Saturday, March 31, 2012

WWE star John Cena takes a stand against bullying

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Magento Web development: Right path for business development ...

It is a tumultuous time today, to be a businessman. With the rise in
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Is WebRTC the future of real-time communications? | VoIP | Telecom ...

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Crystal Bell: 'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: The Biggest Game Changer Ever

Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 3, Episode 18 of The CW's "The Vampire Diaries," entitled, "The Murder of One."

"The Vampire Diaries" is never predictable, and if there was ever an episode to justify that, it's "The Murder of One."

Okay, so maybe I should have suspected that someone was going to die during tonight's episode because of the title, but it didn't make it any easier to watch Elena shoot Finn with a White Oak dagger, knowing that Bonnie had reversed the binding spell, freeing the Originals.

But that wasn't even the shocking part. Now brace yourselves for this game-changer. After Finn was killed, Sage went looking for revenge -- but she didn't get very far. Why? Because she died too, as did the vampire that she turned.

This means that if the Originals die, so do all of the vampires that they turned in the last 1,000 years. If you haven't been counting, that's all of them. Every. Last. One. Of. Them. That means no more Stefan, no more Caroline and no more Damon.

Can you say game-changer?! Of course, this doesn't mean that Stefan and Elena are going to give up on killing Klaus. That is until Caroline reminds Elena that if Klaus dies, Tyler dies. And there's always a possibility that Klaus could have turned Rose, who turned Katherine, who turned Damon, who turned Caroline.

Eek. I think I'm going to need to start a family tree to wrap my head around all of this.

In even more shocking news, Stefan has seemingly come to some sort of realization that Klaus isn't worth all of his anger and energy. He then tells Elena that he loves her, but he knows that she also loves Damon. Elena tries to dig herself out of this hole by telling Stefan that she doesn't love Damon, but hello, he's a vampire. Reading emotions is kind of like his specialty.

But that wasn't it. In a twist ending, we discover that the last White Oak dagger has gone missing, and it's all thanks to Alaric's vampire-hating alter ego. You see, Damon was ordered to bring all of the daggers back to Klaus, but when he went to get Alaric's, they couldn't find it, which means that the dagger -- which could wipe out an entire line of vampires, including Damon -- is missing, and the only person who knows it's whereabouts is a psychopath. Great.

Well, Damon did force Alaric to wear his ring because you know, with his track record, he could have ended up dead by the end of the episode without it. Of course, someone could have very well ended up dead because he was wearing it, and now an entire line of vampires is in some serious danger if they don't find that stake.

Now before all of these bombs were droppred, the Scoobies 2.0 were planning out their now ill-fated attack on the Originals. Their target? Darling Rebekah, of course. Although, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Damon quickly becomes Barbie Klaus' target -- or is that "play thing," Rebekah?

To be honest, brutal torture has never looked so good. I mean, Damon was tied up in chains. How could I not be kind of into it? However, she was trying to drain him of his vervain, which would not have been so good if she actually succeeded.

Thankfully, we have Elena to thank for rescuing him -- oh wait, no, that was actually just a dream. As if we can actually believe that Elena would have the ability to rescue anyone. Damon's true savior is once again his brother.

As for Klaus, he was busy getting the family back together for an impromptu reunion. Once Finn realized that his "lady friend" Sage was in Mystic Falls, he quickly changed his masochist tune and started to actually have some fun. Hey, at least he had a tequila shot before getting killed.

We also find out that Klaus has had his baby brother Kol on "Operation Spy on Jeremy," and that's how he used Jeremy's safety to blackmail Bonnie into undoing the binding spell. Thankfully, Bonnie succeed just in time for the Scoobies to take out Finn. That would have been one horrifying diaster.

In between all of the crazy plot twists, one of the true highlights of the episode was the heartfelt conversation between Alaric and Caroline. After discovering that Alaric was the man responsible for her father's death, Caroline forgave him. After all, she too has killed an innocent person, and it's not something that she can easily forget.

