Want a pretty Nassau County Garden with lush flowers and a green lawn?  Check out these tips:

Flowering landscape trees are the crown jewels of the yard.
Perhaps no other plants, individually, can have as great an
impact on how a yard looks in spring. Browse the articles to
which I’ve linked below for information on particular varieties
of flowering landscape trees. Pictures are included.

Crape Myrtles: Landscape Trees of the South

A popular choice in flowering landscape trees for Southerners,
crape myrtles have a long blooming period (mid-summer to
fall). The blooming clusters of these flowering landscape trees
come in pink, white, red and lavender. The clusters appear on
the tips of new wood. Northerners can sometimes get away
with treating these flowering landscape trees as perennials
that die back in winter but come back in spring.

Trees

Not all specimens with a weeping habit are flowering
landscape trees, but this article looks at several weeping
varieties that do bloom, headed by four types of cherry.
Saucer Magnolias

The size and shape of the blooms are what suggested the
common name for these flowering landscape trees. Want a
specimen with a brilliant bloom as big as a saucer? Access
information on these beauties here.

Rose of Sharon

Although some people think of it as a landscape “tree”
(because it gets tall and can be pruned so as to have a single
trunk), rose of sharon is, in fact, a flowering shrub. The fact
that it blooms relatively late — and for a long time — makes it
a valuable plant for those looking to distribute their yard’s
color display throughout the growing season.
Top 10 List of Flowering Landscape Trees and Shrubs for
Spring |

This article features information on ten flowering landscape
trees and shrubs that brighten our spring seasons. Included
are redbud, callery pear and crabapple.
Hawthorn: Late-Blooming Landscape Trees

This article offers information on Washington hawthorn trees,
which are perhaps most valued for the time at which they
bloom (late spring to early summer). Many of the popular
flowering specimens bloom earlier in the spring, and while
their blossoms are pleasant sights for eyes sore from winter’s
barrenness, they desert us too quickly!

With all the viruses, trojans and spyware out there, Nassau County Computer Repair Specialists offer several ways to help improve the speed of your computer without spending money on hardware.

One of the easiest is to uninstall any programs, games or utilities that you do not use.  Often thre are old games or applications that stay on your machine and take up space as well as use memory.  Users would be surprised what services load up when you turn on your computer.  By uninstalling these programs that are not used, it can also free up memory as well as disc space according to Nassau County Computer Repair Specialist Gary Pancamo Jr.

Next, install some sort of spyware blocker.  There are some that are paid and some that are free.  Spybot is one we use and is free just remember to keep it up to date as every day new threats come through the Internet trying to clog user’s machines.

Another one where you must have a program is Anti-Virus.  Most of these are paid and for good reason.  Threats come in so often that a company must have dedicated people in order to find ways to clean these viruses and trojans.  Companies like Eset, Norton and Kaspersky are top notch.  Remember to do at least a once a week scan of all your devices such as hard drives, memory sticks or removeable drives.  You never know where a problem could be.

The last resort if your machine is so slow is to reinstall Windows.  Many PC manufacturers offer a reinstall disc to bring your machine back to the original statebut with this you will lose all programs and files so be sure to backup or burn to CD/DVD anything you want.  Make sure also you have the programs original discs to reinstall any thing you want as this will wipe out your computer.

Added a new article about how you can better organize your office from the things that you most need at your fingertips to the ways to reduce clutter.  Everyone should have a clean, efficient place to work.  Share your tips now.

The article can be  found here – http://nassaucountybusinessdirectory.com/articleid-11/nassau-county-advertisers-help-organizing-your-office.html

Anyone living on long island knows the gas prices are much higher here than other areas mostly due to extra taxes on gas.  But from a high of $4.37 a gallon on average in July, 2008, gas seems to be on the decline with an average cost of $3.89 per gallon.  While not earth shaking, it will help many save a few dollars per fill up.  Why give more profits to these big oil companies who are reporting record windfalls of billions of dollars each quarter.

