Vol FD: Call in controlled burns Oct 29, 2009
Illegal burning of rubber tires, electrical wire, lead acid batteries, roofing shingles, insulation, treated lumber, carpet, carpet padding, aluminum, TVs, appliances, creosoted products or any item that has been generated at another location and hauled in can result in fines between 1,000 and 100,000 and possible civil penalties. Burning during a burn ban can result in a fine of up to 500. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Windber school finds source of foul odor Oct 28, 2009
The repairs, which have been authorized as emergency work, will begin this week as soon as the district files the appropriate paperwork with the state Department of Education, said Superintendent Rick Huffman (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rescue center aids hundreds of at-risk birds Oct 28, 2009
Stormy weather has churned up the water, creating a sudsy foam that disrupts the alignment of a bird's feathers, which act like shingles on a roof to protect the creatures from the elements. Thousands of birds have died in the past week as a result of the phenomenon off the coast of Oregon and Washington. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Vaccination against Shingles Virus ... Oct 27, 2009
Vaccination against Shingles Virus Infection. Vaccination against Shingles Virus Infection ... Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. (Suite101.com)
The rise of thin-film solar power: Leaner and cheaper Oct 27, 2009
There are many exotic ideas involving thin film, from the solar shingles recently unveiled by Dow, a big chemical company, (a roof s worth costs $27,000) to experimental prototypes of power-generating clothes, roads and cars. But most thin film comes in the form of panels that resemble crystalline ones. (The Economist)
Relationship between Chickenpox and... Oct 26, 2009
Relationship between Chickenpox and Shingles. Relationship between Chickenpox and Shingles ... Chickenpox and shingles are caused by varicella zoster herpesvirus. (Suite101.com)
Cathy’s Corner — Something needs to be done in the U.S. Oct 23, 2009
What many do not realize is that the doctors who are responsible for making us feel better must go through so many years of intensive (and very expensive) training before they get their rights to hang out their MD shingles. There is still another reason doctors charge so much: malpractice insurance. (Brenham Banner, TX)
House explodes Oct 23, 2009
Debris was seen in tall trees next to the home and brick, glass and roof shingles were thrown more than 100 feet from the blast. Neighbors said they heard and felt the explosion. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Makapu'u Double Fatal Crash Under Investigation Oct 19, 2009
As a tow truck righted the crushed vehicle, shingles from the building's rooftop stuck to the car. The victims' family and friends gathered across the street from the crash to talk to police and comfort each other. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Family bought Victorian in 1900 Oct 19, 2009
The house was built from redwood with a veranda curving around two sides and fish scale shingles on the gables. The lot was carved out of a citrus orchard and some of the original trees were left beside the house. (Fresno Bee)
Could The Hot Stuff In Chili Peppers Ease Your Tingling Nerve Pain? Oct 19, 2009
18, 2009) Millions of people suffer peripheral pain and other troubling sensations accompanying diseases as varied as diabetes, AIDS, shingles and arthritis. Cancer patients also often suffer these so-called peripheral neuropathies because of their therapies. (Science Daily)
Ridge vent only works if it has an opening Oct 18, 2009
You can use galvanized screws or strap hangers, which are steel strapping that fits under the shingles instead of being driven into the tails. The gutter man must make sure the new gutters are at the right height, and that water drips into the very middle of the gutters. (Boston Globe)
Women's Basketball Holds Annual Media Day on Monday Oct 18, 2009
They tried to do some things, our team physician, Mike Shingles, did a great job with them, and he did some things to relief that bone on bone contact. Really, it's going to be for her, maybe about managing reps a little bit and not letting her go full bore. (Msuspartans.com)
Storm-Chasing Dad at Center of New Storm Oct 17, 2009
Miraculously, he said, no shingles on the roof were destroyed or even disturbed, leading him to believe that magnetism played a role in the occurrence. Heene's business partner, Scott Stevens, said he was a radio show host when he met Heene, and he said he liked his hands-on approach to research. (Fox News)
Wellesley's Home of Distinction now open Oct 17, 2009