This is exactly why I love Caroline. Out of all of the characters on "The Vampire Diaries," I feel like she has shown the most character development. Of course, becoming a vampire and dealing with the loss of her humanity certainly helped move her progression along. The Caroline in Season 1 would not have been able to forgive Alaric for what he did, but now she's able forgive and to understand where Alaric is coming from.

And that's what the show does best. "The Vampire Diaries" -- a series about vampires, werewolves and witches -- is able to transcend the supernatural and focus on the humanity of all its characters. Even Klaus, in his search for family and acceptance, can feel human at times, especially when it comes to his sister Rebekah and his former "best friend" Stefan. Thankfully, we'll get to see more of that later on.

Notable Quotables:

"Slept like a baby, woke up like ... Alaric."
-- Damon, to Elena

"I'm not going to miss because you can't widdle."
-- Stefan, to Damon

"What happens to one, happens to all. You may not feel the affects of the dagger, but you'd lose your precious Rebekah."
-- Finn, to Klaus

"Why do I always have to be Klaus bait?"
-- Caroline, to the Scoobies 2.0

"I'm going to take a page from the Elena Gilbert handbook and believe that you can be saved."
-- Caroline, to Alaric

"You bother me."
-- Bonnie, to Klaus

"You've never had tequila before? That's embarrassing. Seriously, I'm embarrassed for you."
-- Sage

"Nik, he's my play thing, not yours."
-- Rebekah

"I've given your life purpose, as your friend."
-- Klaus

"I wanted a family. They just didn't want me."
-- Klaus

"I'm talking about the fact that you're also in love with Damon."
-- Stefan

"Are you telling me that your vampire-hating alter ego has a stake that can kill an entire line of vampires, possible mine?"
-- Damon

"The Vampire Diaries" airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

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Follow Crystal Bell on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newyorkbell

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/crystal-bell/the-vampire-diaries-recap_b_1389954.html

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Strauss-Kahn's U.S. legal team argue for civil suit dismissal

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

3 Tips For Expats & Cross-Cultural Relationships [EXPERT] | Deb ...

3 Tips For Expats & Cross-Cultural Relationships [EXPERT]
Don't let cultural differences get in the way of love!

Cross-Cultural encounters of the loving kind involve extreme compassion and empathy.

Living in a foreign country and enjoying a cross-cultural relationship can be one of the most rewarding ? and challenging ? experiences one could ever imagine. I never thought I'd be in one when I first went to France in my early twenties. However, the universe had other plans when in my first week of classes I laid eyes on the man who would be my husband for 27 years.

We were polar opposites in nearly every way. I was Jewish and from Los Angeles. He was Catholic from a small town of 4000. His English amounted to the beginners, "My tailor is rich" ... with a charming French accent, of course. He loved the mountains, skiing and snow while my idea of altitude was driving along Pacific Coast Highway a couple hundred feet above sea level in a convertible with the top down. What we shared were our astrological signs and deep love. Compatibility: In A Man's Eyes EXPERT

Yet, no amount of love can rid culture shock ? a tangible experience with distinct symptoms that can eventually wreak havoc on an unprepared couple or individual. Being married to a foreigner can be spicy and exhilarating, but when the exotic honeymoon is over and the rubber hits the road in the reality of everyday living, feelings of nostalgia, homesickness and loss may begin to loom heavily over many cross-cultural couples.

Thankfully there are ways to remedy the situation when emotions seem to take on bigger proportions far away from home. Here are 3 tips to help combat cultural collisions and nostalgia:

1. Honor your values. It is one thing to say, "When in Rome ..." and quite often difficult to accept the local ways of doing things. Usually, that is because a value is being challenged or a need isn't being met and we get frustrated with cultural miscommunication and differences.

