detecting RADON - fast and easy - part TWO

!±8± detecting RADON - fast and easy - part TWO

in this video, i am using charcoal from a pet store (aquarium filter content) to detect the radioactive noble gas RADON!

detecting RADON - fast and easy - part TWO

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Unsafe Electrical Breakers Discovered by Franklin TN Home Inspector.wmv

!±8± Unsafe Electrical Breakers Discovered by Franklin TN Home Inspector.wmv

ultrasoundinspections.com Franklin TN Home Inspector writes Electrical appliances that are rated for 220 volt should have the proper size electrical breaker installed in the panel enclosure that are tied together so that if one of it's 110 volt legs gets overloaded, it will trip both legs of the breaker. If only one leg trips, power is still available to portions of the appliance causing an unsafe condition. Article written by Franklin TN Home Inspector Bill Collins. Ifyou are in need of good detailed home inspection in the Middle Tennessee area or have questions about the home inspection process, please contact Ultra Sound Home Inspections. We have been protecting buyers like you in the Middle Tennessee area since 2004 and will help you avoid buying the "money pit". We will take the necessary time needed to explain each issue found so you will have a better understanding of any possible expenses that may be involved in correcting your new home. Within a few hours of the inspection you will be provided a comprehensive computer generated report from our 600 item home inspection check list with digital photos that clearly addresses all of the issues we discussed and that were found. Don't wait, visit our website today and schedule online or give us a call. We'll give you the peace of mind you deserve.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS

!±8± Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS

• Download a free brochure: bit.ly Dr. Edwin Davidson, Memorial Cancer Center Medical Oncologist, discusses the symptoms and treatment of lung cancer.

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Radon Concerns in West Virginia

!±8± Radon Concerns in West Virginia

Radon is a deadly gas that is penetrating homes across the United States by rampant force. The gas is nearly undetectable by human senses, meaning a person can walk into a home and won't smell, taste, touch, or see the gas. The only way to detect radon is by having a radon test done in your home. There's a lot to learn about radon and if you live in West Virginia then be rest assured because there are people ready to get rid of the radon in your home!

Radon Basics

Radon gas comes from uranium that can be found in most soil, rock, and sometimes in water. The uranium will over time breakdown and create radon gas, which is toxic when ingested over an extended period of time and in concentrated amounts. Radon gas is everywhere, but when the gas is in a location such as a work office, home, gym, or school, the likelihood of getting sick increases.

Radon is considered to be toxic because it's a proven carcinogen.

Lung Cancer

Not only does radon tend to damage lung tissue, but it also causes lung cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), radon causes 15 percent of the world's documented lung cancer cases. The Environmental Protection Agency has also concluded that radon is the cause of 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year.

Even Low Amounts of Radon Can Be Dangerous

Although many people think that they're home doesn't have radon, and if it did that it wouldn't be enough to cause a problem; they could be sadly mistaken. Although many homes are radon-free, that doesn't mean it's wise to not have your home tested. There are ways to remove the radon from your home, so if your home has radon it can be eliminated and your livelihood can be protected.

"We know that radon is a carcinogen. This research confirms that breathing low levels of radon can lead to lung cancer," said Tom Kelly, the director of the EPA's Indoor Environments Division.

"Most radon-induced lung cancers occur from low and medium dose exposures in people's homes. Radon is the second most important cause of lung cancer after smoking in many countries," said Dr. Maria Neira of the WHO.

In West Virginia

According to the studies performed by Air Chek, Inc., the national average of radon levels in the U.S. is 1.3 pCi/L (Picocuries) and most of the homes in West Virginia maintain a higher level of radon than that! Thankfully, the warning level is 4.0 pCi/L, but as the experts from the EPA and WHO have discovered, even low amounts of radon are toxic.

West Virginia has some pretty high radon levels. In fact, only six of the 50 counties in the state are at a minimal risk of having radon gas in their home. Let's look at some statistics for some counties in West Virginia. These statistics aren't meant to scare you, and they don't prove that your home has radon just because you live in one of these counties or anywhere in West Virginia. In fact, if your neighbor's home has radon that doesn't mean that your home has radon. So, the best thing to do is to have your home tested, because the statistics show that there are high levels throughout the state. It's just best to be safe.

