I guess I grew up like any other kid in the suburbs, looking for ways to enjoy life. Bike rides, building forts, swinging on the backyard swing set, playing ball and swimming, anything to make me feel ‘alive.’ I was passionate, active and fully alive. As a youngster, though, my passion for life was suppressed.…
Whenever there is a complaint about monitor contrast problem I will check on the flyback transformer ABL (automatic blanking limiter) circuit. Sometimes a weak picture tube might caused contrast problem. If the picture tube is good, I will go straight to the contrast circuit. The question is how do we find where the contrast circuit…
First things first, the house or cottage in which we live was built in the late 19th century mainly of stone construction, for farm workers to live in close to their work on the farm ( normally called a tied cottage) and had been occupied by a family working on the farm prior to our…
In business writing, the memorandum is a common document. Typically it is a short informational message sent from one person in an organization to another. In business writing, the memorandum is sent in a number of different formats: e-mail (most common), electronically formatted and published emailed document, e-mail with an attachment, or hard copy. Often,…
When building a wood privacy fence there are two types of posts that are typically used: wood and steel. The choice of posts will in large part determine how long the fence will last. Be sure to compare the quality, price and longevity of the posts. Keep in mind that the cost of the posts…
The textile market has seen overwhelming growth in last several decades. With the increasing awareness among people about fashion has been a great factor leading to this growth of textile industry. In today’s world, there is an enormous demand for high-quality textile products, and hence it is important for the manufacturers to make sure that…
We have all heard of water pollution and air pollution. Furthermore, most people would not argue the fact that they are indeed a problem. However, light may be the only source of pollution that is overlooked by the average consumer. That may be because the average person does not think “light” when the word pollution…
Roofing experts agree that installing shingle roof deck underlayment is essential to a leak proof and long lasting roof system. Why install shingle roof protection? Here’s why. Roof deck protection serves as a secondary water shedding protection in case of roofing leaks. Shingle protection, roof deck underlayment keeps wood resins away from the shingles. Some…
Garnet is a mineral that is abundantly present in the earth and can be extracted from the soil with careful processing. The term describes a large family of minerals that are chemically related. The garnet can be said to be like a grain, and grain like crystals are found embedded in the stone. It is…
The Pros and The Cons About Wallpaper Pros: Wallpaper allows you to be more creative and innovative. There’s faux wood, brick, metal and the possibilities go on. Wallpaper can also cover up imperfections on the walls unlike paint. Overall, wallpaper is durable. Lower quality choices may last for up to 6 months but good quality…
When it comes to flooring, there is no dearth of innovative materials and designs. One can select from numerous options when it comes to flooring. Marble tiles are one of the most popular choices for flooring. Though many other options like linoleum, vinyl, hardwood etc are available for flooring; marble flooring is one of the…
The number of people suffering from frequent bouts of heartburn is on the rise. We are now aware that it is our lifestyle that is causing the pain behind the chest bone and unpleasant feeling of burning in the esophagus and throat. Heartburn and diarrhea is a perfect example of how eating the wrong kinds…
At it’s core, medifast is really a low carb diet. I find that a lot of people are a bit surprised by this, myself included. I used to think that this was your basic low calorie, restrictive diet, but there’s a bit more to it than that. All of the foods are very high protein…
Sometimes the elderly encounter problems when eating. They may be unable to physically manipulate utensils. They may be unable to understand how to get started eating. They may be unable to continue feeding themselves after starting because of fatigue. When you are helping someone by feeding them or helping them to feed themselves, there are…
A thousand years of history are to be found in Delhi, capital of India and its third largest city. Located in the north where the country narrows between Pakistan in the west and China and Tibet in the east, Delhi was the capital of Moslem India from the 12th to the 19th century. It has…