Insect-proof wood without chemicals
Although it is important to treat all wooden furniture to protect it from insects and the damage they cause, several wood preservatives are known to include harmful and toxic chemical ingredients. These chemicals are usually neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors that are also carcinogenic in nature. These chemicals have often...
Tea "Pack-out content" Trap and how to escape from it
“Contents packaging” is a term used by fire and water restoration contractors and insurance companies. It is the process in which the contractor sends trucks, boxes and workers to your home. They pack up all damaged personal property in your home or business and transport it back to your...
Actor Eric Sheffer Stevens: his training and his adaptation to acting in a soap opera
Actor Eric Sheffer Stevens (who played gay neurosurgeon Reid Oliver on the soap opera As the World Turns talks about his acting training in college. That training continued with private coaching, off-Broadway roles, graduate studies and even with his recurring role in the soap opera, where he exercised different...
Chest Pain With Crutches: What They Don’t Tell You About Using Crutches
My midweek ski winter with my senior ski pass came to a halt when I made a sloppy move to the top of the highest slope. I fell hard on my hip onto the frozen surface atop Mount Lincoln in Sugar Bowl, my favorite ski resort near Lake Tahoe,...
Divorce Recovery and the 3 Stages of Transition: The Key to Avoiding More Trips to Divorce Court
Any successful divorce recovery program must eliminate any resistance to change that threatens a successful transition from married to single. The 3 Stages of Transition in the Divorce Recovery Process Resistance to change, experienced as emotion-based pain, fear, and uncertainty, can be attributed to one’s reluctance to: (1) accept...
Editing Website Online – It’s Easy, Affordable, and Convenient
Just when you thought the difficult part of designing and launching your website was done, you realized that maintaining it can be just as challenging. It is this constant worry and the inevitable frustration that leads many website owners to shell out a ton of cash for someone else...
Kitchen makeover: facts to remember
The kitchen of a house is the central area that is always full of activity. In ancient times, the kitchen was the place where an open fire was kept alive from dawn to dusk, not only to cook meals for the family but also to keep warm in times...
Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Mercedes is good for Formula One
Lewis Hamilton has come under fire from many former drivers and the media for his recent move to Mercedes. However, I think we should commend Lewis for his Mercedes move. His move has created a great show for the upcoming season and he will almost certainly draw more viewers...
Commercial solar system maintenance
Although solar panels are designed to last and require little “daily” attention, it is important to take good care of them. After all, your commercial solar power system was a long-term investment. Regular maintenance every few years helps keep your panels in good shape, prolonging the already long life...
TMJ finally healed
A few years ago I didn’t know what ATM was. I’ve never heard of it. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. So what does that mean? Let me explain how I found out what TMJ was and how I got rid of it. Five years ago I was forced...