VALENTINE / LOVE Celebrated on February 14 each year, Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day is the traditional day on which lovers pass on their love to each other by sending Valentine’s cards, sometimes even anonymously. The most common feature of Valentine’s Day these days is the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of… Continue reading
4 essential mortgage considerations
Most people, especially first-time homeowners, take advantage of a mortgage to participate in what is generally considered an important component of the American Dream, which is homeownership. When you proceed wisely and learn as much as possible about the options, alternatives, differences, and considerations among a variety of mortgages, you better protect your financial and… Continue reading
The importance of ventilation in your home
If we completely seal our house, only fresh air should enter when we open a door or window. We need ventilation to remove unwanted odours, water vapor and pollution and replace them with fresh air, but we also need to control ventilation so we can turn it on and off when we need it and… Continue reading
Pachinkos in America: Where are they?
Many people in the United States have pachinkos in their bases, garages, and attics. But they were put there years ago by parents, or former residents, or maybe they were picked up at garage sales or flea markets. How did all these crazy Japanese pinball machines end up in America? The history of pachinkos in… Continue reading
What is a ghost and how to know if you have one in your house!
What is a ghost? I don’t always see ghosts, but I feel and feel them, I hear them, and sometimes I even smell them. When we physically die, our souls leave our bodies and most of the time we pass through to the other side. From time to time a soul will choose, for one… Continue reading
Extra Benefits: The Magic of Shopping Discounts
The use of purchase discounts is a recipe for success in any economy. Mixing a dollop of “good business practices,” a sprinkle of “strengthening supplier relationships,” and a sprinkle of “profits” creates a dish that is sure to fatten up your bottom line. If your business isn’t already, paying vendor bills early enough to take… Continue reading
Maintenance of refrigeration, cold rooms and freezers
Most refrigerators and walk-in freezers seem virtually indestructible and trouble-free, but you’ll get a longer life by following these safety and maintenance tips. Clean door seals and hinges regularly. Door gaskets, made of rubber, can rot more easily if they are covered in food or dirt, weakening their sealing properties. They can be safely cleaned… Continue reading
The Differences Between an LPN and an Ultrasound Technician
An ultrasound technician or sonographer differs from an LPN in many ways. An ultrasound technician is someone who captures images of a patient’s internal structures through the use of ultrasound equipment, while an LPN is a state-licensed individual who provides care to elderly, disabled, injured, terminally ill, or chronically ill patients. sick. LPNs can be… Continue reading
National Anti-Bullying Month: Facts, Figures and Action Steps
Bullying certainly made headlines after Columbine in April 1999, but has now taken on greater urgency in light of a recent spate of children taking their own lives, literally bullied to death. Even President Obama has made it one of his priorities. As he has advised, “We need to dispel the myth that bullying is… Continue reading
Sometimes that ‘little voice’ can really scream
Magnum’s little voice I loved watching Magnum PI with Tom Selleck in the 1980s and was always amused whenever he referred to ‘that little voice’ and what I told him to do or not do. Sometimes he listened and sometimes he didn’t and he was sorry if he ignored him, but he went ahead anyway.… Continue reading