How to Protect Yourself and Yours Kids from West Nile Virus
"How to Protect Yourself and Yours Kids from West Nile Virus,"by Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence CoachTAKE THE MOSQUITO-BAIT QUIZ:Who is most likely to get bit by mosquitoes?a.Tom, who goes jogging at dawn in his shorts and tank top.b.Mary, who sprays her hair, puts on deodorant, perfume, sunscreen, and her sharp-but-scanty black patio dress, and heads for a late afternoon lawn party, ready to party into the night.c.Harry, who is into fixing cars but not into house and yard maintenance. His country acreage features discarded tires, weeds and dense shrubs, old window screens he's never replaced, and a stagnant fish pond. d.Neil, who sweats profusely and likes to wear white linen shorts and shirts with his Birkenstocks when sitting out back at dusk.e.Billy, age 4, who gets up at 6 a.m., eats a quick banana and then heads outside to play in the mud puddles on the patio.f.Ken's cookout guests who gather around the barbecue at dusk after a brisk game of volleyball, eating potato chips and peanuts while he cranks up the fire for hamburgers. The answer: All of the above. As the summer escalates, it's important to protect yourself and your children from mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes carry viruses ? encephalitis, malaria, dengue fever, and now West Nile ? and the collective amount of virus builds as the summer progresses. INSECT REPELLANTYou're probably leery of insect repellants, especially DEET, so I offer other suggestions. Do consider its use in extreme situations. I haven't hesitated to use it when in the Caribbean (dengue fever) or St. Petersburg (built on a drained swamp), just as I got my immunizations up-to-date for travel in these countries.
(Diphtheria outbreak in Moscow.) I don't use insect repellants at home in the US, except when visiting my friends whose yard is a mosquito-breeding haven, and whose children lure me outside at dawn and dusk. If you use insect repellant, be aware that the following things will dilute its effectiveness: rain, perspiration, swimming, many sunscreens, evaporation from wind or high temperatures, and absorption into the skin. When applying, especially to children, read the instructions carefully, and follow them. This applies to both application and storage.HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:1. Clean up your yard!Mosquitoes breed in standing water, which requires a container.
Eliminate anything around your yard that supplies a container for water ? tires (the number one breeding site for mosquitoes in the US!), children's toys and play equipment, dishes left out, plant containers, dog water dishes, bird baths and water gardens that don't have circulating water. Eliminate weeds, shrubs and tall grass; that's where the adults like to hide. 2.Stay inside at dawn and dusk, especially when the air is calm. This is the favorite time for the females, the biter.3.Mosquitoes love carbon dioxide (CO2) and lactic acid. According to Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
(chemistry), we emit more CO2 when we're hot and after we've been exercising. Burning candles and fires also emit CO2. We emit more lactic acid when we've been exercising, and after having eaten salty foods or foods high in potassium.4.Wear light, loose clothing that covers the body.Mosquitoes prefer dark clothes. Mosquitoes prefer certain skin temperatures, often our hands and feet, because they're cooler, so wear socks and shoes.5.Mosquitoes are worse in urban areas.Chicago, Detroit and Boston have been high on the list. This is mainly because there are more people and also more discarded tires.
6.Mosquitoes are attracted to floral and fruity scents, and sweat.
The moisture and chemical mix of human perspiration is a big lure. Obviously don't wear perfume, but consider as well: sunscreen, suntan lotion, deodorant, hair spray, and the use of fabric softener on your clothing.7.Mosquitoes appear to be repelled by some natural oils.Citronella, castor, rosemary, lemongrass, cedar, peppermint, clove, and geranium. Bear in mind that "natural" doesn't always mean "safe," and individuals have different reactions to these natural oils.8.Don't let them get into your house; they're just as happy to bite you inside as out. Get screens up and keep them repaired, when you leave the house, open and close doors quickly, and educate your children about keeping doors closed.
9.Insect repellers bring mixed reviews, but here are two that appear to work well:(1) Mosquito Dunks, which kill them before they're big enough to bite, available at: http://www2.yardiac.com (2) Mosquito magnet ? which "mimics a human by emitting a plume of carbon dioxide, heat and moisture, and a short-range attractant, octenol, which is irresistible to female mosquitoes," available here: http://www.funbackyard.com . 10.The most susceptible populations to any virus, including West Nile, are children, seniors and anyone with a compromised immune system..
Waterloo Golf Scores a Father’s Day Hole in One With True Spin?