Take stock of your values and determine which ones are being challenged. Some are much more important than others. Is it about how people relate to time and punctuality? Is it about socializing? Is it about education?? One Love, Two Cultures: Making It Work

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being very bothered by something and one not being bothered at all, evaluate how bothered you really are and what you can do to adapt or to let it slide. If you could rewrite the situation and turn it into a new movie, what would the scenario look like? Who would the actors be? What solutions might they come up with? How could the scenery change? How much negative energy do you really want to spend complaining about something you may not be able to change and that is just easier to go along with?

2. Be compassionate with your partner. You cannot make your partner happy if they are sad and homesick. However, you can greatly help them with their feelings by showing empathy and compassion.

For anyone who remembers being away at camp as a child or receiving a care package, you know how a taste of home can renew your spirits. Knowing that bouts of nostalgia are common will help you express empathy for someone suffering from homesickness. How Compassion Can Enrich Our Lives EXPERT

Source: http://www.yourtango.com/experts/deb-dutilh/3-tips-expats-and-cross-cultural-relationships-expert

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Ken Howard joins ABC pilot "Counter Culture"

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Difference between Operating Lease and Finance Lease | Free ...

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Finance Lease Operating Lease 1. Definition Financial lease like an installment loan is a legal commitment to pay for the entire cost of equipment plus interest over specified period of time. Leassee commits to a series of payment which in total exceeds the original cost of equipment plus interest. Operating lease is a rental agreement in which leassee is not committed to paying more than original cost of equipment during period of contract. 2. Responsibility for the maintenance etc. Financial lease normally excludes provisions for maintenance, insurance or taxes, which are paid separately by the lessee. Operating lease usually includes provision for maintenance expenses and taxes etc. Lessee pays only rental. 3. Nature or financial commitment. The lease involves a financial commitment similar to a loan from a leasing company to the lessee. The financial commitment is restricted to regular periodical rental payment which finds a place in the Profit and Loss Account of the lessee. 4. Period of lease Contract period ranges from medium to long term. Contract covers essentially the expected useful life of the asset. Contract is not usually cancelled and it fully amortises the original cost of the asset. Contracts are usually cancelable either by lessor or lessee. Operating leases normally do not fully amortise the original cost of the assets. 5. Types of assets leased Aircraft, rail, cars, land, building, heavy machines, diesel generating sets, etc. Computers, office equipments, automobiles, trucks etc. 6. Risk of obsolescence and under utilization Lessee assume the risk of obsolescence and under utilization of the equipment Leasing company assume risk of obsolescence and under utilization of the equipment.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Consider Concrete Stain To Enhance Your Patio | Articles For Canada

Nothing will add more to your warm weather entertaining than a patio and outdoor kitchen area. Concrete stain can be used for any kind of outdoor home improvement. You can match an existing patio when pouring a new outdoor kitchen. This popular application is also called etched or colored. Homeowners like the stained look for outdoors with its natural looking earthy soft colors.

The concrete takes on the color and tone of any chemicals used because it is a porous substance. Decorative contractors use acid-based chemicals to construct these home improvements. One example is, using the technique to pour a new patio, or porch and steps.

The area around a swimming pool is ideal for parties and other entertainment. This area can be designed using the look of leather, granite or marble. The sun will not cause it to fade. Frigid weather will not cause it any damage. The earthy tones can be subtle or intense depending on what the homeowner prefers.

While mostly earth tones in soft shades are available at this time, brighter colors are being developed all the time. You can have an indoor floor in a recreation room in your basement. There is never a worry about anyone spilling a drink or damaging the floor in any way.

This type of flooring can provide a great look to the entryway, hallway or staircase landing in the home. For a kitchen, it can be designed for the counter tops and look just like granite. There are many more possibilities, inside the home and out.

A large expanse of driveway is both sturdy and elegant when this technique is used. Many homeowners are installing a complete outdoor kitchen. Concrete stain can be used to match or complement an existing patio. In addition to having an outdoor recreation area in which to cook and entertain, you can increase the assessed value on your home.

