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- The 5 Rules of Food Storage - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Alec DeaconIf you`re going to store emergency food for your family (or if you`re already doing this), then you should always keep in mind the 5 basic rules of food storage. They are all equally important, so make sure you don`t miss any one of them. It would be a pity to find your stockpile all wasted, ...
Views: 1357 - The Affordable Way to Produce Your Own Electricity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Martin BreemanWe are all aware of the threat of Global Warming from harmful emissions that are constantly being spewed into the atmosphere from our automobiles to the way that we heat our homes. It only makes sense to incorporate ways to live “greener”. We have only a limited amount of fossil fuels in the ...
Views: 785 - The Answer To High Energy Cost Is The Use of LED Lights - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Justin DavisIt is a fact that the price of every commodity is rising and that includes the every cost. Energy is one of the basic commodities of a human being. In this world of technology, a person cannot live a life without electricity but how can man cope up with the every rising energy bill? If only ...
Views: 1184 - The Art of Postage Stamps: Unveiling the Beauty and Significance of USPS Stamps - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2023 from Shubham SardaIntroduction:- In the digital age where emails and instant messages dominate communication, there's a quaint and timeless charm in receiving a physical piece of mail, complete with a postage stamp that carries more than just a value. United States Postal Service (USPS) stamps are not merely ...
Views: 364 - The Balance Between Renewable Energy Costs and Savings - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Sabestian KyrninFossil fuel reserves are dwindling and there is no escaping the fact that we are experiencing an energy crisis which will not abate until we have fully adopted alternative forms of energy. With energy prices soaring, and only set to further increase in the coming years, not to mention the ...
Views: 811 - The Bans On Organic Farming - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Joseph CarrIf you have not heard of the organic farming trend, then you must have been living under a rock or in a cave. The movement towards pesticide free produce and hormone free meats has been around since the 1960s, and then during the 80s it died down but has recently undergone a revolution. More ...
Views: 804 - The basic Premise of Asbestos Surveys - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Michael JordanOne of the simplest ways of determining the content of asbestos on your machinery and property is to have an asbestos survey conducted. There are several organizations that are authorized to carry out such surveys and this can pose a problem in finding one that is exceptionally good. What you ...
Views: 373 - The Basics and Applications of Solar Panels - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Martin BreemanA solar panel is a set of components packaged together made up of solar cells to produce energy and supply electricity by making use of the suns energy. On the surface of the panel is a grid like pattern made up of these cells that collect sunlight during the day and convert it into energy. ...
Views: 655 - The basics of central heating and air conditioning - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Wajahat AliIn central heating and air conditioning systems, the same ducts are used to force chilled or heated air into your home, depending on the weather. Where winters are quite cold, central heating is important. These systems can be powered by oil, electricity, gas, or solar energy. The basement is ...
Views: 327 - The Basics of Generator Use - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Lora DavisHave you bought a brand new backup generator and you have used it for some time now? No problem, but you know that just like many other things that we buy, your generac generator can fall into disrepair after some time or some part will malfunction. However, you know that you bought this item to ...
Views: 542 - The Benefits Energy Companies Provide - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Gene ArmstrongThe damage being wreaked upon the environment barely scratches the surface. The problems that it creates are more than just extreme weather conditions like melting polar caps or rising incidents of floods and drought. Our dependence of finite sources of energy, fossil fuels that can barely keep ...
Views: 982 - The Benefits From Recycling - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Roberto SediciasIf you don't know what recycling is, it's processing used materials (waste) into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, thus making problems in the future. Many things around your house can be recycled to save money, help not pollute the oceans, and stop the atmosphere to ...
Views: 848 - The Benefits Of Building Energy Saving Homes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Will YapEnergy efficient home or energy-saving home is also called ‘green building’ or ‘sustainable design’ home. This type of homes became very popular during oil and power crisis in the 1970s. These types of homes are normally more expensive than the homes built based on conventional designs. ...
Views: 616 - The benefits of choosing local carriers - by You are preparing to move, or at least considering the idea if you are reading this article, which means you need to find the right professional for your relocation. But who do you choose and why? The best option is to find local movers who have a thorough understanding of the nuances of moving ...
Views: 39 - The benefits of eco-friendly packaging for your businesses and customers - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Adele ThomasThe world is changing, and more and more people are taking notice of what is happening to the planet and the contribution that they make to it. That has led to consumers making more conscious buying decisions, and this does not just apply to the products they buy but the packaging that they come ...
Views: 392 - The Best Material for Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Jennifer KrishnanAre you looking a kitchen renovation or planning a new kitchen? Except for the framework and appliances, it is important to find the cabinet surfacing wisely. The surfacing is not only determined the responsible for the overall look of the kitchen but it is also a important factor that ...
