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Your right, I didn't have a map when I looked that population census up. I can see that there is a greater metro area in the Phoenix area. I've never been there, but insects, blazing heat doused by a monsoon is scaring this potential traveler... I'm heading north. LOL (only joking;) ) Actually, we went to Palm Springs for a work conference last spring and it the desert region was very nice, we had a great time.

it's cooler here because we get an occasional delta breeze from the coast, but the cost of living is will set a checkbook on fire. house prices (for my area -greater sacto area) 350- 400k and up -- fancy will run $750k-1.5m (est. rent -basic apt. not fancy - 1 bd $650+ 2 bed $795 and house rental are a little more), gas is over $3. per gallon, water/sewer $ 100 mo. ---- why we stay... i was raised here, so it's home. (question to all) is the cost of living lower where you live? (:offtopic: question )

Blazing heat..... Sounds awful, have you lived there long? I was curious how many people choose to that region, here's what I discovered. According to the US Census: Total US Population: is estimated 296,410,404 (2005) There is an estimated 5,939,292 people living in Arizona (2005). Estimated population for Phoenix is 1,388,416 (CORRECTION: this must for the area w/in city limits, not the greater metro area ) 12.7% are over 65 years old (2004). Median household income (2003) $41,963 Population, percent change, 1990 to 2000 40.0% (increased) It must be hard on livestock and pets.

Wow, that sounds serious, all those critters you mentioned (scorpions and spiders) -- gives me the hibee jibees'. We have some big rattlesnakes here, I live next to a greenbelt, more than likely full of them. An earlier forum post mentioned a serious spider bite. My best to you.

insects live in all climates, i am certain that people in cities like new york can testify to that. many rentals have walls that are attached to other units and we all know that everyone has a different definition of daily cleaning. i do my best to offer valuable information that is generic, so readers in the forum can look at the list and use or share the information to create a safer home for their families. if a nurse offers general information for hygiene for lets say a wound, she is not implying that a person is a slob, they must disclose all information, each step necessary to cleanse the wound. too often people are searching or reading between the lines, please note, filthy people, were not my words. i live in california we are fairly well reheorificed about earthquake procedures, but i am open to suggestions without feeling offended. i enjoy receiving and sharing informative or lifesaving tips. you never know, what if a reader(s) just moved to arizona from a different region and they discovered that the previous tenants had a serious roach and insect problem that they were forced to inherited. if i am correct, the author and several other forum members did mention moving to arizona. if i am incorrect, then i should carefully re-read the forum notes .

i attached a couple links for you.... my dad died suddenly, but if i had a chance to play music for him or someone else i would either choose mozart or in the case of my father, perhaps music that tells a story, like, peter and the wolf is a composition by sergei prokofiev. the music tells the story. peter and the wolf is scored for flute, oboe, clarinet (in a), bassoon, 3 horns, trumpet, trombone, timpani, triangle, tambourine, cymbals, castanets, snare drum, bass drum and strings. each character in the story has a particular instrument and a musical theme, or leitmotif: bird - flute duck - oboe cat - clarinet grandfather - bassoon wolf - 3 french horns hunters (gunshots) - timpani and bass drum (the hunters' theme is actually introduced by the woodwinds) peter - string instrumentsmy dad use to play it for me when i was a child. perhaps a family member of the patient would be able to select a particular type of music that would be soothing. if i was going to research it i would contact a college music teacher, orchastra conductor, or go to a retirement home and talk to older people (the older generation lived in a different era - different music) to find out what type of music they find uplifting or soothing. try this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meditation/mm00623 web search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&hs=qtt&rls=dela,dela:2006-02,dela:en&sa=x&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=complementary+alternative+medicine+music+soothe+relax&spell=1 you have a very interesting idea, music can set the a mood. this is a good idea.

*******************Living in Arizona sounds like it's, "Living in the WILD" EIK.... I love northern California. Yes, we have critters here, but it's a farther walk (or flight) for the cucarachas.

********************************************* ....make sure they (landlord or manager) remember to do this, if they don't come in 3 days -- a follow-up call may be needed be sure to read the roach post (above this post) - if the manager comes out to weathherstrip ---- you can mention that the unit needs to be professionally sprayed or treated for spider and/or roaches. even if you don't or haven't seen insects -- think of it as preventative.

