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We have posted the first episode of indoor air quality television, the web based televsion show related to indoor air quality, mold, building science and other issues. Episode 1 is all about air sampling with a trip to the lab to see video from the microscope lens while analyzing a spore trap. We hope you enjoy this and pelase leave feedback on what you think and what topics you would like to see in future episodes. The show can be accessed at: http://iaqforum.net/showthread.php?t=397 Episode 2 has been filmed and will be posted in about 1 week. This is a show report from the Florida Intercounty IAQ Council conference and expo in Ft. Myers Florida Arpil 19 and 20. We hope you will join us for that show too. Thanks. Jeff Deuitch Microbiologist Host, Indoor Air Quality Television

Dear Members: HI, this is Jeff Deuitch. I am the administrator of the IAQ Forum which is drawing some comments. In the press release I submitted to David about the IAQ Forum, the statements regaring "preserving" the deal was simly an acknowledgement of the pressure which is felt by home inspectors when defects are found and also an acknowledgement of the sensitivity that buyers can have regarding the mold issue. A very similar pressure is expereinced by appraiers who have a bit different client (a lender). As a microbiologist and appraiser (also trained in home inspections and construction cost estimating), I can personally attest to the acrimony that can exist amongst buyers with subsequent jeprodization of a sales transaction. Make no mistake, anyone who is reputable in either industry will accurately report defects in a way which does not under or over emphasize said defects. The problem with mold is that there are no established guidelines or rules in most states either for assessment or remeidation. There are also no human exposure standards that have been offered up by scientific or governmental organizations. Part of the reason for providing the IAQ Forum is to allow an on-line meeting place where discussions can occur on the topic to ask questions or trade experiences for the benefit of all. Nothing off color or insinuatory was intended. We hope everyone will find benefits in use of our forum. It is intended for this purpose. If there are any questions or comments regarding the site, please e-mail me at any time at iaqforum@aol.com It is our goal to make this site the best, most useful site available for the intended purpose. Many Thanks

To assist those with concerns related to mold and indoor air quality issues, we have created a new mold, moisture intrusion, and indoor air quality forum. Individual forums within the site pertain to the general public as well as affected professionals including real estate and construction personnel, insurance industry members, architects, investors, home inspectors, and others. Visitors can ask questions, commence discussions related to IAQ and mold related topics or provide guidance to other needing help. There is even an "ask the microbiologist" section where concerned parties can post technical questions related to biological issues to a microbiologist experienced in building investigations and biological research The site can be visited at: www.iaqforum.net We hope this site is informative and helpful and hope you will visit us often. Thanks. Jeff Deuitch Microbiologist Administrator, The IAQ Forum

To assist those with concerns related to mold and indoor air quality issues, we have created a new mold, moisture intrusion, and indoor air quality forum. Individual forums within the site pertain to the general public as well as affected professionals including real estate and construction personnel, insurance industry members, architects, investors, home inspectors, and others. Visitors can ask questions, commence discussions related to IAQ and mold related topics or provide guidance to other needing help. There is even an "ask the microbiologist" section where concerned parties can post technical questions related to biological issues to a microbiologist experienced in building investigations and biological research The site can be visited at: www.iaqforum.net We hope this site is informative and helpful and hope you will visit us often. Thanks. Jeff Deuitch Microbiologist Administrator, The IAQ Forum