According to the EPA there are three zones for radon levels: high, moderate, and minimal concern. There is a high concern for the counties that lie on the northern and north eastern border of the state. There are six counties in the minimal concern zone: Kanawha, Boone, Logan, Mingo, Wyoming, and McDowell. Every other county is in moderate danger. Here are some examples of each zone beginning with the lower levels to the higher levels.

Kanawha County: 2.8%
Above 4.0 pCi/L - 17%
Between 2-3.9 pCi/L - 29%

Marion County: 3.7 pCi/L
Above 4.0 pCi/L - 31%
Between 2-3.9 pCi/L - 23%

Preston County: 10.3 pCi/L
Above 4.0 pCi/L - 44%
Between 2-3.9 pCi/L - 15%.

Radon Concerns in West Virginia

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LFTR in 5 Minutes - THORIUM REMIX 2011

!±8± LFTR in 5 Minutes - THORIUM REMIX 2011

DVD: kunaki.com ...the perfect gift for anyone unwilling to watch a THORIUM video on YouTube. Please consider ordering multiple and passing them around. (Check out prices. See how quantity impacts shipping.) ThoriumRemix.com - Thorium is readily available & can be turned into energy without generating transuranic wastes. Thorium's capacity as nuclear fuel was discovered during WW II, but ignored because it was unsuitable for making bombs. A liquid-fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) is the optimal approach for harvesting energy from Thorium, and has the potential to solve today's energy/climate crisis. LFTR is a type of Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (Th-MSR). This video summarizes over 6 hours worth of thorium talks given by Kirk Sorensen and other thorium technologists. THORIUM REMIX 2011 starts with a 5 minute TL;WL summary, to hold you over until you find your Ritalin. To learn more about the Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor visit: energyfromthorium.com See THORIUMREMIX.com for full list of multimedia source material. Key YouTube video components: Kirk Sorensen @ TEDxYYC www.youtube.com Kirk Sorensen @ Protospace - www.youtube.com Kirk Sorensen @ MRU - www.youtube.com Kirk Sorensen @ TEAC3 - www.youtube.com Kirk Sorensen @ Dr. Kiki Science Hour #84 - www.youtube.com After Fukushima: The Fear Factor - www.youtube.com Robert Hargraves @ TEAC3 - www.youtube.com Alexander Cannara @ TEAC3 - www.youtube.com James Kennedy @ TEAC3 - www.youtube.com

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What is radon?

!±8± What is radon?

What is radon? I decided to make this video to inform people about dangers of radon. According to EPA, radon is estimated to cause about 21000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2005-2006 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2006 National Safety Council Reports. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high. Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the US It can get into any type of building — homes, offices, and schools — and result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools. Source: www.epa.gov

What is radon?

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Crawl Space Insulation

!±8± Crawl Space Insulation

Many homes that are built over a crawl space often suffer with moisture related issues due to the area surroundings. Naturally, when moisture mixes with wood it creates a recipe for mold and even termite infestation, often leading to the deterioration of a home. Because indoor airflow naturally rises, using a vapor barrier and dehumidifier in the crawlspace can dramatically decrease the amount of moisture and soil gas present. This can greatly reduce the risk for:

-Mold
-Mildew
-Wood rot
-Floor failure
-Decreased insulation R-values
-Increased heating & cooling bills
-Odors
-Insects
-Dust mites
-Aggravated allergies
-Poor storage environment
-Poor IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)

Water permeates the crawl space through the earth around the home, from any number of plumbing issues or through moisture entering the crawlspace vents. What results is a transformation from a crawl space to an actual breeding ground for mice, rats, snakes and other creatures living in the damp, dark habitat. Now remember, warm air rises through your home and leaves through the upper levels and subsequently, crawl space air is wrenched up into your home with it. As the warm air rises, there is nothing to stop the humidity, mold spores, dust mite waste, and odors coming up with it.

