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CDC Publishes Preliminary Artificial Turf Yarn Fiber Lead Test FACTSHEET

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:41:04 -0500

August 22, 2008 From the desk of Annie Costa Exec Director, ASGi There has been a great deal of confusion to what might be the appropriate test methods to use to determine the possible risks of lead in artificial grass fibers. We asked th

Lead in artificial turf fibersASGi hosts teleconference call July 31st

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:16:22 -0500

Go Here to Register for the Artificial Turf Lead in Yarns Teleconference Call. Thursday. July 31st - starts at 4pm - West Coast USA (-8 hrs GMT) You must register and confirm your registration to receive call in details. Normally for members only, A

The Dangers Of Using Microwaves

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:19 -0500

From: GlobalHealingCenter No Good Review: Rob B - I don’t know about you but, I like my food to glow in the dark. Besides that I also know that what does not kill me only makes me better, stronger, faster. Now I will say

Quite possibly not a good idea

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:13:06 -0500

There’s a time when you just crave something different to eat, especially when you’re not into your work or the going is slow or you’re bored. Then the idea hits you: Chinese food! And before you know it you’re setting off at

Watch Out for this TKR hazard

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:54:51 -0500

I have already mentioned elsewhere in my blog that small kids, animals of any size, and loose cords can be potential hazards for a total knee replacement person. Well, there is a new one to add to the list that is not mentioned in any medical liter

New Jersey School District States Artificial Turf Field “Safe”

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:44:29 -0500

Title: New Jersey Turf Deemed Safe Issue: LOL - June 16, 2008 Author: Staff Even if the New Jersey fields had been unhealthy, school district facilities manager Bob Murray said the Scituate field was not made with lead chromate, the material that cau

Artificial Turf Grass Options Increase Water Available to Draught States

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:52:54 -0500

Replacing the natural grass with artificial lawn grass, an average residential home with lawn areas, of over 1000 square feet, can save more than 35,000 gallons of water, per year, in California.

Artificial Turf Helps Commerical Properties Increase Appeal, Reduce Dust, Maintanence, Chemicals & Water Use

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:04:04 -0500

Artificial Turf is Ideal for Commercial Uses Outdoor, High-Traffic Areas Easily Cleaned & Groomed Slopes, for Erosion Control Reduce Dust, Allergens Reduce Chemicals & Maintenance Tahoe City Marina Lake Tahoe, CA - Installed 2002

Another Hazard for tkr

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:28:14 -0500

It was a beautiful day when I decided to take my new knee for a walk through the local mall. All was fine and dandy until….I came face to face with a new hazard. A hazard that I was never made aware of, but still on the same level as a big

Hazards of playing badminton while nursing a flu!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:43:00 -0500

I 've been off the bad court recently because of one big reason-I' nursing a flu. Needles to say, my day wouldn't be complete without "visiting" the badminton court and watch baddicts play their usual ego driven games. Often, I get cajoled and tempt

Tibet prepares plan to fight environmental hazards

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:19:57 -0500

Tibet is planning an “ecological security” plan to counter threats from global warming and rapid development to glaciers and grasslands on the roof of the world, its top environmental official said. Tibet, which made headlines for recent

Artificial Turf Lead Study from New Jersey Findings Give “All Clear” to Recent Artificial Sports Field Concerns

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:47:12 -0500

Synthetic turf test results released by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) on June 3rd confirmed encapsulated lead chromate levels, found in popular synthetic grass and artificial turf playing field surfaces, are well be

Artificial Turf & Crumb Rubber Safety Study from New York Published

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:53:21 -0500

Get a copy by downloading from ASGi’s FREE Public Library of downloads: CLICK HERE to Login or Register for Free Lifetime Pass and For Immediate Download of this file … A REVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS FROM SYNTHETIC TU

The Plight Of The Coalminer

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:01:47 -0500

Never knew what a coal miner goes through, did you? Most coal seams are located underground, and that’s where the miner will have to go to dig out the black stuff that will be used as an energy source to operate your power plant. For a meag

Extreme Commuting: Real Cost

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:52:31 -0500

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door. SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” DAD: “Yeah sure, what is it?” replied the man. SON: “Daddy, how much do

When Bodybuilding and Steroids Go Too Far

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:23:02 -0500

Right or more often the case wrong, athletes have been taking anabolic steroids since the early 1960’s. Many competitive bodybuilders go to excess in taking steroids in order to compete citing that ‘extreme sports require extreme measures

Grapes of Wrath

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:55:19 -0500

His room was a shrine to his own memory, a eulogy for a still living, and breathing child. Pictures adorned the the door and the wall, smiling, vibrant, full of life. This boy last week was a healthy, happy, growing, developing two year old child.

Three Toed Enigma

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:06:34 -0500

How does one describe the unusual. The strange. The bizarre. The something which hints at something so much more which leaves you with a feeling of uncertainty. Leaving you to stare in the direction of which it went. Questioning whether or not, what

We drink too much water and carry it in Nalgene (potential BPA) - wooha!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:36:13 -0500

OK this is getting a little old don’t you think? First they told us to drink 8 or more glasses of water a day. Now they are telling us that we really don’t need that much. Now they are looking at the containers we put it in. What is reall

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:59:00 -0500

"MOLD. A GROWING CONCERN."National media attention has alerted the public to the destructive and possibly toxic dangers of hidden mold spores that could affect their family's health and their homes. EPA studies indicate that air levels of indoor poll