It is composed of four layers plywood, then rubber, followed by a cedar breather and, finally, cedar shingles. Behrend said there was no waste and no mistakes in construction, since all the lumber was precut and numbered for assembly, and any excess got shipped back in full lengths. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Harsco Signs Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Supply U.S. Asphalt Shingle Manufacturer Oct 16, 2009
Under the contract, Harsco's Minerals division will supply a full range of roofing granules to customer plant locations across the U.S. for use in the manufacture of asphalt shingles, principally for the residential roofing and home refurbishment markets. Harsco will support the contract from its network of 15 production facilities in 12 states as supply points to ensure uninterrupted product availability. (Primezone Releases)
Portsmouth couple is distributor of Mona Vie health drink Oct 16, 2009
Other testimonials state a client had shingles and after she tried the Mona Vie, she felt great. Another client has an autistic son who has seen improvements in almost all aspects of his life, including verbal and social skills. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 15, 2009
Also visit a Norwood factory that turns out 25,000 cabinets yearly, and meet an artist who turns plain shingles into works of art. RADIO HIGHLIGHTS Tent Show Radio 5 a.m. WUMB-FM (91. (Boston Globe)
Open Space Steward: Garden closing Oct 15, 2009
The site around the field house will be closed from 7 to 9 a.m., and help is welcome from neighbors and others around town to pick up old shingles and debris again, stretching those resources. Sunday is a clean up day at the Walter F. Lewis Community Garden at Sunny Meadow Farm. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Antibacterial soap caused cracked, split skin Oct 13, 2009
I would like to let you know that this product also did wonders for my shingles ... I then came across the article I had saved and decided to give it a try for my shingles pain ... Shingles is often painful, itchy and difficult to treat. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vt. health reform: manage chronically ill patients Oct 12, 2009
Medical specialists and surgeons - physicians who are hard to recruit to rural areas - often take one look at the hospital's worn and soiled carpet and peeling wallpaper and decide to hang their shingles elsewhere. The emergency room has only five beds, so when patients with serious injuries or illnesses are admitted other less critical patients must get out of bed and walk or are rolled to a nearby waiting room. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Shingles Raises Stroke Risk by 30 Percent Oct 10, 2009
Adults with shingles were about 30 percent more likely to have a stroke during a one-year follow-up than adults without shingles, in a study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV) ... Usually the virus doesnt cause problems, but it can reappear years later, causing shingles. (Newsmax)
Shingles a gold mine for thieves Oct 10, 2009
Shingles prove to be gold mine for thieves ... Charles Collins, regional operations manager for Bradco Supply Co., among stacks of shingles in Fort Worth, Texas ... Thieves have targeted Bradco Supply locations so much in recent months that company officials decided to add a unique splash of paint to the shingles' packaging to help police track down the stolen roofing material. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Shingles Hot Item For Thieves Oct 10, 2009
DALLAS -- Crooks nationwide are stealing millions of dollars worth of roofing shingles from lumberyards and building-supply companies. Previously, thieves would steal shingles from construction sites ... Other thefts may be isolated incidents from people looking to sell the shingles to roofers for a quick buck. (Click2Houston, TX)
Shingles May Raise Risk of Stroke Oct 10, 2009
Study Shows Shingles Patients 30 Percent More Likely to Suffer a Stroke ... (WebMD) Adults with shingles are at increased risk for stroke, especially if they have shingles that affects the eyes, a study shows ... The study is not the first to show an elevated stroke risk associated with shingles, but it is the first to quantify the risk, researchers say. (CBS News)
Shingles Raises Stroke Risk Oct 10, 2009
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with the skin disease shingles appear to be at raised risk for stroke, especially when it affects the area around the eyes, researchers report. Previous reports have linked shingles with stroke risk, but "the exact frequency and risk for these phenomena are still unknown," said study lead author Dr. Jiunn-Horng Kang, a principal investigator in the Neuroscience Research Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan ... Shingles is a painful skin... (MEDLINEplus)
AskTheBuilder.com: Black-Streaked Shingles - Roof Algae Oct 9, 2009