There are many ways to save on gas to keep the money in your pocket.  The first and most obvious is to slow down on the road.  Typically gas consumption  is increased 10% if you go from 60 to 70 mph.  Another helper is to keep your tires properly filled with air.  When tires are under or overinflated, this creates less miles per gallon efficiency.

Avoid slamming on the brakes or gas will help as well.  By hitting the gas at say a traffic light, the gas consumption is greatly increased as it takes such power to move a car from standing to moving.  Give your car a chance and accelerate slowly.  The people honking behind you will move over!

Using extras like air conditioning use more fuel but even alternatives like opening a window which creates drag lower economy so what are you to do?  Just try to reduce the use of control the speed of the a/c output.

A program discussed by the Nassau County Bar Association could help out residents by having lawyers in the area offer free help to people facing foreclosure. Most times, people facing foreclosures do not have the funds to hire a lawyer so they lose out on the best help available which could force them on the street. Some lawyers are trying to change this to bring free help to those who need it most.

Martha Krisel, an attorney from the Nassau County Attorney’s Office is behind this program and sees the need for this now in 2008 but also a much bigger need in 2009 and beyond. Krisel has already hosted training sessions for lawyers in the area. A requirement for lawyers practicing in Nassau is to have continuing education as a part of their career and is mandatory. Officials are trying to get it so that the free help these lawyers give to help foreclosure people will count towards those credits.

The foreclosure program has not been officially announced nor released but those interested can call the Nassau County Homeownership Office at (516) 571-HOME for more information.

With gas prices sky high, auto restorations on Long Island continue to roll in for Paul’s Restos in Deer Park. Contracted orders for classic car restorations are rising to transform those old cars to mint shape and the news could not be better even as gas hits almost $5 per gallon for these machines.

Many car buffs have reduced appearances at the big Long Island and New york car events due to the higher cost of gas. Many of the older vehicles especially muscle cars such as Mustangs, Chevelles, and Mopars require the driver to use a higher octane of fuel with many engines needing 93 octane or more. Several local car clubs are rethinking their cruises to more of a local hot rod spot as opposed to hitting major locations which could be many miles away.

Gas is not just affecting the cars themselves but suppliers of these high quality restoration parts that are being shipped to shops. “All products and supplies have increased just like gas has and is affecting the costs of our jobs.” said Paul DiMauro, an auto restorations of Long Island specialist and owner of Paul’s Rods and Restos in Deer Park, New York.

No matter what price gas or car washes hit, there will always be people who want to have their automobile brought back to original luster and shine. Many hold memories from their youth and younger years related to their cars and the good times with them. Even changes in the economy will have no effect on those looking to restore a part of their youth.

About Paul’s Rods & Restos
Paul DiMauro has been restoring classic cars and hot rods on Long Island for over 26 years specializing in original restorations as well as resto-mods to bring back cars to a solid and eye-pleasing appearance. Check out his work at PaulsRestos.com or contact him at 631-665-RODS.

In a stunning move, the New York Jets, once considered a longshot in the Brett Favre sweepstakes, have landed the potential Hall of Fame quarterback on their team in a trade that sent shockwaves through the National Football League.

Favre, a long time Green Bay Packers team member, was retired as of last year but was reinstated this week by Commissioner Roger Goodall. He returned to Green Bay but differences with the team forced the trade which New York fans are cheering about.

“Brett Favre is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of football and New Yorker’s are elated as to his playing for the Jets.” said Sammy Pino, a Long Island New York Football Coach.

The flipside to this story is the apparent departure of present quarterback Chad Pennington who has been the starter for many years in the Jets organization. No word from Coach Eric Mangini as to the status or expected use of Pennington is at this point.

