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- Featured Article for July
The Importance Of A Good Fire Alarm Monitoring
- This Week's Recipe Bulgur Chicken Salad
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Featured Article
The Importance Of A Good Fire Alarm Monitoring
Written by: Karl Jennins
Installing a good fire alarm system is needed by the law in many states and countries all over the world. This is a preventive measure, which may help both the proprietor and those who work under him/her to safeguard their lives and their material possessions. Once the fire alarm system has been installed, a process to have a constant fire alarm monitoring should be initiated.
What To Expect From A Fire Alarm Monitoring Company
Often this task is offered to a specialized body, which has sufficient expertise and experience in this work, i.e. a fire alarm monitoring company. These are often, hired on a monthly fees or retainer on a contract basis on mutually pre-agreed terms. The fire alarm monitoring will normally offer you the following services:
1. Inspect the premises and keep a close watch on all the fire alarm devices installed to ensure that these work well and do not/ would not malfunction in time of need.
2. The fire alarm monitoring company will be responsible for all type for repairs and maintenance of the fire alarm systems and hence, keep the building under the required norms of the law, as per the standards set by the fire department.
3. This company would also be responsible to keep you informed and up-to-date about all types of development in technology and their application to the modernization of the fire alarm systems.
4. They would also be responsible for upgrading and/or replacing the obsolete machinery to ensure that the system installed is kept in pace with the times as much as it is possible under the budget earmarked for this purpose.
5. The price charged should as competitive as possible. Hence, you will need to compare a few offers at least (to know what they are talking about) and after checking out what all services they are willing to offer you, you go ahead and settle for the one which you think would give you the best value for your money.
6. Choose very carefully, sign them on contract with caution - ensure that the contract has all the clauses that you wanted it to have and the company agrees to everything you say before you enter into any agreement. Check carefully the references that they offer and be satisfied only when you are able to verify that there is to verify. Never go for the provider, which indiscriminately quotes the least - remember, you always get what you pay for!
Used with permission from EternLive
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Favorite Recipe (July 23)
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Bulgur Chicken Salad
If you don't like the strong taste of arugula, use baby spinach or mixed salad greens.
1 cup bulgur
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
5 oz. (8 cups) arugula, roughly chopped
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, chopped
Put the bulgur into a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and cover. Let stand for 10 minutes, then uncover and allow to cool.
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and season with pepper and 1/4 tsp. of salt. Saute over medium heat in 1 Tbs. of the olive oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Make the dressing by whisking together the remaining 3 Tbs. of olive oil with the orange juice, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 tsp. of salt, and pepper. Add the arugula to the bowl with the bulgur and toss with the dressing. Top with the sliced chicken, tomatoes, scallions, and avocado. Serves 4.
PER SERVING (2 1/2 cups)
Calories: 490
Total Fat: 25 g
Sat Fat: 4 g
Protein: 31 g Sodium: 460 mg Fiber: 13 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Carbohydrates: 40 g
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