Black-Streaked Shingles - Roof Algae ... Black-Streaked Shingles - Roof Algae ... Summary: Shingles on many homes are now showing streaky, black stains for the first time. (Kentucky Post)
Shingles Raises Stroke Risk: Study Oct 9, 2009
Adults with the skin disease shingles appear to be at raised risk for stroke, especially when it affects the area around the eyes, researchers report. Previous reports have linked shingles with stroke risk, but "the exact frequency and risk for these phenomena are still unknown," said study lead author Dr. Jiunn-Horng Kang, a principal investigator in the Neuroscience Research Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan ... Shingles is a painful skin rash resulting from infection by the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Shingles raises risk of stroke by 30% or more in adults Oct 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Adults with shingles were about 30 percent more likely to have a stroke during a one-year follow-up than adults without shingles, and the risk was even greater when the infection involved the eyes, said a study published in the November issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox ... Usually the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Debris pile fire creates anxiety Oct 8, 2009
The chief noted that the burn pile, which was rather large, and contained materials including asphalt roofing shingles ... We don t allow any plastics or garbage or asphalt shingles, which give off noxious fumes, Graham said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Backward Glances Oct 8, 2009
79 YEARS AGO (1930)- New shingles were added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crocker of Water Street John Finnerty s Williams Tavern orchestra played at the Drum Corps dance at the State Armory Paul Tierney, recent graduate of Hebron Academy, enrolled at Holy Cross College Hudson High football coach Ed Martin and his squad were guests of the Hudson Theater management to view a football film where plays were demonstrated by famous Coach Knute Rockne Rufus Hurlburt was installing steel ceilings... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Depomed Says Shingles Pain Drug Meets Study Goal Oct 6, 2009
Depomed says its post-shingles pain drug succeeded it trial, and shares hit three-year high ... Depomed Inc. on Monday reported a successful late stage clinical trial of a drug intended to treat pain following the viral infection shingles, and its shares soared on the news ... The company said its DM-1796 significantly reduced post-shingles pain compared to placebo after 10 weeks of treatment. (ABC News -- Wire)
Not all vaccinations are reported Oct 6, 2009
Those shots, depending on the person s age and health risks, include tetanus shots, a whooping cough booster and vaccines against pneumococcal pneumonia, shingles and hepatitis. But in Georgia, health officials say, adults are even less likely to have their vaccinations recorded in GRITS.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Steps to keep your home safe from fire Oct 4, 2009
Using fire-resistant roofing shingles made of asphalt, metal or clay rather than wood is probably the most important step. The most-fire-resistant shingles have a "Class A" rating ... Highly flammable cedar shake shingles are banned in many areas because they can catch fire, fly off the roof and spark other fires. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A disease by any other name would be as sweet Oct 2, 2009
Ulcer and Mumps could be grumpy trolls in a children's story but you couldn't name a real person Shingles or Thrush. Polio, Anthrax and Tetanus sound like out of work superheroes or long forgotten Greek Gods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain Oct 1, 2009
Conditions that cause neuropathic pain include nerve problems in the spine, diabetes-related nerve damage and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is nerve pain caused by the varicella zoster virus that can follow an outbreak of shingles. The study included 56 people with PHN or diabetic nerve disease who had a daily pain score of at least 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. (MEDLINEplus)
$40M disaster research center comes to Chester County Sep 30, 2009
Researchers also will shoot wind-propelled 2-by-4 s at windows, and they ll try to determine the wind speed at which shingles are torn from a roof. Test results will be shared with builders, materials manufacturers and building code writers. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Business Buzz: Sept. 24 Sep 30, 2009
After receiving a seasonal flu shot, customers will receive a $20 gift card when they take advantage of any one of the following services that can help jumpstart or renew plans for a healthier lifestyle (some restrictions apply): Transfer or fill a new prescription at Shaw s Osco Pharmacy; receive another immunization, including the vaccines that can prevent pneumonia, shingles, tetanus or meningitis; complete a private medication review with a pharmacist and complete Shaw s Osco s Tools for... (Burlington Union, MA)
