The History Behind The Modern Toilet
Written by Tal Potishman on June 5, 2009 – 8:37 am -by Tal Potishman It is easy to take for granted the marvel of modern day flushing. It is also unfathomable to think how people once upon a time did live in very unsanitary conditions without this precious device. In Rome people used to do their 'business' in public settings, often whilst discussing politics. Modern day plumbing truly has changed the world that we live in. When people think of the invention of the toilet, they think of Sir Thomas Crapper. It is not hard to fathom why as his surname is 'Crapper'. However, although he can be credited for many of the improvements made in the system, him being behind the invention is largely a myth. The Victorians were largely baffled as to how to build a flushing water closet that would efficiently... more
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Don’t Neglect Your Building Inspection
Written by Brad S Pewtershmit on May 13, 2009 – 9:05 pm -by Brad S Pewtershmit Think about the possibility of finding your perfect home, then moving in to find out that many things need repair, and that you don't have the money for it. This is why it's so important to have the home inspected before buying - it's not just smart, it's a necessity. Pre-purchase building inspections can turn up problems that you may not have been aware of, and aren't able to find on your own. Professionals will help you save money by doing research and helping you ask the correct questions about your potential new home. During the sale process, inspectors will look over everything in the house, from roofs to plumbing and wiring, heating and cooling, and even the gutters. They'll check for signs of termites and for dry... more
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National Grid begins construction work in Market Harborough - news.careerstructure.com
Written by on April 7, 2009 – 5:10 am -construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt National Grid begins construction work in Market Harboroughnews.careerstructure.com, UKNational Grid engineers will work on the 12-month scheme, which will see 32.2km of old metal gas mains replaced by a new, durable plastic pipe. The initiative, which is costing £2.4 million, will be carried out in a number of stages, with the first one …Gas supply improvements set to get underway in Shepherd's Bush news.careerstructure.comall 8 news articles Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here Read More →
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Doyle kicks off I-94 construction The Business Journal of Milwaukee - Bizjournals.com
Written by on March 23, 2009 – 5:03 pm -construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Doyle kicks off I-94 construction The Business Journal of MilwaukeeBizjournals.com, NCWisconsin Governor Jim Doyle kicked off construction on the Interstate 94 north-south freeway project that will modernize and expand the corridor to eight lanes. About $1.9 billion in improvements are planned for the freeway that runs from the …Doyle kicks off I-94 road construction project Chicago Tribuneall 14 news articles Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here Read More →
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