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- 4 Healthy Lifestyle Tips You Can Celebrate Spring With - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumWant to tap into the benefits of healthy living? There’s no better time to do so than spring . . . Spring is a time of new beginnings . . . the time to plant seeds for growth, both figuratively and literally. As the sun starts to warm the earth, energizing the world around you, it’s easier to ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Changing Air Filters: An Important Part of Office Maintenance - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesWhen considering effective ways to ensure a clean and safe work environment, indoor air pollution is an important situation. Office spaces are often cramped, and public places are ideal environments for bacteria and allergens to take hold. One effective method of combating airborne particles and ...
Views: 1548 - Effective Business Card Home Renovation Contractors - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from jim paulWhen the Home Remodeling Contractor is looking for effective design of business cards, it is appropriate to review some basic principles, business card design. Certain types of professional service providers are not so much attention should be paid more than the design effort, when it comes to ...
Views: 1548 - Customized Window Boxes for a New Refreshing Look - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Carlo MamarHouses are considered to be the most important place in every person. It is their resting place where they can find refuge, peace and tranquility. It is a place where we raise our family and make a fine and suitable children that any parents could ever dream of. It is our dwelling place that ...
Views: 1546 - The Camping Trends For 2017 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2017 from Misty JhonesWhat is hot in camping country? Maybe camping trends do not affect you, and you especially do that what makes you feel comfortable. You're right! So do not build a camper especially when you prefer to travel with a tent. But maybe you're curious about what's happening in a camping country? We ...
Views: 1543 - Global Destruction - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectHere's the link to the deep photo this article was based on http://40.media.tumblr.com/ea448c93cdf63e647f3ea0ee5bcc638e/tumblr_nw93zdCVEp1uio95ao3_1280.jpg Now, let's begin with the article ;) The world just keeps getting crazier as time goes on. I wonder why? I see a lot of ...
Views: 1542 - Japanese Garden Design Options - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Joshua SmithYou have a few Japanese Garden Design Options... but don’t waste your time and money with the free designs advertised. There is no such thing as a free Japanese landscaping design that is worth having! To most people this may seem like common sense, but on the other hand I have seen many ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Securing Buildings with the Right Equipment - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn and around almost every kind of structure nowadays – houses, skyscrapers, apartments, monuments and warehouses –is always something valuable, be it in the form of money, goods, belongings, artefacts or information. And where there are valuables, there are bound to be thieves looking to claim ...
Views: 1541 - Post-Katrina Environmentalism in New Orleans: Can I Get An Organic Sno-Ball With That? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI spent last week with my family in New Orleans where people still feel the wake of Hurricane Katrina. That was five years ago but there are areas where the city looks like some kind of Potter-esque villain pointed a wand and waved a swath of nothingness across a neighborhood. No cars. No trees. ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Put In A Stunning Fish Tank To Your Home Or Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Nadine GodfreyModern aquarium design having an acrylic fish tank has brought aquarium ownership into an entirely new trend of beauty. Aquariums have always drawn attention because of their colors and display of fascinating aquatic life. These aquariums offer you a completely different underwater experience ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Why Spend Money on Air Cleaners - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Michael KrauseYou might be asking, why use HEPA air cleaners? Do they really work? Which one works the best? There is a lot of talk about all of us needing to breathe cleaner air and the fact there are lots of pollutants in and around the home. Hopefully this article will address a few important points ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - How to Make Homemade Solar Panels - Five Methods to Obtain You Started Appropriate Way - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Joseph WalshSolar Power Systems are pricey when you obtain these people commercially but that has never ended various stimulated folks from living green and trying to figure out how to make homemade solar panels. The superior news is that it could be done! But expect to invest a decent quantity of time on ...
Views: 1533 - The broken Angel - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is a true story about a broken Angel. At the same time it is about all children and adults, we all have a broken Angel inside that needs healing. And if the Angel is not healed - this Angel in an adult body will guide his children to become another Broken Angel. A little boy came to the ...
Views: 1533(10 votes) - Solar Dehydrator or Solar Oven? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Douglas HooverWhich is more versatile, a solar dehydrator or a solar oven? Many solar ovens are sold with the promise that, besides cooking food by the energy of the sun, you can also dehydrate food. I have owned two solar Sun Ovens for almost two years and have cooked every kind of food that I ever cooked in ...
Views: 1528 - 9 Steps toward Nontoxic Health and Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Wambui Bahati1. Make your own deodorant. You can make your own deodorant by adding together equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch. This is a wonderful recipe for deodorant, and it works. The baking soda absorbs the odor. The cornstarch absorbs the wetness. 2. Perfumes are not necessarily your ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - You Don't Have to be Irish to have a Green Wedding - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamMore and more people are realizing the importance of preserving our world's limited resources and protecting our environment. Eco-friendly fashion is not just a passing trend. It is vital to our future and very fashionable these days as people all around the world come to realise the ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part I: Mayan Calendar Shift, 12-21-12 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahIf you find yourself alone, bored and empty inside during the holidays, then ask God to help you to find your people, your place, your focus and activities. If you are alone, that means that the people surrounding you where you are are not the right friends for you and you have chosen to not ...
