Senior Texting Code

Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). If you qualify for Senior Discounts this is the code for you.

Please pass this on to your children and grandchildren so they can understand your texts.

ATD:	At The Doctor's
BFF:	Best Friend Fainted
BTW:	Bring The Wheelchair
BYOT:	Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM:	Covered By Medicare
CGU:	Can't get up
CUATSC:	See You At The Senior Center
DWI:	Driving While Incontinent
FWB:	Friend With Beta Blockers
FWIW:	Forgot Where I Was
FYI:	Found Your Insulin
GGPBL:	Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low!
GHA:	Got Heartburn Again
HGBM:	Had Good Bowel Movement
IMHO:	Is My Hearing-Aid On?
LMDO:	Laughing My Dentures Out
LOL:	Living On Lipitor
LWO:	Lawrence Welk's On
OMMR:	On My Massage Recliner
OMSG:	Oh My! Sorry Gas.
ROFL... CGU:	Rolling On The Floor Laughing... And Can't Get Up
TTYL:	Talk To You Louder
WAITT:	Who Am I Talking To?
WTFA:	Wet The Furniture Again
WTP:	Where's The Prunes?
WWNO:	Walker Wheels Need Oil
GGLKI:	(Gotta Go Laxative Kicking In)

Stay Safe During Extreme Cold

When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn't adequate for the weather. When people must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

DOWNLOAD THE EXTREME COLD PREVENTION GUIDE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY FROM THE CDC

Helmets for Tornado Safety

It's Disaster Preparedness Week so here's a tip you may not have thought of before....

If you don't have a helmet as a part of your tornado-safety preparation plan...get one.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it's a vital addition to your plan.

Hard hats, skateboard helmets, bike helmets. It doesn't matter.

"Head injuries are a major cause of tornado-related deaths in the United States," Scott Crawford, a research assistant at the Injury Control Research Center said. "Alabama is the nationwide leader in tornado-related deaths with 412 fatalities recorded since 1980."

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NGPHCC Tankless Water Heater Technical Education Class

 

NGPHCC Tankless Water Heater Technical Education Class

Diagnostic on leading brands of Tankless Water Heaters

 3 Hours of Continuing Education
Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided

PMA Members: $40 first person, $35 for each additional person of a company

Non PMA Members: $55 first person, $50 for each additional person of a company

When: March 3, 2012
8:00 AM—12:00

Where: Holiday Inn
197 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30601

Register by February 27, 2012

To Register Call Carol Lively—(706) 769-7063 or carol@lecomechanical.com
Leco Mechanical 1364 Hodges Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622

Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Here

FROM www.ready.ga.gov

(ATLANTA) – On Monday, February 6, Governor Nathan Deal, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) ask families across the state to join them in preparing for natural disasters. It is the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia – a day for families to create an emergency plan and purchase and program a NOAA Weather Radio. It is the best way to hear watches and warnings from NWS, even if they are issued in the middle of the night.

GEMA’s Ready Georgia campaign can help. The Ready Georgia website (www.ready.ga.gov) provides online step-by-step tools that enable you to create a custom preparedness plan and emergency supply kit. You can create a personal profile with basic family member information (medical instructions, disabilities, pets) and contact information (work, school, emergency contact, meeting place).

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Preparing for Disasters for People With Disabilities

People with disabilities or those who have access or other functional needs should complete a personal assessment of how they will remain safe during and after a time of emergency or disaster. For more information, visit www.ready.gov

How do I know if my refrigerator is leaking?

Generally, there 3 important red flags for water damage, originating in the refrigerator:

1. Moisture behind or under the refrigerator including on the coils in the back of the refrigerator.
2. Leaks from hose connection and seals. (commonly found in the icemaker's water supply line)
3. Growth of mold is a major sign because it indicates an ongoing problem that must be treated immediately. This problem is usually detected in the drain pan if your refrigerator has one.

Do You Really Know Your Restoration Contractor?

There are many restoration contractors out there. How can you be sure the contractor you refer to your valuable client will give the best customer service?

Champion is a member of several organizations that monitor our customer service and job quality.

Not only is Champion a member of these organizations, but we have also received several awards for our outstanding performance including...

• The DKI 2011 Claims Award in recognition of delivery of exceptional service.
• The 2010 Contractor Connection Golden Hammer Award for exemplary performance and dedication.
• The 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Contractor Connection Top 100 Excellence in Achievement Award for being quality focused and performance driven.

Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial 2011

Check out a preview of this Volkswagen commercial - we think it's pretty funny! Last year, Volkswagen won the hearts of America with the tale of little Darth Vader and his "super powers." But this year, the German automaker has decided to make a dog the star of its highly anticipated Super Bowl commercial.

Which do you like better...the exercising dog or little Darth Vader?

Congratulations Champion Cleaning Systems

Champion Cleaning Systems Inc has won the 2011 Angie's List's Super Service Award in the following category(s): Carpet Cleaning. We want to congratulate Linda Minardi, Zach Reets, David Bunten and Brian Holmes. They are committed to offering the best carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning services in our area. Check them out at www.championcleaningsystems.com