Don't fall for repair scams Sep 30, 2009
And that s just a stop-gap: The shingles were installed improperly and the roof will likely need replacement within five years, she said. All those costs will come out of the Dunlaps pockets because it s not the insurance company s fault that the couple chose a bad contractor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Call an Expert Sep 25, 2009
"HAND-NAILED" Replacement Shingles 317-698-7793. Ad# 11909533. (The Daily Journal)
Learn About Shingles Vaccine Sep 25, 2009
Seniors can help protect themselves from getting shingles by getting a shingles vaccine ... Shingles is also known as zoster herpes or zoster and a vaccine is available to seniors called Zostavax ... Is the Shingles Vaccine Safe. (Suite101.com)
Short-staffed, State Parks leans on rural rangers Sep 24, 2009
But unlike other landlords, the State Parks department has no spare resources to fix a leaky faucet, repair roof shingles or any other maintenance tasks. That job is up to Kiser and his family, and keeping an old farmhouse maintained is going to be a chore, he said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine... Sep 24, 2009
Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine ... Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine ... Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine. (Suite101.com)
Funding helps restore hopes for historic Camp Naco Sep 24, 2009
Volunteers are not allowed to clean up asbestos shingles that have fallen on the ground due to safety issues. Lack of funding to finish the fence and clean up the asbestos basically stopped the restoration process in its tracks, Orozco said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
PIEDMONT HERALD: Westernport expands senior discount Sep 24, 2009
Partly because of its isolated location in the largely vacant shopping center, that bin was abused, Davis said, with shingles, household trash and other items deposited in it. The bin has since been removed by Allegany County. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
> Survival, stiff competition create buyers market for developers Sep 23, 2009
Adding to the pressure is the expectation, based on commodities futures, that materials costs have hit bottom and are poised for a sizable price increase, not to mention the steady rise in oil prices as of late and along with it the cost of tar-based roofing shingles and construction fuel. Steel and copper futures are trading higher in anticipation of revived building activity in China and other emerging economies, Simonson said, while oil price increases tend to affect materials that are either... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Shingles Vaccine for Seniors Sep 23, 2009
Zostavax can help prevent shingles. Find out about the effectiveness, side effects and how long the shingles vaccine lasts ... Seniors in Canada are now able to get a vaccine to protect against getting shingles, which is also known as herpes zoster. (Suite101.com)
It's September, and winged scavengers have returned Sep 23, 2009
If a vulture is tearing up a screen porch or chewing up shingles or roofs, residents may consider scaring them with pyrotechnics. For information about what's legal, call wildlife services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture at (352) 377-5556. (Florida Today)
Police Reports Sep 22, 2009
9-10 Person unknown removed 339 squares/ packages of roofing shingles from a construction site in the 100 block of Stonebridge. 9-13 Person unknown removed property without force from an attached garage in the 1500 block of Randol Mill. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Is it possible to get shingles after childbirth a second time? Sep 22, 2009
Is it possible to get shingles after childbirth a second time ... Is it possible to get shingles after childbirth a second time ... If someone develops shingles after she gave birth will this virus affect her next pregnancy. (CNN -- Health)
20 years later: Hugo still burned into S.C. memory Sep 20, 2009
He only lost some roof shingles at his Orangeburg residence. Meanwhile, Hilliard finally went home. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Heart-felt thanks for another go at life Sep 20, 2009
NOT LONG AGO I had shingles and the pain was such that I wept with agony. I found the only way to ease the trauma of this bacterial hysteria was to take lots of scorching hot showers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Do you think Braves can do it? Sep 19, 2009