Views: 1525 - Green Electric Mopeds Good for the Environment - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Alejandro ChaconElectric mopeds are not powered by a gas engine, but with a motor powered by electric batteries. And are powered by an electric motor and offer those who are environmentally conscience a good source of alternative transportation. Electric mopeds are great to have and many people love to use them ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - How To Prolong the Life of Your Batteries - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Marta KaliWe use it every day We all in batteries in our everyday lives, but everybody hate spending money on them. But there are ways to save money and even recondition all types of old batteries and bring them back to 100% of their working condition. The system I’m writing about tells you how to do it ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Global Warming Controversy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jon FlatleyRead why it's a global warming controversy for some, learn some global warming facts, and why there are global warming skeptics. The source of this page is the magazine, Physics Today (October 2011), "Science controversies past and present" and "Communicating the science of climate change". ...
Views: 1523 - Give Your Kitchen an Eco-Chic Makeover - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour closet is brimming with fashionable peace silk and bamboo, organic cotton pillows adorn your abode and your makeup bag is stocked with the best eco beauty buys—so why is your kitchen so sadly ungreen? It doesn’t have to be that way. From eco-friendly cookware to chic, sustainable aprons and ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Ideas for Creating Stunning Tabletop Displays with Cake Stands - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from William socketWith their playful embellishments and cheerful colors, cakes hold the promise of delectable delight and represent the perfect accompaniment to special occasions. Here is how you can use different kinds of cake stands to display your own special confections that thrill the senses even before ...
Views: 1522 - Preparing A Sleeping Area For A Child With Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Jim GatesWhen you are dealing with a child with asthma, it is very important to ensure that you do everything that you can to prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. An asthma attack can be devastating to a young body and severe attacks can result in hospitalization and a significant recovery time. ...
Views: 1520 - Green Your Yoga Completely - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYoga may be the key to enlightenment, but for many years the manufacturers of yoga gear haven’t been too concerned with its impact on the Earth. But now, green yoga doesn’t stop at PVC-free mats. With new eco-friendly gear that addresses all aspects of your practice, this year might be the one ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - Home Maintenance Tips for Allergy Symptom Prevention - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jim GatesThe maintenance and cleaning of your home plays a very important role in preventing allergy symptoms. Allowing the build-up of dust and other pollutants in the home can aggravate allergy symptoms and make the suffering worse for all involved. Important Tips to Prevent Allergy ...
Views: 1514 - Planning to Opt for Pest Control Services? Here’s the Do’s and Don’ts! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2018 from Swapnil Ramesh JukuntePest controlling services are almost a diurnal affair for every home. Those pesky little organisms come and trot around one’s house making it a mess! Though most of the homeowners, landlords and renters control it to a certain extent via preventive measures as – proper maintenance ...
Views: 1512 - Green heating options- keep your house warm without harming the environment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you live in areas where the weather gets cold you need to have a method of keeping your house warm. Keeping a house’s interior at a comfortable temperature does not mean that you have to harm the environment. It is possible to keep your home warm in a reliable and affordable manner and not ...
Views: 1511 - The world is changing. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe children of the new paradigm are arriving - with an enormous power and special talents. They have always been here - but it is now that we are ready to receive them. They bring with them The Power of LOVE. The best they know is to give unconditional LOVE. They are unstoppable. Of ...
Views: 1509(6 votes) - Plastic Bags Versus Paper Bags - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Terro WhiteIt is inevitable for businesses today to succeed without going green. ‘Saving the planet’ is more of a fashion these days. I would say it is a healthy fashion and should be promoted. Businesses, whether big or small, publicize their philanthropic nature primarily to win the hearts of their ...
Views: 1507 - Environmental Awareness: Encouragement vs. Education - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Eric EcklEnvironmental experts often fall into the "if only they knew" trap -- "If only they knew they lived in a watershed," "if only they knew the stormdrain went to the creek." But TV commercials, brochures, and other materials that are educational produce disappointing results compared to those that ...
Views: 1504 - Active Solar Energy: How It Works - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Sullivan KincaidThere are two primary kinds of direct solar power: passive and active solar power. Passive solar energy involves the capture of the sun’s thermal energy. Everyone gets that pretty instinctively, since simply standing outside on a sunny day demonstrates the process. But when it comes to ...
Views: 1502(4 votes) - Will a solar electric system produce enough energy to cover all my electricity needs? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"One question I get all the time from people who are thinking about solar electric system is, "Will a solar electric system produce enough energy to cover all my electricity needs"? It is important to understand that a "solar electric system" does not need to provide all of the electricity ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Gardening in Western New York (WNY) Just Got Interesting at Serene Gardens - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Joshua SmithThat's right, Gardening in Western New York (WNY) just got a little more interesting with the arrival of Serene Gardens. The Western New York based Japanese themed Garden Center, Interior, and Landscape company Grand Island Serene Gardens (http://www.serene-gardens.com) is pleased to announce ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - How do I know if a residential solar electric system would work on my home? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"One question I get all the time from people who are planning to for Residential solar electric system is, "How do I know if a residential solar electric system would work on my home"? "Solar electric power works for most homes." You need a sunny place on your roof about 120 square feet or ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - An Overview of Sea Water Desalination Processes | Sea Water Desalination | Reverse Osmosis System - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from shivsu canadianDesalination of sea water refers to any of several processes that remove some salt and other minerals from the water. More generally, the salt can also refer to remove salts and minerals, such as desalination ground. The first units of the salt used for the production of drinking water by the ...