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Environment ripe for U.S. TV station deals

(Reuters) - A confluence of factors ranging from a robust advertising market to the growing importance of retransmission fees and more funding for deals, is setting the stage for a new wave of television station mergers over the next 12-24 months.

Newport Television, a group of 56 stations owned by buyout shop Providence Equity Partners, is the latest company to hit the auction block. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported exclusively on Friday that Providence had retained Moelis & Company to "explore strategic alternatives," including a possible sale of the company.

One of these sources described the process as in its "real early stages" and said it was premature to talk about bidders or valuation.

A deal for Newport Television, if completed, would mark the latest in a new wave of merger activity among local TV station owners.

Just last fall, Sinclair Broadcast Group bought 15 stations from Freedom Communications and Four Points Media for a combined $585 million. Around the same time, E.W. Scripps bought nine stations from McGraw-Hill for $212 million.

Those deals raised optimism among both potential buyers and sellers for a break in the consolidation drought that started in 2008 during the economic downturn, leaving banks tight-fisted and the advertising-dependent television business uncertain.

Now, more funding is available from banks to finance deals as the economy and the outlook for TV stations improves, said Mark Fratrik, chief economist at research firm BIA/Kelsey.

"I think it will be an uptick from previous years. I'm sure there are established TV groups that are looking for possibilities," he said.

A return to healthy ad revenues, boosted this year by the Olympics and the U.S. presidential election, puts the larger companies in a better position to make moves, added Jimmy Schaeffler of The Carmel Group.

"Car and political ads are coming back. It's going to be a good year for both," said Schaeffler, who listed Hearst Television as another potential station acquirer along with Sinclair.

MagnaGlobal forecasts local TV advertising growth of roughly 3.7 percent this year. A representative for Hearst declined comment. Calls to Sinclair Chief Financial Officer David Amy were not returned.

Lin TV Corp is one of the larger companies forecasting a pickup of deals ahead. "I really believe that 2012 will be a year of some significant M&A in the industry," Lin Chief Executive Vince Sadusky told analysts on a conference call this month, citing improving debt markets as one reason.

Sadusky also said scale was becoming more important for players wanting to be in the business for the long term.

Size is key when negotiating with cable operators who pay broadcasters to transmit their signals, a significant revenue stream in addition to advertising. It's simple math: more stations equals more leverage to negotiate higher fees.

"Our view is that more television broadcast consolidation is necessary for station owners to have more clout and negotiating leverage when they sit down with their network partners and/or (cable distributors)," wrote Gabelli & Co Inc analyst Barry Lucas in a summary report of the investment firm's "Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference" held on March 15 in New York.

EXPLORING OPTIONS

In addition to Providence's Newport Television, Nexstar Broadcasting Group is also looking at options. Last July, the company said it was exploring strategic alternatives including a possible sale. And just last week, Young Broadcasting, owner of 10 stations, said CEO Tony Cassara was exiting to pursue other interests including "ownership of other broadcast stations."

Nexstar and Lin were both on the buy side of consolidation last year. But Gabelli's Lucas thinks that both could be opportunistic sellers this year.

Lin TV, which owns 34 stations in 15 mid-sized markets across the country, has been owned by private equity firm Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst since 1998. In May 2007, the buyout shop hired a financial adviser to explore a possible sale.

Though no deal materialized, the firm's 14-year ownership of Lin - which is twice the typical exit horizon for private equity firms - led Lucas to surmise that it "would still like to monetize its holdings."

Not unlike Newport Television and Lin TV, many television station groups not part of a larger parent company, such as Belo Corp or Gannett Co Inc, are owned by private equity firms that have reached their exit horizon. Further, these private equity-owned station groups are generally small in size and need to be part of a bigger network of stations to take advantage of economies of scale.

For instance, Four Points, one of the companies Sinclair bought last year, was owned by Cerberus Capital Management and only consisted of seven stations.

