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During and after construction, logs can be stained by rain hitting the logs and leaving water stains, as well as black stains can develop from water hitting nails, spikes, or lag screws used in construction and they leave unsightly black spots on logs and other wood. This can be easily removed using several methods: Oxalic …
The 1920s: The Golden Age of Thoroughbred Racing
As with the baseball stars of that era – Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth – the names of the greatest horses of the roaring decade are still with us, decades after most who witnessed their glory have died. Who hasn’t heard of Man O’War? In an iconic decade, great racehorses became icons, and icons continue to …
Why Apple’s iOS8 Operating System Should Excite Users and Developers
Apple’s new iOS8 operating system was recently revealed at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. While iOS8 may not be a game changer, it certainly brings many new features for commercial use and should excite developers looking to share and build apps within the new framework. On the business front, Apple has focused …
Roof Replacement Terms and Definitions
Unfortunately, at this point in building construction history we have yet to develop a roofing system that will last forever. Therefore, it is very likely that each of us will have to deal with a roof replacement. After all, the roof is the most important structural component of any building. Without a quality waterproof roof, …
Find accommodation in the Cook Islands that fits your budget
The Cook Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean and are made up of fifteen small islands. These islands are a popular tourist destination with many travelers visiting the main island, Rarotonga. Rarotonga is also served by an international airport, providing easy access for those wishing to discover the culture and natural beauty that …
Measuring the Success of an Organization
Organizations only exist to achieve something that individuals cannot achieve alone. This implies a coordinated and cooperative effort. In 1938, Chester Barnard, author of The Functions of the Executive, wrote “the only measure of a cooperative system is its survivability.” Despite its age, it seems like valuable information right now with so many household names …
The helping hand for all new moms
How society has changed in the last 100 years. Not so long ago, extended family members lived on the same street or at least in the same town. nowadays young moms they are isolated and have moved to distant parts of the UK or even to another country. Therefore, leaving them separated from the other …
Excellent schools in the Dominican Republic
If you are planning to immigrate to the Dominican Republic with your family or perhaps planning to have a very long vacation, you may want to consider the schools available in this country. The Dominican Republic has numerous schools that use the English language as the main language. Most of the people who go to …
Don’t Panic: You’re Probably Not Going Bald
Some say I’m dramatic sometimes. However, for most women and men, just thinking that you are losing more hair than usual is something to be dramatic. For women, our hair is considered our crown and glory. For men, well, let’s just say a full head of hair can be your “calling card.” When your bathtub …
How well is your house built?
The United States has been experiencing more than its fair share of natural disasters in recent years. These include devastating hurricanes, tornadoes that destroy entire cities, extreme flooding, disastrous mudslides, devastating wildfires, and gigantic sinkholes that swallow entire blocks. For people experiencing home loss caused by one of these, the logical thing to do seems …