http://factoidz.com/profile/torrgutters/ Paul Torri articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/h1n1-swine-flu-a-naturally-occurring-phenomenon-or-bio-terrorism-symptoms-and-precautions/ http://factoidz.com/h1n1-swine-flu-a-naturally-occurring-phenomenon-or-bio-terrorism-symptoms-and-precautions/ My wish for this factoid is not only to serve as a guide to protect our people from contracting this entirely new virus but also to serve as a springboard for questions. I have been thinking quite a bit about this virus that is suddenly sweeping our country and I have to wonder if I'm the only on... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/post/summer-2009-h1n1-swine-flu-update.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-paint-poisoning/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-paint-poisoning/ In 1994 I was offered the opportunity to buy my deceased aunts home before my family was going to list it with a realtor. I was twenty eight at the time and had a family of six to house. Until this opportunity came along my family and I had been living in a third floor apartment with only dreams ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-paint-poisoning.jpg http://factoidz.com/text-messaging-an-inexpensive-way-to-keep-in-touch-with-family-and-friends/ http://factoidz.com/text-messaging-an-inexpensive-way-to-keep-in-touch-with-family-and-friends/ Throughout history, methods of communication have been critical to survival. They have been key to military successes as well as its failures. In today's society, businesses without the most advanced communication systems are doomed to failure as competitors with superior communications will tend... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/post/home-business-101-calculating-the-costs-of-working-from-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-why-and-how-to-clean-your-gutters-and-downspouts-safely-and-properly/ http://factoidz.com/when-why-and-how-to-clean-your-gutters-and-downspouts-safely-and-properly/ About this time of year I get a few calls from people saying that they have trees growing out of their gutters. Many times if I go to do a gutter cleaning estimate and I'll jokingly ask if I can keep any tomatoes i find up in the gutters. All joking aside, Cleaning of the gutters is often th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/post/when-why-and-how-to-clean-your-gutters-and-downspouts-safely-and-properly.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-personal-reflection-on-george-carlin/ http://factoidz.com/a-personal-reflection-on-george-carlin/ It was the late 1970’s and I was living at home with my parents and attending junior high school. I was a true fan of Dr. Demento at the time. He used to play a variety of wacky, funny songs every Sunday night on the radio. On Monday in school what we heard on his show was often the topic o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-stand-up-comedy.jpg http://factoidz.com/unemployed-get-a-job-now-before-its-too-late/ http://factoidz.com/unemployed-get-a-job-now-before-its-too-late/ As we find ourselves entering the second half of 2009 I have been trying to guage the economy from a current perspective. 2008 was easily the worst year I have ever seen for our people. We have seen gas prices above $5.00 per gallon in some areas and we have witnessed the demise of major financia... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-is-more-important-in-your-career-money-or-happiness.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-public-apology-to-charlie-swain-pro-life-activist/ http://factoidz.com/a-public-apology-to-charlie-swain-pro-life-activist/ I am writing this factoid with a dual purpose in mind. The first of these is to offer my sincere apology to Mr. Charles Swain from Lynn, Massachusetts. In 1985 I worked as a machinist at General Electric in the aircraft engine fuel c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/blueberry-picking-inexpensive-outdoor-family-fun/ http://factoidz.com/blueberry-picking-inexpensive-outdoor-family-fun/ These days people are looking for more ways to enjoy themselves as a family without spending alot of cash. Gone are the days when the average family can just pick up and head to Disney for the weekend. Nature is once again climbing ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/blueberry-picking-inexpensive-outdoor-family-fun.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ With the unemployment rate skyrocketing through the roof it is only natural that we might see some shifting of professions within our communities. The bank teller that you've been seeing in the drive-thru might be selling avon or waitressing at your favorite restaurant. This is fin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed/ http://factoidz.com/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed/ In 1988 the economy was much like todays. Maybe not quite this bad but there were people losing jobs and losing their homes. I didn't have a home yet but I had a damned good union job at General Electric since 1984. At the age of 22 I was making about $1000 a week and I had ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-insurance-and-the-self-employed.jpg http://factoidz.com/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way/ http://factoidz.com/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way/ Let me start by saying that painting is probably my least favorite thing to do. I might sooner volunteer to proofread the phonebook. But...A friend of mine recently got a job painting a brick and block car dealership. He knew that my seamless gutter business was really slow... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/post/painting-block-or-brick-the-easy-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance/ Just get laid off? If you're anything like me you probably spent a few days mourning, and then once you got tired of sulking you started making a list of all the things that needed to be done around your home that you've been putting off because you were too busy working. