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Controlling mold by controlling moisture
Vance has experienced an increase in mold "sightings" as warm, heavy rains and humid weather has settled in, causing dormant spores to grow.Molds have been on the earth for millions of years and grow where there is moisture. However, its effects can be reduced by practicing proper prevention and control techniques. Most mold problems can be
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6/23
2008
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Protect your family from mosquito threat
Whether you enjoy backyard barbecues, backpacking, cycling or just sitting by the pool, summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors. Nothing spoils outdoor fun faster than one very tiny creature -- the mosquito. Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance, but they can carry diseases that pose a threat to your family's health. About 200 mosquito species can be
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6/16
2008
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Technical Sgt. Akiem Jenkins in Silver Talon Spotlight
Hometown: Newark, N.J. Organization: 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty Title: Supply Quality Assurance Evaluator Time on Silver Talon Team: 10 months What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? I like being able to honor those Airmen who have served before me and the gratitude their families express. What do you enjoy about
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6/16
2008
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Shop smart using saver savvy tips
According to the Institute of Consumer Financial Education, nearly 37 cents of every income dollar is spent by American families for groceries and household items; a few years back it was about 30 cents. Food prices have spiked dramatically these past few months for a variety of reasons. There isn't much consumers can do about the rapidly rising
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5/29
2008
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Healthy Vision Month focuses on eye safety
May is Healthy Vision Month which places focus on eye safety. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, each day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment. About one-third of those are treated in hospital emergency departments
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5/22
2008
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Can you hack the force?
G-forces are always a factor in training aircraft such as the T-6 and the T-38. Vision changes, incapacitation and G-induced loss of consciousness are just a few of the physiological changes that can occur as a result of exposure to G-forces. Therefore, it is imperative that Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students learn and
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5/08
2008
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What you don’t know about supplements can harm you
Airmen must be fit to fight at a moment's notice. This includes the mental and physical endurance to take the fight where it needs to be. With this mentality, many members are getting and staying in shape. Many members are turning to dietary supplements and nutritional enhancers. But before taking that bottle of daily vitamins or herbal
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5/08
2008
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Remembering Kristallnacht 1938 helps us learn from past mistakes
The Holocaust is not merely a story of destruction and loss; it is a story of an apathetic world and a few rare individuals of extraordinary courage. It is a remarkable story of the human spirit and the life that flourished before the Holocaust, the struggle and darkest hours during, and eventually prevailing against the horrors. The theme of this
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5/07
2008
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Knowing what is in medicine cabinets can save lives
What's in your medicine cabinet? Who has access to it? Would you know if medications are missing? Believe it or not, these questions and the answers to them could make a difference in family safety. Why? While illicit drug use is declining, over-the-counter medication abuse is on the rise. Sometimes, when people think of drug addicts or pushers,
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4/24
2008
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Protect teeth with mouthguards
When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of an athlete's standard equipment from an early age. In fact, an athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer harm to the teeth when not wearing a mouthguard. Mouthguards help buffer an impact or blow that otherwise could cause broken
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4/23
2008
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