Robert Besser
Twenty-five years as a reporter, editor and newspaper publisher. I also have worked in network television news and politics.
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Fluorescent Lighting Remains Popular and Easy to MaintainFluorescent fixtures are popular because they spread light through a room more completely that incandescent light bulbs do. This is why they are often used in home kitchens and basements, as well as most offices and factories.
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Replacing Broken Ceramic TilesThe best way to repair ceramic floor or wall tiles is by first understanding what ceramic tile is, how ceramic tile adheres to a surface, what purpose grout has, and what can go wrong if you do not take your time with the repair.
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Repair a Damaged CarpetOne of those household disasters can strike if something hot falls onto your wall to wall carpeting. For the synthetic carpets of today will fray, or even melt, in the area which comes into contact with heat. -
Help Your Teen Evaluate Post-High School OptionsThe help and advice a parent gives a child in the years approaching high school graduation may be some of the most important time a parent spends with their child. -
Waterproof Your Leaky BasementConstantly damp basements are an ongoing problem on par with fighting weeds, visiting in-laws, and keeping our gutters clean.
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Repairing a Kitchen Drawer: Patience and Prayers May Be the Best ToolsHomeowners justifiably dread having to fix a drawer which becomes jammed or, even worse, has fallen off its rail. Indeed, that dread may become a nightmare if the drawer must be fixed within a tight-fitting kitchen.
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Odors From Floor Drains: Tackle Them With Determination and the Right ToolsTypically, people will attempt to solve the problem by pouring a variety of solvents down the drain as well as calling armies of plumbers and handymen for very expensive consultations.
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Surviving Your Baby's Separation AnxietySeparation anxiety is a developmental phase infants go through in which they display distress when not in the presence on their main caregiver, let's say, their mother. This period is often most observable from ten to eighteen months. -
Shy Children: When It's a Passing Phase and When It's a Personality ProblemParents often become concerned if they see their child is lacking in social skills and is, in fact, shy. As a result, many parents seek answers to this question: How can we help our child overcome shyness? -
Heavy Marijuana Smokers Face Numerous Health RisksThe issue of legalizing marijuana will be passionately debated for a long time to come. However, from a medical perspective, the problems arising from consistent use of marijuana are considerable.Also published on: -
Leading Causes of Deaths Among Women Show Surprising ResultsWith 489,000 women dying annually from heart disease, this represents more deaths than all cancers combined. And the American Heart Association reports only 13 percent of all women are aware that heart disease is a major threat to their lives. -
Travelers Beware: Most Health Insurance Policies Do Not Provide International CoverageUnfortunately, many travelers fail to learn whether their health insurance policies provide coverage when they are outside the United States. And the sad fact is that most policies do not pay medical bills from outside the country.
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California Company Selling Jordy Goggles to Enhance Vision of Nearly BlindThe new product, called JORDY, is a Low Vision Enhancement System (LVES). Worn like goggles, it magnifies printed type by thirty to fifty times and allows users to manually adjust brightness and clarity.
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Prepare Your Teen for His First Babysitting JobApproach a family which your child thinks he or she might be interested in babysitting for. If it seems acceptable to all, your child might spend a few hours, over the course of a number of days, being a mother's assistant with her children.Also published on:- Yahoo! US Your Wisdom
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Prevent and Repair Ceiling Damage Caused by Water From Ice DamsAn ice dam is caused when the bottom snow lying on the roof melts and slowly moves downward. This snow begins to melt when the heat from the house travels through the attic and is trapped underneath your roof. -
Quick Action is Necessary when Treating Frostbite or HypothermiaKnowing how to help someone suffering from frostbite or hypothermia is essential during the winter months. Either of these conditions occur when a person has been exposed to low temperatures, wind or moisture for an extended period.
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What to Do when a Child Swallows a Foreign ObjectPanicked adults consulted as they tried to decide whether to call an ambulance, jump into the car to rush the child to the hospital, contact the doctor, or do nothing since whatever was swallowed "would probably pass."
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When a Dog Bites Your Child: Treat the Wound Yourself or Call the Doctor?Nearly two-thirds of the injuries from bites to children four years and younger are to the head and neck regions. Also, statistics show boys are involved in many more of these incidents than girls. -
New Furnace Filters Like the Electrostatic and Vacuums Lead the Way in Fighting DustWhile grandma may have been the General George Patton of the dust wars, new products are available which can greatly assist in reducing dust in your home.
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Children's Croup is an Easily Treatable ConditionMost coup cases are seen in children ages six months to three years. Doctors see most cases between October and March, though croup can occur throughout the year.
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Relax Parents; Children Usually Outgrow Most Problems with Their Feet and LegsParents are always on the lookout for any orthopedic problem which they fear their children may be suffering from. Many children, as they grow, develop flat feet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees.
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Questions to Determine Whether You Have an Alcohol ProblemIf may succumb to that nagging urge to explore whether you have an alcohol problem, here are a few questions to ask yourself.
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Knowing When to Contact the Pediatrician If Your Child Has a ColdOften, your child's first health problem is the common cold. Unlike the colds we are used to living with as adults, it is quite a different matter for a new parent to learn to care for his or her child during recurrent bouts of having a cold.
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Filling Your Own Laser Toner Cartridges Guarantees Lower CostWhen the time came to replace the four color-laser toner cartridges, I was hit with a retail bill of $320. However, the printer only cost $399!
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Graduated Driving Rules Assist Parents in Protecting Teen DriversUnfortunately, auto accidents remain the largest killer of teens in the United States. To combat this on-going tragedy, parents are urged to institute their own driving program for their new teen drivers.
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New Cases of Cancer No Longer Increasing in the U.S.While cancer remains a leading cause of death among Americans, a newly released report shows increased awareness on the part of doctors and patients is having promising results. -
Pacifier Safety - Some Do's and Don'ts for Your ChildWhile some controversy remains about pacifiers, experts believe there are no reasons to not allow a child to use a pacifier for a reasonable amount of time. -
America's First Royal Visit Remembered for World's Most Famous PicnicThe first royal visit was remarkable for what was choreographed for public consumption and, more importantly, for the groundwork which was laid in private to keep Britain afloat until the United States could enter the war.
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Children and Dog BitesThere are 4.7 million dog bites in the United States reported by victims each year. In fact, 800,000 Americans seek medical assistance following dog bites and 386,000 are treated in hospital emergency rooms due to dog bites.
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U.S. Health Initiative to Target Inherited Diseases by Mapping Family Health HistoriesBy documenting family health history, doctors hope to begin early treatment of those inherited diseases which can lead to debilitating illnesses.
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A Survival Guide for Parents With Children Who Are Picky EatersIt can be very disturbing to a parent to suddenly see their child not eating as before. Also, parents too often compare how their toddler is eating with other toddlers who may eat more.
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Parents - Act Quickly When Your Child Becomes DehydratedVomiting and diarrhea are always cause for concern for parents. For left untreated, a child may lose too much fluid from their body resulting in dehydration, which could lead to medical emergency.
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How to Help Older Children Adjust When the New Baby Becomes a ToddlerParents must remember that while an older child or children were excited, and even helpful, when you brought a new infant home, they also had to adjust to having less of your attention.
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One Passenger's Experience With Amtrak Train TravelMy coast-to-coast trips on Amtrak trains have been memorable for their consistently nasty staff, zombie-like dining room crews, no sleep, inability to arrive on time…………yet I can't wait for my next trip.
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Don't Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Holiday PartiesAs we enter the Christmas season, the main activity of our holiday parties often revolve around an elaborate dinner table. As beautiful as our tables are, they are also the cause for an increase in food poisoning cases.