Floridians were surprised to see the weekly forecast with lows in the 50s and 40s. South Florida, including Broward and Dade County, are beginning to feel the cold winter days with dramatic wind chills. A weekly weather forecast for Broward shows lows in the 50s for the following week.

Many homes will be relying on their air condition units to keep them warm during these cold days. Most air conditioning units in Broward are use to producing nice cool air in homes. Broward homeowners must be sure that their ac units are in good condition in order to prevent it from breaking down. Dramatic changes made in the temperature your ac unit produces can cause it to break down faster than having stay at one temperature constantly. Make sure to get your unit service and repair regularly to prevent it from failing on you when you need it most.

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It is a fact that heating and cooling systems are major factors for those looking to purchase homes, and are a critical part of living comfortably in a home. You may frequently hear the term “HVAC,” which is used to describe home heating and cooling systems. The acronym stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning–which are the 3 primary functions of a home system.

Heating and cooling systems are classified as either central or local. Central heating and cooling is the most standard method, and is defined by a system that produces warm or cool air in one central area and then distributes it throughout the home. Some of the products typically used in central heating and cooling systems are gas and oil furnaces, controls and thermostats, air conditioners, heat pumps, and evaporator coils. Local heating and cooling, on the other hand, produces warm or cool air at the location where it is needed and serves small spaces.

Heating systems keep your home warm and comfortable. If you live in a particularly cold climate, the function of your heating system is a high priority. Most central heating and cooling systems are classified as forced air systems, because they send air through ductwork for distribution. Some of the typical heating products include: fan coils, gas and oil furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers.

Make sure to get your air conditioning system regularly checked so that it doesn’t fail on you when you need it most.

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Von meiner Wohnung aus habe ich Aussicht auf zwei wichtige Straßen Chicagos. Den Broadway und die Halsted.  Da das nächste Police Department nur wenige Minuten entfernt ist, ist es manchmal dementsprechend laut, wenn die Chicago Police dort lang heizt. Ja, die Sirenen klingen genauso cool wie im Film. In Sachen Coolness kann sich die deutsche Polizei da auf jeden Fall was abgucken. In vielen anderen europäischen Städten habe ich diese Sirenen auch schon gehört, aber die deutsche Polizei bleibt bei diesem deutschen Martinshorn für ihre Einsatzwagen…

Allgemein hat das Auto hier sowieso einen noch höheren Stellenwert als irgendwo. Ohne Auto geht für die sehr viele Amerikaner nichts, was aber auch einfach an der unfassbaren Größe dieses Landes liegt. Es ist aber trotzdem keine Kunst hier einen Führerschein zu bekommen und dementsprechend fahren viele Amerikaner auch. Da die meisten dieser Autos hier eine lächerliche Automatik-Schaltung haben (wie ein Spielzeug…), ist Auto fahren nicht nur Auto fahren, sondern alles, was man noch nebenbei erledigen kann!
Mir ist schon öfter das Herz auf dem Highway stehen geblieben. Telefonieren, Emails checken, im Handschuhfach wühlen, eine Diskussion anfangen und deswegen auf der linken Spur mit 10 Km/h langschleichen (…keine ahnung, wie viele mp/h das hier sind) , die Air Condition auf Kühlschranktemperatur stellen oder das Lenkrad loslassen bzw. noch mit einem Finger führen und nebenbei die Ice Cubs aus dem letzten Getränk zermalmen.

Ohne eine Tonne Eiswürfel in verdammt noch mal JEDEM Getränk ist Flüssigkeit hier sowieso nur schwer einzunehmen. Ich halte es eigentlich für unlogisch mein bereits eiskaltes Getränk noch kühler zu trinken. Und als Europäer benutze ich auch ein Messer zum Essen, was manche Amerikaner ziemlich verwundert. Aber wir Europäer sind natürlich immer ein Stück hinter den Amerikanern. Und auf fast jeder Pizza bisher fehlten mir die Gewürze. Aber die Deep Dish Pizza, eine Chicago-Spezialität, holt das wieder raus! Man kann hier sehr gut essen, aber im Durchschnitt ist das meiste Essen  leider ein bisschen schlechter, fettiger, minderwertiger.

Durch Chicago fahren auch ganz gerne Verrückte und predigen durch Lautsprecher auf ihrem Auto, dass die Welt bald untergeht. Oder ich werde in meiner Pause angequatscht und mir wird erklärt, dass Obama mit der Health Care Reform die selben Pläne wie Hitler verfolgt.  Auch sonst begegne ich verrückten Gestalten. Ich erinnere mich, wie ich in einem abgeranzten Burger King nahe Philadelphia Downtown saß und mir gegenüber ein Klischee-Zuhälter die Dollarscheine auf dem Tisch zählte und neben ihm eine Prostituierte wartete. Die beiden machten keinen Geheimnis daraus.