The biggest efficiencies come from owning two stations in one market, because they are cheaper to operate since one infrastructure and back office team can serve two stations, allowing the owner to keep more of the revenue.

The Federal Communications Commission is considering loosening its rules which currently allow companies to own up to two stations in a single market, depending on the size of the market and other factors.

The limits are meant to keep one owner from exerting too much influence in a market but investors argue that television faces increasing competition from the Internet as a source of news and entertainment.

(Reporting by Lisa Richwine and Peter Lauria; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/environment-ripe-u-tv-station-deals-233857590.html

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D.C. Mayor Says No Deal Made Over Potential Redskins Facility

At a meeting last night in D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray said that so far no deal had been made to build a new training facility near RFK Stadium. In addition to that, Mayor Gray also confirmed that he has not talked with the team much since he visited a similar facility in Tampa Bay.

Nobody wants to bring out anything that is half baked to a community. I think the worst that you could ever do is bring out a proposal to somebody, and there are more questions than there are answers. That's one of the reasons why there was no community meeting around this, because there was nothing to present, and there still is nothing to present

Mayor Gray also confirmed that if the city did go ahead with making the new facility, the master plan for that particular area of D.C. would have to be updated and the site would have to be rezoned before anything could even be built.

Viriginia and Maryland have made their own pitches for the teams' relocation, but the Redskins have not yet committed to one. Prince George's County in Maryland would get the first opportunity to try and convince the Redskins to move their training facilities to their county should they decide to leave their current facilities in Ashburn, VA.

For more on this story and all things related to Redskins football, please head over to Hogs Haven.

Source: http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2012/3/23/2897596/redskins-facility-mayor-vincent-gray-no-deal-made

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Denmark Unveils Strong New Renewable Energy, Climate Targets for 2020


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Denmark, already a world leader in renewable energy, climate policy, and cleantech innovation, has just unveiled a new energy plan, covering the next eight years. While perhaps not the most ambitious in the world, it certainly is very near the top.

Some of the highlights:

By 2020, 35% of all energy in the nation coming from renewable sources, half of which will be from wind power.

By 2020, Carbon emissions 34% lower than 1990 levels?which is in the range required, should all nations follow a similar path (they aren't...), to keep global temperature rise below 2?C.

By 2020, the average Danish household will be paying $231 more in energy costs, per year. That's just $4.81 a week, for those without a calculator handy?as in, not much at all. Corporations will pay $35 more per employee for energy costs.

By 2020, a 600 MW, and a 400 MW offshore wind farm will be built. A further 500 MW of smaller projects is also expected to be built. Zoning for an additional 1.8 GW of offshore wind power will also be in place.

By 2016, $18 million has be allocated for renewable energy research; $4.5 million will be dedicated to wave power research.

By 2016, no existing building will be allowed to install oil heating, where district heating or natural gas is available. By 2013, no new building will be allowed to install oil or gas heat at all. Prior to these bans, in 2012-2015, $7.5 million worth of grants will be made available to replace oil and natural gas heating systems with renewable energy alternatives.

For those of you that read Danish, the full list is here: Politiken.dk. Here's the Google Translate version: Politken.dk (translated).

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Stuck with high gas prices, drivers just pump less

Americans have pumped less gas every week for the past year.

During those 52 weeks, gasoline consumption dropped by 4.2 billion gallons, or 3 percent, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse. The decline is the longest since a 51-week period during the recession.

The main reason: higher gas prices. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.88, the highest ever for this time of year, and experts say it could be $4.25 by late April. As a result, Americans are taking fewer trips to restaurants and shopping malls. When they take a vacation, they're staying closer to home.

But the decline in gas consumption is also a sign that efforts to push car makers to produce vehicles with better gas mileage are paying off. The average new car now gets nearly 24 miles to the gallon, compared with about 20 mpg just four years ago, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

"I'd expect to see lower gasoline consumption for several years to come," Rice University energy expert Ken Medlock says.

