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When the power is out and there is a great need to keep thing moving and working, you have to resort and prepare your portable generator.

Portable generator is commonly used as a temporary source of power for emergency after calamity like hurricane or tornado. The portable generator keeps machines and lights going if there is a need for rescue and retrieval especially during nighttime.

However, when used improperly, portable generator might be hazardous to people. This is why, it is a great responsibility to keep portable generator use in the right order.

There are 4 eminent hazards that can be imposed by portable generators:

1. Carbon monoxide CO release from the generator’s exhaust,

2. Fires that are commonly caused by improper refueling,

3. Electrocution or shocks caused by wrong connection or improper use of power to generate other devices, and

4. Vibration and noise hazards.

Carbon monoxide is a kind of gas that is toxic. More often than not, people died from carbon dioxide suffocation because of its undetectable nature. Unlike other gases, carbon dioxide is colorless and odorless that makes it more impossible to detect.

To avoid carbon dioxide poisoning, keep the portable generation in places where there is proper ventilation. Never place it on close spaces like rooms, basements, or garage. Never place it beside windows, doors, or near openings where people might be staying. Keep in mind that open windows or doors do not guarantee the prevention of carbon dioxide build up if in case you run it indoors. Portable generator can also enter open doors or windows even if it is running outdoor. If anyone experiences symptoms of carbon dioxide poisoning including dizziness, nausea, headache and tiredness, keep the person on open area where he can get fresh air.

Generators are like car engines. And when engines run, they get hot. Same as generators do. But unlike car engines, you cannot refuel generators while running or even shortly after they are shut down because they remain hot for a long period of time. Let the generator cool down for a while. Refuel it if the temperature is safe. Fire also occurs even before your intention of refuel it. This refers particularly when your gasoline containers are located near or beside the generator. As was said, generators produce heat. The heat could affect the temperature of the fuel if placed beside the generator. Keep the fuel containers nowhere near the generator or in any place it could absorb heat. And keep heat-generating devices away from the fuel.

Consider generators like your ordinary power source. Since generators lack safety devices such as circuit breakers and transformers, they are more harmful if in case you happen to get electrocuted. To avoid this from happening, keep every connection clear and clean. Avoid tangling or unnecessary and unsafe connections. Never ever let your generator work under the rain. Keep the generator dry as much as possible. Use canopy for cover in case it rains. Never attempt to connect any devices barefooted. And never use wet electric devices under all circumstances.

Portable generators create noise and vibrate. As much as possible, keep it away from the center of the work place. If you happen to work near the portable generator, wear necessary ear protection.

With this set of advice, you can spare yourself and other people from the danger portable generators might inflict.

Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides portable generator resources on http://www.your-portable-generator.info

Portable generators are great to have when the power goes out. But when using a generator, there are three dangers that you need to know about in order to avoid them. They are electric shock, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, and fire.

When using a generator there is a chance of getting electrocuted. Make sure to keep your generator dry and if it rainy or wet don’t use. Operate your generator on a dry surface under an open, roof-like unit. Don’t touch the generator unless your hands are dry.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when you inhale your generators toxic exhaust. Most important, is to never use a generator indoors. This includes: inside your home, garage, basement, crawl space or any partial or enclosed area which is connected to your living space. Using a fan, or opening windows and doors is not enough to prevent CO build-up.

Finally, preventing fires while using your portable generator can be done easily. Propane, gasoline, kerosene, and any other flammable liquids should be brought outside for storage. All containers should be properly labeled.

Don’t store fuel near any fuel burning appliance like a gas water heater. Invisible fumes can move along the ground if fuel is spilled. It can then be lit by the appliances pilot light. Lastly, turn your generator off and wait for it to cool down before refueling. Spilt fuel could ignite on a hot engine.

George Thomas helps you find the right portable generator for your needs. Choose from electric, diesel, gasoline, Coleman, and more.

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It is interesting to study early childhood development years and the relationship to asthma. According to a study presented by the American Thoracic Society’s 99th International Conference in May 2003, exposure to certain types of irritants during the first year of life can actually increase the risk of developing asthma later in childhood. If the child is in a farming environment or exposed to cockroaches, pesticides, wood smoke or herbicides, these all increase the child’s possibility of getting asthma. The society came to the conclusion that certain environmental exposures early in life contribute to the development of asthma. If you have children, regardless of whether they have allergies or not, it is a good idea to have some type of air purifier in your home.

