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		<title>Technologies For New energy</title>
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Technologies For New energy


Recycle &#8211;  Takes Care of Two Things at Once: Composting Food Waste

Years ago my dad taught me the benefits of composting food waste. It had nothing to do with any type of &#8220;green&#8221; movement or being environmentally friendly, no, it had everything to do with reintroducing nutrients back into the soil.
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<h3>Recycle &#8211;  Takes Care of Two Things at Once: Composting Food Waste</h3>
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<p>Years ago my dad taught me the benefits of composting food waste. It had nothing to do with any type of &#8220;green&#8221; movement or being environmentally friendly, no, it had everything to do with reintroducing nutrients back into the soil.</p>
<p>Here is what he taught me then and it still holds true today. By burying your food waste and kitchen scraps (no steak bones though), you are providing a quality food source for the creatures that live in your soil. From micro organisms and those creatures that the human eye can not see, up to worms, which of course we do see.</p>
<p>See, what happens is these creatures eat the food (and of course each other) and then finally the worms eat basically everything and their castings (worm poop) create the best nutrients your soil could ever have. By continually supplying your garden soil with food waste you are feeding the earthly creatures and they reward you with healthy soil. Now where can you get a trade off like that!</p>
<p>Ok so here is how you do it. Get yourself a fairly large Tupperware bowl. One large enough to hold at least a week&#8217;s worth of food scraps. Then after each meal dump everything and anything into that bowl. Just do not put steak bones in there, they wont biodegrade or be eaten by the worms. Banana peels, apple peels, coffee grinds, fish, vegetable scraps, egg shells and basically anything you don&#8217;t eat, all qualifies.</p>
<p>When your Tupperware bowl gets full, take it out to your garden and dig a hole about a foot to two feet deep and then dump the food scraps into the hole. Fill in the hole with the dirt and mark the spot with a stick or something else so that you do not dig up that area again for another three months. You need to give those little rascals some time to eat it all.</p>
<p>Now you simply repeat this process as the Tupperware bowl gets full. If you find that you live in colder climates where the ground may freeze for lengthy periods of time, then consider starting a warm box to recycle your food scraps. That goes beyond the scope of this article but I am sure if you Googled the search term &#8220;vermicompost&#8221; you will get all the information you will ever need.</p>
<p>So what are the two things I was talking about earlier? Well obviously the first is you are adding nutrients to your soil through composting food waste. The second is by composting your food waste you are limiting the amount of garbage that ends up in a landfill. The average four person house hold creates about 8 pounds of food waste per week. If every family in America followed this process we would eliminate nearly one billion pounds of food waste garbage a year. Now that is a lot of trash!</p>
<p>Do your part and compost your food waste. The worms in your garden will love you for it and so will everyone else in the environment.</p>
<p><strong><u>About the Author</u></strong><br />
Bruce Tucker is a contributing writer to <a id="link_80" target="_new" href="http://mikeshowtoblog.blogspot.com/">Mike&#8217;s How-To Blog</a>, a blog that covers a wide variety of topics and how to do them. You can also follow him on <a id="link_81" target="_new" href="http://twitter.com/indocquent">Twitter</a>.</p>
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		<title>Green Shopping Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Green Shopping Basics

Going green always starts with good intentions, but the massive amount of green terms can sometimes be overwhelming. Here&#8217;s some of the common green terms you&#8217;ll hear and what they mean.
