Archive for July 21st, 2008

Highway Safety Idea; Concrete Barriers on Freeways with 911 Sensor

Monday, July 21st, 2008

The Technology is now here to put Concrete Barriers on Freeways with 911 Sensor Calling to save lives.

Concrete Barriers along freeways need sensors in them. When the barriers are hit the sensors relay this information to the nearest Freeway call box and indicate a strike. Then the Call Box will alert authorities and send for appropriate first responder help. 42,000 people die a year on our highways, bet we can save a thousand per year with this secret device.

Bridges on highways, toll ways and freeways should also have these sensors build in whenever they are build by adding the nodes or motes into the concrete before hardening. SmartRoads have come a long way and as we need to continually upgrade our road and highway infrastructures as we repair and replace. If an Earthquake takes out a bridge it will immediately relay such information to the first responders. Perhaps lower a barrier to prevent anyone from getting hurt on that structure?

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These devices will alert the nearest first responder dispatch unit to come and rescue the motorists which are in need of medical assistance.

If anyone else has ideas to make our roadways or highways safer in the future please post those ideas here at the World Think Tank.

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Spend a Weekend Installing Your New Cabinets

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Once the sink and its fittings have been removed, disassemble the counter tops and
remove the cabinets. You will need a hammer, pry-bar, putty knife, screw gun,
crowbar, ladder and saw.

Most counter tops are made of plywood, nailed to the base cabinets, with the finish
material laid on top. Tile can be difficult to save as they crack and fly off in pieces.
Plastic laminate counter tops and wood slabs are generally nailed or screwed to the
base cabinet.

Remove the base units first so that you can get underneath the wall cabinets for
easier disassembly. Remove all doors and drawers before attempting to remove the
cabinets.

If you plan to reuse the hardware, clean and store all the pulls, knobs and their
screws in plastic bags. Cabinets can be attached in a variety of ways. Older types are
usually nailed to the wall,

Newer units will more likely be held into place with screws. Some models may even
be hung on metal or wood cabinet hangers. Metal cabinets are usually attached with
hangers.

Pry the cabinet loose while another person supports it from below. Add a block of
wood between the wall surface and the pry-bar to avoid marring the wall.

Base cabinets are often attached to the wall at the top and can be unscrewed or
pried loose. Remove the cove molding or carefully pry away the baseboard at the
floor. Remove any nails and lift the cabinet away from the wall and floor.

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