Americans have cut back on fill-ups for extended periods before. In 2008, gas spiked from $3.04 to $4.11 per gallon in seven months. It wasn't until January 2009, when the national average for gas had dropped to $1.86 that consumption increased. Drivers bought more gasoline for 23 weeks in a row.

"The spike in 2008 was a real shock to the system," Medlock says. "There's still a residual impact on people's driving behavior."

There were other stretches of reduced gas use, notably two into the 1970's and one in the early 1980's. But in those cases, Americans eventually went back to driving big cars and trucks that guzzled gas.

This time may be different. Medlock thinks economic growth will be too modest and gas prices will stay too high for Americans to start driving more anytime soon. Economists expect the U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent in 2012. The government estimates that gas will average a record $3.79 per gallon for the year.

John Gamel, who oversees MasterCard SpendingPulse's weekly consumption report, points to rising sales of fuel-efficient vehicles.

"People have gotten used to elevated prices and they've made their long-term purchases," Gamel says. "They're going to be using less fuel."

Consumers now care more if a car gets good gas mileage than if it's reliable, stylish or comes with a great deal, according to a survey of more than 24,000 new-vehicle owners taken last summer and fall by J.D. Power and Associates. That wasn't the case in the nine previous years that J.D. Power conducted the survey.

Automakers have listened to consumers, and responded to stricter government fuel economy requirements. They've improved engines and transmissions so cars burn less fuel. They've also made cars more aerodynamic, boosting mileage by cutting wind drag. The government is gradually increasing gas mileage requirements so that by 2025, cars and trucks will have to average 54.5 mpg.

Between February 2011 and February 2012, the combined city-highway mileage of a new vehicle sold in the U.S rose to 23.7 mpg from 22.7. Better gas mileage has a huge impact on the overall economy. At $3.86 per gallon, U.S. drivers would save $35.8 billion per year with a 1 mpg improvement for the entire fleet of cars, trucks and buses, according to Michael Sivak, a research professor with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Consumers would appreciate the help. The rise in gas prices has been so steep that they're still spending more on gas than a year ago despite using less.

Gasoline prices rose by 24 percent in the last 52 weeks, according to auto club AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. MasterCard, which collects purchase receipts from more than 100,000 service stations around the country, said spending on gas rose by 20 percent during the period.

In 2011, Americans spent 8.4 percent of their household income on gasoline, or about $4,155, compared with 6.7 percent in 2010, according to experts at OPIS.

W.M. Lewis, a general contractor in Anchorage, Alaska, says he is spending as much as $150 a week on gas. He's consolidating his errands, but still limiting his driving because fuel keeps getting more expensive.

"It's changing everybody's plans," he says. "You have less money to spend."

Behind all this is the high price of oil. Brent crude, which is used to price most of the oil used to make gasoline at many U.S. coastal refineries, has jumped by 16 percent this year to more than $124 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude has risen 9 percent this year to more than $107 per barrel.

Increased gas use by the growing number of drivers in China and other developing nations more than makes up for the drop in the U.S. That contributes to an increase in global demand for oil, which in turn pushes the price higher. Fear of a disruption to oil supplies from the Middle East also is keeping oil prices at lofty levels.

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Krisher reported from Detroit. Associated Press Writer Rachel D'Oro in Anchorage contributed to this report.

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Health Tip: Choose Diabetes-Friendly Meals

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Pest Control - Spring Pest Control: Predictions for Pest Activity











Oregon pest control experts can attest to the difficulty of predicting pest control patterns judging from the weather. There are just too many variables (including the most variable element of all, weather) to say for sure how Oregon's dry, warm 2011/2012 winter will affect pest populations. Still, we can speculate, can't we? In this article we geek out as Portland pest control experts, thinking about how different weather patterns could influence the need for Oregon Pest control. Assuming our weather stays dry and warm, here are the major factors influencing pest numbers.