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<p>Going green always starts with good intentions, but the massive amount of green terms can sometimes be overwhelming. Here&#8217;s some of the common green terms you&#8217;ll hear and what they mean.</p>
<p><strong>Organic</strong> <br />
The term organic can often be used very broadly, but typically refers to products that have only organic components, produced without pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, or fertilizers or other harmful chemicals. <br />
<em>Look for: USDA Certified Organic</em></p>
<p><strong>Sustainable</strong> <br />
Products or materials that are described as being sustainable contain materials that do not deplete the Earth of its resources and is easily replenished. There are many common types of materials that are considered sustainable:</p>
<p><em>Bamboo </em>- Bamboo is a fast-growing and renewable resource that can be used to make fabrics, flooring, furniture and other products.</p>
<p><em>Jute</em> &#8211; Jute is a long and shiny vegetable plant fiber that can be woven into a strong thread or twine. It is commonly used to create cloth or used within carpets, and rugs.</p>
<p><em>Hemp</em> &#8211; Hemp is a fast-growing plant that is most commonly used for its strong fibers to create cloth used in bags and clothing. It can grow organically and also be used to create oils for cosmetic products as well as be used in food.</p>
<p><em>Sustainable Wool</em> &#8211; There are many types of sustainable animal wools such as alpaca fibers or merino wool that can be used to create strong fibers commonly used in clothing.</p>
<p><strong>Energy-Efficient</strong> <br />
Products that are energy-efficient are design to consume less energy when operating without sacrificing performance, reducing long-term environmental and cost impacts. Energy-efficient products can range from appliances to light bulbs as well as contain different levels of efficiency. <br />
<em>Look for: Energy Star Qualified, EPEAT Rated</em></p>
<p><strong>Post-Consumer Recycled</strong> <br />
Once a product has completely served its purpose, what remains are post-consumer materials that would otherwise be disposed as waste but are instead recycled. This would include products such as old packaging, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics. When you recycle from your home these products become post-consumer recycled.</p>
<p><em>How is this different vs recycled?</em> Regular recycled materials can contain a combination of materials, often coming a scraps or other by-products as a result of manufacturing. This could include both pre-consumer and post-consumer waste.</p>
<p><strong>Recyclable</strong> <br />
A recyclable product means that it can be recycled and be used to create future products. Polypropylene #5 is a common plastic to look for in products which is one of the most easily recyclable plastics. <em> <br />
Look for: Polypropylene #5</em></p>
<p><strong>Reusable</strong> <br />
Reusable products mean that a product can be used multiple times before the product is discarded or recycled. Some common reusable products are shopping bags, water bottles and tableware.</p>
<p><strong>Fair Trade</strong> <br />
Fair Trade is a social movement that promotes certain standards of sustainability practices and empowering producers in developing nations. Fair trade supports fair prices, fair labor conditions, community development and environmental sustainability.</p>
<p><strong>Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)</strong> <br />
VOCs are organic chemical compounds that have high vapor pressure and easily evaporate at room temperature. VOCs can be released from many household items such as paints, flooring, upholstery, and cleaners. These VOCs are not only air pollutants but have also been known to cause health effects as well. <em> <br />
Look for: Low-VOC, Zero-VOC</em></p>
<p><strong>Bisphenol A (BPA) </strong> <br />
BPA is an organic compound that is used in the creation of many plastics and resins. Most commonly you will find BPA used polycarbonate bottles. While there is some controversy about the effects of BPA, some research has raised serious health concerns about the usage of BPA. <br />
<em>Look for: BPA-free</em></p>
<p><strong>Biodegradable</strong> <br />
Biodegradable means that a substance can be naturally decomposed by biological processes. If a product is biodegradable, this means that it can be disposed of with no negative environmental impacts.</p>
<p><strong>Solar-Powered</strong> <br />
Solar powered products are powered using energy from the sun. Solar power can be used in a range of products from small household gadgets to entire home heating systems.</p>
<p>Now you&#8217;re ready to start shopping for green products!</p>
<p>To learn about more about shopping for <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.theallgreenstore.com/">green products</a>, please visit <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.theallgreenstore.com/blog">the All Green Store</a>.</p>
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<h2>Bees dying Green Tech News</h2>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/02/rajasthan-desert-solar/">How Concentrated Solar Power Can Meet India&#39;s Future Power Needs &#8230;</a></p>
<p>The Sun: Goldmine of green energy By Darshan Goswami, MS, PE <b>Solar</b> energy is an enormous resource that is readily available in all countries throughout the world, and all the space above the earth. Long ago, scientists calculated that &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/24/solar-industry-fights-arizona-bill-that-favors-nuclear-hydro/">Solar Industry Fights Arizona Bill That Favors Nuclear, Hydro &#8230;</a></p>
