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The proper Installation and Maintenance of Swing Sets

James — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:10:00 +0000

Installing a swing set and swing set parts shouldn’t be taken lightly. Serious injuries can occur due to not following installation instructions and following up with equipment maintenance. Here are a few installation and maintenance instructions that should not be ignored.

Grass and dirt aren’t enough to protect children during a fall off the swing or bars. The area under and around the set needs to be covered with 6 to 12-inches of mulch and wood chips. The swing set needs to be set up in a level area free from tree roots, rocks and other objects that can cause injury if fell upon. Make sure the ground covering extends 6-feet out from the perimeter of the set in all directions. The front and back of the covered area needs to be 2 times the height of the swing as measured from the ground to the top support bar. The ‘fall zone’ should be 6-feet in all directions and free of all obstacles such as fences, trees, shrubs and any other objects with which a child can land. Make sure a ‘S’ hooks are closed and any protruding parts either removed or cut flush eliminating any catch points that will entangle a child’s clothing.

For maintaining a swing set once it’s properly installed, parents should regularly inspect the set for signs of deterioration such as cracked structural parts, rust or corrosion, peeling paint, loose fittings and connections, debris in the play area, missing parts and exposed equipment supports. Parents should make sure children don’t engage in unsafe activities like wrestling, pushing, reckless jumping and playing too close to the swing set when in use. Most swing sets should be replaced after 7 to 10 years of use.

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Census Rates Are At an All Time High

James — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:23:27 +0000

Already two states are reporting that they have reached the number of people who filled out the census in 2000 and the number is still growing. It seems that all the advertising they have been doing is working out well, although they may still have to do some door to door work, a job that costs over $50 a household.

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Let Customer’s Buy, Don’t Sell

Leaked Specks for HP Slate give IPad the Advantage

James — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:33:13 +0000

There has been a lot of hype about the IPad since it came out. While it looks cool, Microsoft has been boasting that it too had a similar product coming out soon. Unfortunately for them, specks on their new HP Slate have been leaked recently, and while some parts of it are better, overall it is looking like the IPad may actually be the better choice for these two first generation products.

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Connect to People On and Off Line.

James — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:42:29 +0000

It is impressive what you can do with a bunch of people you’ve only ever met online. I have friends who we only really get along when we are online, and that is ok. With a lot of my other friends and business associates, it has generally been better to connect at a deeper level whether that means we need some time apart to talk to each other over the long distances of the internet, or if that means that one of us needs to fly or drive in and meet face to face. Here is a great article on how to do the second part, taking an online community and connecting in person for the first time.

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Use Tools Wisely!!

James — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:21:43 +0000

Throughout the time that modern man has been on the planet he has used tools to aid him in his work. Tools are very useful implements and to make sure that they operate at their optimum level they should be taken care of. When not in use tools should be stored carefully. This may be in a tool box or work bench. The tool should have enough room so that it does not move against another tool which can result in damage.

Tools should not be left lying on a work bench when not in use. This can be a hazard to workers and people who come in contact with the work area. Sharp tools should be kept in a protected holder to prevent damage to the surfaces and to avoid people coming into contact with the.

Make sure you use a particular tool such as contractor tools for the job it was designed to do. Misuse of tools can result in injury to the user or damage to the tool.

The tool should always be in tip top condition. They should be clean and well maintained. Avoid any moisture in the area in which they are stored to prevent rusting. If rust is an issue wipe the tool down with an oiled rag occasionally. If the tool has moving parts make sure that they are lubricated per the instruction manual. If the tool has a cutting edge make sure that it is sharp as dull tools cause accidents. This is because a dull tool will require extra effort from the user and can result in the tool slipping or the user losing balance. Always keep your tools in tip top condition.

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List of Online Reputation Management Software

James — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:20:20 +0000

I thought I would compile a list of online reputation management software tools you can look at:

BrandsEye

Buzzmonitor

Reputation Defender

Trackur – coming soon

Umbria

Brand Intelligence

Biz360

Distilled Reputation Monitor

Am I missing any?

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Spock: People Search With A Man + Machine Approach

Ed — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:40:50 +0000

Last week, I wrote about the overall people search landscape , which, while not new, has been recently expanding and making full use of all that is shiny Web 2.0. Spock is the latest of these services to leverage social networks, intelligent web crawling, and community involvement. Spock launched in private beta in April, then in public beta in August. With Spock, you can search on a …