Parking Garages Unsafe During Hurricanes

During hurricanes, parking garages commonly are used by car rental agencies and car dealerships to shelter vehicles. Recently, Dr. Thomas Schmidlin, meteorologist and professor of geography at Kent State University, completed research determining the safety of using parking garages for the...

200+ New Jobs Now Available at Providence Point

...63 private residences for nursing care, and 20 private memory support residences. Located on a 32-acre hilltop site, Providence Point has two-car garages for the patio homes and a 222-car underground parking garage as well as a Wellness Center with an indoor pool, a fitness room, and day spa area. Thre...

400 People Join Panther Racing CEO and Physician to Celebrate Improved Health and Quality of Life

...s connected. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear Barnes discuss his journey and the impact it has had on his racing career as well as tour the garages and watch time trails. Members of the media are invited to attend the event and listen to Barnes' story. "...

'Tis the Season for Carbon Monoxide

...nd residue, and should be inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician, annually. Do not operate gasoline-powered engines in confined areas such as garages or basements. Do not leave your car, mower or other vehicle running in an attached garage, even with the door open. Do not block or seal shut exhaust ...

Firing clay in unvented kilns may be a source of exposure to dioxins

...en who were ceramics enthusiasts also had elevated dioxin levels, though not nearly as high as the first woman. The two other women had kilns in their garages (not inside their homes), and did not use them as often. Franzblau said it's important not to overreact to the findings, but that more study is nee...

Meet the petroholic Boy of Kanpur

...hing coca cola drinks at home or parties, ten-year-old Mohammad Sajid has developed an uncanny taste petrol! Sajid sneaks into courtyards and garages around Anwarganj in Kanpur to steal his cherished drink. Unsurprisingly, he is a big headache for his neighbours. His family say that Sajid tu...

Hantavirus Warning Issued In British Columbia

...isk of Hantavirus usually rises when the dried mouse droppings are stirred into the air during spring-cleaning, especially in rural cabins, barns, and garages and are inhaled. Health Officer of the Whatcom County Greg Stern explained that Shields-Priddy had a long history of exposure to rat droppings a...

Footwear The Hot Pick Of Summer Fashion In The West

...lly time to give them some time on flat ground and your toes a chance to breathe in the spring air,' says Thanga. And thus, shoe stores and shoe garages all over America and some parts of Europe are actually enjoying the best of summertime shoe bliss. For instance, in New York there are Matt Bern...

Garages in Biological News

Story tips from the Departments of Energy's Oak Ridge National Lab -- March 2009

...away . . . An Oak Ridge National Laboratory study of structural damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008 shows that buildings with large openings such as garages and loading docks are more prone to hurricane damage -- even if the structure's construction meets local building codes. The findings by ORNL engineer...