<p>SolarCity, Kyocera <b>Solar</b> and Suntech Power Holdings, together with other <b>solar</b> energy providers, are opposed to Arizona House Bill 2701 (&#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2010/02/25/first-solar-exec-chair-ahearn-sells-13m-shrs-for-1418m/">First Solar Exec Chair Ahearn Sells 1.3M Shrs For $141.8 Million &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Mike Ahearn: Cashing In First <b>Solar</b> (FSLR) Executive Chairman and former CEO Michael Ahearn over the  last three days has sold 1.3 million of the company&#8217;s shares in the open market for gross proceeds of $141.8 million, according to a &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/25/constellation-energy-invests-90m-in-commercial-solar-systems/">Constellation Energy Invests $90M in Commercial Solar Systems &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Constellation Energy plans to invest $90 million in <b>solar</b> power systems for commercial customers, according to the Daily Energy Report video&#8230;.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://theenergycollective.com/TheEnergyCollective/59628">HB2701 | Arizona â??Great Leap Backward for Solar Powerâ? Passes &#8230;</a></p>
<p>If HB2701 passes Suntech may relocate first North American manufacturing plant by Chinese <b>solar</b> company In a surreal scene yesterday afternoon, the Republican-dominated House Government Committee vot.</p>
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		<title>10 Tips Of Green At Home</title>
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10 Tips Of Green At Home


5 Steps to a Greener Life

Lots of people talk about trying to live a greener life, with some even going so far as to completely change their lifestyle, but most people aren&#8217;t sure how to go green because they don&#8217;t know exactly what that means. Sure, most people know the basics that scratch the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Lots of people talk about trying to live a greener life, with some even going so far as to completely change their lifestyle, but most people aren&#8217;t sure how to go green because they don&#8217;t know exactly what that means. Sure, most people know the basics that scratch the surface such as reusing, recycling and reducing the amount of waste output for their homes but there many other steps you can take to move towards a cleaner, greener environment.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how you can make your life greener, here are five different tips that are simple and easy to implement and that don&#8217;t cost the you anything.  All it takes is a little dedication and after a few months, these five little things will become second-nature to you.</p>
<p>1. The next time you go shopping use cloth bags at the grocery store instead of paper or plastic.  These cloth bags can be purchased for as little as a few dollars each and they&#8217;re much stronger than paper or plastic bags and will last you through years of use. </p>
<p>These bags help reduce waste since most people throw away the plastic and paper bags.  The hardest part of using cloth bags is remembering to take them to the store, but once you get in the habit of using them, it becomes unconscious habit.</p>
<p>2. Replace your standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.  These bulbs use less energy and last for four to five years, almost 15 times longer than traditional bulbs.  While the cost of a compact fluorescent bulb is more than your standard bulb, they easily pay for themselves over time requiring less frequent replacement and reduced energy consumption.  In fact, studies show that a CF bulb can actually pay for itself within one to two months.  One CF bulb also saves about five pounds of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide a month.  Replacing every bulb in your home can have a huge impact on the environment and on your wallet.</p>
<p>3. Use public transportation.  By car pooling, taking the bus, or using the subway you can cut down on the amount of gas you use and the amount of exhaust your car emits.  While it may be an inconvenience in some ways, it is one of the best ways of helping the environment.  Even better, walk or ride your bike to work if possible.  This not only saves you money and helps the environment but it also keeps you fit and healthy!</p>
<p>4. Adjust your thermostat by a few degrees.  By turning your thermostat down by just two degrees in the winter, you can save over 50 pounds of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide per month while lowering your heating bill.  Turning it up a few degrees in the summer can likewise save you money and save the environment. </p>
<p>5. Finally, only wash your clothes or run your dish washer when you have a full load.  It wastes water and electricity to wash and dry only a few pieces of clothing.  In fact, if you can, try to wash your clothes using the cold water cycle as it uses up to 50% less energy than a warm water one. </p>
<p>By just doing these basics not only you can save some serious money but you can rest assured that you&#8217;re doing your part for a cleaner, brighter future. To discover more ideas you can use around your home for <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.greentipsforyou.com/">living green</a> visit <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.greentipsforyou.com/">http://www.greentipsforyou.com!</a></p>
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		<title>The Honey Bee Crisis &#8211; Believe Me It&#8217;s Bad!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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The Honey Bee Crisis &#8211; Believe Me It&#8217;s Bad!

