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Even though I was a resident of Los Angeles for nine years — and experienced an earthquake or 10 during my stint there — yesterday’s East Coast earthquake still freaked me out. no, sanctimonious West Coasters, it wasn’t as scary as yours, but a shaking building is a shaking building.

So, instead of replaying the anxiety-ridden moment over and over again in my mind, as I do with most anxiety-ridden moments, I decided to take the healthy approach and figure out what the hell I’m supposed to do during an earthquake.

Tuck under something. If indoors, FEMA advises you to take cover. Crouch under a sturdy table or other durable piece of furniture until the shaking stops. If there isn’t anything near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. also, don’t go near glass, windows, outside doors and walls, or anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or bookshelves.

Stay put. Research has shown that the majority of earthquake injuries occur when people inside buildings are attempting to move to a different location inside the building or are trying to make a run for outside. (If you simply can’t heed this advice, do NOT use elevators.)

If outdoors, get into an open area. according to the U.S.Geological Survey (and common sense), you should keep away from trees, buildings, walls, and of course, power lines. If driving, pull over to the side of the road, avoid overpasses, and, again, power lines. Stay inside your car until the shaking is over.

If in a crowded place, do not rush for the door. Because everyone else will have the same idea. Simply step away from display shelves containing objects that may fall, and take cover, shielding your head and face from falling debris and glass.

Get a pet. Research (and, again, experience) shows that animals can sense earthquakes before humans. Seismologists think animals sense an electrical signal generated by the movement of underground rocks before an earthquake. or they might sense early, weak shocks that humans can’t feel. so, there you have it. the perfect excuse to get a pet: Your safety depends on it.

What other tips do you know of?

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I bought this frame, and started putting parts off my old bike onto this frame, and my derailleur will not go on. is this a hanger problem (wrong one) or is it something else? thanks.

ok so i put on the cv boot and used these metal band clamp things i used the plier like tool to band them up however the boot is sliding about and doesnt seem to be working
how do i use this clamp properly? or should i just use cable tyes?

use the worn clamps as you can tork them better

you can if u want just fill it with grease first

Homeschooling – the Benefits for Parents and Children

The increase in families choosing the homeschool model of education is evident by the sheer number of them. the last ten years or so have also seen a rise in violent crimes occurring in schools in the US. so it’s no wonder why parents want to do everything possible to protect their children. another important factor is the desire to provide a higher quality of education. There is a lot of evidence supporting the fact that educational standards have indeed decreased in most US states. what many parents like is the range of options available for choosing text books. as we all know no solution will be exactly perfect, although, there are certainly an abundance of benefits to parents and children alike when homeschooling.

Raising their sons and daughters in their own faith and family cultures is what countless parents desire. it is certainly against the law for any public school to show favor towards a distinct belief. Logically, moms and dads to not agree with that and their concerns are plausible. In such a manner, it is very common to see homeschooling households providing a site that is entrenched in their choice of faith. this reveals the value of choosing how to raise your kids. this can be extremely persuasive on children as well as giving parental figures a larger expanse of duty.

You can avoid those disruptive influences also known as “bullies” when you educate your children at home. Most of us have experienced this issue at some point in life.

This of course depends on where you attended school, nevertheless, we still understand how much of a problem it can be in the classroom. Children who cause problems disrupt the entire class, which also causes the teacher to need to stop teaching in order to deal with the problem. the effects of these behaviors include decreased teaching time for your child. Keeping your children at home for school removes the influences of other kids with these behavior problems.

When you take the time to homeschool your children you are helping them to develop stronger and more intense relationships within your family.

If you have more than on child, the bonds between children will be of a much higher quality. of course, there is evidence of this being true of the relationship between parent and child too. the lack of time spent between parents and their children is one of the primary issues in society today. the benefits of a close knit family are boundless.

Parents and children can enjoy the exciting fun of homeschooling. this is because of the abundant opportunities to add creativity into education. There really is no reason why everything needs to be taught in a classroom. Stimulating young minds is often accomplished by making learning fun, new and exciting. That alone often leads children into a greater love of learning and a desire to be educated.Home schooling, really? Find out about UK Boarding schools such as Uppingham School

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Last week there were no coupons in the Sunday paper because of the holiday.  Today I am in total withdrawal and I’m ready tomorrow!

How pathetic is that?

I have cleaned out my binder, cleared out the expired coupons, and made it look nice and pretty for a whole new batch of coupons for tomorrow.   I can’t wait to drive around to family members houses who save their coupons for me, divide them all up page by page, clip them out and file them away.  I’m ready for a good deal.

I just wish I had more stockpile room. I’ve been looking around my house to see where there might be nooks and crannies I can tuck supplies in. 

I recently went to a disaster preparedness meeting at my local fire department.  FEMA is offering neighborhood disaster preparedness through a program called “Map your Neighborhood”.   What’s a disaster?  when your local police and fire department are so overwhelmed they cannot assist you or your  neighbors in a timely manner.  I learned a lot, but I also really saw the value of stockpiling.  Having enough food, toilet paper, bandaids, water, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, and other items on hand can make or break a family in a crisis.  I also became very aware of how unprepared we are.  I’m hoping this summer to have a neighborhood meeting where I meet all of my neighbors and share information so that if something DOES happen, we’re all a bit more ready for it.

I went to the store and purchased L-brackets to secure all of my bookcases to the wall.  I’m trying to make some sort of bungee type brace that I can install to each shelf to minimize things falling out of the bookshelves in case of an earthquake.

I don’t know…something is telling me to prepare.