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25 Jan 2012
Household And Cleaning

ESFI Celebrates National Electrical Safety Month

ESFI Celebrates National Electrical Safety Month












Arlington, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011

May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is preparing for the launch of its annual campaign to increase public awareness of electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety.

“Modern homes run on electricity, but if you don’t properly maintain your electrical products, they can create hazards,” warned ESFI president Brett Brenner. “The good news is that eliminating electrical hazards from your home doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.”

In the U.S., home electrical problems annually cause more than 51,000 fires, resulting in more than 490 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $ 1.3 billion in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission show that nearly 400 people are electrocuted in the United States each year.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International sponsors National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. This year’s campaign challenges people across the country to evaluate the electrical safety of their homes, learning more about their electrical systems and devices in the process.

This year, ESFI is focusing on the electrical safety of a different area of the home each week during May:

Cooking Up Safety in the Kitchen (May 2–6): The kitchen is where families gather to cook favorite recipes, share warm meals, and reconnect with each other, but it’s also the location where two-thirds of all home fires start. Identify and eliminate potential hazards in your kitchen before someone gets hurt.

Plug into Safety in the Family Room (May 9–13): The family room is an area of the home where many people go to unwind, but there are often many electrical appliances and devices in use in this area. Learn to recognize electrical hazards that can exist in common areas of your home.

Wake Up to Safety in the Bedroom (May 16–20): The average adult sleeps almost 8 hours per night, spending at least one-third of every day in their bedroom. Take steps to make sure your bedroom is safe—you’ll sleep better!

Build a Foundation of Safety in the Basement (May 23–27): Heating equipment and electrical distribution systems are two of the leading causes of home fires. Help keep your home safe by learning the basics of how these systems work and making sure they are properly maintained.

New resources featured in ESFI’s 2011 National Electrical Safety Month Toolkit, such as the Home Electrical Safety Challenge, have been designed to teach people of all ages to identify and correct potential electrical hazards before a more serious situation can result. This complimentary 2011 NESM Toolkit can be downloaded on the Foundation’s website at http://www.electrical-safety.org.

To coincide with National Electrical Safety Month this May, ESFI has completed renovations on its Virtual Home online tool. This dynamic, interactive resource guides users as they navigate a virtual home room by room, building understanding about potential home electrical dangers and electrical safety.

“A healthy respect for electricity and a basic knowledge of electrical safety practices can help keep your family and home safe from electrical hazards all year long,” noted Brenner.

Visit ESFI’s Virtual Home at http://virtualhome.esfi.org/ to learn more.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. ESFI proudly sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May, and engages in public education campaigns throughout the year to prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities. To learn more about ESFI and National Electrical Safety Month, visit http://www.electrical-safety.org.

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06 Jul 2011
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning And Ventilating

July is National Park and Recreation Month

July is National Park and Recreation Month











2011 Park and Recreation Month Logo


Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) June 09, 2011

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is pleased to announce that July is national Park and Recreation Month. Since 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyles and communities.

This year’s theme is “Rock Your Park!” NRPA and its grassroots initiative, America’s Backyard, encourage Americans to show the country how parks and recreation make life extraordinary! NRPA will support park and recreation agencies and citizens as they plan special events and initiatives that remind local decision makers and the community of the exciting and vital role that parks and recreation play in the lives of Americans.

This year is particularly motivating as there are five weekends in July, giving citizens a record number of opportunities to get out to their local parks and recreation areas and get active. NRPA, in coordination with park and recreation agencies nationwide, is inspiring people to create a healthy weekend habit by getting out to a park, trail, playground, swimming pool, natural area or other public space every weekend this July. To make a personal commitment to get outdoors, citizens can sign the Five in July Park Pledge.

“According to recent studies, about one-third of Americans struggle with inactivity, obesity and associated health challenges,” said NRPA CEO Barbara Tulipane. “Now is time for change. Through Park and Recreation Month, we’re encouraging Americans to get out, get active and get healthy. By signing our Five in July Park Pledge, citizens can become a real part of the movement toward wellness.”