Moisture Levels and Insect Food Stores

Dry weather limits the amount of food sources available for pests. Sure, many noxious pests sample from humans' pantries, trashcans, and firewood pile - but they usually also depend on local seeds, grasses, and weeds for food. Less rain means that there are fewer plants available for pests to munch on. Still, to make sure your pantry stays entirely pest-free, Portland pest specialists recommend thoroughly cleaning out your cabinets this spring. Any spare crumbs, open food containers, or sticky spill residues will attract pests.

Insect Overwintering Strategies & Weather Patterns

The other major factor influencing pest populations is soil temperature and moisture levels. Because insects are cold-blooded, they can't make their own body heat. So instead of moving around all winter like we do, most insects have developed overwintering strategies. Some, like the Monarch butterfly, migrate to warmer locations as temperatures drop. Others dig into the earth and enter a low-energy state similar to hibernation. Still others lay their eggs underground in the fall; the eggs hatch when springtime temperatures are warm enough to sustain life. Similarly, overwintering insects exit their low energy \"diapause\" state when it's warm enough to heat their blood.

Warmer than usual spring temperatures signals insects that it's time to become active. Given our recent dry, warm weather here in Oregon. Pest control experts expect insects to appear earlier than normal; eggs will hatch sooner, and \"hibernating\" insects will regain activity sooner.

Pest Species Affected By Warm, Dry Weather Patterns

Ants, bees, and wasps overwinter as adults, so look for them earlier this year, assuming our dry, warm weather continues. Mild temperatures allow more of these insects to survive the winter, so we might be in for an uptick in pest control problems.

A similar phenomenon could be seen with rodents. Cold winter temperatures kill off many mice and rats; therefore, Oregon pest control organizations suspect we could see more rodents than usual this spring.

In the end, spring weather will establish much of the upcoming Portland pest control experience. Should March be wet and cold, as in 2011, any insects that have emerged earlier than usual could die, and rodent breeding rates will also decline.

Fortunately, you can defend your home against any pest patterns that arise by practicing a few good pest control habits: 1) Prevent plants from growing near your home's exterior. 2) Maintain a tidy home to decrease pest food stores. 3) Seal any cracks in the exterior of your home. These and other proactive Portland pest control methods will work to naturally reduce the number of pests that can survive in your home. If you do happen to discover a pest infestation, don't delay - call your Oregon pest control experts as soon as possible. A proactive approach is best.

Visit our website to read more about factors that influence pest activity and pest control predictions for this spring in Oregon. www.EdenPest.com is a leading Oregon pest control company that provides green pest control services as well as commercial and residential pest management tips and advice.

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Creating Stable Foundations and Structures: Concrete Suppliers for ...











Concrete is a staple in everyday life. It can be found in homes, driveways, walkways, and patios. Concrete is the quintessential construction material for residential, industrial, and commercial structures, and is widely incorporated into foundations, roads, bridges, and even reservoirs.

Concrete is made from a combination of coarse aggregate (gravel), fine aggregate (sand), cement, air, and water. Moreover, concrete is reinforced using steel rods to improve its tensile strength. Concrete is considered a sustainable building material because of its versatile characteristics. It is durable and long-lasting, as well as easy to construct and deconstruct. The manufacture of concrete also utilizes the byproducts of other industries such as power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities.

Concrete is highly durable as it does not rust, rot, or burn. Structures that have concrete walls, foundations, and floors are also highly energy-efficient. Concrete has inherent thermal mass properties that absorb and retain heat. Both heating and cooling bills may be lowered due to concrete's intrinsic thermal mass.