Seems the Nassau County Plumbers are reading once again about stealing metals from installations at commercial properties for cash. Daring thieves stole the copper plumbing out from a radiation therapy clinic which disrupted the care of over sixty patients who had appointments scheduled that day. Workers and patients arrived to find the facility unable to operate or help patients. The value of the recycled metal was about $300.

An employee of the radiation clinic reportedly noticed that there was no running water at the facility. Upon further inspection, the worked noticed tools outside of the building where the copper plumbing parts had been removed. The plumbing was part of the cooling system of the building which made the radiation equipment useless for patients.

“Copper has gone up so much at the scrapyards that thieves are getting brazen when stealing these materials.” said John Anderson, a Nassau County Plumber. “But what they do not realize is how it affects the people at the buildings they are stealing from.”

Local contractors were working to restore the setup to regular operating standards.

If you go to any Nassau County Dentists, gum disease is a major problem that their patients complain about.  But what causes gum disease? Many Nassau County Dentists are asked “Is there a way that gum diseases can be prevented?” These are just a couple of of the numerous questions that patients need to recognize. Gum disease is merely one of the numerous cases of tooth loss in grownups. Gum disease A.K.A. “Periodontal disease” is the inflammation of the gums and is frequently unnoticed by persons who have them for many years.

Gum disease or periodontal disease has two main stages. These are: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingiva or gums without the loss of the bones while periodontitis is the inflammation of the gums that will result to the bones around the teeth. The loss of the bones around the teeth is the factor that differentiates these two stages of gum disease.

So what causes gum disease? Gum diseases are caused by the increase of the bacteria on teeth and gums.   Bacteria ise present in plaques which are clear and sticky substances that your mouth constantly produces.  If plaque is not eliminated immediately, it will accumulate on the teeth and this is what the leading cause for gum disease. The bacteria that are found in plaque feed on sugars of the food and drinks that you intake and will produce toxins and other chemicals. These toxins will irritate the gums causing them to easily swell or bleed when brushed. Plaque can also harden into whats better known as as tartar. Tartar is a mineral build up that will further irritate the gums and can also cause the loss of the teeth.

If you have swollen or red inflamed  gums, mouth sores, gums that bleed quickly (w/ gentle brushing of the teeth), gum itching, bright red or purple gums or receding gum line, you may already have gum disease. Nassau County Dentists are just  a phone call away and if those symptoms show you should seek one immediately for a consultation.

There are also dozens of factors that cause gum disease apart of bacteria. Bad oral hygiene is one of several causes of gum disease. Smoking cigarettes or the use of chewing tobacco is also one of the main causes of gum disease. The hormonal changes of females (e.g. puberty, menopause, pregnancy) are also another reason of gum disease. Certain medications like birth control pills, antidepressants, or heart medications can also lead to gum disease. Crooked teeth may also lead to gum disease (because of the formation of plaque on some hard to clean area in between the teeth).  Accumulation of tartar, misaligned teeth, defective or rough edges of fillings and dentures, crowns or bridges that do not fit properly are the main causes gum disease.

Take care of your teeth..brush two times a day and floss!

As I watch the Nassau County gas prices rise on a daily and sometimes hourly basis, I often cringe at the fact that I have a eight cylinder motor in my car. But what are my alternatives to lower my Nassau County gas prices to travel to work and other places?

Of course the most obvious choice would be to sell it but dealerships are not interested in a car with a big v8 motor in it. While the car I have is very comfortable, it is quite unnecessary. I have seen the Swift on the parkways and come to find out that are NOT cheap and would cost me quite a bit to recoup the loss on this v8 to buy that car. It is crazy and getting scary!

I see no changes in the future for the gas prices. I hope they go down below $4 a gallon but these prices affect so much. Many people I know are not traveling like normal with one even selling a nice mobile home/camper unit he had just bought a couple of years ago. How many family outings are being cancelled due to the greed of some speculators. It is terrible. Thoughts of one car like days past are creeping in again!

What do you see for the future of Nassau County Gas Prices? Comment here an let everyone know!