5/20/2011 In Greek mythology, Mercury is the fleet-footed messenger of the Gods. He was the cleverest of the Olympians, patron of translators and interpreters. He ruled over wealth, good fortune, commerce, fertility. . . and thievery. He brought the souls of the dead to the underworld, and was honored as Read more…
3/29/2021 Many of us humans are animal lovers and having a pet is just a “must” in our lives. And while many of us have a dog or a cat, some have more than one and in certain instances, multitudes. And yet, there are those of us that, rather than Read more…
3/15/2021 The reasons for remediation activities across the country are as varied and diverse as there are environmental projects. Yet, if we were to take these activities and roll them up into a single category, we would see a common thread. That is, years ago, environmental rules and regulations did Read more…
5/2/2011 During the late 1970’s, when America experienced its first major energy crisis, and we saw lines of cars wrapped around city blocks waiting over an hour to fill up their cars with precious gasoline (they had leaded in those days!), a number of initiatives (I am hesitant to use Read more…
3/14/2011 With the exception of the state of Arizona, clocks throughout the United States were reset this past Sunday, moving forward one hour. This means waking up at 6:00 am will be like waking up at 5:00 am. The mornings will be darker, while we will see our evenings having Read more…
2/28/2011 Our skin is a lot more complicated than many of us might expect. After all, it can range in thickness from less than 0.1 millimeters to greater than a centimeter, depending on the specific area (as well as your chosen occupation) while consisting of multiple layers: each layer designed Read more…
2/21/2011 Proper dental hygiene is good for more than just a glowing smile. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Problems in your mouth can signal problems elsewhere in your body. Bacteria in your mouth can cause problems elsewhere in your body. The mouth can be used Read more…
1/31/2011 It was not that long ago: 1986, when a construction engineer at the Limerick Nuclear Power Generating Station in Pottstown, Pa. visited the plant’s radiation-detection section. When he stepped into the radiation counting machines, his radiation levels were so high that the monitors hit overload and could not properly Read more…
6/8/2015 There are many types of particles that when they become airborne, represent a potential health hazard. Metals such as lead, magnesium, manganese, chrome (especially Chrome VI) can be quite toxic to the human system. And when they are used in such processes as welding and grinding, these materials can Read more…
11/30/2020 Face coverings, dust masks, N95 and the Chinese counterpart of N95’s – the KN95s- have become household names as of late due to our current pandemic. Health officials are broadcasting the importance of wearing these clothing articles or personal protective equipment – PPE – as a necessary component to Read more…