&#8220;My Oh My&#8221; this is getting serious. What is happening to our honey bees? We have been starting to see the actual effects of the honey bee decline after placing our last order for bulk beeswax. As a manufacturer of natural beeswax lip balms and candles we [...]]]></description>
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<p>&#8220;My Oh My&#8221; this is getting serious. What is happening to our honey bees? We have been starting to see the actual effects of the honey bee decline after placing our last order for bulk beeswax. As a manufacturer of natural beeswax lip balms and candles we have always been getting our beeswax here in our home state of Florida and last month was the first time we had to order from outside the sunshine state. Is this due to the rapid decline in honey bees or are we just worrying too much? Well facts are facts and we have some serious problems with the honey bee decline. Why are the bee colonies down as much as 60% we ask? Well it does seem that bees and humans may have something in common. Nutrition is as vital to us as it may be to the honey bees and it is possible that the bees are undernourished which may be the cause of the problem. Many states are seeing less dense bee hives and this may be contributed to the lack of nutrition the bees are getting.</p>
<p>Another possible cause of the honey bee crisis may be the pesticides that are being used. Many hives die as a result of &#8220;pesticide poisoning&#8221;. There are literally billions of honey bees dying prematurely and the source must be found before this world suffers severely. The honey bee only has a six week life cycle in the summer, three weeks inside the hive and three weeks outside, but many are not even making it to the fourth week.</p>
<p>So yet another possible source of this dilemma is the huge rise in cell phone stations and also cell phone use. Some are claiming the huge growth of clogged air waves with cellular waves may be disturbing the bees and causing the early deaths. Stephen C. Sharp who has been studying this problem for many weeks while not a scientist gives no personal merit to this cause. He states &#8220;Cellular phones have been around for long enough to see a potential problem with the bees. This problem came like a train wreck. I think there would have been many initial signs if the cellular wavebands were the source of the bee problem.&#8221;.</p>
<p>Other topics that have been thrown around as to the potential source of the bee crisis has been a virus or possibly mites that have worked their way into the bee colonies. Whatever the cause it must be isolated and controlled. Bottom line is if the bees all die maybe we will too! Bees are the only source to carry pollen of various fruits and nuts. Many plants do not reap the benefits of wind travel for pollination therefore if the bees vanish so does much of our food supply. We would begin to see a decline in new plants, brush, flowers, crops, and more. The honey bee gets food such as nectar and pollen from flowers and in turn pollinates the flower which allows the plant to reproduce. No bees, no reproduction!</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Stephen C. Sharp</p>
<p>Port Orange, Florida</p>
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		<title>Are Tsunami&#8217;s Caused by Global Warming?</title>
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Are Tsunami&#8217;s Caused by Global Warming?