Was ich an den Amerikanern aber immer wieder bewundere, ist der Optimismus und der Kämpfergeist, ganz im Gegensatz zum immer nörgelnden Deutschland. Durch meine Arbeit beim JCUA fällt mir immer wieder auf, wie leicht man Leute hier mobilisieren kann, um sich für etwas einzusetzen oder zu protestieren. Amerikaner sind einfach leichter zu begeistern. In zwei Tagen ist Thanksgiving und Amerika freut sich auf Familie und Turkey (Truthahn).
Und auch die in diesem Blog bereits erwähnte Multikulturalität ist hier einfach nochmal intensiver. Ich treffe hier Leute aus der ganzen Welt. Umso mehr eine Schande, dass in einem Land, dessen Bevölkerung aus Zuwanderern und Nachfolgegeneration besteht, Rassismus, Abschiebung, Segregation etc. immer noch große Themen sind. Aber trotzdem sind die USA ein Land, dass ihren Status als Einwanderungsland anerkennt und sich darauf einstellt. Während ich in Berlin – Kreuzberg wieder Gemeckere über türkische Werbeschilder höre, ist hier es normal, dass Hinweisschilder auch auf Spanisch (für die vielen Mexikaner und Hispanics) sind.

Dies ist nur ein weiterer konzeptloser Querschnitt durch meine Zeit hier. Als Gewohnsheitsmensch stelle ich manchmal etwas schwer an, einige Gegebenheiten in diesem Land anzunehmen und bin im Kopf vielleicht noch in Europa, aber trotzdem schlage ich mich anscheinend ganz gut…

"Declaration of Immigration" Wallpainting in Little Village (mexikanische Neighborhood auf Chicagos South Side)

Noch so ein Amerikaner... oder doch ein Immigrant?

Heat and Cool guarantees the best prices, the best products, and the best customer support and for a wall air conditioner, their range is top of the line. The mini-split and ductless wall air conditioner offers high efficiency and is the best in both cooling and heating technology. Other features of this wall air conditioner include variable capacity for different room size and provides homeowners with a better and more economical heating capacity in the colder winter months. As with all of the Heat and Cool air conditioners, the KSIB series of wall air conditioner are environmentally-friendly, easy to install and the active carbon filter will make certain that the home is filled with a constant circulation of clean, fresh air. However, a relatively unique feature of this advanced wall air conditioner is the self-diagnostic system that notifies users when the conditioner is not functioning at optimal levels, as this saves on maintenance and downtime.

In order to view the numerous choices offered for wall air conditioners, the Heat and Cool website at http://www.heatandcool.com allows users to view the specifications and features of a number of air conditioning units, such as the Kilmaire Central Ducted Systems, the PTAC Systems, and the Fedders Central Ducted Systems. Furthermore, users will be able to find out more about air curtains, water source heat pump, and air conditioning accessories, which include equipment pads for the wall air conditioner, extension kits, and the wall hanging bracket that allows the wall air conditioner to be securely affixed to the wall. A wall air conditioner is certainly an optimal choice for any home, especially in one where space is limited, as the unit will be securely affixed to the wall and will save on space, unlike a free standing air conditioning unit. The Heat and Cool website allows users to obtain live support, as well as receive help during the installation of the wall air conditioner, and furthermore, they will be able to request the assistance of a contractor if needed.

Purchasing the wall air conditioner unit is just a simple, as the Heat and Cool website has been designed to allow online buyers to select their unit, and shipment will be professionally handled by FedEx Express. Whether you are seeking the powerful performance of an air curtain, or the massive cooling and heating capabilities of a PTAC system, or the space-saving ability of the wall air conditioner, you will find the exact unit needed to suit your needs on the easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate Heat and Cool website. If you are looking for the best prices, the best products, and the best customer support, look no further than Heat and Cool, which is determined to ensure that you find the best air conditioning units to suit your family’s needs. Please feel free to browse the Heat and Cool website to obtain further details and specifications on the wall air conditioner, along with many other types of effective and powerful units.

Yesterday we talked about coming out anarchist. But that isn’t the only secret we are keeping. All of us, every last anarchist on the planet, does something they know they shouldn’t. Be it network TV, McDonalds, or simply finding comfort in monogamy, we all take part in things which we know to be at the very least unnatural, and often harmful to our very being.

