Drug Rehab Treatment Outside of the Hectic City

A large part of drug addiction treatment is gaining an inner peace. Through spiritual healing, one can better fight off the temptations and negative side affects that come along with detox and cutting ties with chemical dependency. A common complaint from those seeking treatment for their addictions is that nothing in their life has changed while seeking therapy; all the worries and hectic life are still close at hand and will soon be back to haunt them, making a peaceful cessation from drugs and alcohol all the more difficult.

It is for this reason that so many popular chemical dependency treatment centers are located outside of the cities, in serene environments that are conducive to healing. New Dawn Recovery has four locations just outside of San Francisco's Bay Area that offer its patients a release from the urban lifestyle in-which to recover.

In addition to the rural setting, country activities such as horseback riding, rowing and hiking add to the country-life attitude of New Dawn. The point is to simplify life while recovering, and to show those in treatment that there are many simple activities that can aid them in their continued success and sobriety.

To learn more about the approach, amenities, and locations for New Dawn, visit their official website at:
http://www.newdawnrecovery.com/

Hurricane Sandy Affects the Biggest City and Smallest Towns

A massive storm that at one time in its short lifespan was nearly half the size of the United States, Hurricane Sandy ripped its way up the Eastern Seaboard in late October of 2012 and caused a lot of grief and wonderment at the same time.

What made this storm unlike any other hurricane seen in modern history was not only its massive size, but also its aim and the fact that it merged with another storm and created a tropical, warm water hurricane with several arms of blizzard activity.

The damage was extensive, especially in the New York Tri-State area where the storms path was directly aimed. What was interesting about the damage done, was that viewers -- and those who experienced it -- were privy to a view of what a monster storm does to the largest, most inhabited city in the United States, and also to rural areas populated with farmhouses that were sometimes three centuries old.

Interestingly enough, both Urban and Rural areas saw similar effects of the hurricane. Staten Island, which is not as urban an area as Lower Manhattan, took the brunt of the storm, somewhat shielding the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan.

Now that the storm has passed, the cleanup begins. Cleanup efforts have been slow in their early stages, mostly due to the lack of supplies, power, gas, and other necessities.

Companies and individuals in the states unaffected by Sandy have been quick to extend their help in any ways possible. Volunteering services, donating relief funds, sending supplies, sending building materials and sending roofing products to aid in the cleanup and construction efforts.

For more on Sandy's effects, rescue and cleanup efforts and other information, visit the official Sandy website at:

FEMA.gov/Sandy

Urban and Rural Orchards

Fall is falling all around us, and the changing of the seasons brings on also a changing in foliage. The leaves falling off of the Fruit trees reminds us that the days are getting shorter and plants are going into hibernation for a few months.

It also reminds us that in just a few short months we will be entering back into Spring when Cherry trees and plants of all sorts will bloom again. Keeping this in mind, now is the perfect time to look into purchasing fruit trees and fruit-bearing plants for Spring.

Willis Orchards, one of the premier nurseries in the US, is now running discount prices on its apple trees, grape plants and other fruit plants.

These cheap prices come at the perfect time. With skyrocketing food prices and crop shortages, a small investment into a fruit-bearing tree can yield another source of food that can cut down on the monthly cost of food and also give the healthy benefits of homegrown, organic food.

Working well in both urban and rural environments, fruit trees offer sustainability, and aesthetic pleasures wherever you decide to plant them.

To find best growing areas or order seedlings, contact Willis Orchards.

http://www.willisorchards.com/

Images of Rural vs Urban

Story from my friend!

"For true success ask yourself these 4 questions: Why? Why Not? Why Not Me? Why Not Now?" ~James Allen

Success is my drive in the police department! I wanted to be apart of the sniper team more than anything! In order for me to be apart of this i had to answer those questions and then push myself! I would do anything to have a Sniper scope in my hands! And i can proudly say a year later i am part of my departments Sniper Squad! Point of the story is to go after your dreams and HARD!

Smart Ideas for Small Spaces

I found these great ideas on BetterHomesandGarden:

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1.   Hidden Assets-Don't let the awkward angles of a dormer dissuade you from taking advantage of square footage -- the light-filld alcoves are often the perfect spot to squeeze in a desk. Two 1 x 4s painted white and mounted on shelving brackets create a handy work zone in this second-story cubby. Built-in benches boost the cozy quotient and allow the space to double as a dining table for two.

2.      Slim Down- Opting for a narrow, shallow refrigerator netted more counter and shelf space in this compact kitchen. White cabinetry, honed black-granite countertops, and a deep stainless-steel sink give the space a tailored look. To lighten up the painted brick flooring, a solid door between the kitchen and laundry room was swapped out for one with a glass inset.

3.      Step It Up- Reclaim wasted space under a staircase as storage. Wide-trim molding turns these staggered shelves into a strong architectural feature. Baskets add eye-pleasing texture as they keep linens and other kitchen odds and ends corralled.

 

Find the rest here.

Small-Space Ideas: Building Racks Behind Cupboard Doors

Small homes can’t afford any unnecessary mess, so look to building racks behind cupboard doors as one of the most efficient small space ideas for organizing your kitchen. Carefully placed racks can amplify the storage capabilities of your cupboards and help clear unnecessary clutter off of counters. Cupboard door racks can also help make items more easily accessible when you need them, by storing kitchen preparation essentials at eye-level, rather than piling them all in one drawer or cupboard.
Free Up Counter Space
Affixing a rack to the doors of the cupboards above your counters will give you more room for cooking and prep work, with minimal inconvenience. Many use the counters in small apartment kitchens to hold flour, sugar, oils, spices and other items that they need most often when cooking. These ingredients could be neatly stored in racks behind cupboard doors, will still providing the accessibility you need for making dinner. Use one entire cupboard door as a spice rack location, for the purpose of unity. Affixing spice racks to cupboard doors will also prevent you from having to put holes in the kitchen walls, helping better preserve the security deposit you paid to your landlord. Typically, they much prefer functional and hidden improvements and additions, such as cupboard racks, to empty holes in the walls that are visible for all.
Use for Utility Items
Cupboard door racks are highly effective in storing items non-food items that can quickly pile up. Think of foil, plastic wrap, wax paper, plastic bags, garbage bags and other food storage items. Counter and cupboard space is sacred in small apartments, and most likely you’d much rather be storing utensils, pots, pans and food there, so look to door racks to store the rest. Store the items in the wire or metal type of door-racks, so that you can rip off a piece of foil or pull out a garbage bag with out having the even remove their boxes from the rack.
Don’t Forget Under the Sink
In small apartments, many kitchens often house the entire home’s cleaning supplies. These items are typically stored under the sink with other utility items, so make the most of cupboard door racks here. Use a rack with hooks to hang a dustpan, and a shelf-style rack to hold spongers, dish gloves and extra cloths. Install a heavier duty metal rack to hold cleaning solution bottles, and keep dish washing liquid or detergent tabs right where you need them.
Form Fits Function

Cupboard door racks can come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the function that you want them to serve. Whatever form you choose, be sure to carefully plan the installation, so that the racks aren’t colliding with the cupboard’s preexisting shelves. Look beyond standard wooden or metal racks as effective cupboard storage solutions. Hang a few hooks on the inside of cupboard doors to dangle spatulas, serving spoons, tongs, dishtowels and potholders. Storing some of these most frequently used items here will clear up space in drawers, while still keeping things right where you need them.

(Thank you ohmyapt.apartmentratings.com)