Fire Safety, Prevention and Survival Tips
Ashland Kentucky (ContentDesk) June 12, 2006 -- It's not a question of luck. It's a matter of planning ahead. Heightron Systems (www.safesurge.com) presents a list of the ways people can make their homes safe.When using appliances, make sure to follow the manufacturer's safety precautions. Overheating, unusual smells, shorts and sparks are all warning signs that appliances need to be shut off, then replaced or repaired. Unplug appliances when not in use.
Use safety caps to cover all unused outlets, especially if there are small children in the home.Placing smoke detectors in rooms where you have appliances and in bedrooms is important but if you install the new wireless smoke detectors every alarm alarms when any one alarms. This technology is required in some states and my soon be required in all states.Never overload circuits or extension cords. Do not place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas. Immediately shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or emit an unusual smell. Have them professionally repaired or replaced.It is a fact that most deaths that occur in a fire are not from the fire itself, but from smoke inhalation.
Early detection is everything. If the fire is in a part of the house where you have a smoke detector but so far from your family that if won't wake them they could become trapped. Wireless smoke detectors gives you and your family an extra edge. Those extra minutes could save lives.A complete line of home safety equipment is available at Heightron Systems (www.safesurge.com)..
OffMyServer Renames Company iXsystems
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) November 10, 2005 -- OffMyServer, a full-service systems integrator and server manufacturer announced today that it has changed its name to iXsystems. The company develops BSD-based network and security appliances and advanced datacenter and network infrastructure solutions including blade servers and other open technologies.iXsystems will continue to provide a comprehensive range of server manufacturing and systems integration services for enterprise companies, government, and institutions of higher education. As it gets ready to release a new appliance and rackmount server line, iXsystems will continue to introduce new initiatives that benefit customers."We have a new name, but our mission is the same as ever. We are here to provide solutions that work for our customers," said Mike Lauth, President and CEO of iXsystems. "We do what we say we're going to do.
We approach each opportunity as a partnership, our team working side-by-side with our customers...
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for at least 400 accidental deaths and over 5,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms per year. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide poisoning is often misdiagnosed as flu, food poisoning, allergy/asthma or chronic fatigue syndrome. Children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory problems and pets are at risk, even at low levels. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are; headaches, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, tiredness, pain, cramps and sleep disturbance. Some people experience headaches and dizziness for almost 2 years prior to carbon monoxide poisoning diagnosis.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is highly toxic, making it impossible to detect with our senses. Carbon monoxide is produced by incomplete combustion in household appliances like furnaces, boilers, water heaters, stoves, ovens, fireplaces as well as well as automobiles. Tips to protect yourself and your loved ones: 1) Install carbon monoxide detectors...
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The Function of Circuit Breaker Panels
As a homeowner, you should be familiar with the location of your circuit breaker panel. In most homes, the circuit breaker box is located in the laundry area or basement.
Sometimes the circuit breaker box is located on the outside of the home. In larger homes, there may be multiple circuit breaker panels, including the main panel and additional sub-panels. The circuit breaker panel box is usually gray in color and is mounted on a wall.
If you open the panel doors, you will see several different circuit breakers. Each of these breakers controls the power input and output of each appliance in your home. The main breaker controls power to the entire home, and will shut off power to the entire home.
A circuit breaker box houses the main and individual circuits for appliances in your home. Circuits serve to protect the home in the case of current overload.
If an overload of power occurs, because of faulty electrical wiring or a multitude of other reasons,...
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Houston Charity Center Helps Katrina Victims
(ContentDesk) September 3, 2005 -- The Houston Charity Center located at 14110 South Post Oak Road in Houston, Texas, is offering immediate help to those suffering the ravages of one of the worst storms in history.The Center's Big Charity Sale thrift store stocks racks and racks of quality clothing, furniture, mattresses, small and large appliances, home decor and more.Those with photo ID from one of the affected areas are eligible for free clothing and may select other household essentials from the store at 50% off regular price.Co-founders Virginia Bowen and Leland Smith have vowed to provide timely assistance to those in need. Houstonians wishing to assist in this effort may donate food, clothing, furniture, appliances, household items or monetary gifts directly to the Houston Charity Center. Donation pickup service is available for larger donations and smaller gifts can be dropped off directly at the Center.More information on the Houston Charity Center can be found at
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Follow Your Bliss...Or, Safe, Smart Career Change?
Hello Fellow Seekers!I don't know about you? but I'm pretty tired of hearing about how you can "follow your dream" in three or four easy steps. I've seen plenty of people leap before they sufficiently looked --and end up dissatisfied or broke, or both. I've also had clients come to me after reading a hot, new book or attending a workshop. And they still can't figure out what it is they want to do for a living.Of course not! You can't think your way to a new career ? or, at least you can't 99%...
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A Wish Comes True for Neediest Children - Local non-profit Provides Birthday Parties to Boston?s Homeless Children
Waltham, MA (ContentDesk) June 8, 2005 -- Three-year-old Alex was still beaming hours after his "Spiderman" birthday party ended at a local homeless shelter. Celebrating with the other children in the shelter, Alex enjoyed cake, gifts, a spiderman pinata, games, and goody bags - all made possible by Birthday Wishes, Inc. - a local non-profit which provides birthday parties for children living in homeless shelters.Founders Karen Yahara, Lisa Vasiloff, and Carol Zwanger began throwing parties for...
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