- Are You and Your Pets Prepared in the Event of a Disaster?
As we all know, natural disasters are not predictable. They come in many forms, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wild fires just to name a few. Disasters can happen at any time, anywhere with virtually no warning, and could require anything from a brief absence to a long term or permanent evacuation from your home. Most of us have a disaster preparedness kit handy or at least...
- James Surowiecki: The economics of disasters.
Even if Japan’s nuclear crisis is contained, its earthquake and tsunami now seem certain to be, economically speaking, among the worst natural disasters in history, with total losses potentially as high as two hundred billion dollars. In response, fearful investors sent the Nikkei down almost twenty per cent . . ....
- 10 Ways to Save Money on Gas
The United States has a reputation for guzzling gasoline, especially in summer, when increased demand and processing costs drive up the price by an average of 10 to 20 cents per gallon. And while the recession has helped reduce U.S. gas demand in recent years, summer heat - combined with unforeseen variables like hurricanes and oil spills - can still wreak havoc with prices at the pump....
- Run Your Automobile on Alternative Fuels – This is the Future
The world is currently passing through a crisis. It is facing serious threats from international terrorism, natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, economic meltdown, ethnic conflicts, and the threat of cancer and AIDS. But it seems that the biggest challenge comes from global warming and the disappearance of the ozone layer because of green house gas emissions....
- Moobs, PMS and Other Disasters
If you've read much of my stuff, you know that I do go on-and on-about the evils of soy. Why is soy bad? Besides stealing all your minerals, giving you kidney stones and depressing your thyroid function something fierce, soy is, among other things, estrogenic....
- Damaged Car Auctions – Purchasing Cars That Are Damaged
Damaged car auctions are cars sold with damage to their internal or external body parts. These cars are ravaged by natural disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes or they could be cars written off by insurance companies, thus they are deemed salvaged cars. These types of used cars are sold as is, so one should be weary when purchasing these types of vehicles....
- Do You Have the X Factor?
We've all sat down around the television on a Saturday night and watched the many horrific performances at the audition stage of The X Factor. But for every 10 disasters there is one hidden gem that appears from behind the clouds to shine a light on the panel of judges and show star potential....
- Why Memorialize Disasters?
Do memorials and anniversaries of traumatic events help or harm? They are painful for those still having trouble coping with a trauma -- but for most, they serve a healthy, healing role in maintaining resilience....
- Saving Time With a 12-Volt Battery Charger
Without a doubt, technology has allowed us to enjoy more conveniences today. The automobile industry has gone such a long way from the machines back then that were-when you think about it now-disasters waiting to happen. Every year, car companies spend billions in research to make cars safer, and that is good news to everyone....
- Books: “A Paradise Built in Hell”
Solnit’s expansive argument about human resilience and community in times of crisis is bookended by accounts of two of the greatest natural disasters in American history: the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 and Hurricane Katrina. In both, the instinctive altruism and resourcefulness of local communities was . . ....
- Strange Tales of Sleepy Drivers
Whenever you get a group of people together who drive for a living - be it carrying out transport contracts, couriering parcels, or delivering people in a mini cab - the talk is going to turn to the weird and wonderful stories that evolve from spending so much time on the road. Many tales are about the characters they've met at truck stops and cafes and many more are about near misses and...
- Can You Really Build Up Your Immune System?
There are a lot of things to consider about your health these days. There's Obama's Healthcare Solution that I mentioned in my last post. There's the swine flu, and even the fact that your kids will be starting school again soon bringing home everything imaginable. The bottom line is that your body is in a constant battle, always fighting germs and viruses that are trying to enter your...
- Can You Really Build Up Your Immune System?
There are a lot of things to consider about your health these days. There's Obama's Healthcare Solution that I mentioned in my last post. There's the swine flu, and even the fact that your kids will be starting school again soon bringing home everything imaginable. The bottom line is that your body is in a constant battle, always fighting germs and viruses that are trying to enter your...
- Can You Really Build Up Your Immune System?
