Despite concerns all over about H1N1 swine flu some North American schools are not permitting children to bring hand sanitizer in from home. School districts in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Florida have been fielding inquiries from parents and staff about the safety of the alcohol-based sanitizers, and there have even been calls to ban the ...
This is the seventh article in the series, “Convert a Van Into a Campervan.” This article will discuss heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. With all the insulation, water setup and interior furnishings built, it is time to consider heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration. Let’s discuss these one by one. Air Conditioning Mounting a rooftop ...
Winter vacation destinations for those individuals in the northern United States that do not enjoy the cold and winter elements are those that are warm, sunny and have no snow. Follow the birds and select a winter vacation destination in the south. Several states offer inexpensive vacation spots that are either romantic or family friendly. ...
To define “hero” is not to define the substance of a culture, but rather the projected ideals of it. Whether these heroes are farmers with pitchforks, gentlemen with books, warriors in battle, minorities with a dream– segregated from the world, or scholars with humble beginnings, we cannot look at these men without catching a glimpse ...
Warrick Dunn has long been a great NFL player and teammate, but many people don’t know about the great work he does outside the white lines. Dunn has been rewarded with his efforts off the field with the NFL’s 2005 Man of the Year award. He is more focused on his foundation and volunteer efforts ...
“All writing is communication; creative writing is communication through revelation – -it is the Self escaping into the open,” so writes E.B. White in The Elements of Style. In Drown, the collection of short stories written by Junot Diaz, what escapes into the open are revealing glimpses not only into the Self, but the Self ...
Many people feel that a home security system helps protect their house and belongings – as well as their family – from possible harm by intruders. But how do you know the alarm company you’re choosing is the right one? When you shop for a home security system, you should compare features and options available ...
I find fall to be the most inspiring time of the year filled with warm autumn hues that add wonderful accents to various events, specifically weddings. Working at a banquet hall for over six years I have helped to orchestrate many weddings throughout the four seasons. But it is the fall season that has captured ...
A member of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), guavas are the pear-shaped fruit of evergreen shrubs or small trees. The common apple guava and the feijoa guava (Feijoa sellowiana), also known as pineapple guava or guavasteen, prefer warm summers and cool winters. The hardy shrub is well-suited for cultivation in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones ...
In light of the recent incident where a mother neglected to take her daughter to the doctor when her bellybutton piercing got infected it is perhaps a good thing to know how to care for a body piercing. When you first get the piercing you should receive instructions from the piercer about how to care ...