******************************************* okay i think the roach problem you mentioned has got to be addressed... yes.... having a sister that is a biologist/epidemiologist/health inspector (currently director ) has changed my life... good food handling practice is the law of the land (picture making a family dinner with the health inspector sitting at the table - yeh fun!) roaches top the gross me out list (up there with flies and fleas) both roaches and flies often begin their lives in fecal matter... roaches love sewers and garbage bins.... then they cruise over to your house to cross-contaminate items in your house - yuk! always wash off kitchenware before using (they may have crawled on the items) how to control the pest: do not store paper bags, containers, cardboard, magazines, newspaper, equipment boxes or clothes near infested areas or wedge paper bags between appliances or inside cabinets. if there are gaps in your kitchen cabinets or between pieces of wood shelving, clean, vacuum and seal them with silicone caulk. remove drawers in the kitchen and inspect inside the drawer frame. seal small openings that are pathways into your home. if you live in an apartment building, pay special attention to walls that adjoin other units. keep the kitchen and bathroom as dry as possible. remove pet water dishes overnight. eliminate food sources the kitchen is a great place for cockroaches because it is warm, moist, and has plenty of food. keep your kitchen very clean and do not allow grease, crumbs, or clutter to accumulate anywhere. seal off drains when not in use... roaches live in sewers (a good idea recommended in a earlier post) move stoves and refrigerators and scrub on, around, underneath and behind them. clean all surfaces, especially between counters and appliances. use insecticide that mentions roaches on the label, carefully follow directions and precautions on the label or call a professional pest control company to spray. clean cupboards inside and outside and wipe up any droppings. store all food, including pet food, in tightly sealed, cockroach-proof containers. don't leave bowls of pet food on the floor overnight. keep garbage, compost and recyclables in tightly sealed containers. empty them daily, preferably in the evening. wash and dry dishes, utensils, pots and pans immediately and don't allow dirty dishes to remain on the counter top or in the dishwasher overnight. the home must have a thorough spring cleaning. good sanitation is a critical component of pest control. pest control efforts are ineffective without good sanitation practices. the following practices must be implemented: keep storage at least 6 inches off of the floor. keep work areas clean - especially break areas where food is present. keep countertops, areas under equipment and appliances, and the interiors of drawers and cabinets clean and free of food particles. properly store food in sealed containers. wipe up food and beverage spills immediately. keep garbage containers clean. keep large containers covered. seal penetrations in the building envelope so rodents and insects can't enter.if it was me, i would do all of the cleaning and prevention listed above and i would call a professional pest control company to spray the home.

just know how to identify them and how to avoid them. we're living in their desert, remember ***** ********* ***** ********* true - on my property, the rule of the land tends to be... poisonous critters when your in my territory, beware... my sister is a biologist and environmental health, she explained to me that there are many serious pest related injuries and illnesses. my philosophy: we (humans) live, prepare food and sleep in our homes and insects can live outside. besides... some children are simply not able to identify insects and can be seriously injured by poisonous insects. http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:asoljxuckyrsvm:http://www.uidaho.edu/so-id/entomology/b-widow.jpg the black widow people rarely die from a black widow's bite. life-threatening reactions are generally seen only in small children and the elderly. the brown recluse http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:rdptqquv_zphbm:www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/218420/2/istockphoto_218420_scorpion.jpg scorpion http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:irt-tjvbar_uhm:vinsonlab.tamu.edu/ant/ant4.jpg fire ants http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:owwalu8srzlcrm:www.beecare.com/images/bees/ahb.jpg africanized bees http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:bqyvvmwrn5urcm:entomology.unl.edu/images/spiders/hobospider2.jpg hobo spider-aka northwestern brown spider (tegenaria agrestis) www.mteww.com/images/mtaarr/fleas/fleas.jpg fleas -- fyi: plague case fatality rate in the united states is about 15% - in the us: approximately 10 cases of plague are reported each year from the states of arizona, california, colorado, new mexico, and utah. source:http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3381.htm http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:gugyfvvgwzubcm:www.lawestvector.org/images/ticks.jpg ticks (lyme disease) poisonous snakes western rattlesnake http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:n9r0mxdeku8iwm:www.californiaherps.com/snakes/images/cvlutosus.jpg eastern diamond rattlesnake http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:r2ydti4pc-v85m:www.kingsnake.com/louisiana/pics/diamondback_rattlesnake2.jpg coral snake http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:v3dw31reyz9fdm:www.sloanmonster.com/images/coral.jpg copperhead http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:ejqg5ju8f821lm:www.herpnet.net/iowa-herpetology/images/snakes/copperhead_new_head.jpg cottonmouth/water moccasin http://www.kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety/photogallery/russcotton66.jpg poison control (for people or animals) 800-222-1222

Sounds like the place is over-run by insects. Roaches and spiders are a health hazard. If you own: Call a professional pest control company to thoroughly spray the property. If you rent: call the landlord or manager and explain that you have been bitten and there are roaches in food prep areas. If they are wise they will understand a health hazard and liability go hand in hand. If they don't seem to respond, ask the manager, if YOU call and arrange for service, can you deduct it from your rent (most maintenance and repairs are deductible) Until then go through clean counters and floors (roll out the fridge and pull out the stove and wash the floor and spray some insect spray RAID - critters love to hide under them) and throw away trash every evening. Hope this helps you.

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Call the school or the instructor ASAP to find out about the dress code.

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