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TIPS FOR YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILD

2011-02-13T02:12:00.000-08:00

A child this age usually shows increasing interest in the world outside the family and home. Discuss how anything you put in your body that is not food, water or juice can be extremely harmful, and how drugs interfere with the way our bodies work and can make a person very sick or even cause them to die. (Most children of this age have had real-life experiences with the death of a relative or a friend’s relative.)
Explain the idea of addiction—that drug use can become a very bad habit that is hard to stop. Praise your children for taking good care of their bodies and avoiding things that might harm them. By the time your children are in third grade, they should understand that:
✪ foods, poisons, medicines and illegal drugs differ;
✪ medicines prescribed by a doctor and administered by a responsible adult may help during illness but can be harmful if misused, and therefore children need to stay away from any unknown substance or container; and
✪ adults may drink in moderation but children may not, even in small amounts because it’s harmful to children’s developing brains and bodies.

Before leaving elementary school, your children should know:
✪ the immediate effects of alcohol, tobacco and drug use on different parts of the body, including coma and death;
✪ the long-term consequences of drug use, including addiction and loss of control of one’s life;
✪ the reasons why drugs are especially dangerous for growing bodies; and
✪ the problems that alcohol and other illegal drugs cause not only to the user, but to the user’s family and the world. Questions elementary school children frequently ask about drugs:
✪ Why would people want to put bad things in their bodies? ✫ One answer might be that they might not realize how dangerous the bad things are; another is that they are not taking care of themselves. Sometimes people start using a drug just to see what it feels like, but it can turn into an addiction (like cigarettes) and it’s very hard to stop using it.
✪ Why can’t I taste that “grown-up” drink? ✫ A small amount of alcohol has a much greater negative effect on a child’s body than on an adult’s; even a small amount can sicken a child.

How to Choose the Right Lamp

2008-03-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

Adding a little light to your bedroom or living area seems like a simple task, and it is, provided that you consider some of the factors affecting which lamp fixture you should buy. Too many home owners and even decorators choose lamp lighting while out shopping without taking measurements and considering both the style and the purpose of the lamp to accommodate the necessities of the living area. Size, brightness, and style are very important when purchasing any type of home lighting, but lamp fixtures are especially particular because they serve the dual purpose of providing light and ornamenting the room. Before you go hunting for a new lamp, be prepared with a few helpful hints.

The size of the lamp is possibly the most important matter to determine. This is somewhat dependant on the functionality of the potential fixture. Will this lamp sit on the floor or on a table? Will it be used for reading light? Where will the lamp be positioned in the room? These are all questions that need to be asked. If the lamp is going to be placed on a table, it must have the right proportions so that the lampshade does not overlap the edges of the table. This not only prevents the lampshade from being bumped into but also allows for a few more objects to be placed on the table for display. At the same time, the lamp should not be too small for the top of the table. If the lamp is going to be utilized for reading or other activities that require adequate light, the size is especially crucial. The lamp and lampshade need to be large enough to illuminate the area for reading. It is helpful for the height of the bottom of the lampshade to rest at the same level as the ear of a person positioned on the bed, couch, or chair. Making measurements of all of these factors ahead of time will save you time later. Measure the table height and circumference and measure the height from the floor to the ear of a person sitting on the furniture. Additionally, take the weight of the lamp into consideration. If there are young children around the house, a heavier lamp base has a smaller chance of being pushed over. Lighter weight lamps should be used in areas that draw less traffic in the home.

The wattage of a lamp fixture needs to be appropriate for the purpose of the lamp. Most lamp fixtures support a 60 watt light bulb. This is fine if the purpose of the lamp is mostly decorative or additional to existing lighting. However, if the lamp is used for reading or is one of few or only fixtures in a room a lamp that holds three bulbs or more will be much more efficient, if they produce 60 watts each. Most people should have 100 watts of light for reading, and there are some reading lamps that produce this wattage with a single bulb, but if you cannot find a fixture like this, a three-way fixture will work just as well.

The materials and styles of lamps are the most flexible options. The style of the room does not even have to completely match the lamp, which goes for the lamp material as well. As long as the finish of the fixture is complimentary or matching to the surface the lamp will rest on, the material can be chosen by taste. To narrow the search, decide on a contemporary or traditional style first and proceed by finding the right sized and proportioned lamps. Lamps need to pull a room together, whether that is by pulling two colors together or filling a space with good light, and without the right proportions it will be difficult.

