Radon Testing In Granite Countertops

Radon testing in granite counter tops is now a part of our services. We have conducted many tests on granite and so far most of the testing on granite counter tops, wall surrounds and granite floors are not showing these concentrated levels of radon. This is not to say that there is no concern, we have found several homes with granite counter tops containing "hot spots" of rather high concentrations of radon. These "hot spots" simply needed to be cored out, or removed from the counter top.

We have purchased a special device that can scan these surfaces for "hot spots". Hot spots are areas on granite that are producing gamma radiation that may not be safe, whether or not these hot spots are radon or some other form of radiation. Most especially important for pregnant expectant mothers with a developing fetus who spend many hours next to these granite counter tops.
For a small fee, we can now scan these surfaces to determine if a "hot spot" exists. If one does exist, then some action may be needed to remove the portion of granite that contains the hot spot.

For more information visit our web site: www.umrt.com

Our 2009 Hot Air Balloon Schedule

The calendar is beginning to fill up. Beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado will be the first stop on the tour this summer. The Balloonavista Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place the first weekend in June. Our sponsor this year will be the fabulous Alpine Lodge Motel on the banks of the Arkansas River http://www.vtinet.com/alpine/ There is great whitewater stuff to do on the river and several local hot springs to soak in. July 4th weekend is the Teton Valley Hot air Balloon festival and this will be our hundreth year there it seems. What a wonderful place to fly. Probably the highlight of the year will come in August at the Star Valley Ranch in Wyoming. Star Valley is about an hour south of Jackson Hole. This 1st annual event will have 13 balloons, a balloon glow, big street dance and lots of fun. If you get the chance, come out and have fun with us this year!

One Trillion Dollar Spending Bill

One way in which you may not want to look at the $$ Trillion $$ dollar spend-u-las bill is how long it will take to repay.

There are 305 million people living in the United States. If every living American saved $1/week it would take 630 years to repay a trillion dollars.

If everyone saved $1/day (305 million X $365) is would take 9 years to repay a trillion dollars.