When purchasing and installing a new manufactured home, two upgrades are recommended. They’re installing a vapor barrier and earthquake bracing. Each is explained here: vapor barrier for mobile homes A manufactured or mobile home vapor barrier is a sheet of thick, rubbery plastic that is placed directly on the ground under a manufactured or mobile home. The foundation piers then […]
New Manufactured Home Basics: 2 Must-Have Upgrades
CSI18 – The Case of the Dead Beauty
The case of the dead beauty Not everything always goes well in Forensicland. Sometimes we cross out. In more ways than one. I was looking out the tall windows of my office at the blue, blue Santa Barbara sky, not a cloud in sight. It was my fifty-something birthday. The bills were ignored. It seemed like a perfect day. Then […]
Find houses for sale in Lagos, Nigeria
In Lagos, Nigeria, a tourism boom is about to unfold following development efforts and economic growth that promises many opportunities for investors. The result of this is a rapidly expanding real estate sector that offers limitless opportunities to reap bountiful harvests. Take for example 5 years ago undeveloped land in the Lekki axis of Lagos Nigeria and Ikoyi areas sold […]
Who is the Actress in No Way Out?
Actress in No Way Out “No Way Out” is a drama set in Washington, D.C., during the waning years of the Cold War. Kevin Costner stars as Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell, an ex-Navy officer who attends a presidential inauguration ball to reconnect with an old college friend. The film also stars Gene Hackman and Will Patton. In the movie, Farrell […]
RAV4 Drivers Club Guide to Toyota RAV4 Run-Flat Tire System (BSR)
This guide is written to explain the BSR Run Flat system installed on the Toyota Rav4 T180 and SR180. Many owners have bought their cars without knowing this BSR system, so here I will try to explain what it is and the options to replace it. What is the BSR system? It is a run flat system which is different […]
The Virgin of Kerima Polotan Tuvera: The feminist approach "The search to be a woman"
Introduction “The search to be a woman” from La Virgen de Kerima Polotan Tuvera is a perfect title that shows the same meaning of what feminist criticism is about. The feminist approach defines the revelation of the true desires and struggles of women in society. It aims to expose the patriarchal premises resulting from prejudice and the discovery of history […]
Biotechnology: a genetic Pandora’s box
The biotech industry has experienced explosive growth, eclipsing that of the high-tech industry. It is driven by two factors: the curiosity of its scientists and the reward. The benefits to be gained are enormous, and it is these benefits that are blinding its advocates and fueling the debate. It all started back in 1995 with the modification of the humble […]
The Wentworth Estate – home to British millionaires and celebrities
Wentworth Estate is a privately owned 1920s spa and golf club (near Virginia Water, Surrey) covering some 700 hectares (1,750 acres) of northern Surrey. In 1922, builder WG Tarrant acquired the development rights to the Wentworth Estate and appointed Harry Colt to develop a golf course around the “Wentworth” house. In 1926 a match between American and British professional players […]
What can happen if you miss your mortgage payments?
When your financial circumstances change and you find yourself in a difficult situation, you may be faced with the possibility of defaulting on your mortgage. What can you expect if this happens? When you have missed your first payment, your lender will most likely send you a letter regarding the late payment and this usually incurs a late payment fee […]
toaster oven safety
Many home cooks are stocking their kitchens with toaster ovens for a myriad of reasons. But some are hesitant due to what appear to be inherent security issues. Can you safely use this convenient appliance in your kitchen, or should you settle for mediocre food prepared in a microwave oven just to avoid the possibility of injury? The number one […]