What do I mean? How about I use myself as an example. Regular readers know me as the unreliable, yet prolific, voice of Propaganda of the Seed. I am a committed pacifist, anarchist, and environmentalist. I oppose aggressive violence in all forms, be it against people, property (whatever that means), or that which we share in common. I believe that the only power over our destinies is the power we exercise over it. I believe that as long as we ignore the fact that we are but one part in the vast system of our planet, we are ignoring that which is swiftly becoming our soon to be dead Earth.

I have been active in numerous causes and groups. SDS, Emancipating Education for All, the march on the Pentagon to mark our fifth, sixth, and soon seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. I write for a radical blog, and am a frequent contributor to InfoShop news.

But I have a dirty secret. I love cars. Everything from classics to muscle to exotics. If it runs an internal combustion engine, and is designed to be driven, rode, or survived on public streets, closed tracks, or mountain trails, I love it. Ferraris, 4×4s, and Falcons. I love them. Such is my mania that I have to force myself to stay on topic rather than go on a tangent about how excited I am about the new 4Runner and the fact that the Fiat 500 may finally be coming to these shores.

I am sure some of you have turned up your noses at that statement. Cars are crass symbols of our decadent society. Additionally the internal combustion engine, while far from the largest contributor to global warming (despite what mainstream politics say), is a destructive and harmful way to get your jollies. I know this. Every time I go to a car show, a small part of me in the background is constantly thinking “you know this is all wrong, why do you take part?”

The reason I do is because it is my culture. My dad is a car guy, my brother is a car guy. As I grew up I never surrounded myself with car guys intentionally, yet I still found myself constantly in the company of people who share my disease. And you know what, I bet you do to.

It may not be cars, it may not even be so big, but I bet there is something we all do that we know we shouldn’t. I don’t know what it is, maybe people know you as an outspoken vegan, yet you still sneak some cheese and crackers when no one is looking. Maybe you see the injustice in our class system as you drive to work for J.P. Morgan. Maybe you openly mock friends who don’t recycle, yet can’t bear to live without air conditioning. Whatever it is, you know you do it and you know it is wrong.

I think it is time we own up to our imperfections and accept each other for who we are. So long as we maintain this image as flawless warriors against the status quo, we are both making our own lives more difficult, and making it harder for others to join us. Surely you have heard people who share your politics yet not your activism use excuses which site the fact that because of all the things they do that AREN’T perfect, they could never stand up for perfection. But we know that is bunk as none of us are perfect. But until we acknowledge, both amongst ourselves and in the public eye, that none of us are perfect it will be impossible to gather the support we need to change the system in any significant way.

One of the strengths of anarchist theory is that we don’t need to present a better option. We do not have the burden of presenting the people a path to enlightenment, instead everyone is responsible for their own enlightenment. So maybe we need to realize that eliminating cars, air conditioners, or the consumption of meat may not be the solution for everyone. I want to live in a world without restrictions, not a world without lumpy-cammed V8s idling under candy colored steel.

For a list of cooling centers in the State of Illinois, visit:  http://www.keepcool.illinois.gov/coolingcenters.cfm

Keeping Cool Tips for Everyone

• Stay in air-conditioned space at home, the library, the mall, movie theater or at a cooling center.
• Drink lots of water and natural juices. Avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee and colas.
• Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but keep windows slightly open.
• Stay out of the sun and avoid going out in the heat.
• Keep electric lights off or turned down.
• Take cool baths or showers.
• Wear loose, light cotton clothing.
• Do not eat heavy meals. Avoid cooking with your oven.
• Avoid or minimize physical exertion.
• Do not sit in a hot car, even for a short time. Never leave a child in a hot car.
• Check on family members, friends and neighbors to make sure they stay cool and safe.
• If you or anyone you know needs emergency medical attention, call 911.
• It is against the law to open a fire hydrant. An open hydrant hinders the fire department’s ability to fight fires, reduces water pressure in your home and may cause basement flooding.

Special Keeping Cool Tips for Seniors

• During heat emergencies, seniors are urged to contact their local area agencies on Aging or the Senior HelpLine at (800) 252-8966 for assistance with locating senior centers, adult day service sites and other buildings that serve as cooling centers.
• Humidity combined with temperature make up the heat index, which is similar to the wind chill factor in winter. If the temperature is in the 90s with high humidity, it can feel like it is well over 100 degrees.

Keeping Cool Tips for Your Pets

• Provide water and shelter from the sun at all times.
• Restrict activity during extreme heat.
• Never leave pets in parked vehicles. Even moderate heat rapidly increases and can kill the pet quickly.