A study of more than 700 children showed that half of them had developed asthma by the age of five and the other half did not have asthma by that age. The information was provided by parents on the child’s early life and environmental exposures. Interestingly enough, it was found that was in the first year of life, a child was twice as likely to get asthma when exposed to cockroaches as opposed to those who weren’t. Also, exposure to herbicidal products in the first year of life was associated with a 4.6-fold increase in asthma, as opposed to those who were exposed to some type of pesticide that resulted in only a 2.4-fold increase.

Wood and oil smoke from heating and farming equipment also increased the risk of asthma, but the risk was strongest when the exposure occurred in the first year of a child’s life. If the exposure occurred when the child was older, it was found to not have as large an effect. During the first year of a child’s life, its lungs grow rapidly and as the immune system is developing, it becomes sensitized to asthma triggers. The use of an ionic air purifier is always a good idea.

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The chances of scooping up the Euro Lottery jackpot is a distant 1 in 76 million but the likelihood of acquiring a cash prize is a somewhat decent one : twenty four. If the jack-pot is not won on a given lotto draw, it is brought forward to the next week which results in an ever increasing jackpot value. New regulations added on the 09.02.2007 define the number of consecutive roll overs to eleven, with the jack-pot rolling out to smaller prize levels on the 11th lotto draw when the prize is not won.

The Euromillions lottery or the Euro Lottery, as it is commonly better-known, pools the ticket revenues of the 9 partaking European countries giving a whopping Euro Lotto jackpot. With the amount of countries joining the Euro on the increase, that will without question will lead to more countries participating in the EuroMillions lottery. A growth in the number of individuals partaking in the Euromillions Lottery will result in a prolonged growth of the already large EuroMillions jackpots.

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The garage door slams behind me as I hear the echo of my own words returning from the dark and empty halls of my house; “Honey, I’m home!”…(home)…(home). During the following moments of silence, the ritual begins, once again, for another evening of bachelorhood as I instinctively negotiate the unseen obstacles and reach for the light.

When you have lived alone as long as I have, you find ways to entertain yourself and pretend that you are not quite so alone. I’m sure others have their own routines. For me, it means immediately targeting the TV remote, partly for the background noise and partly so that I have someone/something to talk to/at. Fortunately, I have not lived alone so long that I think the TV talks back to me… yet.

On this particular night in February, 2006, one of the national news programs is on as I neatly hang my jacket (okay… I actually toss it on the chair) and wander back into the kitchen to ponder my dinner options. I have my head stuck in the ‘fridge listening over my shoulder to the anchor-dude talk about one crisis or another as I am sniffing expiration dates for freshness on packages that are trying to scurry to the back of the shelf. As I reach for the “mystery pot” (a leftover remnant from Thanksgiving… 2004) I hear the unmistakable voice of the anchor-dude projecting well above the subtle sound of the throaty growl emanating from the pot:

” Researchers conclude that calcium supplements have no effect on women with osteoporosis.”

BANG!
“Ouch!”
“What!?!”… (what)…(what)

That was my introduction to the news regarding the widely publicized results on the long-term calcium studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 354, pp. 669-683). Last month, in my article Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, I suggested a broader view of the study results. When something is being publicized that does not make sense, it never hurts to step back and try “reading between the lines”;. Also, I mentioned two dimensions that can influence a health condition: Lifestyle and Environmental dimensions. The topic of calcium supplementation is an excellent example of the effect of modern influences on a health supplement program.

As I stood in front of the TV rubbing the back of my head, I was growing increasingly frustrated listening to the over-simplified statements being delivered to millions of viewers around the country. I was thinking how remarkably irresponsible it is to take a watered-down piece of the study results and present them as being some sort of proof that calcium does not do any good. At the same time, I was thinking what a wonderful example this will be to show how study results can too often be manipulated to suit some other agenda. And I could just feel it in my bones (no pun intended) that there was much more to this story that was not being shared.

A few days later, after having the opportunity to review the study in detail, some issues became apparent. I know there are many others who had very similar reactions, although, perhaps not while grappling with a new life form in their kitchen.

