Published documents by Art Gib

2009

I have to admit, I am a really big animal lover, and it tends to show. My spouse tends to feel a little alienated whenever we visit my parents, as my first forty-five minutes in their home gets devoted to the dog. I know I'm not alone; the internet is absolutely full of websites devoted to people spouting off about their pets. But there are other ways to show admiration and love for...

Some Of The Basics About Bay Area Commercial Building Seismic Retrofitting Published on 20/08/2009

Earthquakes are not new phenomena: they've been a part of Bay Area California life for generations upon generations. But the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 brought the realities of the capabilities of seismic damage to a whole new modern generation. Since then, commercial building owners have been rightly concerned about the seismic resistance capabilities of their facilities. Fortunately,...

Understanding the Dynamics of Mangosteen Fruit Published on 20/08/2009

We go through life hearing about so many different opportunities, health drinks, health powders and several other options to help our health. It is hard to figure out what is the best thing for each of us. At times some of the promises of products seem too good to be true. Then there are those that choose to just ignore all of the great products due to the several different options. With...

A Hobby That Can Be Passed On Published on 20/08/2009

Hobbies come in all kinds of different forms. Having a hobby is important as it gives a person something to enjoy and distract them from their daily routine. A hobby is something the people do to take their minds off their work. Some people like to read or write, while others enjoy the challenge of building miniatures, and yet others choose to specialize in a collection of some kind. Hobbies...

Getting the Help You Need Right at Your Fingertips Published on 20/08/2009

When you need information where do you go? You might be wondering what kind of information, but the answer is any kind of information. Growing up if I had to write a report I would go to encyclopedias and the library to do research and then I would have to make copies of the books to have the information for me to type into a report. If I needed a phone number I would go to the phone...

Common Causes Behind A Leaking Roof Published on 20/08/2009

When I was growing up, a leaking roof was just kind of a part of life. During a light drizzle, it was easily solved by a bucket perched atop the dining room table or on the floor in a corner, but when the famed Arizona desert monsoons hit, things got pretty dicey inside. The big mistake my parents made was allowing leaks to remain untreated, so they ended up doing much more extensive damage...

New York Homeowner's Insurance can help if Your Animal Hurts Someone Published on 20/08/2009

Any of us that have homeowner's insurance recognizes the importance of having it. We know that we are protected in case of a fire or many other things that could happen. Often times we only think of using our homeowner's insurance in times of a large problem. Have you ever stopped to think that you could be covered with smaller incidents? Have you ever thought about the smaller day to day...

The Ultimate Pick-Me-Ups For Someone Who Is Feeling Down Published on 20/08/2009

So, we have all been there--you have a close friend or associated or even a family member that is just feeling down and out. Perhaps they lost their job, had a death in the family, or they are having struggles in their marriage--it could be almost anything. But they just don't feel or act like themselves. Sometimes in these situations, it's your job to step in and be a listening ear and/or...

The Lost Arts Of Being Domestic And Self-Reliant Published on 20/08/2009

In our society, we have been placing increasing emphasis on the necessity of women getting ahead, competing with men, and excelling in the workplace. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. In fact, I am hoping to begin my graduate studies next fall, so I wholeheartedly believe in this kind of success for "the fairer sex." But on the other hand, women have also in some senses lost...

Is A Shelter Dog Right For You And Your Family? Published on 20/08/2009

If you are in the market to bring a new pup into your home, chances are, you have spent plenty of time surfing the web, trying to determine the major differences between breeds and which is right for you, if any. You may have also wandered through shelters, peering into kennels filled with sad-looking eyes. I consider myself an animal rights advocate, so of course, my first instinct is to...