How Proper Portable Generator Safety Can Save Your Life
Portable generators can be lifesaving machines, but they can also be lethal. Post-storm fatalities are often attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from the improper use of generators. People who suffer from power outages seek out portable generators to supplement their power usage. However, generators can quickly produce lethal amounts of carbon monoxide (an odorless and… Read more
Small Rural School Districts and Disadvantaged Communities Face Unfair Levies and School Bonds
The Wahkiakum school district in southwest Washington argues that the levying system leaves rural school children with crumbling, outdated buildings. The small community of about 2,000 residents has appealed to the states Supreme Court and is waiting for the attorney general’s office to respond. In 2012, the state Supreme Court favored the McLeary case, in… Read more
Holiday Home Safety Tips
It’s a jolly time of year for most, filled with upbeat spirits, laughter, and celebrations. While we endure the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping gifts, cooking, baking, and preparing for the upcoming festivities, it’s important not to overlook safety. Read on to learn some common safety hazards that are often overlooked. Happy Holidays… Read more
Six Ways to Clean Wastewater
Wastewater treatment is an imperative part of our lives; however, many people do not fully comprehend the process. There are several different options for creating clean water, which we will delve into in this article. Advanced Oxidation TreatmentThis environmentally friendly chemical process utilizes oxygen and some hydrogen peroxide to purify water by removing organic compounds.… Read more
Topical Painkillers Inadequate for Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis
According to researchers, most patients with hand and wrist osteoarthritis do not see a long-term improvement in pain after using topical analgesics. Yuchen Liu, BS, said, “Hand and wrist osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent upper extremity condition, with every one in two women and one in four men experiencing symptoms by the age of… Read more
What is a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages are specially designed for homeowners 62, and older looking to supplement their income, cover healthcare expenses, etc., by converting part of their home equity into cash. The homeowner retains the title and gets an advance on some of the home equity in lieu of paying monthly mortgage payments. While this may be enticing for… Read more
Web Browsers Spellcheck Can Unveil Passwords
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are two Internet browsers that use extended spellcheck features to transmit form data, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and passwords to their parent companies. While this feature is intended to assist the browser user, it does raise privacy concerns and calls the efficacy of password protection to question. “Spell-jacking” is… Read more
Winter Weather Outlook
For the third year in a row, La Niña will return to the United States, driving warmer temperatures in the Southwest, the Gulf Coast, and the entire Eastern Seaboard, according to the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. Beginning in December 2022 and continuing until roughly February 2023, the National Oceanic and… Read more
GM Energy Set to Compete with Tesla Powerwall
General Motors (GM) has sparked its own energy storage business called GM Energy, which will utilize its Ultium battery packs to rival the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack products. GM Energy will power homes, charge cars, and convert energy back to the power grid if necessary. GM Energy will be split into three divisions: Ultium Home,… Read more