Views: 649 - The Best of Times; the Worst of Times - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIs human civilization, with its cities, laws, technology, and endless forward momentum, a plague on Mother Earth moving us further and further from our indigenous, natural, Eden-like past with every progressive step? Or is it the most recent expression of an extraordinary process of evolution ...
Views: 661 - The Best Solar Sun Oven - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Douglas HooverIf you have not heard of solar or sun cooking and baking, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Cooking with the sun has been around for quite some time. The first documented research and successful results of solar cooking or baking was in 1767 by a French-Swiss physicist, Horace de Saussure. ...
Views: 991 - The Best Technique To Pick An Artwork For Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2018 from Sanjay IyerChoose a touch of craftsmanship that you venerate The thumb administer in workmanship decision is that it should be something that you love. By and by, to pick a touch of craftsmanship that you treasure ask the going with request: What does the craftsmanship piece definitely say? Is ...
Views: 515 - The Best Way to Short-Cabinet Kitchen Remodel Company - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from jim paulThere have written articles about kitchen refacing and does not include everything I learned in this short article number. However, I will highlight some of the most important factors. If you read right to the end, I'm sure you'll find some very useful points to consider in its search for the ...
Views: 466 - The Best, All-Natural Defense Against Food-Borne Diseases - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to the CDC, food-borne diseases cause nearly 76 million illnesses, 325 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths each year in the United States. This year, salmonella-contaminated peanut butter caused 691 infections in 46 states, while e. coli-tainted spinach made 200 people ill in 2006. In ...
Views: 1054 - The Biggest Question – Why Recycling Matters? - by If you’re a recycling nay-sayer, then this blog is for you
Around 14 percent of people are either ambivalent about or downright against recycling. The myth they believe is that it is not their responsibility and recycling doesn’t make any difference
Seriously, who even cares?
If you ...
Views: 330 - The Buena Vista Gold Rush – A Cuban Weed Makes Good! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Floral and HardyIn Cuba, word is spreading like a wild fire of a new use for a weed that has blighted the local agricultural industry for decades. With the growth of the sugar industry during the reign of the Soviet Union, and then the sudden depletion following its collapse, the ‘Marabou Weed’ quickly took ...
Views: 618 - The Business World and Eco Friendly Bags - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from William HenryReusable bags, also known as eco friendly bags, have hit the business world and they are very quickly becoming the go to promotional item for tradeshows and giveaways. There is reason that this trend is starting. The fact of the matter is that reusable bags are very noticeable to the public eye ...
Views: 490 - 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 - The celebration of Earth Day and its significance in our daily lives - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Bhavesh BhatiaWe’ve all probably heard about Earth Day but very few of us are really aware about the story behind this particular day and its importance. In the present world, the significance of this day is huge and each and every individual on this world must know about the significance of this day. Earth ...
Views: 4019 - The Chronicle of Porcelain is as Amazing as the Best Porcelain Vases - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tomasz ZarebaThe first porcelain was produced in China during the 8th century. Nowhere else in the world were wares of such fineness and durability to be seen. Porcelain became a great favorite among the ruling classes of the nations that traded with China. In all of the places where porcelain was exported, ...
Views: 525 - The Debate over the Incandescent Light Bulb - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Mathew SmithIn 2007, Congress passed an energy act that requires light bulb manufacturers to upgrade the efficiencies of their products. This act is part of an extensive federal movement to encourage Americans to use resources – in particular energy, more wisely. While most agree that the intent behind the ...
Views: 560 - The Difference Between A Momentary Health Fad And A Healthy Lifestyle That Restaurant Owners Should Know About - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Alex NickIndividuals have consistently realized they ought to practice good eating habits, yet a few groups take it to the following level. Regardless of whether this is a direct result of medical problems or they are only energetic about just placing the best into their bodies, practicing good eating ...
Views: 567 - The Different Types Of Services Needed For Cedar Roofing These Days In Slinger, WI - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Elite Roofing & Home Improvements, LLCCedar is a kind of wood that has been used as roofing material for hundreds of years. Not only do cedar roofs look gorgeous and interesting, additionally they have proven their longevity and durability under a wide variety of climatic environment. Cedar may be probably the most eco-friendly ...
Views: 667 - The Eco-Friendly Wedding - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWith the global warmth sky-rocketing, we need to be conscious on every aspect of life that may have an impact on our environment. There are various movements across the world which kicked off to campaign against the practices that have lead to the increased degradation of the green environment. ...
Views: 828 - The Ecobuild Rumpus - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Floral and HardyA few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend London’s Ecobuild conference on the emerging role of sustainability in infrastructure on the domestic and global stage. As a brief outline for those unfamiliar with Eco build, its role is that of an annual ecological summit designed to encourage not ...