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/becoming-a-contractor-do-you-need-to-get-liability-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud/ When picking the brains of successful business owners I've had the opportunity to meet in the past, most have echoed in different ways a similar statement. "Keep your business small." As your business grows and you hire more employees yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child/ Your child has followed the steps as outlined in volumes 1-4. Not only is he or she a future collegiate superstar but also a brainiac with a 3.6 g.p.a. Your child has just completed his junior year and it was his best year yet. At the top of his game, he's been honored with... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholarship-vol-v-promoting-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/domestic-vacations-why-south-carolina-is-a-great-low-cost-destination/ http://factoidz.com/domestic-vacations-why-south-carolina-is-a-great-low-cost-destination/ So you're ready for a vacation. With winter finally gone and spring in full bloom you are not alone. The problem is, with this economy for most people a vacation is out of the question. Many people are jobless or could become jobless at any moment. How could one think of goi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/domestic-vacations-why-south-carolina-is-a-great-low-cost-destination.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics/ In my closing of volume 3, I stated that I would move on to "Getting the word out." but I will save that topic for volume V. as I would be remiss if I didn't cover the importance of academics first. So now your child has (A) chosen a spor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-an-athletic-scholarship-vol-iv-the-importance-of-academics.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction/ Okay, your child has (A) Chosen his or her sports of choice. and (B) Has been honing his or her abilities via hard work and solid practices. Your child is getting to be a very good player among his peers, not the best on his team but a solid contributor. His coaches have don... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-3-private-instruction.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-2-baseball-honing-skills/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-2-baseball-honing-skills/ Okay, now your child has settled into a couple of sports. Let's say he is nine years old now. His main sports are baseball and football. I'm going to speak on baseball first. He has been playing baseball since he was five, has gone from t-ball to coach pitch, and now players are throwing real... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol-2-baseball-honing-skills.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport/ Growing up I was enamored with the thought of playing professional athletics just as many children are today. My father was a positive thinker who instilled confidence in me and made me believe that I could do anything I set my mind to. Until high school. My grades in junior... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-child-can-garner-a-college-athletic-scholorship-vol1-deciding-on-a-sport.jpg http://factoidz.com/if-you-must-do-it-yourself/ http://factoidz.com/if-you-must-do-it-yourself/ Okay, you're a jack of all trades. You've done everything on your home from painting the walls to seal coating the driveway. Everyone who sees your handy work says "Hey you can do mine next!" You happily assist your neighbors and relatives with all their projects and you'd be ins... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ How to know when to: Do it yourself vs. Sub-contracting. Ready to add that closet to your bedroom? How about re-shingling your roof? Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ One of the nicest accents to a home or home garden can be a retaining wall. They can be built from many different materials but most commonly are built with, brick, stone, sculpted block, concrete or landscape timbers. None of these m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer/ Prayer is something most of us do on a daily basis. If you're like me, you may literally pray many, many times a day. I was brought up Catholic and am still a practicing Catholic today. Most Catholics are very ritualistic. I hope I'm not committing blasphemy by saying this but while our rituals are... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-re-ignite-passion-for-prayer.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence/ I know some of you may think this is an odd subject. Some of you may even say it's stinky. But the truth is that we all suffer from flatulence. It's a natural occurrence after all. Everyone produces gas within their bodies and it must be expelled but some of us may have a bit more than what is consi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-tips-for-eating-well-on-a-slim-budget/ http://factoidz.com/simple-tips-for-eating-well-on-a-slim-budget/ Economic times like these demand that we cut back wherever possible. One of the easiest places to save money will be at the supermarket. Finding bargains at the supermarket is actually one of my favorite things to do and it's something I've been doing for years. One of my first jobs growi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-tips-for-eating-well-on-a-slim-budget.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy/ I am small business owner in the construction industry and have been severely affected by the recent downturn of the econiomy. Despite this I had one of my best Christmases ever this year. In 2001... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-an-online-dating-match-mistake/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-an-online-dating-match-mistake/ I can't tell you how many times people have come up to me and my girlfriend and have asked how we met. When we say "Match.com", most give us a look of disbelief and say,  "Do those sites really work?" For us it did and it can for you too. In 2001, I moved to South Carolina with my wife of 7 ye... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-avoid-an-online-dating-match-mistake.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ One of the simpilest ways to make an attractive and inexpensive hanging flower box is to use aluminim or copper guttering. Step 1 would be to get measurements from the underside of your windows. once you have these total them all up  and call a local gutter installer. Ask if he could drop the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST torrgutters http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box.jpg