Repairing your car in the garage during hard core winter seasons is highly impossible with out a heater. As garages are constructed outdoors, an efficient heating system should be installed. As garage is a small area, hence, heaters that are specific only to garages are only used.
They can be installed easily and can warm an entire garage. The heat in the garage heater is dispersed with the help of a fan or through some mechanical means. Whether a natural gas or propane gas is used, the garage heater will release toxic fumes outdoors. To control the temperature in the garage, thermostat heaters help in maintaining constant heat near the vehicle.
By considering the space of your garage we can predict how many BTUs of heat you will need to heat your garage. Using more BTUs than what is required is not always good, as it can over use the unit and end up spending more electricity than you want to.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Many Women Return to Prison As There are No Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
The results of a study published in the American Journal of Public Health stated that women prisoners were more likely to return to the prison even after release with no participation in substance abuse treatment programs. Most of the women in Canada were found to prone to substance abuse and mental health issues because of the trauma experienced in their lives, such as childhood, sexual or physical abuse, or domestic abuse.
A program called the Community Relapse Prevention and Maintenance program was conducted in 2003 by the Correctional Service of Canada. It was especially for women on parole from six federal prisons. 20, two-hour group sessions were offered on a weekly basis in the program. Around 58.9 percent of women in the program were cocaine abusers and 44.3% of them were crack cocaine abusers. It was found from the study that women who were not exposed to the treatment program were more than 10 times likely to be return to prison within 6 months.
Of the federal prison population in Canada, women constitute 5%, though the number had tripled in the past 20 years. About one-third of them were convicted of drug-related offenses. It was found that drug-using offenders are twice likely to have unstable housing in the community. They are less able to manage stress and are often prone to hospital visits for mental health issues. The study quoted the importance of provision of treatment programs for such women. However, many barriers like childcare and high unemployment rates had been preventing them to participate in substance abuse treatment programs.
A program called the Community Relapse Prevention and Maintenance program was conducted in 2003 by the Correctional Service of Canada. It was especially for women on parole from six federal prisons. 20, two-hour group sessions were offered on a weekly basis in the program. Around 58.9 percent of women in the program were cocaine abusers and 44.3% of them were crack cocaine abusers. It was found from the study that women who were not exposed to the treatment program were more than 10 times likely to be return to prison within 6 months.
Of the federal prison population in Canada, women constitute 5%, though the number had tripled in the past 20 years. About one-third of them were convicted of drug-related offenses. It was found that drug-using offenders are twice likely to have unstable housing in the community. They are less able to manage stress and are often prone to hospital visits for mental health issues. The study quoted the importance of provision of treatment programs for such women. However, many barriers like childcare and high unemployment rates had been preventing them to participate in substance abuse treatment programs.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Various Signs of Oral Cancer
Improper oral hygiene can lead to dangerous problems like oral cancer. Cancer that occurs on the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, the back of the throat, the tonsils or salivary glands, is referred as oral cancer. Cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco products, heavy alcohol use, and a combination of all these things, are the major risk factors of this cancer. Also, exposure of lips to sun may cause the problem. Even, a family history of cancer causes oral cancer. The risk of oral cancer is found to increase with age. The major issue with this oral health issue is that early signs of the disorder are not identifiable. However, some of the following signs indicate the development of oral cancer.
- Sores on the lip, mouth, throat, or gums which do not heal for a long time
- Lumps or thickening in the cheek which can be felt with the tongue
- White or red patches inside the mouth
- Unexplained pain in mouth
- Loss of sense in any part of the mouth
- Difficulty in chewing and swallowing
- Swelling of jaws leading to improper denture fit
- Ear pain without hearing loss
- Voice change
- Dramatic weight loss
Monday, January 16, 2012
Things to Consider Before Hiring a Wedding Car
In a wedding ceremony, wedding car plays its unique responsibility of providing a drive to the couple which is an important part in the wedding ceremony. Wedding car can provide traditional look for the ceremony. Couples should choose the best suitable wedding car as per their requirements and the wedding theme. Here are few things which are to be considered before hiring a wedding car.
Select the best wedding car by considering the above mentioned important things. Always select the best wedding car that comes within your budget.
- Select the suitable car for the ceremony. Wedding cars come in traditional, modern and vintage styles, choose the most luxurious and more spaced car for the occasion.
- Consider the things such as the places to pick up and drop the couple. Also consider the travel distance and the number of traveling persons.
- Before hiring a wedding car think about the traveling time and traveling route. Travel agencies give suggestions on the timings and routes. You select the right travel agency which maintains proper timing.
- Consider the color of the wedding car. Select the right colored car which suits best to your wedding theme. Don't select blindly, choose the right car with right color and add some decoration with suitable ribbons and flowers.
- Car design is also very important. Generally, car style reflect the wedding style. Traditional classic cars express the traditional feel of the weddings. Some people want to celebrate their special day with different style, they can select modern wedding cars, which come in various designs and styles.
