Overview Environmentally friendly light bulbs bearing the Energy Star label meet the energy-efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These bulbs consume less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs. There are some hazards associated with energy-saving bulbs,…
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1. Who Should Have a Stress Test? Stress testing is a common office and hospital cardiology procedure. These tests are ordered by all types of physicians and cardiologists. The most common reason to have a stress test is to determine…
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All plastic bottles can be identified with a Resin Identification Code—number one through seven—printed inside of the triangular recycling symbol. This code is typically printed on the bottom of the bottle, and identifies what sort of plastic the bottle is…
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Overview No matter which way you sniff them, dirty diapers stink. That’s about the only consensus among parents in the disposable diaper versus cloth diaper debate. Even medical professionals disagree over whether plastic or cloth is best, but they do…
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Overview Solar cookers work by focusing the rays of the sun onto pots, pans and other cooking containers, raising the temperature to the point where food can be cooked. These portable and convenient cooking devices can be used in virtually…
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Overview A swimming pool can mean endless fun and great exercise for children. But it’s also a place where accidents can happen all too quickly. Most young children who drown in pools wandered out of the house when an adult…
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Overview Solar cookers are stand-alone devices that do not require electricity, wood or fossil fuels to cook foods. Instead, they use sunlight. These convenient and portable cookers are used throughout the world, particularly in areas receiving plenty of sun for…
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Overview Children spend a lot of time in the water during the summer. Kids have fun with family and friends while swimming in pools or lakes. Although swimming is an enjoyable and healthy activity for kids, it can also be…
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Romance doesn’t have to mean a dozen red roses, love poetry and an expensive dinner. Develop ways to show your romantic side that also express your love, support, sense of nostalgia and desire for togetherness. By keeping the flame alive…
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Overview In today’s busy world, many people go looking for that special someone online. Online dating sites allow people to connect, using a variety of criteria to suggest potential partners. Managing your online dating profile and choosing the right site…
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In all your relationships, whether personal or professional, you’re bound to deal with conflict or misunderstanding. Poor communication can result in frustration, hurt feelings and confusion. To learn ways to improve your communication skills, you must consider your goal, or…
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In the age of cell phones, text messaging, email and instant messaging, so much communication can get lost in translation. Perhaps nowhere does this better apply than in the workplace. Poor communication at work can lead to frustration over job…
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The dating world can be a confusing one. There is plenty of information about what you should do on a date, but not a lot of information about what not to do. This can leave first-time daters in the dark,…
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Packing for your trip to the hospital can be frantic and stressful, particularly if you are experiencing contractions and have multiple suitcases to fill. Unfortunately for expecting mothers, childbirth isn’t as simple as showing up at the hospital and letting…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water a day at home, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Opportunities to cut your own usage are all around you. Some such as replacing your lawn with plants that don’t…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Conflict may arise for many reasons. One way to help resolve conflict is to look at the reason for the conflict. Conflict can create negative effects on a relationship, on an organization or in a family. To resolve any type…
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Sleep is a precious commodity for most Americans. According to SixWise.com, the average American sleeps just six hours and 40 minutes every night. But there are also 30 to 40 percent of adults who report symptoms of insomnia that cut…
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Divorce has tremendous economic, as well as emotional implications for women. A small group of women actually see an improvement in their economic well-being after divorce, often by moving in with relatives, University of Georgia professor Teresa A. Mauldin found…
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Legal separation looks a lot like divorce. During the process, you and your spouse determine who gets the kids, the house, the dog and all your other jointly owned property. In fact the only real difference is that after a…
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Overview With growing interest in reducing levels of energy consumption, compact fluorescent light bulbs, also known as CFLs, have become increasingly available and popular. These efficient light bulbs are replacing traditional incandescent bulbs as a convenient source of light. While…
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Part of being a parent is teaching your child the skills they will need to make it as an adult. From learning about money management to safety and common courtesy, life skills will help children learn how to function in…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Overview The concept of the carbon footprint provides a measure for the contribution you make to global warming. Your lifestyle choices carry an environmental cost in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases they contribute to the atmosphere. Your carbon…
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Overview Legal separation is recognized in most, but not all, states. It is a condition in which you and your spouse remain technically married but live, for all intents and purposes, as if you are divorced. Separation in marriage preserves…
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The country as a whole uses around 30 billion plastic bottles each year, according to Earth 911, an environmental services company. The energy used to manufacture these bottles makes up 4 percent of the total yearly energy expenditure. Reusing those…
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Overview State court judges have the power to issue restraining orders against you even if you’ve never been to a hearing or had a chance to defend yourself. But such orders are only temporary, and you have the chance to…
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Overview It is impossible to turn on a television or radio these days without being bombarded with information about global warming. Because of these reports, the term “carbon footprint” has become common; in fact, it has been a part of…
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Surviving a nasty breakup can make the simple task of getting out of bed an impossible chore. Instead of sitting around and sulking in your pajamas all day, get active. By resuming your normal life, doing some soul searching and…
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