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Joseph R. 'Joe' Sankovic, 81
Joseph R. Sankovic, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Redstone Township near Pittsburgh, the son of Joseph William and Christine (Voytask) Sankovic.
What You Need To Know About Duct Cleaning
(NAPSI)—According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually in a typical six-bedroom home, which raises the question, is duct cleaning important to indoor air quality (IAQ)? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. Neither do studies conclusively demonstrate that particle levels in homes increase because of dirty air ducts.
Educators take new approach to creating change in their classrooms and their own lives
(ARA) - Today's teachers face far more challenging situations than Johnny dipping Jenny's ponytail in the inkwell. Increased pressure to perform and increased administrative demands in the face of reduced resources and less control have led to low job satisfaction and high burnout rates. Educational experts easily agree: when teachers succeed, students succeed. So, initiatives that help teachers perform to the best of their abilities also directly and indirectly aid students and their performance.
Turn a gourmet kitchen into a chef's studio
(ARA) - Does your kitchen feel more like Julie's than Julia's? No need to be concerned ... if Julie could learn to master the art of cooking in less than a year, you can design your own chef's studio in a fraction of that time. Follow Julie's footsteps and take your lead from those who know kitchens best - professional chefs.
Social media: The best advertising money can't buy for your small business
(ARA) - Used to be, a diligent small business owner with a great idea and plenty of gumption could grow a business through word of mouth alone. In many ways, that's still true. Yet today, much of the "word of mouth" conversations and recommendations, which can make or break a business, are happening online, not face to face.
Detect skin cancer early when it's most curable
(ARA) - Do you know your skin? Beyond your face and hands, which you probably look at every day, do you know what the skin on the inside of your arms or the bottom of your feet looks like? It's important to know what your skin looks like - every inch of it - so that if a suspicious lesion appears or a mole starts to change, you can make an appointment with a dermatologist to be checked for skin cancer.
Four fast, fashionable and fabulous home fixes anyone can do
(ARA) - When it comes to home improvement, you don't have to be a professional to get professional-looking results. Many simple projects can dramatically update your home and are easy enough for even the novice do-it-yourselfer.
Potluck planning tips take the stress out of entertaining
(ARA) - Hosting a potluck dinner is a great way to ensure that all your guests will have something they enjoy, while taking the pressure off of you, the host or hostess, to prepare that perfect meal all by yourself. When your guests bring a dish with them, you can escape from a day spent in the kitchen and spend more time relaxing, preparing and actually enjoying the pleasure of entertaining.
Let the sun shine in - and the volatile gases flow out
(ARA) - Remember that sweet children's song that advises us to "let the sun shine in" so we can enjoy life? Update it for today's modern lifestyle, which gets lived in air-tight homes filled with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and maybe we should add "and let the volatile gases out."
Surviving a divorce in tough times
(ARA) - Divorce is a difficult and gut-wrenching decision that would keep anyone up in the middle of the night. In today's tough economic times, when one spouse may depend heavily on another spouse for financial support, or a couple is saddled with a mountain of debt, the decision to end a marriage or domestic partnership can seem particularly difficult, even if the marriage has become intolerable.
Easy ways to create fast, functional, fun outdoor 'land-escapes'
(ARA) - Adding useful space, enjoyment, appeal and value to homes, outdoor living spaces continue to be a popular home improvement project. While the economy slowly recovers, many budget-conscious homeowners are looking for simple, cost-effective ways to transform their homes' exteriors into inviting outdoor "land-escapes" that can be enjoyed year around.
The renovation revelation: Top tile trends for today's renovations
(ARA) - Slow recovery or not, you're ready to renovate -- you just can't live with your ugly, old energy-inefficient kitchen anymore. And stepping into your bathroom makes you feel like you walked through a time warp.
Is your state among the nation's buggiest?
When you think of the worst bug problems in the country, what states come to mind? Apparently, Florida has a bad reputation when it comes to bugs; in a national survey, homeowners ranked the state as the worst in terms of bug infestations, including ants, termites and cockroaches. Louisiana and Texas were runners-up.
Is back pain stalling your weight-loss efforts?
(ARA) - Which came first, the back pain or the extra pounds? The question may be academic for millions of obese Americans whose chronic spine and joint pain keeps them from getting the exercise that would help them lose weight. Relieving that pain could be instrumental in getting them to exercise more.
Help kids get back into the swing of school with simple room updates
(ARA) - Back-to-school season - many kids and some parents face it with dread. Kids rue giving up their summer freedom and going back to the hard work of learning. Parents fear the challenge of getting kids to refocus from pure fun to study modes, especially when they may be recovering from "summer brain drain."
Help your child become a citizen of the world
(ARA) - Today's world is smaller than ever - far more connected than anyone could have imagined it would be when we were kids. That is why one of the best things you can do to prepare your kids for the future is to raise them as citizens of the world.
Overwhelmed by debt? Know your options
(ARA) - If you find yourself in a financial hole you can't get out of, it's important to know you have options. Being in debt can cause people to continue to make payments that they can't afford or can barely afford without much hope of ever eliminating the debt. If you find yourself in this position, there are a few routes you can pursue to free yourself from overwhelming debt.
Planning advice for creating the perfect reunion
(ARA) - Every five years your high school or college class has a good reason to celebrate - and you can celebrate with a reunion party.
Myths about the aging brain revealed
(ARA) - Who says you can't teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life - an important realization that is especially relevant for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States.
How to buy a foreclosed home
(ARA) - With the downturn in the economy over the past two years, hundreds of thousands of homes have gone into foreclosure, offering a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many Americans to buy a home at an unheard of price, sometimes 30 percent or more off the most recent sale price.