When the gutter loosened away from the house, he then tried to fix it by driving a couple of screws through the inner part of the gutter (I dont know the terms for this stuff), but in doing so hed allowed a few of the bottom shingles to get behind the gutter in a couple of spots ... Long story short (well, long story not as long): I had my butt on the roof, hanging over the side, straightening that big nail, then pulling the shingles from behind the gutter and tightening it back up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Somerville Shaws to host flu shot clinic Sep 19, 2009
After receiving a flu shot, customers will receive a $20 gift card when they take advantage of one of the following services that can help jumpstart or renew plans for a healthier lifestyle: transfer or fill a new prescription at Shaw s Osco Pharmacy; receive another immunization, including the vaccines that can prevent pneumonia, shingles, tetanus or meningitis; complete a private medication review with a Shaw s Osco pharmacist; or complete Shaw s Osco s Tools for Living Healthy with Diabetes... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Wellesley Building Permits Sep 18, 2009
Strip shingles and re-shingle. Sept. 10. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Handyman on Call: fixing a loose gutter Sep 17, 2009
At the bottom of the A-dormer the flashing is rather ordinary, with one leg of the L-shaped flashing under the wall shingles, the other leg directly on the roof shingles. Sometimes an extra shingle is put over the flashing, which is cosmetic. (Boston Globe)
POLICE BLOTTER Sep 12, 2009
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Weekend breakdown of the Pac-10 Sep 12, 2009
Oregon State's starting quarterback last season, recently was diagnosed with shingles. He was already trying to come back from rotator cuff surgery. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Some insurance companies may be shorting Texas homeowners Sep 11, 2009
Oliver also wrote a separate a note to KHOU management about a story we aired last week involving Texas Windstorm's alleged non-payment of claims related to wind-lifted shingles. Oliver called the story unfair, inaccurate, incomplete, and deceptive and gave a list of 17 facts he felt should have been included in the story. (KHOU.com, TX)
State: Texas Windstorm 'unfair or deceptive' with insurance claims Sep 4, 2009
The complaint specifically criticizes how the company handles claims related to wind-lifted roof shingles ... Conner said that one section of his roof has shingles that were lifted by the high winds of Hurricane Ike, that broke the water seal ... He was seeking guidance on whether to pay claims dealing with lifted shingles or whether to deny them outright. (KHOU.com, TX)
Vaccinations for adults go beyond the flu Sep 2, 2009
The CDC encourages adults to guard against vaccine-preventable diseases such as shingles; human papillomavirus, or HPV; tetanus; meningitis; whooping cough; and pneumococcal disease ... Shingles, which is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and results in a painful, sometimes debilitating rash, strikes fear into people who have seen its effects firsthand, but that hasn't translated into mass vaccination: Only 7 percent of Americans who are supposed to receive the shot people age... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Volunteers come to the rescue Aug 31, 2009
Friesen s Santa Maria home is in shambles: a roof with no shingles or tiles; no stucco or siding on the exterior walls; many interior walls lack drywall and show exposed electrical wiring; a hodgepodge of flooring is in very bad shape; and an entry way of warped plywood laid over bare dirt. It s a mixture of a worn out house and half-done improvement projects. (Santa Maria Times)
Dehumidifier probably unnecessary in empty condo Aug 30, 2009
If you have ice dams and no leaks, it is probably because you have an ice and water shield on the low part of the roof, which prevents water from backing up and leaking through shingles and shield. Q. The white cedar shingles on my house on Cape Cod were treated with bleaching oil, and when they got rather tired looking after many years, I painted the house ... Can I shingle over the old shingles. (Boston Globe)
Staying one step ahead of storms Aug 30, 2009
The disaster center dispatched 1,300 truckloads of goods for Hurricane Ike alone 500 loaded with generators, gas cans and flashlights went to Florida ahead of the storm, 500 went to Texas pre-storm and 300 loaded with plywood, shingles and cleaning supplies went to Texas after the storm struck ... Number of trucks that carried tarps, shingles and cleaning supplies after Gustav passed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chris Higgins, A Student Whose 'Generosity Was Legendary,' Dies at 23 Aug 30, 2009
Shingles symptoms Jun 04 2009 at 3:10 p.m.. May his soul rest in peace. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