Views: 1499 - Colorful, Squishable and Free of Most Allergens: Eco-Friendly Dough for Kids - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe first encountered Cammie Weeks at the Culver City Farmer’s Market in Culver City, CA, where she manned (or womanned) the Eco-Kids booth most Tuesdays. Our tots went nuts for Eco-Kids’ smooth, delightful-smelling, splendidly squishable Eco-Dough, which Cammie proffered, with incredible energy ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Food And Its Global Effects - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from John AllanFood and Its Global Effects When spring arrived in the United Sates, in 2012, farmers in that country prepared to plant a record ninety six million acres of corn. Weather conditions appeared to be perfect, and many predicted the largest corn crop in history, however, the usually productive ...
Views: 1495 - Save the Endangered Philippine Wildlife - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Amanda DavidsonThe Philippines is one of the nations that have wealthy bio-diversity, an archipelago composed of 7,107 islands. With around 1,100 land vertebrate species are available in the Philippines including over 100 mammal species and 170 bird species, Philippines continues to be regarded as among the ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Greenhouse Accessories You Cannot Do Without - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Whitney SeguraWhen you are planning to buy a greenhouse, you must also plan for its accessories. Keep in mind that a greenhouse is just a structure in which to conduct year-round gardening, if desired, but it's just that - a structure.You will need various types of equipment, tools and supplies for its ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Totally free electricity systems Pollution no cost energy generating techniques No cost electrical energy totally free powered auto engine - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Shira MaynardPerendev magnet opposing wheels: As opposed to other magnet powered engines (Minato or Bedini magnet engines), the Perendev opposed magnetic engine system is only by using opposed magnet wheels (magnets are existing both inside rotor and the stator). Perendev, headed by Michael J. Brady, is ...
Views: 1493 - 10 Top Eco-Sustainable, Green, and Economically Efficient Trends for 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Nwenna KaiThe best gift that the current economic state has given to us is that it has exposed all the ills of our planet on a metaphysical, psychic, mental, emotional, spiritual, economic, physical, and social level. Because of the economy, people have been forced to make different decisions about their ...
Views: 1490 - Creative Gift Ideas Using your Home Printer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Linda Le PhanHomemade gifts can provide great savings over impersonal store-bought gifts. Creating your own DIY gifts also allows for adding a dash of style that is tailored toward your recipient’s personality. The three creative gift ideas below are inexpensive and have a wow factor. The best part is that ...
Views: 1489 - A Lazy Daisy's Guide In Home Decor DIY - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Anna RodriguezDo you still remember how you felt before moving into your new home? You were probably so giddy then. You thought everything through — what paint color you will use for the living room walls, made a choice between a love seat and a traditional couch, what color will your throw pillows be, where ...
Views: 1488 - How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins – A Body Ecology “Go Green” Guide - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that there are over 150 toxic chemicals lurking in your home?[1] Each day, we are all exposed to toxic chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. You’d think our homes would be safe, but they’re not...unless you make different ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - 11 Ways to Upgrade Your Home with Clean Energy Technologies - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThe dual threats of depletion of non-renewable resources due to over-exploitation and spiraling power bills due to ever increasing tariffs has made a lot of people seriously think about green energy solutions for their homes. If you’re one of them, here are 11 ways you can incorporate clean ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Designing a Sacred Space - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Mary Jane KaslinerHow to use Feng Shui to create a private sanctuary and renew your soul There are 7 key design components to incorporate in your room décor in order to soothe the mind, body and soul. In traditional Chinese culture, a specific room, preferably towards the center of the home, is designated ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Green Living – Cool Temperature with Less Electric Bill - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Bill CotterOn a hot summer day, nothing refreshes better than a fully air-conditioned room while sipping a delicious beverage in your living room. Air-conditioners are great for this task as they are designed and built to sustain cool temperature even in blazing hot seasons that can really dry you up to ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - It Is Your Responsibility to Make Your Everyday Environment Everyday Green - It Is Biblical-Live It - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,You can hardly go anywhere today without hearing or seeing the phrase “GOING GREEN”. In fact, it has become a staple of our everyday vocabulary. Commercials, billboards and company logos promote the phrase. Everything, from the products we buy, or activities such as recycling or reusing products ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Reusable, recyclable promotional items - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susans SmithContributing to the environmental upbringing has turned into a necessity for everybody in recent times. The concern for our planet’s environment is at it highest at present. Various companies across the nation believe in sustainability and protecting natural resources. Therefore, supplying a ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - Time to Plant Trees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Mama Donna Henes,Lately I've seen several outrageous television commercials that blithely extol the benefits of throwaway dust rags and floor mops and disposable baby bibs, of all things. Apparently the landfills are not yet filled to over-flowing capacity with pampers as I had assumed. As it is, every American ...
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