http://mold.openflows.org Consumer Information and Education Forum for Home Owners Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:26:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There's been some coverage of the potential for live christmas trees to trigger allergies in part via increasing the mold content in the air. Here's an excerpt from a US News and World Report aritcle: Connecticut researchers have found that the mold count from a live Christmas tree rose to five ... http://mold.openflows.org/live-christmas-trees-and-mold/ Here's a blog post from the site FixMyHouse that talks about using an ozone machine to remove mold: Mold removal falls under the scope of the larger field of mold remediation. Usually, mold remediation entails complete elimination of mold from indoor areas, such as rooms in condominiums and offices. Mold growth ... http://mold.openflows.org/removing-mold-via-an-ozone-machine/ Research Findings in Allergic Rhinitis Presented at ACAAI Annual Meeting Newswise — Researchers are presenting nearly 350 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases at the ACAAI Annual Meeting in Dallas, Nov. 8-14. Following are highlights of some key studies on allergic rhinitis. “Nasal Allergies Adversely Affect ... http://mold.openflows.org/research-connecting-mold-to-allergies-and-asthma/ Here's an excerpt article from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel regarding a problem at the count appraiser's office. Flooding has predictably led to mold infestation and the costs of removal a burden on the taxpayers: First, it was rats. Now, the county agency that sets property values is plagued with leaks, mold ... http://mold.openflows.org/when-flooding-leads-to-mold/ Another story of mold in schools, this time from Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, via the islandpacket.com website, here's a quote: Since the beginning of this school year, at least five schools in southern Beaufort County have reported problems with water leaking, according to school officials, teachers and district ... http://mold.openflows.org/school-leaks-result-in-mold-at-5-locations/ As more people become aware of just how nasty an impact mold infestation can have, the more stories emerge that add to the chorus of tragedy. Here's an article from The Tuscon Citizen: The wall outside the bedroom where Ezekiel Mark Bullis spent all five weeks of his brief life in ... http://mold.openflows.org/ex-tenants-say-mold-caused-ailments-death/ Here's a note from the Business Courier of Cincinnati that announces funding for some worthwhile research: Several environmental health studies planned at the University of Cincinnati will benefit from $1.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tiina Reponen, a professor of environmental health, received more than ... http://mold.openflows.org/funding-for-research-into-the-health-effects-of-mold-exposure/ This is a seriously depressing story. Talk about taking advantage of someone in the face of tragedy. Here's a quote from an article published by MySA.com: A homeowner who was evacuated from his San Antonio Housing Authority home because of mold returned to his home to find all his things ... http://mold.openflows.org/homeowner-burglarized-after-moving-out-because-of-mold/ Here's a recent press release from FEMA with advice for home owners after flooding: ROCKFORD, Ill. -- It is common for mold problems to appear five to six weeks after a flood, but Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) officials say you can take steps to ... http://mold.openflows.org/mold-can-be-a-problem-long-after-floodwaters-recede/ Mold is a serious health problem, but the health risks of exposure to black mold have only recently come to light. Before, doctors thought that these were symptoms of other illnesses. The role that black mold exposure plays in these symptoms is just beginning to be fully studied. Here are some ... http://mold.openflows.org/understanding-the-symptoms-of-mold/ SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- American Mold Guard, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMGI), a provider of long-term antimicrobial surface treatment services to builders of single- and multi-family homes and to healthcare facilities and other institutions, announced today that Thomas Blakeley, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, ... http://mold.openflows.org/american-mold-guard-inc-announces-resignation-of-ceo/ The outrage around mold continues to grow, especially as people understand the full impact that it can have on their health and well-being. Here's a great story from the Jackson Sun that describes students standing up and taking action to protect themselves: More than 80 students, some wearing paper face masks, ... http://mold.openflows.org/students-protest-mold-at-westview-high-school/ Unfortunately the cost of mold removal can be really high. Here's a starting story I found in the Charlotte Observer: York County officials don't know how moisture got into a York County Courthouse file room, but getting rid of the resulting mold will cost the county nearly $40,000.Mold was discovered ... http://mold.openflows.org/mold-removal-cost-about-40000/ As more people become familiar with the dangers of mold and empower themselves to remedy the situation we see more and more successful stories, such as this one I found on an unrelated blog: So when we saw what was underneath the cabinets and walls of our kitchen, CD and I ... http://mold.openflows.org/a-blog-post-on-mold-removal/ This is an interesting technology that when implemented may dramatically reduce the potential for mold infestation in homes. Here's a quote from an article from the Arizona Republic: Paperless drywall is a fascinating product. Although traditional drywall with paper facing is fine in many instances, paperless drywall solves a few pesky ... http://mold.openflows.org/paperless-drywall-resists-mold-has-rougher-finish/ Here's a tragic story from Lawton Oklahoma about another law enforcement agency plagued by mold: The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is without its home because the Lawton building is full of mold.  So, OSBI is working out of a temporary office.  The mold problem was discovered after routine maintenance was ... http://mold.openflows.org/osbi-discovers-mold-problem/ Mold in the workplace is an all to common tragedy. People being exposed without any choice on the matter given their need to earn a living. And from the news we've seen, any type of workplace can be vulnerable, including this article from the publication charterX regarding Detroit's Wayne County ... http://mold.openflows.org/detroit-metro-tower-controllers-sue-over-toxic-black-mold/ The Mississippi gulf coast was also hit hard by Katrina and thus is facing the mold problem left in its wake. Here's an article from the Mississippi Press: MOSS POINT -- Despite clean-up efforts, some Jackson County homes still have mold festering behind walls and under leaky windows. "It's growing. It's in ... http://mold.openflows.org/black-mold-continues-to-plague-some-mississippi-coast-families/ This article from the Tampa Tribune illustrates the dangers of mold infestation in public spaces especially the ones that most of us would rather not be: TAMPA - Dozens of people, expecting the typical long waits and aggravation, showed up this morning for traffic court at the Floriland Business Center. For ... http://mold.openflows.org/closure-of-tampa-traffic-court-with-mold-affects-dozens/ This is an item from ScienceDaily.com that illustrates the increased risk that allergy sufferers and those affected by mold face this time of year: CHICAGO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Last month's downpour in the Midwest has triggered an increase in mold spores but dampened the U.S. pollen count -- at least ... http://mold.openflows.org/hay-fever-season-peaking/