Add A Water Filter To Your Tap
in Shopping (submitted 2010-07-17)
Many of us have complaints about our tap water. It tastes bad, with metallic after-tastes, or is laden with sediments. Some are understandably concerned with bacteria, parasites, or lead that contaminates their water. Before rushing out and buying a stock-pile of bottled water, though – an expensive alternative – browse through your local hardware store for filters that can be attached to your sink faucets. These devices are easy to install, and can be used many more times than your average water bottle.
Do I Need a Filter?
There are several common water ailments that a basic filtering device can fix. If any of these sound familiar to you, then get yourself to the store. There’s no need to prolong the suffering!
Contaminates that Cause Unpleasant Tastes and Odors
This is the most common complain. Municipal water is usually treated with chlorine, and though it isn’t terribly hazardous, it can leave your sink smelling like a swimming pool. Water filters fix this easily enough with a substance called Granular Activated Carbon, which absorbs contaminates like chlorine. It is also helpful in clearing up well water, which is particularly vulnerable to contamination. Note that in the first few weeks of installing a filter using the GAC, you may notice that your water looks cloudy. This is a harmless effect, and should dissipate within a few weeks. It’s caused by air that is released from the GAC.
Filters come in several shapes and sizes, including ones that are installed directly onto your mixer taps, under your sink, on your countertop, or made for your whole house.
Water with Added Rust and Sediment
Sometimes we find particles in our water that collect at the bottom of our dishwasher, or cover our glasses. These particles are usually either rust or sediment, and can be taken care of in a flash with a water filter that includes a particulate filter. These are also available on a larger scale that can protect your whole house – including your dishwasher, showers and tubs, and ice-makers. These filters will not, however, counter the clear water iron that leaves red stains often found in tubs and toilets. Water softeners are required to flush it out of your system.
In some older or poorer areas, you may find lead in your water. Have it checked out by an independent laboratory, or install a lead filter under your sink. Lead-contaminated water should be avoided at all costs.
Bacteria
Bacteria and parasites can be a serious concern for your household. These are usually found in natural water supplies, such as wells, or from water contaminated by sewage and waste
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RON 95 is safe
0 Comments | New Straits Times, Jul 30, 2010 | by Ili Liyana Mokhtar
ALLEGATIONS that RON 95 petrol is highly inflammable due to its high benzene content are not true, the Dewan Negara was told yesterday.
Deputy Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim said RON 95 petrol met the specifications of EURO2M (Enviromental Quality Regulations for Petrol and Diesel) and could help reduce air pollution.
She said under the EURO2M specifications, the maximum quantity of benzene present in the fuel was only five per cent and it replaced lead as an octane booster.
“Claims that many cars involved in accidents easily caught fire due to the RON 95 petrol used are unfounded. We would not be providing petrol that is dangerous to the people.”
She said this in reply to a question by Senator Ahmad Hussin.
Rohani said fires that occurred in road accidents were due to factors such as leaks in the fuel tanks, sparks from potential sources of ignition including electrical devices, exhaust systems and modern car devices such as air bag detonators.
“I would like to assure everyone that what we selected is the best.
“We will never make hasty decisions when it concerns the welfare of the people.”
Rohani said the government stopped using leaded petrol as it was found to be not environmentally-friendly.
“The government replaced it with RON 92 petrol and RON 97.
“However, starting from September last year, we stopped the sale of RON 92 and replaced it with RON 95 since it was a better option, while RON 97 became a premium grade petrol.”
Mobile computing is the crossover between
Mobile computing is the crossover between two technologies: fixed wireless applications and mobility applications. Advances in wireless networking technology have brought about a new genre of computing called mobile computing, in which users carry portable devices that have access to a shared infrastructure independent of their physical location. This provides continuous access to networked services and flexible communication between people located anywhere. Mobile computing is revolutionizing the way people are using computers. Mobile computing in its most general sense refers to the use of any computer that is not connected by physical wires to the server or host computer with which it needs to interact. The required interaction occurs through a wireless, real-time connection, a batch synchronization procedure, or a combination of both. With several innovative ideas in the software market, lots of resultant innovations are seen on the mobile computing front. The companies that have not innovated and have not evolved their platform are forced to take a backseat in the market. Companies focused on mobile computing platforms are turning old models on their head.
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This is what
This is what “real world” businesses do all the time. The cost of doing business rarely goes down and Business people learn to expect increases in overhead.