Picking the right lamp fixture may be the final factor in the success of your home lighting. Lamps are crucial decorative pieces that must provide the light you need while tying the room design together. Take the time to measure precisely and choose wisely.

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About the Author: John Billington is the president and CEO of Five Rivers Inc., a leading online provider of home lighting and bathroom lighting . For more information, please visit www.fiverivers.com.

What's Your Genius?

2008-03-17T08:30:00.005-07:00

Author: Pankaj Sharma
Pablo Picasso was once asked by a journalist "what does it feel like to be Picasso, master of the arts?" Picasso slowly reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.
He took a pen in his hand and signed the dollar bill before handing it to the journalist.
The famous painter then remarked "that dollar bill is now worth $500...that is what it feels like to be Picasso!"

Every time I recall that story it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. For me, it’s a constant reminder of the rewards that flow from spending a lifetime dedicated to what you are truly good at.

So what’s your Genius?
If you want to succeed in business it is critically important that you are able to work out where your true talents lie.

Take a moment to think about the 3 things you do best (no reading forward until you have them - close your eyes if you have to!)

You should also consider asking your three closest friends what they believe you three greatest talents are. Compare their answers with your own. It just might surprise you!

The Entrepreneurial Challenge
One of the biggest challenges every entrepreneur faces, particularly when starting out in business is trying to be good at everything (no lecturing here - I’m actually working on this one myself!).

But consider what would happen to your business if you could completely flip this one around? What could you do to focus more of your time on the things you are truly good at? How could you attract people to do the things that you don't have a natural talent for?

Employee Performance Appraisal
If you’ve ever worked as an employee, chances are that you’ve had to endure a typical performance appraisal. You know the ones I’m talking about. Where you spend a couple of minutes talking about the things you’ve done well and then a couple of hours talking about all the things you needs to improve upon. Often the result of this kind of approach is that you spend the following six months focusing on all the things you aren’t good at, sending your motivation into freefall. Can you imagine the collective effect of this approach where entire organizations are in a similar frame of mind?

As an entrepreneur, I don’t believe you can afford that kind of luxury. It is of critical importance that you create the habit of recognizing and developing your strengths and delegating your weaknesses.

What would you like your business to be recognized for?
So what are the extraordinary things that you would like your business to be recognized for? How far and wide would you like that recognition to spread? Do you want your business to be the best of its kind in your local town, city, and country or across the globe?

If you can maximize the time you spend developing your core genius and can find an effective way of commercializing your ideas, you’ll very soon be banking your own autographed dollar bills!

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what i wishs

2008-03-17T08:22:00.005-07:00

what I wishs the existing? writes as many as possible, writes every day for blog. learning shares experience with others. learning compares notes, at the same time adds friend. then, is being done now is write as many as possible.

Decorative Table Lamps

2008-03-03T22:25:00.000-08:00

Author: Kimberly Quang

If you are thinking about purchasing some new illumination fixtures for your home, then try starting with a beautiful decorative table lamp. Many homeowners tend to overlook the little things, when it comes to lighting products, but it's the little things that can give you big results. Decorative table lamps fall into the category of small illumination fixtures, but purchasing the right kind can make all the difference in your home's appearance. Homeowners, these days, spend lots of money redecorating larger spaces, such as the living room, kitchen, and outdoors, however smaller size illumination fixtures can help to embellish these larger spaces by throwing a soft, gentle touch of light over surrounding objects. Decorative table lamps are used indoors and are perfect for highlighting desk areas, computer desks, reading stations, along with side tables.

There are so many beautiful decorative table lamps to accommodate all of your needs. We have a vast online venue consisting of quality illumination products for your home or office setting. The online product line includes things, such as kitchen lights, foyer illumination, living room lights, and even outdoor landscape fixtures, along with much more. All of the fixture products have been designed by some of the best manufacturers in the lighting industry. The lighting experts can assist you in selecting the right product for your space and give you informational tips on lighting design.

Decorative table lamps can blend in with surrounding architecture to create a particular theme. These illumination fixtures come in a variety of styles and finishes, so it is important to choose the one that will fit into your design theme. RLLD has contemporary and traditional style lamps, along with the more offbeat styles for your living space. The lighting manufacturers specialize in creating decorative illumination fixtures for your surroundings. They have a Roman Bronze decorative table lamp with an Alabaster glass lampshade that is simply breathtaking. This gorgeous lamp will give your desk or table area a warm, soft source of light during the evening hours.