Concrete also minimizes the unwanted effects that create urban heat islands. For example, light-colored concrete pavements and roofs absorb less heat and reflect more solar radiation than dark-colored materials like asphalt. Additionally, some types of concrete like pervious concrete allow natural water infiltration into the soil. Despite its paved surface, pervious concrete strikes a balance in the natural ecosystem by decreasing the possibility of erosion and flash floods. Moreover, concrete is a minimal waste material. Concrete can be produced in accurate quantities suitable for each project, and can be easily recycled for future use.

Contractors that supply Atlanta concrete can create slopes, walkways, paths, driveways, and patios for your home. Slopes present few challenges for these professionals as they can calculate all inclines accurately. In addition, they can create proper drainage systems to ensure that all surface runoffs from these slopes are adequately drained. Steeper slopes in backyards may also be altered with concrete stairs, thus reducing possible danger zones.

The concrete Atlanta contractors provide can also be used to beautify and strengthen walkways and paths. These contractors can easily work with curvatures and utilize stylish accents that reflect your taste. Homeowners can choose from various finishes such as flagstone, cobblestone, brick, exposed aggregate, and many other natural accents which provide aesthetic benefits.

The concrete repair Atlanta residents need can effectively weatherproof walking surfaces. While severe winter temperatures can cause concrete to crack, this can be prevented with the use of insulated heating blankets. If you would like to learn more about concrete, please visit: concretenetwork.com/concrete/greenbuildinginformation/.

If you have questions, please visit us at www.uniqueconcretega.com for complete details and answers.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

4 Factors To Look For In A Nursing Position : Article Feeder Blog

Without a doubt, the career in nursing is definitely one of the most promising in the health care industry particularly in the US. Canada and the United Kingdom are two of the countries needing nurses and other allied health practitioners. Japan is on of the countries in Asia which tops the nurse requirements. The primary explanation for the increase demand of nurses is the high number of geriatric patients in hospitals and elderly homes.

Nurses coming from different countries seek employment in these countries due to the benefits and also salaries offered are very lucrative. But let us evaluate the top factors nurses consider when seeking for a job anywhere in the world.

Pay
Let?s face it, others enter the nursing profession due to its promising pay. Nurses rate before was not that high. In reality, they were one of the lowest paid professionals in the industry. But thanks to the present massive need of nurses across the world, the rates of nurses have increased dramatically.

Benefits
Salary is not just the sole consideration nurses seek for in a job. Benefits can also be a heavy consideration. People need sick leave, vacation leave and emergency leaves. Nurses work practically 12 hours per shift and they?re in a lot of stress related situations. That is why once they are already eligible, they will grab the chance to have a weekend get away or a nice week long vacation along with their families.

Family health insurance can also be a huge factor nurses consider when they are being offered a career in a hospital. The price of health insurance today is very high compared before that explains why an organisation or hospital that could offer this is already a chance. Night differential pay is mandated by law already but you can still find some hospitals which offer above the night diff rate. That?s already something nurses really look forward to. When seeking for a job, check if annual bonus are regularly given.

Schedules And Shifts
The load of nursing is incredibly demanding and at times difficult. Based on the institution, nurses work straight 12 to 14 hours. That is why nurses today try to find hospitals with reasonable level of work as well as the shifting schedule.

Hospital.
Last but not the least is the hospital they are potentially going to work at. It is a fact that everyone would want to be hired in big, lucrative hospitals for a lots of reasons. First is the extensive experience they are going to acquire from such multi-function hospitals. As well as broad scope of work will give them the edge over those people who just consider a specific specialization.

Big hospitals are well known and they are very prestigious. It will be great in their resume to have worked for big and well known hospitals.

Everyone wants to work in the best institution around. If only this kind of work place exists then everyone is happy and contented. But it doesn?t so people, particularly nurses try to find the next best thing. They try to seek out hospitals with ?great benefits?, high salary rate and good shifting schedules.

Nursing homes jobs and nursing home administrator jobs are highly in demand. Check out the website to learn more about the profession.

Source: http://www.articlefeeder.com/blog/health-and-fitness/33090-4-factors-to-look-for-in-a-nursing-position

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