To repeat a point from Calcium:Part 1, there is no such thing as a magic bullet when it comes to preventing, or reversing, osteoporosis. This is not a trivial problem, and I have become just as frustrated in the past when I heard a “professional” suggesting that the solution to prevent this condition is to supplement a diet with calcium. Both perspectives are equally absurd.

As any problem that is considered complex, there are many factors that affect it. And this is the basic complaint I have about the results of the study as they were publicized. There is no indication suggesting the study coordinators have accounted for numerous Lifestyle and Environmental dimension factors.

I am not going to attempt to cover every factor that could be discussed within either dimension. I will only mention a few of the most compelling points. And if you need a review of the definition of the two dimensions, you can find those in Calcium:Part 1.

We know that for several decades, women have been encouraged to consume additional calcium to prevent osteoporosis, yet the rates of occurrence continue to accelerate. And we know this is an issue mostly affecting modern cultures, especially the U.S. population. We also know,from bone density analysis (actually indicated in the study), that women who *consistently* take their calcium supplements *do* show the benefit of healthier bones. So, what other factors are present to either increase the withdrawal of calcium from the body, or reduce the absorption of calcium being taken into the body?

Within the Lifestyle dimension, well-known negative factors are the consumption of soft drinks (especially diet forms), caffeine, alcohol, diet of excess protein and sugar… basically anything that contributes to an acidic effect on the body. This will cause calcium to be drawn from the bones as a buffering agent. Cigarette smoking should also be mentioned since this has a negative impact on osteoclast/osteoblast cells responsible for maintaining healthy bone mass. It is also worth mentioning that soft drinks are high in phosphorous, raising levels in the blood, and since the body needs to maintain equal levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, more calcium will be pulled from the bones to make up the deficit.

Also under Lifestyle, we can mention the importance of weight bearing activities in exercise to help reduce the risks of the body throwing off calcium. The body is quite remarkable in its ability to identify when not to put effort into maintaining some part of itself. We see the effects of muscle atrophy for anyone who has ever been in a cast. But did you also know that when you have a cast on your leg or your arm the bone will start losing calcium? The same thing happens to astronauts in space; the body recognizes it does not need to maintain the same levels of bone density for strength when it is not needed in a weightless environment. This mechanism also encourages the body to build or maintain strong bones when regular exercise is applied.

Under the Environmental dimension, one of the most fundamental factors to consider is the water you drink. Even without taking into consideration the concerns for heavy metal impurities, and fluoride, there is much to be concerned about regarding the acidic quality of water. High quality water should be on the alkaline side of the pH scale. But sadly, all those “specialty” waters that come in their plastic bottles are all acidic, as is water produced by the common Reverse Osmosis water filters. And remember, our body will try to buffer an acidic state with calcium.

So, these are just a few mentions of something that has the ability to skew results in a long-term study. I did not see where these types of habits and environmental factors were accounted for in the results as published. And, of course,the anchor-dude on TV failed to mention these deficiencies in the formula. But millions of people were hearing how all those years they have been taking their supplements might have been for naught.

But wait! There’s more!

Even though the news media did not pick up on some of the study subtleties, other groups who scrutinized the results did notice something worth mentioning. It turns out that adherence to a supplementation program is crucial. Apparently, only 59% of the 36,000+ women in the study group actually adhered to the supplement program during the seven years of following the women. In this group, the data does, in fact, show a benefit for calcium/vitamin D supplementation, where
they showed a 29% lower number of fractures then those on placebo. This means, that calcium and vitamin D supplements did significantly reduce the risk of hip fractures. But you have to take them consistently.

We will save for another time getting into the pros or cons of popular forms of calcium. My main goal here was to broaden your perspective about news items that sometimes just don’t sound right. This was one of those times.

It is true that simply popping a pill may not be adequate to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. It is equally true that taking calcium supplements will help if other factors are taken into consideration. Allow yourself to pause and ponder, when your inner voice tells you something does not add up. Sometimes the only way something you hear makes sense is when you step back to gain a new perspective and read between the lines.

Perhaps then, you too will instinctively negotiate some unseen obstacles as you reach for the light.

