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The truth about dust comes as rather a shock to many people. After all, their dust doesn't twitch, or jump around. It looks, if not benign, at least inert. Looks can be deceiving. Your house dust is the native habitat of the dust mite--a microscopic arachnid whose ecological niche is to consume the skin scales of humans and other animals. It's not what you'd call a glamorous niche, but the dust mite fills it, with spectacular success. Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae, like the vulture and the hyena, are voracious eaters and scavengers. Dust mites are relatives of the spider, colorless and so small as to be invisible to the naked eye. They thrive in warm, humid conditions. A gram of house dust (about half a teaspoon, sans fuzz) contains as many as 1,000 of them. Dust mites don't fly. And their feet are sticky, so even when dust is disturbed the little arachnids stick to whatever surface they're on. (It makes them extremely diffic...

I didn't start out trying to build a computer. My CD disk drive stopped working and I kept getting an error message which said, "This drive is not available." I went to the "my computer" file to check the status of the drive through the properties but the drive wasn't listed. I then went to the device manager to check the drives status but it wasn't listed there either. Now I'm not a computer whiz or computer "geek" but I do have some knowledge, although limited, as to how a computer works. After spending literally hours trying to figure out what happened to my CD drive, I finally decided to cross the line and venture into the unknown. I took the cover off the computer case. I had no idea what I was looking for so I started tinkering around to see if maybe something had come loose. Sure enough, a cable going to the back of the CD player was unplugged. I plugged the cable back in, put the cover back on, plugged in the power cord and p...

BURLINGTON, Vermont (Reuters) - Summer is in full swing, and it's time for vacations and trips to visit friends and family. Hotels may leave chocolates on the pillow at night and fresh towels in the morning, but nothing beats the fun and relaxation (and economy!) of staying with those you know. No matter how closely you're related or how well you know your friends, being a guest in someone's home calls for a little extra sensitivity and awareness. Respect the agreed-upon arrival and departure times. While your hosts are sure to want you to feel at home, remember that it's their home: gasket Don't use or borrow without permission, keep your room and bath tidy, and don't snoop. Follow the rhythms of the house for meals and bedtimes. Be an enthusiastic participant and offer to help out. And be a little self-sufficient-don't expect your host to entertain you every minute. Here are some important points to consider: Bring your own toiletries. Don'...

BURLINGTON, Vermont (Reuters) - Summer is in full swing, and it's time for vacations and trips to visit friends and family. Hotels may leave chocolates on the pillow at night and fresh towels in the morning, but nothing beats the fun and relaxation (and economy!) of staying with those you know. No matter how closely you're related or how well you know your friends, being a guest in someone's home calls for a little extra sensitivity and awareness. Respect the agreed-upon arrival and departure times. While your hosts are sure to want you to feel at home, remember that it's their home: gasket Don't use or borrow without permission, keep your room and bath tidy, and don't snoop. Follow the rhythms of the house for meals and bedtimes. Be an enthusiastic participant and offer to help out. And be a little self-sufficient-don't expect your host to entertain you every minute. Here are some important points to consider: Bring your own toiletries. Don'...

Rebecca Sullivan shows you how to do a simple, everyday make up face in under 5 minutes.You don't need your bathroom cabinet to look like this. We're here to show you the only skincare products you need. Source:SuppliedBEAUTY is supposed to be fun and make us feel good, but sometimes it becomes confusing and exhausting.Walking into Sephora or Mecca can feel completely overwhelming. What are covers all these new products I know nothing about but apparently desperately need?One minute, you think you're fine with your basic cleanse-moisturise-sunscreen routine. Then some teenage Sephora employee comes along with a full face of incredible YouTube-worthy makeup she absolutely applied herself and starts talking you into buying a $150 "essence" that looks and feels exactly like tap water. It's wild.But really, none of that is necessary. Forget those crazy Korean skincare routines with 57 steps.You only really need a few steps and a handful of products to be out the ...

WOOD COMPONENTS OFFER BUYERS A CHOICE More and more companies are streamlining their inventory by purchasing wood components. To help them, WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS has added this chapter featuring 50 manufacturers of drawers, doors and other wood components. An increasing number of cabinetmakers have come to appreciate the benefits of purchasing doors and drawers. Because of this, WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS has for the first time expanded its productivity handbook to include these components. In metal the following roundup, drawers, doors and mouldings from 50 different companies are reviewed. For more information, circle the corresponding Reader's Service Card number, or consult Chapter 4 of the 1991 W&WP Red Book. Cabinet doors Membrane pressed kitchen cabinet doors, drawer fronts and mouldings from Ilcam USA Inc. come in ultra high gloss white. The doors are guaranteed not to yellow and can be easily wiped clean, the company says. The product line, imported from It...

WOOD COMPONENTS OFFER BUYERS A CHOICE More and more companies are streamlining their inventory by purchasing wood components. To help them, WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS has added this chapter featuring 50 manufacturers of drawers, doors and other wood components. An increasing number of cabinetmakers have come to appreciate the benefits of purchasing doors and drawers. Because of this, WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS has for the first time expanded its productivity handbook to include these components. In metal the following roundup, drawers, doors and mouldings from 50 different companies are reviewed. For more information, circle the corresponding Reader's Service Card number, or consult Chapter 4 of the 1991 W&WP Red Book. Cabinet doors Membrane pressed kitchen cabinet doors, drawer fronts and mouldings from Ilcam USA Inc. come in ultra high gloss white. The doors are guaranteed not to yellow and can be easily wiped clean, the company says. The product line, imported from It...

What products, supplies, and gear do you need to get your child safely and happily from his first to his second birthday? We know, of course, that you want to give him the world – and your love and patience can get him partway there. But there are a few other basics you'll want to provide as well.Toddler clothingYour child is both easier and harder to dress at this stage. Easier because he may raise his arms for you when you pull off his shirt; harder because he's often squirming when you do it. So look for comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that are easy to get on and off. Avoid clothes you have to button – buttons require time and patience – and look for speedy snaps and zippers instead. Now that your child iscrawling,walking, and exploring, durability is important. You needclothesthat hold up well to repeated messes and washings. Which brings us to another point: Get machine -washable clothes. Believe it or not, there are baby clothes that require dry cleaning. You don...

What products, supplies, and gear do you need to get your child safely and happily from his first to his second birthday? We know, of course, that you want to give him the world – and your love and patience can get him partway there. But there are a few other basics you'll want to provide as well.Toddler clothingYour child is both easier and harder to dress at this stage. Easier because he may raise his arms for you when you pull off his shirt; harder because he's often squirming when you do it. So look for comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that are easy to get on and off. Avoid clothes you have to button – buttons require time and patience – and look for speedy snaps and zippers instead. Now that your child iscrawling,walking, and exploring, durability is important. You needclothesthat hold up well to repeated messes and washings. Which brings us to another point: Get machine -washable clothes. Believe it or not, there are baby clothes that require dry cleaning. You don...

Last Updated: May 3, 2011Networking is not schmoozing; it's not just handing out business cards, selling, marketing or small talk. Those activities are part of networking, but unfortunately, many people's misunderstanding of the term causes them network ineffectively. copper Networking is a term that didn't exist (academically) until almost 40 years ago. It's a word uttered in and around the business world every day, yet is unclear to most as to how it actually works. Still, it's a fundamental tool to the success of any business.By definition, the term networking is the development and maintenance of mutually valuable relationships. It's not schmoozing; it's not just handing out business cards, selling, marketing or small talk. Those activities are part of networking, but unfortunately, many people's misunderstanding of the term causes them network ineffectively. The following are The 7 Habits o...