Park and recreation agencies are at the forefront in the fight against obesity and in the campaign for health and wellness; however, their services and programs are dangerously at risk due to budget cuts. National Park and Recreation Month is just one way citizens can develop healthy habits and get out locally to show their support of this vital resource.

To spread the word and demonstrate the power of parks and recreation, NRPA is hosting a national “Rock Your Park” Flash Mob Contest. Citizens are encouraged to put together a group of people and show the power of parks together in Flash Mob form. Also, NRPA is hosting its second annual July Social Media Project. Individuals are encouraged to take photos with the official “Rock Your Park” social media sign and post them on their favorite social media sites.

Through efforts by NRPA, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an official resolution for Park and Recreation Month in 2009. The association supports the national park and recreation community and the general public by advocating for federal support for park and recreation programs and legislation.

As a President’s Challenge Advocate, NRPA is also pleased to promote the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award program in support of the Let’s Move initiative. For those looking to extend their physical activity commitment, the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, or “PALA,” can be earned by taking part in 60 minutes of physical activity for kids (30 minutes for adults), five days a week for six weeks. For additional information, please visit http://www.millionpalachallenge.org.

For more information on national Park and Recreation Month initiatives, please visit http://www.NRPA.org/july2011.

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 20,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit http://www.NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit http://www.parksandrec-magazine.org.

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22 Jan 2011
Interior Home Improvement And Remodeling

Modern Bathroom, Popular Provider of Contemporary Bathroom Vanities, Giving Away Two Vanities a Month

Modern Bathroom, Popular Provider of Contemporary Bathroom Vanities, Giving Away Two Vanities a Month










Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 5, 2006

Los Angeles based retailer Modern Bathroom is giving bathroom remodelers the chance to win a brand new contemporary bathroom vanity each month through their Fall Vanity Makeover Sweepstakes. For a limited time, Modern Bathroom will give away two (2) free bathroom vanities a month (up to $ 750 or $ 750 off the vanity of your choice) – one (1) to an online entrant at http://www.modernbathroom.com and one (1) to an in-store entrant at their Los Angeles retail store located at 2424 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065. There is no purchase necessary to enter, so participants don’t have to spend a dime to get the chance to win a brand new modern bathroom vanity for their bathroom remodel.

For complete contest rules and to enter Modern Bathroom’s Fall Vanity Makeover Sweepstakes visit http://www.modernbathroom.com/modernbathroomvanitysweepstakes/

Modern Bathroom’s Fall Vanity Makeover Sweepstakes is just another example of how Modern Bathroom is helping consumers obtain the latest bathroom styles and furnishings for less. Known for their wide selection of high-end yet affordable bathroom furnishings, Modern Bathroom has led the charge on making the latest modern bathroom furnishings more available and affordable to remodelers and do-it-yourselfers. Modern bathroom furnishings have become the style of choice in recent years; however their finely crafted design and flawless function have made them quite expensive. Thanks to wholesale bathroom renovation retailers like Modern Bathroom who offer modern bathroom vanities and other bathroom furnishings at discounted prices, incorporating contemporary bathroom furnishings is now more affordable than ever.

About Modern Bathroom:

The contemporary bathroom furnishings retailer was formed in early 2005 allowing consumers a reasonably-priced alternative source for high-end contemporary bathroom fixtures. The company has experienced considerable growth in a short time, due largely to their wide selection of vanities, faucets and sinks. Modern Bathroom recently launched their newly designed website, http://www.modernbathroom.com, to offer their inventory to those people who are unable to visit their retail store in person.

Modern Bathroom’s Los Angeles showroom is the largest bathroom vanity showroom in California with close to a hundred vanities and countless sinks and faucets on display. Plans are already in the works for two additional locations – one on the west side and one in the west San Fernando Valley area. Their stock position on most items has become a cornerstone of their success, allowing customers to purchase and take home their new modern bathroom faucets, vanities, sinks, and other bathroom furnishings directly from their showroom and warehouse.

Modern Bathroom showroom hours of operation:

9 AM to 6 PM PST (M-F)

9 AM to 5 PM PST (Saturdays)

10 AM to 4 PM PST (Sundays)

Call Toll Free: 888-5-BATHROOM

Media Inquiries: please contact Martin Symes at (323) 221-1200.

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