The reason for raising the “But it Now” listing fee is that eBay wants sellers to think harder about how they set prices in this category. Too many have been unrealistically high, which means merchandise doesn’t turn over. It becomes “stale”. eBay wants to see a fluid market, with quick turnover and fresh merchandise appearing all the time.
The Gallery image feature has gone up in price by about 30%, but the size of the image is being increased by 56%. Pictures sell products, and larger pictures mean that shoppers can see more details. I really don’t see this as a bad thing.
If you haven’t invested in eBay stock, now might be a good time (eBay intends to split shares on Feb.18). Investors are panicking over eBay’s announcements, and their less than stellar 4th quarter 2004 performance in part due to major investments in China.
The dooms-dayers say the “bloom is off the eBay rose”.
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As you can imagine, some paints are
As you can imagine, some paints are quite toxic, so it is important to use a paint that is safe for your eyes.
Do you want to change or to enhance your natural color?
All non-prescription color contacts fall into two major groups – opaque and enhancement contact lenses. If you have light eyes, enhancement color lenses will add brightness to your natural color, making your eyes appear more interesting and stunning. To change your natural color, use opaque color lenses even if you have light eyes. For people with dark eyes, opaque color lenses are the only option.
To determine whether the lens is enhancement or opaque, look at its name. The name of the lens usually suggests whether it is opaque or enhancement contacts. Also opaque lenses might say ?for dark eyes? while enhancers are often labeled ?for light eyes?.
The most popular color contacts, Acuvue 2 Colors Enhancers and Acuvue 2 Colors Opaques, leave you in no doubt as to which is which.
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Without a strategy plan, you
Without a strategy plan, you are just floundering wildly in the search engine seas, hoping that someone, somewhere might locate you. Search Engine Optimisation (or Search Engine Submission for that matter) is not rocket science. Nor should it take a phD or Degree in Computer Science. The simplicity of it all is hard work, research, setting goals and objectives and experimentation. As with anything, with the correct plan in place, you can achieve the results you require, and excel at that item.
Just like you would not launch a business without a business plan, nor build a
house without a blueprint, you should not plan a web marketing strategy without
first creating an SESP – (your
Search Engine Strategy Plan
). It is
surprisingly easy to work out a SESP. You need to first plan exactly what you
want to achieve with
Search Engines. Is ranking for prime or common
keywords or keyword phrases that attracts a complete (and often unqualified)
audience, and getting complete blanket coverage important to your website, or
would you prefer to get
higher ranking
with alternative and defined
phrasing that attracts a more qualified customer that you know will be a quality
customer and will increase your actual conversion rates of the products or
services you are selling.
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Each apple contains
Each apple contains a core of seeds. From the one seed that produced the
tree, countless seeds meet the earth for another opportunity to sprout. Some sprout.
Some don?t. Seeds surge into existence with such abundance that regardless of which
seeds sprout, the big intention of the tree moves powerfully forward.
One seed of our intention also produces an abundance of new intentions, all moving
towards the fulfillment of the big desire behind our actions. Some of our intentions
sprout. Some don?t. It is helpful to remember the abundance of the seeds that we sow
and the fertile nature of consciousness. It is comforting to know that plenty will sprout
for the fulfillment of our soul?s desire.
Trust
As we plant our seeds in the spring, we trust the process.
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Roger L. Severson
Roger L. Severson
0 Comments | Buffalo News, Dec 9, 2005
Roger L. Severson of the Town of Tonawanda, a retired steamfitter, died Thursday in Roswell Park Cancer Institute after a brief illness. He was 58.
The Buffalo native was a graduate of McKinley High School.
He was a steamfitter for 35 years with UA Local 22 of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union, retiring in 2003.
Mr. Severson was a coin collector and had been a Boy Scout leader.
Survivors include his wife, the former Patricia C
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Green Real Estate Upgrades and Renovations: How to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
in Real Estate (submitted 2008-08-11)
The following interview was conducted with Marlayna Phenechka, a building subcontractor based in Asheville, North Carolina who practices green building and sustainable thinking. Phenechka has worked on both residential and commercial real estate projects in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. She outlines some basic upgrades to facilitate more efficient and less expensive heating and cooling. The upgrades are a smart investment for the average consumer since the money spent is quickly recouped.
