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- Estate living on the North Coast - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from ben brownManor Estates meets this need and is set in Ballito, which has increasingly become the most desirable living space on the North Coast. Manor Estates not only offers the most affordable buying options currently available, but also has four different living scenarios which will please a wide ...
Views: 510 - How to Keep Extra Cash By Simply Cutting Down On Your Utility Consumption - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dan CavalliHave you ever realized how cutting on utility consumption could help you keep extra cash? The money you save can go a long way. Think of your kid’s educational plan, a family vacation at a resort, or simply a spa at the end of the month. It would be fantastic, right? In this article, you’ll ...
Views: 727 - Urban Gardening Trends - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraIn this highly urbanized world, it is a big challenge to pursue gardening and to find a spot to do it. With high cost of lots, spaces are usually limited only enough for the house. However, this should not put down individuals who would really want to do some gardening in their own backyard and ...
Views: 2425 - The Origin of Hydroponics Gardening Systems - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraThe Greek culture explained hydroponics as a harvest increase with the use of mineral nutrient solutions, this making it being no solid intermediate for roots.The difference between hydroponics as well as soil less ethnicity of plants has been nothing but a blur. You could say that soil less ...
Views: 2547 - Why is the Monolithic Dome "Green"? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Johnny DeliriousWe are often asked, “Why is the Monolithic Dome “Green?” As an answer to this question, we have outlined three of the most salient “green” points: Sustainability, energy efficiency, and use of green materials. The Monolithic Dome is a permanent structure that is easy to maintain, will save the ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Enjoy the flora and fauna in your office premise by green cleaning - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Ryan JessicaYou go to your office daily and when you go to the wash room, a familiar smell of the chemical, that has been used to clean the room, smite your nose. But think one day after a busy meeting you go to the washroom and something different smell hits your nose. You are wondered. What is this? Is it ...
Views: 744 - More Commercial Sites using Pre-Engineered and Pre-Fabricated Structures - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from cedarstore gazebocreationsPre-engineered and pre-fabricated structures are receiving greater interest from municipalities and institutions dealing with decreased available manpower from engineers to laborers as well as budgetary constraints. Many large municipal sites, parks or professional campuses are using ...
Views: 1149 - All About Recycled Leather Tile In Your Home - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Justin DavisThe recycled leather tile is on top of the list as one of the most eco friendly house materials. It is a great option as your wall or flooring because it is presentable as well as more affordable than any tile available. This brings comfort to home because of its design effect in any house ...
Views: 1631 - Keep Your White Christmas Green - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Colette RobicheauIt’s simple. Christmas can be a wasteful time of year. More waste can mean more damage to the environment. Try these simple tips to keep your white Christmas green: 1) When choosing a real tree, ask where it can be returned so it can be turned into mulch: If you have the space, buy a potted ...
Views: 891 - 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 - Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Justin DavisA home's kitchen is one of the most functional areas in any home. This is a place where a family's meals are prepared for the most part. So, it is a must to keep this area clean and organized in order to provide the best environment for whoever is tasked to prepare the food. A lot of diseases ...
Views: 1006 - Cavity Wall Insulation for comfort, healthy indoors and low energy bills - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Sam BraidleyCavity Wall Insulation could be a remedy for the energy poverty undergone by many homes in Ireland. Available statistics show over 60,000 low income and 160,000 other homes suffer from energy poverty. This invariably affects their health, indoor comforts while causing huge wastage of limited ...
Views: 1134 - Be Conscious Of The Power Of Your Hippie Purse - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jacob SimonIf you've never known the accurate secret electrical power from the hippie purse as a woman, then this info will probably be exceptionally revealing. You see, the reality that your costume will not be complete without your hippie purse shows that there is indeed some energy attached to it. ...
Views: 719 - Ceramic Kitchen Tile Countertop - Safeguarding it From Mildew Build Up - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Justin DavisWho wouldnt love a glossy and glittering ceramic kitchen tile countertop? We all wanted clean, tidy and well-arrange kitchen particularly a glistening kitchen tile countertops and backsplashes. But through the years with the non-stop usage of our kitchen and its countertops, the tiles would ...
Views: 1421 - Energy Efficient Home Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Tony BuryOne of the major issues which bring communities together in the 21st century is carbon emission and using renewable resources to make our planet safe for our children’s future. We are all aware of the damage which could be done if we continue using energy as we are now and many communities have ...
Views: 657 - Green Living-Adopt Green Life To Make The Environment Clean And Healthy - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from David DrennanPut simply, sustainability is a term which talks about the factors which minimize our carbon footprint these days while also preparing a ground to make us aware of the things that we need to develop communities. When it comes to creating a green living community, there are various points that we ...