Views: 625 - The Ecology Around You: Finding Nature in Your Neighborhood - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBecause both cities and tightly packed suburbs offer wildlife bountiful nooks and crannies in which to hide, it can be difficult to spot the animals that live in our midst. Many thrive among paved streets, sidewalks, buildings, parking lots, and high-rises. There are animals in abundance ...
Views: 594 - The edge of Natural gas over other Fossil Fuels - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Andrews BoazFuels have become the mainstay of any modern economy in this world and this has caused the crude oil and the natural gas production, to be given very high importance by the companies that are associated with their exploration and drilling. Natural gas has been found to be much more efficient and ...
Views: 479 - The Emergent Market of e-Book Readers Contributes to Environmental Protection - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marco GustafssonFrom an environmental standpoint, introducing e-ink technology into home use, school curriculum, library facilities, and business use provides a win-win scenario with benefits to be had at all angles. Green reading reduces an individual’s literary carbon footprint intertwining human interaction ...
Views: 761 - The Environment & Packaging: Why should you care? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from Adele ThomasIt’s easy to live day to day without understanding the impact some of our choices make on the environment, which has led to some pretty scary statistics. Next time you’re out for a takeaway coffee, remember that 7 million coffee cups are thrown away in the UK every day – so if ...
Views: 557 - The Environment: Is Our Dissociation Destroying It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time where there is intense focus and even an obsession when it comes to our environment. In many ways, I believe that this is a good thing. The questions that arise for me are; what causes us to act in ways that are so destructive to the environment? And at the same time, why is it ...
Views: 1993 - The environmental advantages of tankless hot water systems - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIn the past, homes have got their hot water from systems that were basically the same regardless of the fuel that powered them. In a traditional hot water system, a boiler heats water to a specific temperature. The water is heated and stored in a tank until it is used. As the water in the tank ...
Views: 541 - The Environmental Impact Of Bamboo Flooring For An Eco-Friendly Interior - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2020 from Caitlyn BellAs compared to hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring is becoming a popular and preferred alternative to homeowners because it's cost-effective, durable, and eco-friendly. Bamboo being a redeveloping grass, it grows much faster than the hardwood trees. Thus, making it available in abundant, and ...
Views: 469 - The environmentally conscious ways to do CD replication - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Jessica TaylorWhile I helping my daughter on her school project on the subject of pollution, I learned about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is a gigantic piece of garbage pile floating on the North East of the Pacific Ocean. The garbage is mainly plastic debris from beaches along the coast lines and ...
Views: 450 - THE ESSENTIALS OF DRYWOOD TERMITE TREATMENT - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Veronica HinesIn Martin County, drywood termites can be very challenging and difficult to treat and finding a drywood termite treatment Martin County service to provide the best treatment can is very important. There is a lot of advice for homeowners and throwing away infested furniture immediately is one of ...
Views: 644 - The Ethics of A Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageSeptember 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I don’t ...
Views: 939 - The Evolution of Style - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Melissa NelsonEvery home requires windows to be in place – a window provides sunlight – otherwise we might as well live in a cave. While some windows are more attractive than others – cost being a definite factor – they do not add a lot of pizazz to the space. Window coverings provide a way to do just ...
Views: 747 - THE EXTRAORDINARY CHAIN OF SOLAR ECLIPSES AND THEIR UNDESIRABLE REACTIONS - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGenerally we regularly witness lunar eclipses. Yet the number of solar eclipses too is not any less. The influence of solar eclipse is more on planet earth. This is especially when the sun is more hidden and is of the total eclipse variety. In the 20 years of Era Junction that special chain ...
Views: 3276 - The Eyes of Aussies are Upon You - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Theresa BehennaHouston we have a problem. Last week was the huge Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with over 70,000 delegates from all over the world visiting our fair city. As an Aussie expat living in this great country, I had the pleasure of attending a fancy schmancy luncheon ...
Views: 1164 - The First step to a Successful Start, remodel: Find a Provider - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from jim paulYou may have recently bought a new house that needs a little work done to it before you move, or you may be living in the home for several years and decided to start from the home remodel. As you plan your project, you want to hire a service to reconstruct the company. While some may have heard ...
Views: 442 - The Fundamentals of Commercial Landscaping that Make the Difference - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2020 from Sam CameronLandscapes have always decked up outer spaces, irrespective of whether it’s a commercial or residential facility. You will be surprised that an attractive landscape design gives an impression about the business. They are considered a vital design element enhancing the overall image of the ...
Views: 406 - The Future Continuously Renewable Energy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from andrew barisicWe do understand that our life is closely related to electricity. When the electricity goes off, we almost can do nothing since the work of most equipment we use rely on electricity. Hence, it is not surprising that a city can be a dead city without electricity. Almost all human activities stop ...
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