Information courtesy of http://www.keepcool.illinois.gov

What is that one thing that you should ideally have installed in your home, which would ease off the intense heat and discomfort of the summer months? If you are thinking about an air conditioning unit as an answer, you are certainly on the right track. Air conditioners are one of the key additions that you need to have in your home, so that you can effectively maintain the perfect temperature in your rooms, during all seasons. An efficient air conditioning system can also cut down on excessive domestic power usage as well. Hence, it should be clear that, such a useful heating and cooling unit should be well-maintained, and properly repaired, as and when necessary. For example, if the air conditioning drains, and the pipes of that area get blocked, you need to set about getting rid of the problem immediately.

The drain passages of air conditioners (that are normally found just below the actual engine of the unit) form important components of the overall system. These pipes help to get rid of all condensed water vapor from the working unit of the AC, so that the latter can function smoothly and efficiently. However, these air conditioning drains might get obstructed due to several reasons. At such times, it becomes handy to be aware of the easy steps to remove these blockages, and make your air conditioner function normally again.

So how can the blockages that might form in the air conditioning drains be removed? In this discourse, we would be dealing with three useful steps of tackling with the problem. These ways can be listed as under:

i) Inspecting the drains of the air conditioner – Generally, soapy water can be used to check if the drains of your air conditioning unit are functioning optimally. If you have a central AC system, or a ducted one, you can pour soapy water on the drain tray (also known as the emergency tray) of the unit, after, of course, switching off the power of the latter. If the air conditioning drains are working as desired, the soapy water should run off along one end of the drains, and move down through the pipes of the unit. However, if the water tends to stagnate somewhat, and do not move away smoothly, that can serve as a confirmation that the drains of your AC has obstructions. If such is indeed the case, you have to take the necessary steps to clean these drain pipes of the unit,

ii) Source of blockages in the air conditioning drains – Next, you need to find out what is causing the obstructions in the drains of your air conditioner. Many common pests, like spiders, can easily be the reason behind the problem. Dust particles, dirt or twigs can also block the air conditioning system. A strap, that is highly flexible, can be pushed up and down along the drains of your AC, so that the obstructions can be removed. You can also pass compressed air (from the roof area) through the air conditioner to clean the drains of the latter, and

iii) Using Bleach Solutions – From time to time, you should also pour a special mixture, made out of water and bleaching chemicals, through the air conditioning drains. That would effectively destroy all forms of molds and other growths that can form in these drain pipes, thereby blocking them.

The cost of removing obstructions from the drains of your air conditioning system generally varies according to the type of the unit that is to be repaired. For example, fixing the problems with a central air conditioner that runs on electric power, can cost any amount between $1500 to $ 3000. On the other hand, if you are looking to repair your gas-run central air conditioner, you need to spend something in the range of $ 2600-$ 3500.

Air conditioners are exceedingly useful modern domestic appliances. They can maintain the correct and comfortable balance of room temperatures, and can help to reduce your costs of cooling as well. For optimal performance of these units, you should also make sure that there are no factors that are adversely affected the performance of your AC. In particular, if there are blockages in your air conditioning drains, you need to take the afore-mentioned steps to remove the obstructions, quickly and easily.

‘A/C Condenser’ defined: The outside fan unit of an air conditioning system that removes heat from freon gas and converts the gas back into a liquid, then pumps the liquid to a furnace coil. (Source: www.homebuildingmanual.com)

Construction industry hard fact: High temperatures have led Weyerhaeuser to temporarily halt timber land operations. (Source: The Columbian)

Construction industry fun fact: Studies show that humor helps workers with productivity and stress management. (Source: FoundationSoft.com)

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USA – Washington, Seattle/Mt. Rainier

The United States are different in many ways. It seems like people enjoy being told what they are allowed and not allowed to do. At least they accept loads of signs all around telling them about fines they’ll receive and jails they’ll have to visit for doing various things. I heard bus drivers shouting about random things, was told not to lean on walls or take pictures, had to face the most complex tax calculations when buying chocolate bars, but also went up rather random office buildings to visually document the views without being bothered by anybody.

Anyway, I stopped arguing with random people some time ago in Australia – so I was able to simply enjoy Seattle. Last Friday, I went with four fellow travellers and a rental car to mount Rainier to do some hiking. To see a volcano with glaciers, almost perfect blue skies and to wander over big white snow fields was definitely one of the highlights of the last week. Unfortunately, the weather was rather changeable and I got a bit sick soon after. If it were the air-condition systems everywhere or the rather cloudy and rainy weather doesn’t matter.
Nevertheless, I got up to Vancouver, Canada by the Greyhound bus without any difficulties and took the chance of being not a hundred percent healthy to sit back and relax my first days in the province of British Columbia.

Around Seattle – Pike place market, the place where grunge was born, the locks around Ballard (with fish) and at mount Rainier (with lakes and jumps!)..

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