Turn Off the Hot Water! On-Demand Hot Water Heaters
(Estimated Cost: $250-800 Labor: $400-1400)
The resources used to heat water is expensive, often the second highest residential energy use in homes. Did you know most hot water heaters in homes are designed to keep water hot constantly? One good way to save electricity or gas is to simply turn off the hot water, and turn it on only when needed. Consult an electrician to install a timer or switch. Have them turn the water heater down from a manufactures scalding 140 to 115 degrees. Another overlooked method to cutting costly water utility bills is to simply buy a “blanket” for your water heater.
In Europe, modern Asia and Israel, On-Demand, or Tankless, Hot Water Heaters are more common than the hot water tanks in US homes. These cost effective, efficient devices turn hot water off unless it’s in use. Phenechka says, “There’s an off mode on this system. There is no pilot light either, which saves valuable energy. Many On-Demand Hot Water Heaters are even made with a temperature remote control feature so the user can adjust the temperature to his or her preference, saving even more energy.”?
The best On-Demand or Tankless Hot Water Heater uses liquid propane or gas as a source of energy. If main power is shut down for some reason there will still be hot water. “The size of an On-Demand Hot Water Heater is about the same as a backpack and weighs approximately 30-40 pounds,”? Phenechka adds. In some cases, installing a gas line to fuel the On-Demand Hot Water Heater may incur an extra expense, though liquid propane may be a better option. The majority of US states offer a tax credit for these devices.
Heat Pump Heating and Cooling Systems
(Estimated Cost for the system and installation $3,000-8,500)
Heat Pumps are a great way to conserve money on heating and cooling. Some heat pumps come with heat and air conditioning and are well worth the initial investment. During milder winter days, the heat pump draws in warm air through the home’s ducts; in the summer, it pulls in cool air and dehumidifies it at the same time,” says Phenechka. A heat pump is far more efficient then many other heating and cooling systems and saves some homeowners as much as $100 per month or more. Make sure you purchase a programmable thermostat with the system and check and seal any leaks all your original air ducts and returns to optimize your investment!
Attic Exhaust Fan
(Estimated Cost: $80-$250)
Installing (or repairing) an exhaust, or gable, fan in the attic can make a huge difference in airflow, humidity, and temperature in a home. Solar exhaust fans, with their own tiny solar panel are now available at many of the big box stores! Hot air especially gets trapped in the attic, and without an exhaust fan, it is hard for this air to move and the home’s temperature stays high. Attic fans are easily installed, and most have sensors for temperature and humidity so the fan automatically turns on. A gable fan ensures that even if there is air conditioning in the home it is not overused.
There is also a whole house fan system made to work in conjunction with an attic fan. The whole house fan system is an alternative to air conditioning especially in cooler, dry climates. It harnesses and pulls in the cool air that exists outside to the interior of a home through open windows at night.
Ceiling Fans
(Cost: $50-$100 each)
Ceiling fans also eliminate much of the need for air conditioning and sometimes act as a complete alternative to AC. “Ceiling fans have a wind chill factor of three and up,” states Phenechka “a ceiling fan in each room can have a huge impact on the comfort inside.” When a home is being heated in the winter, a ceiling fan will help spread the heated air more evenly throughout the house. Ceiling fans are a great way to upgrade a home, and many attractive fans, some with lighting fixtures, are available to choose from. Don’t forget to use energy efficient bulbs in the ceiling fan for increased energy savings.
Green Upgrades and Renovations for Commercial Real Estate
Many of the green strategies mentioned not only have value for residential homeowners but also for commercial real estate such as retail stores, office buildings, apartment buildings, factory plants, restaurants and shopping malls. Heating and cooling costs are a major issue for commercial real estate developers and investors
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Exhibition sweeps back through the years
Exhibition sweeps back through the years
0 Comments | Northern Echo, Feb 4, 2010
A SUITCASE which unfolds into a pushchair, a clown’s wig and more than 40 vacuum cleaners feature in a new exhibition.
Preston Hall Museum, in Stockton, is hosting an exhibition called To o Much Stuff, which includes a host of objects that rarely see the light of day.
Stockton Borough Council’s museum service has more than 100,000 objects in its archive, but only five per cent of these are on display at any one time.
A review of what needs to be kept is taking place and is explained within the exhibition.
Councillor Mary Womphrey, cabinet member for arts, leisure and culture, said: “This exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the weird and wonderful objects in the museum’s collection.
“We all know how much stuff we collect over the years and the museum is no different. This is a glimpse of some gems.”
Preston Hall Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until 4.30pm.
For more details, call 01642-527375.