Views: 804 - Planning "Green" Holiday Meals - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Veronica SmithThe holiday season is a time when family and friends come together, often around the table of a deliciously prepared meal. When cooking your holiday meals and treats this season, why not try focusing on foods that were grown in an environmental responsible fashion? Foods that were grown ...
Views: 1382 - Natural Decorations for a "Green" Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Veronica SmithWhen the holiday season arrives, it can sometimes be tempting to overlook your normal "green" lifestyle. Instead, why not focus on natural decorations to create a festive and yet environmentally friendly holiday atmosphere in your home? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to use beautiful ...
Views: 1210 - LED Lighting Systems – instantly bringing down your energy bills - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Shalu NagpalAre you amongst those bugged by the rising energy bills? Lots of people in America want to cut down on the high expenditure in energy and the high cost of using it. There are a number of ways that can be applied to the electrical appliances of the house to save energy. The most effective and ...
Views: 532 - The Role of Evolution WITHIN Our Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Barry LipscombDeepak Chopra explains the nature of consciousness as a movie reel where there are multiple frames with a space between each … much like computer binary code … a series of “on” and “off” switches. I find this description quite inspiring and helpful in advancing the possibility for spontaneous ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - It's Easy Bein' Green: 16 Simple Steps to More Eco-Friendly Living - by It's easier than ever to adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. With our society's growing awareness of energy and conservation issues, there has never been more information, technology, or energy-saving gadgets to help us green up our lives.
What's more, the costs for these ...
Views: 850 - Salt Therapy – from History to Modern Approaches - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Halo Haloby Livia Tiba – Classical Homeopath The origins of salt therapy lie in Eastern and Central Europe and can be traced back to the mid 19th Century, when a Polish health official, Dr. Felix Boczkowski, noticed that the workers of salt mines never became ill with any lung diseases. Since that ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - Use The ability of The Sun With Solar Electricity - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Elois WarholaWhen asked about choice vitality or renewable energy, most people today consider of solar electricity. Generating electricity from the sun is a technologies that everyone understands well. Whether it really is your pocket calculator, residence, or workshop, regardless of your electrical power ...
Views: 732 - Global Warming is for Real. New Evidence point out - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Sam BraidleyGlobal warming, a terrifying thought to many (except for a few skeptics) is in the forefront once again. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the US government has announced only last September, the global average for the period January to August 2010 is 580F (14.5 0C) and ...
Views: 593 - Solar cell basics - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from yoni levySolar cell basics Converting solar energy to electricity via photovoltaic cells is one of the most exciting and practical scientific discoveries of the last several hundred years. The use of solar power is far less damaging to the environment than burning fossil fuels to generate power. ...
Views: 890 - How to make money with Social Media from home - and have more quality time with your kids.... - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart11 months ago we were newbies on Facebook. We knew nothing about social media. Then we were informed about this program, by Selfgrowth.com founder David Riklan. We have studied this – and everything has exploded…we have created our own Facebook Page Conscious Parenting, with more than 3000 ...
Views: 1611(6 votes) - Are Woodburning Stoves a Greener Method to Heat your home? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Plumb WorldAre Woodburning Stoves the Eco-friendly Way to Heat up your home? Eco-friendly energy is really a phrase that people have often heard bandied about these days and as great citizens the majority of us want to enhance our carbon footprint aren’t we? One of the most apparent places to begin the ...
Views: 1418 - Be Simply…Aluminum Free - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Suzanne ToroI woke up this morning and was reminded again of why I am here. It is because I am head over heals IN LOVE with humanity and the entire ecosystem that supports life on this planet. I have been researching and studying the global spray program, I have seen and read enough research to clearly ...
Views: 1593 - LED Light Technology fast catching up with CFLs? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sam BraidleyAt last someone has come up with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting ceiling fixtures which is claimed a world first. Up to now, ceiling fixtures with LEDs were not commercially successful, mainly due to the low luminous flux levels and the directional property of LED lighting. The manufacturer ...
Views: 729 - Most Suitable Alternative Energy, the Magnetic Generator! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from DD ArpenEveryone is facing the constantly raising electricity prices; also the electricity or energy resources are becoming less available. Due to energy shortfall, electricity companies are charging higher amount of electricity bills from their customers. These rapidly and constantly rising amounts of ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Solar power investements reviving across the Globe - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Andrews BoazThe Consolidated Edison Inc. and the Panda Power Funds, the energy investor for Dallas embarked on a novel $90 million solar energy power project sited in New Jersey and this solar energy venture will be one of the largest in the country. The Con Ed Development Vice president Mark Noyes ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Conscious Capitalism - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Steve McAllisterNot too long ago, the European Union pledged to enforce trade restrictions on countries that do not comply with their efforts to reduce their greenhouse gasses and help to prevent climate change and global warming. Many hoped that America would have been the leader in this endeavor and taken the ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Dear beautiful friend and amazing soul ! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is an open letter to the world. We have for some weeks now been thinking about what to do next. With a heavy heart we have made a decision, heavy because we daily receive mails from people who need our help and whom we have helped to a better life. Therefore it was not an easy ...