- Before hiring the car you can check the car condition, always select a well maintained car for the occasion.
Select the best wedding car by considering the above mentioned important things. Always select the best wedding car that comes within your budget.
Different Methods of Learning Spanish from Home
Many people are learning how to speak Spanish and it shows the increased demand for the people who know Spanish. Though we have read Spanish as our second language during schools, we need to do a certificate course or language training to make a living out of Spanish. However, there are few people who are not that serious but still want to learn Spanish. For those people, the advent of internet and other communication technologies has brought different ways to learn Spanish at their foot steps. We can learn Spanish by simply sitting at home. Let us see the different ways of learning Spanish from home.
From Books: Before the invent of these technologies like computers and TVs, books are the only source to get ample knowledge about any thing. Even after those technologies we can still rely on books to learn something. Buy some books which teach you to learn Spanish with easy vocabulary and simple examples. Carry it with you and try to learn as many words as you can using that book. You can also use a English to Spanish dictionary to search for the meanings of the words.
Second option is using a Spanish learning software which can be installed in your system. These software are affordable and many websites are offering free software, from which you can at least learn the basics.
You can also opt for online tutoring which is another best way of learning Spanish. It helps you to learn Spanish quickly and to ask your queries relating to the subject in a much easier way. This interactive program is one of the best ways to learn Spanish form home.
These are the different ways in which you can learn Spanish from home.
From Books: Before the invent of these technologies like computers and TVs, books are the only source to get ample knowledge about any thing. Even after those technologies we can still rely on books to learn something. Buy some books which teach you to learn Spanish with easy vocabulary and simple examples. Carry it with you and try to learn as many words as you can using that book. You can also use a English to Spanish dictionary to search for the meanings of the words.
Second option is using a Spanish learning software which can be installed in your system. These software are affordable and many websites are offering free software, from which you can at least learn the basics.
You can also opt for online tutoring which is another best way of learning Spanish. It helps you to learn Spanish quickly and to ask your queries relating to the subject in a much easier way. This interactive program is one of the best ways to learn Spanish form home.
These are the different ways in which you can learn Spanish from home.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Characteristics of Drug Abusing Employees
Drug abusing employees are the main concern for employers these days. Employee drug tests are conducted in order to avoid substance abuse problems at workplace. However, certain characteristics of drug abusing employees help one to identify such problems. Here are some of them.
Physical signs such as changes in appearance help to identify drug abusing employees. Such people neglect regular grooming activities such as brushing hair, showering, etc. Their priority is only on having drugs constantly and lack interest in any other issues. These changes can occur slowly but happen over a period of months. With increased drug use, you may identify the change in their appearance. Remember that the increased neglect of appearance indicates severity of addiction. Even, they suffer from several physical health issues. Frequent colds, flus, headaches, and other ailments are common in drug abusing employees. Also, they get into injuries and accidents with the lack of proper physical coordination and balance.
Increased absenteeism and tardiness, especially immediately before and after holidays are evident in drug abusing employees. They lack concentration on their work and perform less than their capacity. They also feel dissatisfied with their work. Decreased work performance including changes in work quality and productivity are some of the major signs of drug abused employees. They try to avoid supervisors, engage in violent crime-related issues on and off work. Certain other signs such as excessive mood swings with immoderate levels of talking, anxiety, or moodiness, unusually high medical claims, overreactions to criticism, financial problems also indicate substance abuse problems in employees. If any of these warning signs are found in employees, it is necessary to confirm their substance abuse habit by conducting drug testing. Necessary control measures should be taken immediately in order to maintain safety and discipline at workplace.
Physical signs such as changes in appearance help to identify drug abusing employees. Such people neglect regular grooming activities such as brushing hair, showering, etc. Their priority is only on having drugs constantly and lack interest in any other issues. These changes can occur slowly but happen over a period of months. With increased drug use, you may identify the change in their appearance. Remember that the increased neglect of appearance indicates severity of addiction. Even, they suffer from several physical health issues. Frequent colds, flus, headaches, and other ailments are common in drug abusing employees. Also, they get into injuries and accidents with the lack of proper physical coordination and balance.
Increased absenteeism and tardiness, especially immediately before and after holidays are evident in drug abusing employees. They lack concentration on their work and perform less than their capacity. They also feel dissatisfied with their work. Decreased work performance including changes in work quality and productivity are some of the major signs of drug abused employees. They try to avoid supervisors, engage in violent crime-related issues on and off work. Certain other signs such as excessive mood swings with immoderate levels of talking, anxiety, or moodiness, unusually high medical claims, overreactions to criticism, financial problems also indicate substance abuse problems in employees. If any of these warning signs are found in employees, it is necessary to confirm their substance abuse habit by conducting drug testing. Necessary control measures should be taken immediately in order to maintain safety and discipline at workplace.
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