Many cities across the United States are reporting another heat wave headed to them soon. For many parts throughout the country, this will be the fifth heat wave of the 2012 summer. While emergency rooms and pools get ready for the increase in visitors, it’s suggested that if you’re a business owner you check to… Continue reading Another Hot One On The Way
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Smartphone Photos To Aid Diagnosis Of Eye Injuries In Hospitals
A recent study by ophthalmologists could see doctors in emergency departments of hospitals across the world get a helping hand from examined smartphone images to allow for faster and more accurate diagnosis of eye injuries in the future. Ophthalmologists to Provide Assistance Common eye injuries such as those occurring through accidents which create puncture wounds… Continue reading Smartphone Photos To Aid Diagnosis Of Eye Injuries In Hospitals
Including Security Strobe Lights In Your Alarm System
Most of the time an audible alarm is a good enough way of alerting people of a serious problem that threatens security or safety. If the alarm is loud and relatively infrequent (frequent alarms lead to the ‘boy who cried wolf’ syndrome) it is effective at getting people to react quickly, but what about other… Continue reading Including Security Strobe Lights In Your Alarm System
The Different Types Of Emergency Sirens
Have you ever noticed that a police siren sounds different from that of an ambulance or a fire engine? Also, if you ever travel abroad, you may notice that the sound of sirens is different over there from the ones you are used to. So what is that all about? It seems that it is… Continue reading The Different Types Of Emergency Sirens
5 Smokin’ Hot Apps For Fire Safety At Home
Most apps that we have lurking on our smartphones give us relevant information the moment we need it, like the location of the closest place for a good burger or which gas station is offering the lowest prices. Today, however, the subject is a category where many of the apps are best used far in… Continue reading 5 Smokin’ Hot Apps For Fire Safety At Home
The Modern Uses Of Military Emergency Escape Lighting
When a helicopter, armored vehicle, or tank crashes into a large body of water, the weight of the engine will quickly cause it to invert and begin to sink. Soldiers who are caught within the vehicle must be capable of exiting immediately in order to avoid drowning or being crushed by the military hardware. A… Continue reading The Modern Uses Of Military Emergency Escape Lighting
Low Incidence Of Natural Disasters In Austin
Subject: Low Incidence of Natural Disasters in Austin Austin is in Central Texas, northwest of Houston, occupying an area of 270 square miles. The eastern part of the city is flat, while the western side has rolling hills. Austin lies on the Colorado River and has several man-made lakes. The city has a series of… Continue reading Low Incidence Of Natural Disasters In Austin
Issues Surrounding the Broadband Stimulus Program
The National Broadband Stimulus program, having been funded by grants since 2009, was designed to bring the internet to underserved communities in the form of new network creation, upgrades of existing networks and improvements to public internet access locations. But although over $3 billion has been received since the inception of the stimulus, many wonder… Continue reading Issues Surrounding the Broadband Stimulus Program
8 Ways To Get Out Of Going To Work
Going to work can get pretty old sometimes. There are something that you might want to do instead of going to work. If you absolutely need some excuses to leave work?whether it be to take a day off, or do something fun?take a look at these excuses to help you get out of a day… Continue reading 8 Ways To Get Out Of Going To Work
Learn How A CB Radio Works And Join The Fun
There was once a time when CB, or Citizens Band, radios were the most sophisticated means of personal communication, and while their popularity today has been superseded by mobile phones, CB radios still continue to be highly useful for many individuals. These devices are two-way radio devices through which individuals can communicate over radio frequency… Continue reading Learn How A CB Radio Works And Join The Fun