Neil Cavuto thinks that an expert can predict an earthquake, for the first time, and in the article link at the end of this article, he lays out the reasons. Washington and Oregon is being warned of a 9.0… but all of California is part of the “Ring of Fire.” What can you do to […]
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Sad Family History Story From Japan’s Earthquake/Tsunami- But A Lesson Can Be Learned
From the news… With each passing day after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, more and more poignant stories of survivors and victims are emerging. Immediately after the quake, Katsutaro Hamada, 79, fled to safety with his wife. But then he went back home to retrieve a photo album of his granddaughter, 14-year-old Saori, and grandson, […]
Protecting and Saving Your Family’s Heirlooms and Memorabilia
Family heirlooms and memorabilia have a special “value” that you should consider. This graceful Italian alabaster sculpture is a treasured heirloom from the owner’s mother. It was originally bought in the 1920’s in Florence and was passed down from mother to daughter. Sadly, due to improper packing and storage, the center section broke into several pieces. This greatly upset […]
Scrapbook, photo album, memories, family history
What do you have that really has meaning and shows the quality of your business or great moments in personal or family life? Last weekend, my nephew got married to a really great girl. We are thrilled to have her in our family. Their story of how they met, how they romanced each other and […]
Flooding and Water Damage on the Lower Mississippi: Saving Art and Memorabilia: 8 Tips
Flood waters are rising and water damage is eminent as you read this on March 11, 2010. The Mississippi is flooding a wide flood plain along most of the length but concentrated from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis according to the U.S. Department of the Interior/ U.S. Geological Survey http://la.water.usgs.gov/default.html When you are confronted with […]
Another Major Earthquake in Chile – A Disaster Preparedness Lesson 7 tips to help you
Again in Chile on March 11th. a 7.2 earthquake is truly a nightmare experience for those unfortunate people. Once more, we are reminded about the awful effect and cost of human life, livelihoods and resources that are a result of an earthquake. Add to those tears of personal loss the heartbreak of further damage to […]
Hanging nail gives away – $25,000.00 painting ripped.
Look at this rip! Want to see some magic?! This rip, on the left, was kind-a ugly: It ripped when the nail gave way and it fell off the wall… and got uglier when the fibers frayed. So we turned it over and, under magnification, the fibers were realigned and rewoven. Then the ends of […]
Emergency – Disaster – Preparedness at home. An interesting twist
Last evening I was called over to a house in the LA area. The owner had questions about protecting and preserving framed artwork that are heirlooms and dear memories (same info I have in my book, downloadable here on this site). As we toured the house we got to talking about his family photos, certificates […]
Water damage – mold – historic preservation – murals – artwork
I was asked to consult on a renovation project of a historical building. The reason I was brought in was because there were difficult problems with murals. While this may seem not so relative to your situation… read on. First of all, here’s what happened (that could happen to your home or office): The roof […]
Earthquake in Chile – A Disaster Preparedness Lesson-7 tips to help you
Once more, we are reminded about the awful effect and cost of human life, livelihoods and resources that are a result of an earthquake. This time in Chile on February 27th. An 8.8 is truly a massive, horrendous experience for those unfortunate people Add to those tears of personal loss the heartbreak of crumbling public […]
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