Views: 1451(7 votes) - LED lighting systems Go Green - Save Green - Live Green - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaConserving the natural resources around us has become very important as it can help us protect our environment. This is why people are now becoming more conscious and are switching to eco-friendly products at their homes. The home owners now prefer to opt for LED lighting systems that are ...
Views: 1408 - Saving Electricity - Effective Tips - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Justin DavisAlong with the high tech explosion this modern era is an explosion of expenses. People just get hooked up with credit cards and lending money from banks or investors because of the fact that there isn't enough money to provide everything for you and your family. To alleviate the burden of ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - What YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from yoni levyWhat YOU Can Do to Reduce Pollution? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has prepared this fact sheet to answer some of the most common questions about reducing emissions from private vehicles. This is an important concern, as cars are a major source of air pollution in the United ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - Solar Power Alternative Energy - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2010 from Benito DiazThe sun will for sure shine in the sunrise and so you can demand to father electricity every day. Many years ago, people did not employ Solar Power because the Silicon Systems that are high supplied were very expensive. With the come along in advanced technology, Solar Power is now promptly ...
Views: 626 - Choosing Appropriate Floor Covering for Your House - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Sean BarWhen it comes to flooring, the best thing you can have is hardwood floor. To be precise, hardwood flooring is changing the very notion of flooring by offering you all that you have always craved to have in your house. Hardwood flooring undoubtedly enhances the look and feel of the interior of a ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - 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) - Make Money With a Green Energy Company That Exceeds Federal Renewable Standards - 4 Key Components - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,As the green movement gains momentum, nothing compliments it more than energy deregulation. Energy deregulation in and of itself, requires local utility companies that have, for decades, monopolized the supply of gas and electricity to residential and commercial customers, to allow smaller ...
Views: 2082 - Look Good Reusable Bags for On the Go - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Fiona LivnatYoung people with an eye for cool styles, a concern for the environment, and a desire to look good rejoice! Carrying reusable bags is cool, but many of the bulky, corporate logo-stamped bags out there are far from stylish. Here’s an answer to your prayers for a convenient carry-all bag that ...
Views: 754 - Energy Conservation: Doing Your Part in This Crusade - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Dawood MirzaThe latest addition to the “Karate Kid” series of movies included martial-arts action star Jackie Chan, who played the kung-fu master Mr. Han, and Jaden Smith who played 12-year old Dre Parker as the latest martial-arts kid who played the lead role. During one of their earliest scenes, Mr. Han ...
Views: 1035 - How to give birth as a Goddess - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThree women have come together to share the beauty of their pregnancies, the amazing baby body and the body as a temple. The 3 of us have created a fan page on Facebook – “How to give birth as a Goddess” – helping women to love and accept their bodies – and to feel safe in the process of giving ...
Views: 1772(10 votes) - The History of Insulation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Mark MunnsFor as far back as history goes, the earth has experienced four distinct seasons. Some areas have always experienced more extremes in terms of temperatures and therefore had to find ways to maintain a comfortable living environment. Insulation has been used throughout the centuries to keep heat ...
Views: 7380 - How to teach your baby to read - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartFew parents in the world are aware of the fact that the best time to learn for a child is between 0-5 years. You can actually teach your baby to read, and both parents and baby will have fun with this. The American Psychologist and Brain researcher Dr. Glenn Doman has proved this in his work ...
Views: 1561(7 votes) - Sources of Clean Power - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Matthew InsellClean Renewable power is being used greater than ever to produce power for the world’s residents with the grave consequences of the Worldwide Fossil fuel use being increasingly more evident. You spot power connected problems featured in numerous newspapers headlines, every day. Usual headlines ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Earth-List.com National Online Eco-Awareness Video Contest - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2010 from Bob AfsariChanging the World… 30 Seconds at a Time. Can thirty seconds change the world? Earth-List.com think’s it very well could. Starting September 15th and ending on November 15th, Earth-List.com is launching a “National Online Eco-Awareness Video Contest.” The challenge is to submit a thirty ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Do The Right Thing: Get It In Writing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Eric EcklIn March, the federal district court in Statesboro, Georgia handed down a ruling that sent ripples through the forestry community. The court found that a timber company had built a road through a wetland in violation of federal clean water laws. The consequences for the company were severe, the ...
Views: 1377(6 votes) - Reducing Your Environmental Footprint by Using Green Energy Sources - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Dawood MirzaStudies have shown that businesses and other establishments in the state operating within a single 20-storey building can consume up to 4 million kilowatts of Texas electricity per year. Aside from this considerable amount of consumption for energy, its use would also result in over 4000 tons of ...
Views: 1009 - 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 ...
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