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Monday, August 29, 2005

Mission Furniture

Added article on Mission Furniture. Excerpt:"This style is believed to have been born in the 1890s in the western United States. It has been said that a congregation in a San Francisco church needed furnishings but had no money. They decided building the furniture on their own, which they patterned after furniture designed by American Indians for Spanish mission stations in Mexico. This is why the style is called “mission.”

8/29/2005 03:03:00 AM

Wicker Furniture

Added article on wicker furniture. Excerpt:"Caring for your wicker furniture is essential to its long lifespan. Remove dust regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Clean spills using a mild detergent solution, but only on the parts not made of wood. "

8/29/2005 03:01:00 AM

Unfinished Furniture

Added article on unfinished furniture. Excerpt:"Unfinished furniture can be made from a large variety of woods, including oak, pine, maple and others. The fun part is choosing the appropriate finish to apply to your unfinished furniture, and the possibilities are only limited by your imagination".

8/29/2005 02:59:00 AM

Rapid Detox

Added article on Rapid Detox. Excerpt:"Rapid detox shortens the more painful traditional methods of rehabilitation, which can be anywhere from 3 to 4 weeks, to as little as 4 to 6 hours. In rapid detox, the patient is placed under anesthesia. While asleep, doctors introduce medications designed to flush out active opiates from the patient's opiate receptor sites".

8/29/2005 02:56:00 AM

Friday, August 26, 2005

Health Insurance Companies

Added a guide to selecting health insurance companies. Excerpt:"Choosing the right health insurance company is as important as deciding to take a health insurance policy itself. After all, the premise is that you want to be secure in the event of any illness or accident right? As such, it is only important that you find reliable health insurers that can deliver on your claim"

8/26/2005 07:01:00 AM

Antique Furniture

Added article on How to Buy Antique Furniture. Excerpt:"Generally there are four types of antique furniture – English, European, American and Oriental. English is further divided into Victorian or Pre-Victorian, whereas American furniture is divided into Shaker, New York or Western. Oriental antique furniture, on the other hand, is normally identified by associating it with the period of its manufacture".

8/26/2005 02:34:00 AM

Amish Furniture

Added article on Amish Furniture. Excerpt:"Amish furniture is, in fact, a derivative of two principal furniture styles, namely Mission and Shaker. Amish carpenters excel in building meticulously reinforced pieces."

8/26/2005 02:32:00 AM

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Birth Control Patch

Added article on the birth control patch. Excerpt: "A birth control patch is a beige-colored patch sized 4 1/2-centimeters. It can be placed either on your upper torso, upper outer arm, buttocks or abdomen. The patch works with your menstrual cycle so it is best to place it on the first day you have your period".

8/25/2005 07:01:00 AM

Home Pregnancy Tests

Added article on Home Pregnancy Tests. Excerpt: "Depending on the pregnancy test kit used, the result window should eventually show a graphical symbol. Follow the guidelines to determine if the test is a positive or negative result. Do not reuse the tests, and be sure to dispose of the test afterwards as fading of the result can sometimes cause confusion".

8/25/2005 06:46:00 AM

Medical Alert Device

Added articles on medical alert devices. Excerpt: "A medical alert device is medical care at the push of a button. With a medical alert alarm, you have access to medical care 24 hours a day".

8/25/2005 03:29:00 AM

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Alaska Travel Adventure

Added article on adventure travel in Alaska. Excerpt: "Alaska has approximately 640,000 residents who occupy 570,374 square miles. Alaska is the largest state, about 2.3 times the size of Texas. Alaska is big, so allow enough time to see all you need or consider a package tour that includes the activities you most want to do".

8/23/2005 07:16:00 AM

Monday, August 22, 2005

Medical Hair Restoration

Added article "Medical Hair Restoration". Excerpt: "Generally speaking, the best candidates for medial hair restoration are those that have healthy hair growth at the sides and at the back of their head. This is because the hair on these areas will serve as the ‘donor’ to be placed on the balding area".

8/22/2005 09:26:00 AM

Friday, August 19, 2005

Cord Blood Banking Information

Added article on Cord Blood Banking. Excerpt: "Cord blood banking is the process of saving your newborn’s umbilical cord blood and having it frozen or cryogenically kept. This is done in the event that your child will later become sick and require a bone marrow transplant later in life".

8/19/2005 05:30:00 AM

Lemon Law Information

Added Lemon Law overview and a page of regional lemon law resources. Excerpt: "The "Lemon Law" is designed to help vehicle owners who have problems with warranty repairs. The law allows the owner to request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General’s Office".

8/19/2005 05:17:00 AM

Acid Reflux Treatment Options

Added further article on Acid Reflux Treatement Options. Excerpt: "Fundoplication, usually a specific variation called Nissen fundoplication, is the standard surgical treatment for acid reflux disease. The upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia".

8/19/2005 05:09:00 AM

Acid Reflux Information

Added Acid Relux article. Excerpt: "Acid Reflux is an event that occurs when the liquid content in your stomach (a.k.a. gastric juices) travels back up into your esophagus. This produces a burning sensation that you can feel from your stomach up to your throat. One often experiences a sour or bitter taste in the mouth".

8/19/2005 05:00:00 AM

Home Equity Loan Information

Added article on Home Equity Loan Traps. Excerpt: "...A home equity loan is a loan secured by the equity value of your residence. The interest paid can be tax deductible. You can use a home quity loan to make home improvements, to replace other types of loans that are not tax deductible, and any loans that have higher interest rates"

8/19/2005 04:47:00 AM