Insulating a vented crawlspace is a sticky situation. Insulation will not keep humid summer air and cold winter air away from your floorboards; most standard insulation vapor barriers will allow moisture and mold to soak through the material, weighing it down and causing it to crumple onto to the floor. And that's no good for your home.

This is because most contractors and homeowners will lay down a very thin, non fire-retardant 4 or 6-mil plastic liner which does very little since air can still enter from crawl space doors, vents, pipes or other permeable openings. Furthermore, most standard vapor barriers will either be attached by a seal tape or be stapled to the wall. The problem with this is that in one case it defeats the purpose of a liner by injecting holes into it and the other creates a rumpled-looking effect in the crawl space, as opposed to utilizing an adhesive liner which not only provides for longer duration, but also looks much cleaner and tidier. The vapor barrier must cover all areas, including the foundation walls and piers.

The bottom line: installing a durable, 20-mil, adhesive strip, water-proof, anti-microbial, fire-retardant and puncture resistant vapor barrier can transform a moist, unhealthy crawl space breeding ground into clean, sanitary environment that no longer promotes mold, odors, pests and even potential infestation. The crawl space can even be used for storage purposes and ultimately fulfill its purpose of promoting healthy air circulation and reducing overall humidity in the house. And of course, a vapor barrier just makes the crawl space look a whole lot more attractive!

Crawl Space Insulation

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Akron OH Radon Mitigation Specialist reveals radon fan failure

!±8± Akron OH Radon Mitigation Specialist reveals radon fan failure

www.ohioradonsystem.com Ohio Radon Systems reveals the causes of radon fan failure and ways to prevent failure.

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RadonPA.com-Radon in the Lehigh Valley

!±8± RadonPA.com-Radon in the Lehigh Valley

Radon is a serious health concern in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. All homeowners should test their homes and if they find high levels, fix them. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer for people who don't smoke, and causes 22000 deaths in the US each year.

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President's Panel on Cancer

!±8± President's Panel on Cancer

This is a video on how to protect yourself from cancer based upon findings by the President Cancer Panel.

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You Have to Test More Than Your Basement When Radon Testing in the Home

!±8± You Have to Test More Than Your Basement When Radon Testing in the Home

You probably know that radon causes lung cancer. And you've probably heard that you're supposed to do all home radon testing in your basement. While it is true that you should do radon testing in the lowest lived in level of your home, that doesn't necessarily always mean you should only test the basement. In fact there are some cases when you should never do home radon testing in your basement.

US EPA says, that as a minimum, you should always do radon testing in the "lowest lived in level" of your home. "Lowest lived in" is usually your basement if it could be used as a living area without any significant renovation. So an unfinished basement should be tested because children could play down there or an adult might use it for a workshop. You should NOT do home radon testing in a root cellar or dirt floor basement because most people would not spend much time there.

Radon Testing in the Home is More Than Just Your Basement

Another common misconception is that the basement is the ONLY area to do radon testing. Nothing could be further from the truth. Radon levels vary not only from day to day and season to season, but can vary significantly from one part of the home to another. Since you probably don't spend 100% of your time in the basement, you need to do radon testing in other areas of your home.

For example, you might spend 6 to 8 hours a day in an upstairs bedroom and maybe less than 1 hour a day in the basement. Therefore, from a radon exposure standpoint, it's much more important to know the radon gas levels in your bedroom than it is in your basement. To get an accurate understanding of your health risk, you must radon test all of the "key living areas" in your house in addition to testing your basement.

You Have to Test More Than Your Basement When Radon Testing in the Home

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Asheville NC Builder talks about Radon Mitigation in Asheville NC New Home Construction

!±8± Asheville NC Builder talks about Radon Mitigation in Asheville NC New Home Construction

As an Asheville NC Builder we understand the importance of radon mitigation in new home construction. Radon is a colorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil in western North Carolina that can cause severe health issues if left undetected & untreated for lengthy periods of time within the home. As an Asheville NC Award Winning Builder for over twenty years we educate all of our home buyers about radon, and what to do to prevent it in their new home construction. Call us today, or visit us at www.advdevco.com to learn more about us and radon mitigation systems for that new custom home.