There are a lot of things to consider about your health these days. There's Obama's Healthcare Solution that I mentioned in my last post. There's the swine flu, and even the fact that your kids will be starting school again soon bringing home everything imaginable. The bottom line is that your body is in a constant battle, always fighting germs and viruses that are trying to enter your...
- Beat the Itch of Winter Skin
Unless you live in a tropical paradise, the dryness, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer from cracked, parched skin -- as long as your arm yourself with the right tools....
- Trauma Therapy – The Road to Healing
Unfortunately, trauma is a very real and very common occurrence. It can also be very debilitating. Traumatic situations may include - but certainly are not limited to - events such as experiences in war, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing a violent crime, being the victim of a violent crime, natural disasters, and car accidents....
- Greener Vehicles Initiatives – Is Your Company Car Fleet Involved?
As global weather disasters continue to get worse, the urgency to improve our environment increases. Car manufacturers and governments are making it easier for us to adopt new habits and for fleets there are many tips and initiatives to encourage the move to a greener approach, such as some companies offering cheaper company car fleet insurance. Find out more about how your fleet can become...
- Staying in Balance With Your Tires
To understand the importance of having your tires properly balanced at regular intervals it's necessary to understand the forces at work that can cause problems if your tires aren't well balanced. Geologists, for example, know well the power of small forces consistently repeated over a period of time and the havoc they can wreak....
- Beat the Itch of Winter Skin
Unless you live in a tropical paradise, the dryness, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer from cracked, parched skin -- as long as your arm yourself with the right tools....
- Women, Hormones, and Sleep Problems
Women are much more likely to report sleep problems, and hormones may be the reason. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on sleep....
- Preventing and Treating Dry, Chapped Hands in Winter
Winter can wreak havoc on your hands. WebMD gives tips for treating dry, chapped hands and preventing further damage....
- Preventing and Treating Dry, Chapped Hands in Winter
Winter can wreak havoc on your hands. WebMD gives tips for treating dry, chapped hands and preventing further damage....
- The Benefits of Using Meguiars Car Care Products on Your Vehicle
There is little doubt that your vehicle represents one of the biggest investments you have ever made. As you drive, your car is constantly being subjected to the environment, which wears on the exterior finish. Even the inside of your car is subjected to dirt, grime, sun as well as temperature changes which can wreak havoc on the seats, dashboard and vinyl interior. Considering how much...
- Earthquake and Tsunami Pet Disaster Protocols
During a major earthquake, tsunami or other catastrophe, having a pet earthquake disaster plan is absolutely necessary. In a major emergency, most international rescue response teams are going to be focusing on helping people....
- Otto Dix @ Neue Galerie
The most shocking major artist, against stiff competition, of Weimar Germany is the subject of an explosive show—his first American retrospective. Dix, a veteran of the First World War, funnelled his intimacy with horror into paintings and prints that lace Old Master technique with Dadaist nihilism. Dix headed a machine-gun squad from 1915 until the Armistice, despite being wounded...
- Your Pets Will Never Be Lonely Again With Pet Sitting
Are you living in the busy parts of the world like Los Angeles and you find yourself having to leave your pets unattended all the time? Pets are just like people, they do feel lonely at times. If you are a dog owner you must surely have noticed that sometimes when you come back from work you will find your dog sleeping...
- Your Pets Will Never Be Lonely Again With Pet Sitting
Are you living in the busy parts of the world like Los Angeles and you find yourself having to leave your pets unattended all the time? Pets are just like people, they do feel lonely at times. If you are a dog owner you must surely have noticed that sometimes when you come back from work you will find your dog sleeping...
- Seasonal Detailing
Winter is particularly hard on your car, which is subjected to precipitation and cold weather all season long. The snow, ice, wind, and rain can wreak havoc on every surface of your car. Rain and snow kick up a lot of grime from the road. When it snows, salt or sand may be spread on the road. Eventually, this debris ends up on your car's sides. When it's cold outside, you probably won't...
