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The outstanding feature of the medical program for employees of Metropolitan life insurance company was the extraordinary reduction of tuberculosis among them. The concern of company executives over employees falling ill with tuberculosis long antedated any organized plan for their care. At first the company paid for treatment of employees at private sanatoria. But in the beginning of the 20th century the officers felt ...Establishment of a Sanatorium for Tuberculosis Patients

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Sweet flavors, colorful icings, and all those pretty candy toppers. There’s certainly a lot to like about cupcakes, but everyone agrees that the best part is decorating them to suit one’s tastes. From flowers and animals to holiday-themed decorations, there’s no shortage of cupcake ideas for every occasion. In fact, the reason they’re quickly taking over cakes in American kitchens is that they’re ...How to Personalize Your Cupcakes

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There are a few common mistakes people make when drawing up their own landscape plans. These mistakes are not usually made by landscape contractors, who are trained to avoid them. The first group of mistakes relates to the idea of scale. We have all seen the conifer that has “taken over” a plot of land and now towers over the house, dropping the occasional branch in a high wind, shedding needles onto the roof ...Designing to scale and considering perspective

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Modern, country, traditional, Victorian—there’s no shortage of design themes when it comes to kitchens. But with so much to choose from, it’s still easy to run out of kitchen ideas for your home. That’s why a lot of people end up with kitchens that are either mismatched, poorly equipped, or simply not in tune with their tastes. But just because you don’t have that creative touch doesn’t ...Unique Kitchen Ideas

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Most people live in a world that is full of rush and bustle, often noisy and crowded. It is good to have a place at home, however small, where you can be outdoors and be private at the same time. With the modern trend towards outdoor living, cooking and dining, privacy becomes more important rather than less, especially if you enjoy entertaining and want your guests to feel comfortable in your outdoor setting. If your ...Landscaping For Privacy

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Decorating homes have become one of the most popular and exciting forms of personal hobbies around the globe. Every where you look people are trying to spend time and money to improve the appearance of their homes. water fountains have been a popular design element for centuries. Garden fountains have been a symbol and use of design as far back as the ancient Greeks. Outdoor water fountains present a lovely and magical ...Water Fountains As Premium Home Decor.

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This information is important because it will prevent costly mistakes in granite countertop cleaning. By taking full advantage of this strategy of what to do and what not to do you will be able to restore your granite countertops effectively and cost effective. Assuming that your kitchen counter-top is made either out of true or mercantile granite, green marble or soapstone or a hone-finished stone (if you have polished ...What To Avoid In Marble Granite Countertop Cleaning

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How would you like to find a unique way to decorate your home and save money at the same time? Home decorating and designing has become very popular in our world today and homeowners are spending more time finding ways to entice the look of their home. In the floundering economy, homeowners are trying their best to save money and still make the home look good. One way to save money is to scale back on remodeling plans. ...Saving money on home renovations.

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