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The Sufferers of Lung Cancer on Average

!±8± The Sufferers of Lung Cancer on Average

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. It is the second most diagnosed cancer in men and women after prostate and breast, respectively. But it is the number one cause of death from cancer every year in both men and women. Since it can take years to grow, it is typically found in older people. The average age of a person getting diagnosis of the disease is 71 years.

There are many risk factors connected with lung cancer-
smoking, passive smoking, and exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, chromium, uranium, radon gas and nickel.

In the United Stats, there are some variations in smoking habits amongst different races and ethnic groups. For instance, more African American men than Caucasian men smoke, but they smoke fewer cigarettes per day on average. African American and Caucasian women have given an account similar smoking rates.

Even if menthol cigarettes are more extensively applied amongst African Americans, African Americans have higher rates than Caucasians, even after results have been attuned for differences in smoking habits. In the United States differences in socioeconomic backgrounds might account for some of the variations in lung cancer rates amongst African American and Caucasian populations.

Lung cancer is the second most widespread malignancy having an effect on both sexes. Approximately 180,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease ever year. It is regarded as the most speedily increasing cause of death from cancer. Since 1987, it has been the primary cause of cancer death in women, surpassing breast cancer. And while its incidence has leveled off among men, it continues to rise progressively among women.

The Sufferers of Lung Cancer on Average

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Radon Test at Latta Pavillion by a Charlotte Home Inspector

!±8± Radon Test at Latta Pavillion by a Charlotte Home Inspector

www.askthecharlotteinspector.com Recently high levels of Radon had been found in Latta Pavillion in Dilworth. They have since installed a Radon Mitigation system. Please see the excerpt from the Charlotte Business Journal below. For mor information about Radon pleas go to http Watch the vidio to see the results of the Radon test performed the first week in May 2009. In the written statement, the association says it's working with Grubb and Rodgers Builders to find a solution. So far, the focus is on installing fans that would funnel the gas out of the building. The cost: 00 per unit, or .3 million. Grubb pledges that tenants won't bear any of the expense, but it's not clear who will. Grubb believes a faulty ventilation system designed by FMK is the cause of the radon problems. Not so fast, says Allan McGuire, managing principal at the architectural firm. He says his company designed Latta Pavilion to meet the Charlotte-Mecklenburg building codes, and it was constructed accordingly. "Nothing is unique about the Latta Pavilion system that would allow it to contain radon over other systems we have done." Fong says he's unaware of any similar problem in a building in Charlotte. He's seen a few cases of high readings in buildings in Gastonia and Cherryville where soil conditions are more conducive to creating radon emissions. McGuire says Grubb is ultimately responsible for delivering a safe building. Rodgers Builders executives did not return calls. "It's a weird ...

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Radon Gas Hazards and How to Mitigate Them

!±8± Radon Gas Hazards and How to Mitigate Them

Radon is an extremely dangerous threat to humans due to the fact that it is not only deadly, it is also impossible to detect without special equipment and an appropriate professional help. Radon is a radioactive gas that is odorless and colorless, when the radio is in the soil decays. Radon comes as natural as oxygen, and spread harmlessly into the open. Inside, however, as in a home radon can become concentrated in the environment.

Radon is aof the leading causes of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoke. It can also induce gastrointestinal problems and/or stomach cancer. Although as yet unproven, radon gas is thought to also cause fatigue, headaches, asthma, allergies and rashes. Radon is dangerous to all people. It is especially dangerous to young children and the elderly. It is also very dangerous to those individuals whom are immunosuppressed, such as HIV/AIDS patients and others.

Radon enters homes through sump pumps, basements, crawl spaces and anywhere else there is stagnant air in a home. Since humans cannot detect the presence of radon gas, each and every home should be tested. Testing kits are available at most major home improvement stores. To err on the side of caution, a professional radon mitigation specialist should be hired to thoroughly test a home. If radon is found to be present, a mitigation system should be professionally installed. Radon alarms are also available, which will sound an alarm if radon gas is detected. To be safe, hire a professional radon mitigation specialist in order to be certain that you and your family are protected from this potentially deadly carcinogen.

Radon Gas Hazards and How to Mitigate Them

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