Austin, TX (ContentDesk) May 9, 2006 - Everybody knows how hard it is to buy a Fathers Day gift Dad will love.
Hes had enough ties and shoe polishers and aftershave to last several lifetimes. What he really needs and wants - is a competitive edge on the golf course.
And once the family festivities are over, thats just where hell head to show off this years most coveted Fathers Day gift and his newly improved game as well. This years big hit for Fathers Day is True Spin? from Austin-TX based partnership Waterloo Golf, LLC.
Based on scientific principle, True Spin is designed to find the true balance point - sweet spot - of a golf ball in just twenty seconds, so golfers can drive and putt straighter and truer.
No matter what his age or stage, Dads game will benefit from True Spin for years to come. The innovative technology behind this product is pure science. Just as auto tires need to be spin-balanced to prevent a wobbly ride, so do golf...
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High Deductible Health Insurance Plans For Individuals and Families
Do you pay more attention to your car than your body? You change your oil every 3000 to 4000 miles. You have your tires rotated every other oil change. Your air filter and brake pads are changed at the appropriate intervals.Now, what about your body? You follow the recommended AMA guidelines for routine check ups and other healthcare services. You pay special attention to make sure you eat a balanced diet and always take the time to get enough exercise. The reality is many Americans pay more attention to the maintenance of their car than they do their body.From an insurance perspective, your automobile insurance company has a certain expectation that you will take reasonable care of your car.
Things such as the routine maintenance of brakes and making sure your turning signals work properly are expected by your insurance company. Basic common sense says that proper automobile maintenance reduces traffic accidents and saves both you and your insurance company money.Health insurance...
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Winter Car Care
As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started. 1. Check the antifreeze. The freezing point can be checked with a simple tool available at any auto parts store.
Make sure you check the antifreeze when it's cool. Opening a hot radiator can be a dangerous thing. 2. Check the air pressure in your tires. As the air gets cooler pressure drops in your tires. Maintaining your tire pressures will reward you with higher gas mileage and longer tire life.
3. Make sure you have the following items in your car.
- Ice Scraper
- Salt or sand for traction
- Blanket in case you are stranded and need to keep warm
- Good first aid kit (not just for winter)
- Road flares
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My Neighbor Got A New Car
I don't know what kind it is, but I saw it on TV running full speed along the shore (I don't live near the shore) throwing up spray or maybe it was that one climbing up the steep mountain trail thru the mud, rocks and snow. Very exciting. (I don't live near the mountains either.) WOW! Just what I need. But there are a few obstacles. It costs about $28,000.
(That's close to the average annual wage.) I have perfect credit and they'll give it to me for no money down. All I have to do is make the monthly payments for the next 5 years of only $541. Maybe it won't be that much because I'll be trading in my car and I have it almost paid for it. I can see me now headed for the beach or climbing that mountain in that shiny new car. I tell my wife.
She says, "So". I say, "Waddayamean ?so'?" She elaborates that our car is almost paid for and hasn't a scratch on it. It looks like new when it is washed and waxed and runs great. She whacks me with if I want a different car we can have...
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Here's Your Chance to Show your Patriotism in 31 Seconds.*
In the United States, it's no longer fashionable for the average person, young or old to get involved in things that might actually help the country improve, succeed and better the quality of people's existence.
People are not up in arms like they should be. In this sound-byte and media-driven world, if it isn't happening now, people don't want to hear about it. They don't care about it. They'll get around to it later ? maybe.That's not how America got through World War II. When citizens had to ration gasoline and tires, sacrifice at the food market and even grow their own vegetables in "Victory Gardens," they didn't stop to question why.
They just did it.And that's what won the war. No self-aggrandizing rhetoric. No "what's-in-it-for-me" second thoughts.The job got done. Period.Today too many people hear only what they want to hear. And it's not always...
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The Proper Tire Pressure
How important are tires? To you it may not be a great deal but you have to remember that tires are responsible for your car's grand performance. Tires must also have the right amount of pressure.
Automobile experts have proven that the right amount of pressure on your tires highly affects the performance of your car. Too much rattling and shaking may be experienced if you overinflate or underinflate your car tires. You'll also be experiencing this especially when hitting various forms of roads.
You may also experience a rough ride when your tires are inflated disproportionately. Plus, the tires wear down easily when not inflated just right. So, tires must be appropriately inflated to function well.
Underinflated or overinflated tires have also been found out to use up more gas compared to well inflated tires. So, you will not only save your hard-earned dollars for buying more tires, but you can also save your budget for gas.
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