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<p>Throughout the history of our planet it has endured a constantly changing climate. It endured an ice age and has also experienced long periods of heat. But over the last two hundred years, give or take, the temperature of our planet has been steadily increasing. This change in the climate on earth is known as global warming, and global warming is the direct result of the industrial revolution.</p>
<p>Because of the industrial revolution, people are constantly burning fossil fuels such as oil and coal. But by burning these fuels dangerous greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) are then released into the earth&#8217;s atmosphere. These gases block heat rising from the earth from being able to escape into space. The same basic function that glass panels on greenhouses have, hence the name. Our burning of fossil fuels causes more than three quarters of all carbon dioxide emissions. Power plants and other stationary sources contribute more than half of that amount.</p>
<p>Along with increasing CO2 emissions, deforestation is on the increase as well. This is disastrous, because trees recycle CO2 and release oxygen back into the atmosphere. Because of the rise in deforestation levels the fossil fuels we burn are seriously jeopardizing our planet. We know that global warming is the cause of glaciers getting smaller and for the rise in sea levels. Plants and animals show clear and undeniable signs that they are affected in many different ways. Earth is experiencing longer seasons which results in rivers and lakes freezing later than usual and melting sooner. Without a doubt, global warming causes many changes and affects our planet in many ways but can it also cause a tsunami?</p>
<p>Nobody will ever forget the utter destruction, grief and loss left behind after the huge tsunami that hit parts of Asia on December 26th, 2004. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed, injured and traumatized. The areas it hit were left completely destroyed.</p>
<p>Generally speaking a tsunami is made up of a series of waves. More often than not the first one is the mildest. Prior to the arrival of the first wave, the shoreline recedes dramatically and often leaves the ocean floor exposed. They mostly occur where the water is shallow but they can also occur around coastal areas. In deep water a tsunami appears as a big wave and nothing more. In shallow water this is not the case. The wave can reach as high as one hundred metres, although, in all honesty, this is not at all common.</p>
<p>We know that tsunami&#8217;s can be caused by an earthquake, but this is not the only cause. They can also be caused through volcanic eruptions and landslides. Another cause is if a large amount of water is somehow displaced, such as when meteors happen to fall into large bodies of water. Tsunami&#8217;s are caused by events that can be, and are, affected by global warming, however global warming itself does not directly trigger the formation of a tsunami. Basically, it is an indirect cause.</p>
<p>One thing is certain, global warming is not a myth as some suggest. The planet is displaying clear signs that we dare not ignore.</p>
<p>For more global warming articles and daily news why not visit <a id="link_81" target="_new" href="http://www.globalwarmingnewsblog.com/">http://www.globalwarmingnewsblog.com</a> &#8211; a site dedicated to information about climate change: effects, issues, causes, solutions, opinion and more.</p>
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The Perfect Solar Storm &#8211; From A Global Disaster

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<h3>The Perfect Solar Storm &#8211; From A Global Disaster</h3>
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<p>The average solar cycle lasts for eleven years. The cycle includes a minimum of solar activity and a maximum. The sun is unusually quiet right now and has been for some time but there should be an increase in solar activity at some point in the near future.</p>
<p>The best current scientific estimate for the next solar maximum is 2012. If this estimate is correct, there is still a few years to try and prevent the potential of a future global disaster. A disaster that would begin on the surface of the sun and could end with tragedy on earth.</p>
<p>The surface of the sun is a mass of plasma that contains highly charged energy particles. Once in a while, some of these particles escape the suns surface and a mass of plasma travels through space on the solar wind. This process is known in scientific terms as a coronal mass ejection but it can also be called a solar storm.</p>
<p>A disaster for the planet would occur if a solar storm reaches and hits the earths magnetic shield in just the right way. If it were to happen, millions of people would lose their lives and the planet would be thrown into chaos as the technology that has become crucial to every day living suddenly gets taken away.</p>
<p>The perfect solar storm will start with skies that will be filled with a bright red aurora. However, soon everything will become dark as every electric bulb becomes devoid of light. The storms damage to the electric grid would be caused through an increased DC current. The runaway current would knock out and melt hundreds of key transformers within minutes, cutting off power for hundreds of millions of people.</p>
<p>Those damaged transformers cannot be repaired only replaced and installing a replacement takes a well-trained crew a week or more. Its incredible to consider that most major electrical utilities have just one or two suitably trained crews available for these type of transformer repairs. In addition, there are only a few spare transformers available and the rest would have to be built to order. Its a process that can take nearly twelve months.</p>
