed up mid afternoon ... . As I was cleaning up the mess coming out of the drain in the laundry room I noticed a bunch of Q-Tips. It seems ... that shifted. We had a little talk about this when he arrived home yesterday afternoon.The damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:35:00

PINKY, ARE YOU THINKING WHAT I'M THINKING?

Mandolin - noun - musical instrument with a pear-shaped wooden body and a fretted neck, ... slicing said cukes. This weekend, in our cleaning efforts, we found a mandoline that we had purchased ... and in place for a week, and then soak the finger for 3 hours in a mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:33:00

U.S. Auto Giant Sued - New Jersey toxic dumping by JusticeNewsFlash.com News for serious personal injury lawyers

Residents sue Ford Motor Company for 40 years worth of toxic exposure. Ringwood, NJ (JusticeNewsFlash.com) ... has gotten away with not cleaning up their 40 year old mess. Environmental experts, lawyers ... , in 2006, water tests have come back safe. Attorneys for the injured victims of Sludge Hill claim [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:51:08

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

i have a question for dermatologist, and skin care freaks.?

is mineral makeup really better for our skin? or is it just a genious marketing plans for cosmetic companies to make us buy it? ... or damage my skin in the long run.,, thank you my skin hasnt aged yet, im in my 20 ... difference but it's not a big difference still. The best way is still the normal cleaning routine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:28:26

Heading In + Q & A

A quick update from homebase before we head off to bed for the night... Zac is about 20 miles from Port Elizabeth and has about 15 knots out of the SW. He has hopped off of the current and is heading in to the bay hoping to break some of the opposing wind behind Cape Recife. He is well though very tired after a night with little sleep [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:12:51

Your Skin and Your Health - How they go together

Looking after your body comes in all forms. One very simple way is to look after your skin ...   you have been exposed to during the day.  Please use lukewarm water, extreme heat or cold can damage your skin ... . Water - no, not just bathing in it, drinking it!  Water is the number one source of good health [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:08:44

Why should you clean your gutters?

Gutter cleaning is not something every person in America needs to worry about ... on the homes. Here in Atlanta gutter cleaning is a regular issue. There are lots of trees and considerable rain, making gutter cleaning Atlanta a major concern for homeowners. Three or four times a year [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 00:00:00

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

Samuelson [Wade] vs. Krugman [Kobe]

Robert Samuelson is a top economist who gets a wide audience, mostly due to his Newsweek column. I find him to be the most consistently politically-neutral economist around, think of him as the Dwyane Wade of economists; talented, hard-working and responsible. You get the sense that he goes wherever the data leads him [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:11:37

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

MISSING PUZZLE TO YOUR DEEP TISSUE 90 days DETOX!

Girls and Boys ! Raw Divas and Dr. Tel-Oren are back again with an amazing proposition ! I am simply thrilled. Being a student of Dr. T and admirer, I know that he and his medical background is the missing piece of our raw food movement. Take a look, read, commit and ACT ! A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:21:53

Tips To Maintaining Your Garment Steamer

by Martha Serensford The cleaning procedure below is recommended as a regular maintenance measure to help your steamer maintain its maximum steaming ... outlet. Allow the water and cleaning solution to remain in the steamer for 2-3 hours. Make sure nt to steam the unit with the solution in it as damage will occur. 6. Pour the cleaning solution [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:46:21

Insurance Considerations for RV Owners

Insurance Considerations for RV Owners Posted by Dark Spider at January 18, ... , breakdown, generators and appliances, awnings, slide-outs, specialized repair requirements ... exposure equal to a flood and extended vibrations worse than most Earthquakes. You drive this home [more...]

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

The How-to of \"Wet Work\": Windows and Mirrors

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then windows are the eyes of the home. Nothing detracts from an otherwise lovely room like dirty windows ... washing.Gather your tools:1) a bunch of old newspapers2) a spray bottle3) white vinegar ( cup)4) water ... the newspapers into sheet pieces.Combine water, vinegar, and dishwashing liquid and pour into the [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 05:50:00

Disaster Report: Elizabeth St. Fire Shutters Lovely Day

A tipster wrote in this morning informing us that Lovely Day was damaged by the epic fire on Elizabeth Street last night ... of the building. Blackbook confirms the damage report and provides additional details:"Elizabeth Street hang Lovely Day was severely damaged yesterday from smoke and water as firefighters fought a [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 16:07:50

Tiffany & Co. Silver Jewelry Cleaning and Polishing Tips

If you have the privilege of owning Tiffany Jewelry, than it is very important that you make sure it is cleaned on a regular basis ... .  You will need a non abrasive silver polish or a silver cleaning cloth to keep your Tiffany jewelry clean. The silver cleaning cloth usually has ingredients in it which helps to fight against tarnishing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:57:44

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