When it comes to maintaining our homes, a ton of issues may crop up that we only notice when the damage is pretty bad. For example, the problem may have started years ago, possibly even before you started living in the house, and develop as time passes by. That’s why it is ever more important […]
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If you’ve heard of lead, arsenic, or mercury poisoning, those are specific types of heavy metal poisoning. This condition is caused by overexposure to those harmful metals, and everyone can be susceptible to it, even children. But our bodies naturally contain some heavy metal as well. Zinc, copper, and iron are heavy metals that we
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The passing of time has been a witness to technology’s constant improvement, from beepers to brick phones to what we have now. Given the exponential rate at which technology is advancing, it isn’t all that surprising when we encounter innovations almost daily. One of the most noteworthy examples is a central device capable of controlling
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All across the United States and the rest of the world, people may have to deal with issues related to water hardness. Whether the local water supply is considered hard or soft depends on location; someone who lives in the Pacific Northeast, for example, may not give the matter much thought, but residents who use
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So how did your most recent buyer of modern bathroom tiles pay? Cash? Credit card? If your retail store is still using these two methods as your primary payment systems, you might want to learn the current trends in paying for purchases. Digital technology is rapidly being integrated into the point of sales (POS) system.
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Isn’t it amazing how the seasons come and go? After a long, cold winter, spring has finally arrived. In a few months, you’ll be welcoming the summer sun. In fact, in Denver, Colorado, the temperature can rise to 81 °F as early as June. As the weather starts to get warmer, one important task that
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The most dangerous elements are often those that are invisible to the naked eye. Such is the case for harmful particles and pathogens being carried in unclean air. An unpleasant indoor air quality poses plenty of health risks, especially to individuals with compromised respiratory health, such as those who have allergies, asthma, or severe lung
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Alcohol is becoming more and more relevant in today’s day and age. Bars are abundant in every corner, and reunions with friends always include a beer or two. Alcoholic drinks are everywhere, and millions of people around the world have tried drinking. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 86.3% of people
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For aspiring athletes, it’s not always about developing your skills. While training hard is always part of the program, the best thing to do is to find ways to keep your body strong and healthy. Thousands of sports injuries happen every day. Even professional athletes who work out with doctors and specialists still suffer from
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The journey of the laser has been long since it first appeared in the 1960s following the theoretical work of Arthur Leonard Schawlow and Charles Hard Townes. Today, it’s becoming a buzzword due to its many applications: 1. Metal Fabrication One of the most common uses of the laser these days is in custom metal
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