Bill Evans is President of Applied Health Solutions, Inc., specialists in anti-aging formulas to help reverse the effects of Time. For more information, please visit http://www.appliedhealth.com

Part 1 of this article is available for viewing at Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, Applied Health Journal Archive

April 14,2005 federal judge Tena Campbell of the federal district court in Salt Lake City Utah reversed the ban on ephedra.

Ephedra is a herb used over 5000 years ago to treat several disorders,such as asthma and bronchitis.Because ephedra has the ability to increase metabolism,and burn fat it became a popular ingredient used in diet pills.

About 12 to 17 million people consumed ephedra in 1999, reports the American Herbal Products Association. The Nutrition Business Journal estimated that sales of ephedra in 2002 were $1.25 billion.

Ephedra is so powerful its safety was questioned,the FDA removed ephedra also known by its chinese name Ma-huang from the market in April 2004, claiming that it was responsible for dozens of deaths.

The ban on ephedra didn’t affect the sale of over-the-counter cold medications such as decongestants which often contain ephedrine in synthetic form.

Judge Campbell states that drug agencies had failed to prove that ephedra at low doses was dangerous,and that it lacked the authority to ban the substance without such proof.She called
for the FDA to lift the ban on ephedra.

The US ban on ephedra was lifted,among other things the court clarified that the FDA must follow the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act(DSHEA),and can not treat dietary
supplements like drugs or medical devices.

According to the court low doses of ephedra do not pose significant or unreasonable risk by a preponderance of the evidence.Companies that sell ephedra based products are allowed to resume selling whole herb ephedra products with no more than 10mg of naturally occurring ephedrine alkaloids.

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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just graduated a college or university
with your Bachelor of Science or Arts in a field that you love. Congratulations!
Perhaps you’ve decided to enter the work force, or perhaps you’ve decided to
remain a full-time student; either way, you are headed for graduate school with
your goals close in sight.

However, many graduate students find themselves in a bit of a predicament when
it comes to health insurance. If you’re attending graduate school, you’re
probably too old to still be covered under your parents’ health insurance plan.
The next most popular way of obtaining health care coverage is through an
employer, but this option is impossible if you’ve decided to attend graduate
school full-time and not work, or if you’ve decided to work a part-time job
while you’re attending graduate school.

If you’re unable to obtain health care coverage through your parents or through
an employer, there are basically two options for you to consider. You can obtain
health care coverage by purchasing and individual health insurance policy, or
you can obtain graduate student health insurance from the university you attend.

If you decide not to purchase an individual insurance policy, you may be able to
get health care coverage through your graduate school. Many graduate schools
offer health care coverage, and several of those graduate schools make the
health care insurance mandatory; meaning, you must obtain graduate student
health insurance through the school unless you can prove that you already have
adequate health insurance through another provider.

So, as you start preparing for the next step of higher education, check with
your graduate school choices to find out if any of them offer graduate student
health insurance. If not, consider purchasing an individual health insurance
policy. You already have enough issues to deal with during your graduate
studies; you may find that you don’t have to add health insurance to the list!

International health insurance plans have gained popularity over the years as more and more people who love to travel find the need for a medical coverage while they are in a foreign land. International health insurance provides broad coverage in the event of illness or injury.

So many health-related mishaps can happen while you are traveling in a foreign country, and since you are not a native of the place, you might not be eligible for government-sponsored health care. That is why if you travel overseas most of the time (either for business or for pleasure or maybe both), it is important that you have an international health insurance plan.

Basically, international health insurance offers two plans: the travel medical insurance and the expatriate medical insurance. Although these both provide coverage in the event of sickness or accident, the coverage vary on their length of the stay in the foreign country.

The travel medical insurance is the more popular type of international health insurance. This is a better option for those travelers who are making one tour or cruise and only stays in a foreign land for a shorter duration like seven days to twelve months. This usually consists of $1 million coverage for ordinary and emergency healthcare, home country coverage and trip interruption.

On the other hand, if you are an American who wishes to live in another country for an extended time, the expatriate medical insurance is the plan for you. It is essential to make sure that you and your family are covered in your new country. The advantage of this over the travel medical insurance is that this can be renewable annually and has a bigger coverage of up to $5 million.

Getting an international health insurance plan is indeed a wise move, whether you are traveling just for few days or for a longer duration. But see to it that what you choose is exactly the plan that will best work for your travel insurance needs.

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