Ticks, Mosquitoes Birds 8211 Oh, My!!!
The buzz lately over Avian flu, West Nile virus and Lyme disease is enough to make anyone think twice before going outdoors. Armed with insect repellant, a little knowledge and some common sense, however, your time in the great outdoors this summer can still be fun and safe. West Nile virus has occurred in the United States for years. According to the American College of Veterinary Pathologists ACVP , more than 14,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with the West Nile virus in the past five years, resulting in more than 500 deaths. Infected mosquitoes are responsible for spreading the West Nile virus. Most people who have West Nile virus never show any symptoms, but the elderly are at most risk for getting serious complications. In rare instances the West Nile virus can lead to encephalitis or meningitis. The best way to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus is to avoid being...
posted by Joy on February 6, 2009
Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a condition that is most often a source of embarrassment for the person affected. Yet, not many people with bad breath are even aware that they have this problem. So how do you know if you have this problem. A person can t be expected to know right away that they have this problem. However, there are certain factors that may cause bad breath. To save yourself from embarrassment, watch out for these. Food Bad breath emanates from the mouth. It, therefore, makes sense that the first thing you should look into is your mouth or more precisely, what you place in it. The foods that you eat could affect how your breath smells. For instance, foods like garlic and onions are known to be highly aromatic and can contribute to objectionable odor in your breath. Some food leftovers will remain in your mouth, in the back of your tongue or in your saliva, and this could lead to bad...
posted by Franklyn on December 28, 2008
Kirby Vacuum Cleaners: Love M Or Hate M
In recent years Kirby has faced criticism on their selling techniques. Many accuse them of the hard sell to vulnerable people by their door-to-door agents. However, millions of people own and love their Kirby vacuum cleaner. So, are Kirby vacuum cleaners a good or bad thing. Jim Kirby started manufacturing vacuum cleaners as early as 1907. As early as 1920 the company began its famous - some would say infamous - direct selling to customers. Legions of door-to-door sales agents went out and sold Kirby vacuum cleaners, making Kirby a multinational, billion-dollar organisation. This selling technique has been very successfully but has courted controversy. Many have accused the tactics used by Kirby sales agents as being underhand; targeting old people, calling at someone s house, telling them they ve won a carpet cleaning prize, and, once inside, pressurizing them to buy a vacuum cleaner they don t need...
posted by Lee on November 20, 2008