The manufacturers at Cherry Tree Design also have decorative illumination fixtures that fall into a unique category. Many products from this top-notch manufacturer have an Asian or Arts and Crafts theme. These themes are evident in the smooth wood finishes that have a walnut or cherry color. Cherry Tree Design has a variety of decorative lampshades to go along with their unique table lamps, giving your new illumination fixture an added touch of splendor.

RLLD also carries 20th Century table lamps. 20th Century was known as the "painter of light," and this artistic master shows his creations in the fantastic illumination fixtures from this family of fine products. These stylish illumination fixtures will give your space a warm, inviting feeling, along with a gorgeous decorative touch. 20th Century lamps are perfect for any room within the home, whether you need a decorative illumination fixture for your side table or office desk.

Finding the right kind of illumination for your home can be a challenging task, one that depends upon how much space needs to be accented, and what type of objects reside within the area. Whether you are searching for picture lights for your lavish artwork or need a decorative table lamp to complete your room, don't look further! Give your space a brighter, radiant touch of embellished light.

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Using Pow Wow Drums In American Indian Drumming Circles And Western Decorating

2008-03-03T22:21:00.000-08:00

Author: Craig Chambers

Have you ever wondered how exactly pow wow drums are used? I did, but never realized that they played such a significant role in the Native Indian culture until I had the opportunity to be present at one of these events, and started talking to the American Indian singers about the significant part the pow wow drum has in the ceremony. Native drum groups realize the importance and significant role of this type of drum in their culture, but most people I meet have only a small idea of how the native drum music is used and what it is used for. Because it is considered to be the heartbeat of Mother Earth and the tool used to call on the Spirits, the pow wow drum is, without a doubt, the center of the Native American ceremony.

If you ever have the chance to be present at one of these spiritual events, you will certainly be amazed to see how this American Indian drum is played during the ceremony. Made from a large base and covered with cow, deer or buffalo raw hide, the pow wow drum is played by eight or more men that strike the drum with covered mallets as they sing songs, often sung in the Native American language. These singers are responsible for knowing the songs required for the ceremony and for the songs asked of them by the singing leader.

You can also find the powwow drum and singers at dances, ceremonies and other events where a pow wow is necessary. The Native Americans regard these events and the native drums to be sacred. Since the drum was first given to the people by a woman, they are believed to hold her spirit and are highly respected for this reason. The people's deep cultural beliefs make the Spirit world a very important part of these ceremonies and a time when they reach out to their creator.

Today, you will not only come across Native American pow wow drums being played in native drumming circles but will also find that they are very popular in rustic home decorating and western interior design. Many home owners, wanting to create balance and peace in their southwest style home decor, find that the powerful presence of the pow wow drum does just that. Because of their popularity in country and southwestern decorating, it is easy to buy powwow drums online and in stores that sell Native American drums and other rustic home decor items.

Whether playing your pow wow drum in native drum groups or including it as part of your rustic home decor, it is important to treat it with great care and the respect that it deserves. There is really no incorrect form of expression when using your pow wow drum as long as it is done in the right way and out of respect to the spiritual role it has among the Native people. You can connect with the spirit world in your Native American drum circles or create peace and balance in your southwestern home decor through the powerful presence enhanced by pow wow drums.

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Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about how to use Powwow drums for American Indian drumming and for chic Southwestern home decorating. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com

Concrete Light Poles

2008-02-13T10:28:00.000-08:00

Author: Kimberly Quang

There are several projects for which you might find a need to install concrete commercial light poles. Among these uses are mounting lights for tennis courts, sports arenas, and street lamps. Concrete poles have similar strength advantages seen with those made of metal, but lack the conductivity. This makes concrete preferable for electrical mounting applications. If you intend to install concrete sports light poles yourself, you will need to acquaint yourself with the mounting methods as well as knowing how to select the correct pole for your project. Once you know the basics, installing these poles can be a simple task.

