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January 18th, 2013

The Best Computer Chair You'll Ever Have

Jan 13
07

The World of My Imagination reviewed our Nertoli Mid Back Swivel Chair (ALE NR4219).

Check out Nicole's blog and her thoughts about the chair!

theworldofmyimagination.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-best-computer-chair-you-ever-have.html

 

May 15th, 2011

Air Fresheners are Making News: New Jersey Gets Fresh

May 11
16

Air Fresheners Are Making News

New Jersey Gets Fresh

200-acre landfill gets massive doses of air freshener to combat 1,000 tons of trash that arrive daily.

Despite the claims of New Yorkers and a fair amount of Bostonians, New Jersey doesn't stink.

Standing Ovation: Floor Mats Deliver Comfort, Improved Air Quality, and Safety

May 11
16

As a means for paying for my robust monthly bar tab while a college student, I landed a job stringing tennis racquets at a sporting goods store.

Just Take Home Good Memories of Your Trip

May 11
16

How can you keep germs away from your hotel room? We used to travel, stay in a motel, wallow on the bedspread, walk around barefoot on the carpet, and never give it a thought. Now we are more aware- especially since we’ve seen reports of high class hotels with the nightmare of bed bugs, as reported recently on MSNBC, tales of guests taking home athlete’s foot from the pool, or bedspreads full of romantic history.

Don’t Let Desk Dining Make You Sick

May 11
16

Don’t Let Desk Dining Make You Sick

Many months ago, when it became clear that we were entering into a deep global recession, my friend Jill started eating lunch at her desk. She could work while she dined, which meant she was able to increase her productivity and thus demonstrate to her boss that she was valuable.

She didn’t realize how dirty those working meals had made her work station until someone from the IT department pointed it out.

Cleaning Up After a Flood

May 11
16

It’s hard to imagine having your home—for many people, their sanctuary—destroyed or damaged by a severe weather event.

Hand Sanitizers Receive Clean Bill of Health

May 11
16

A recent Toronto Sun article reports that hand sanitizers are more effective at eliminating germs than hand washing with soap and water.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Dial Corporation, analyzed sanitizers that contain both ethanol and organic acids and concluded that they prevent the return of the rhinovirus—the virus responsible for roughly one-third of common colds in adults--for up to four hours after being applied to hands, a sig

The Dirt on British Food

May 11
16

MeatInfo, a website devoted to Britain's meat industry, reports that a food safety consultant has determined that UK foodservice facilities need to strengthen their hygiene and sanitation practices.

Speaking at a trade forum last month, Dr. Lisa Ackerley addressed how food facilities can “Stay Off TV and Out of Court,” a reference to the increasing media coverage of lax hygiene and sanitation practices among restaurants.

Restaurant Safety: How to Stand the Heat and Stay in the Kitchen

May 11
16

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching reality TV shows like “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Top Chef Masters,” it’s that working in a restaurant is chaotic, fast-paced and filled with drama—which is why it’s so important for restaurants and restaurant employees to follow certain safety procedures.

The restaurant industry employs about 12.7 million people, or 9% of the U.S. workforce, according to the National Restaurant Association. About one-third of restaurant employees are teens.

Preventing Slips and Trips in the Office

May 11
16

Several years ago when I was living and working in the Washington, D.C., area, it rained for something like 35 days straight one spring.