When you are trying to determine which concrete commercial light pole mount is best for your project, you need to gather some specifics about the job to narrow down your choices. First of all, how high will the light be from the ground? The mount height of the pole measures from the ground to the base of the lamp, while the height of the light is from the ground to the lamp itself. If your lamp is to be mounted on an arm atop the pole mount, what is the area lit? This number, measured in square feet, is called the Effective Projected Area (EPA). You will also need to know how far away from the pole the lamp will be from the commercial outdoor pole light. This is the horizontal distance which will be the same as the length of the arm to which the lamp is attached. Once you know these numbers take a look at a wind speed map from your concrete light pole manufacturer. After finding the average wind speeds encountered in your area of the United States, you will need to go to a graph provided by the manufacturer. There will likely be a separate graph for different wind speeds. If the average wind in your area is 100 mph, then you would use the 100 mph graph. The numbers on the bottom of the graph, the x-axis, will be the EPA or the area lit by the lamp. The numbers along the side of the graph, on the y-axis, is the length of the arm holding up the lamp. The intersection of these points on the graph will tell you the class of concrete light pole that you will need to purchase. If it falls between two classes, you will need the higher of the two in the pole selection guide.

Now that you know the class of concrete light pole you need, how will you mount it? There are three common methods. The easiest and most common is a direct embedment. This is where the pole is placed into a prepared hole with a granular base for drainage in the ground and recovered with the soil. Other forms of mounting include base plate and socket. Base plate mounting involves anchoring the plates into a pre-poured, or pre-existing concrete foundation. Socket mounting also requires a concrete poured foundation where the light pole might be mounted even with the ground level, or built up higher for added strength. The mounting method will determine the length of light pole you will need. If you intend to use the simple direct embedment, then you will need to add 10% of the pole's height plus an additional two feet. Add these two numbers to the height you need the light to be from the ground and then order the length of concrete light pole which comes the closest.

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Commercial Warehouse Lights

2008-02-13T10:25:00.000-08:00

Author: Kimberly Quang

As a company owner with a warehouse, you are well aware of how important it is to have your space properly lit. There are several duties which are fulfilled by commercial warehouse lighting. These jobs include security for your products and safety for your employees. Having the right lights for these functions is vital to the productivity of your labor force and the ability to keep your products free from damage or theft. Depending upon the size of your space, you will have various options for commercial warehouse lighting. While general advice can help you narrow down your choices, it will be best to consult with an expert to answer specific questions concerning your project.

To allow your employees to work most efficiently, you will need commercial warehouse lighting to keep a large area brightly lit. You might want to install bay lighting. The type of bay lights will be based on the height of your ceiling. If your ceiling is higher than twenty feet high, then you should use high bay lighting. These are designed to light from those extreme ceiling heights without sacrificing brightness. They will be too powerful to use on ceilings of less than twenty feet high. For those you will need low bay lights.

Continuous, bright warehouse lighting of a large area for security reasons can be accomplished through the use of a flood light. If you only want the light to come on if someone enters the area, you could tie it into a motion detector that will light the lamp. Motion detectors should not be used in areas where there is a lot of movement from machinery or possible breezes after hours, since this could cause the lamp to needlessly light. You also might want to consider tying your commercial warehouse vandal proof lighting into a timer. This way you can program it to turn on and off at any time you want.

There are several bulb options for your commercial warehouse lighting. You will likely find yourself installing a high intensity discharge (HID) light bulb. There are four main types: metal halide, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, and low pressure sodium lamps. These all operate in similar ways. They have a gas and a metal inside the lamp. When electricity is sent into the lamp, it excites the gas particles which react with the metal. Light is then produced. The brightness and coloring of the light is based on the types of gas and metal in the lamp. HID lamps and light bulbs are more energy efficient than incandescent, but keep in mind that these should not be used with flood lights tied to motion detectors. These lights need a warm up and cool down period between lighting cycles. If you are using a motion detector, it will be best to opt for either a halogen or fluorescent bulb. This will offer you the best in energy efficiency and bulb longevity for these applications. If the temperature of your commercial warehouse lighting is important, then you should not choose halogens, which can get very hot when lit. Instead, a cooler fluorescent or HID lamp will be better.

Finding the proper commercial warehouse lighting for your space is important for your employee's safety and your goods' security. Talk to an expert to get advice on your specific project, and then make your lighting choices.

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post one

2008-02-02T02:38:00.005-08:00

my first posting in this blog

hello world

2008-02-02T02:18:00.000-08:00

hello world, inlamp coming