<p>So, the power blackout from the perfect solar storm would last for months but its not just the absence of light that would be the problem. Drinking water would still come through the taps for maybe half a day after the storm. With no electricity to pump water from reservoirs, there would be no more tap water after that.</p>
<p>The electric grid is necessary for almost all natural gas and fuel pipelines to operate. As a result, fuel and natural gas will quickly run out and without food delivery, supermarket shelves would soon become bare. Soon it would become necessary to control public hysteria and the military would have to be called in to restore civil order</p>
<p>There will be no power for heat, cooling or refrigeration until the grid is repaired and after their back up generators run out, hospitals will not be able to provide modern healthcare. A lack of water and food will result in spreading disease but Pharmaceutical companies without electricity will not be able to produce the necessary medicine.</p>
<p>Of course, many will say that this is absurd science fiction and it cannot happen here, but this chilling disaster scenario was outlined in a report released last January (funded by NASA) by the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS).</p>
<p>The fact is that a storm from the sun did hit the earths magnetic field in 1859. The effect of this solar storm on earth became known as the Carrington Event. The event was named after the amateur astronomer who observed two patches of intensely bright and white light emanating from a large group of sunspots that may have produced the event.</p>
<p>The solar storm that produced the Carrington Event created a red aurora across the planet from the poles to the tropics. Throughout the world, telegraph systems crashed, machines burst into flames, and electric shocks rendered operators unconscious. Compasses and other sensitive instruments reeled as if struck by a massive magnetic fist. It can happen again and the technology of the planet is now much more advanced and vulnerable.</p>
<p>The next solar maximum is estimated to return in about three years. A global disaster from the perfect solar storm can be prevented with proper contingency planning. There is still time for the government to be proactive and prepare to avoid disaster by creating a potential response to quickly repair the damage to the electric grid from the perfect solar storm.</p>
<p>James William Smith has worked in Senior management positions for some of the largest Financial Services firms in the United States for the last twenty five years. He has also provided business consulting support for insurance organizations and start up businesses. He has always been interested in writing and listening to different viewpoints on interesting topics. Visit his website at <a id="link_99" target="_new" href="http://www.eworldvu.com/">http://www.eworldvu.com</a> or his daily blog at <a id="link_100" target="_new" href="http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com/">http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com</a></p>
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The Queen of Re-Use: not just hand me downs

If I gave my family questionable marks on its efforts to reduce, I admit that when it comes to re-using I am the Queen. When I was a teenager there was a song, &#8216;I was country, when country wasn&#8217;t cool.&#8217; Well, I was re-using back when it [...]]]></description>
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<p>If I gave my family questionable marks on its efforts to reduce, I admit that when it comes to re-using I am the Queen. When I was a teenager there was a song, &#8216;I was country, when country wasn&#8217;t cool.&#8217; Well, I was re-using back when it was called hand-me-downs and everyone looked down on you for wearing them. Honestly though, I can remember being about five and having a distant second cousin visit. She had brought a bag of clothes that had been her daughter&#8217;s, who had died. That may sound morbid, but I think my smiles and thanks for the &#8216;new&#8217; clothes may have helped to let go of not only the clothes, but a bit of her grief as well.</p>
<p>If you were to look in my three year old&#8217;s playroom, most of the toys you would see have been given to her second-hand from friends, purchased at charity shops or even salvaged from the bin&#8230;including her wonderful Little Tikes kitchen centre.</p>
<p>But my re-using does not stop there, if you open my kitchen cabinets you will see stacks of old containers that once held spread, cottage cheese or something else. With the exception of the air-tight sealing bowls that my husband uses to transport his food to work each day, we do not purchase or use Tupperware, Serv-rite or any other type of plastic wear. And those plastic containers that once housed my produce such as strawberries, blueberries and peaches are now being re-used as pots for my spring seedlings. I also have a cabinet full of sauce jars that I am looking for ideas on how best to re-use. I have already filled several with nuts, bolts, nails and the like. But even after getting organised myself, I just can&#8217;t bring myself to throw these into the recycle bag when I know that they are perfectly re-usable as they are. As I mentioned yesterday, I re-use the few plastic bags we get from quick trips to the corner store for bin liners in the bathrooms.</p>
<p>I have even taken to re-using my daughter&#8217;s Fruit Shoot bottles by refilling them with concentrate fruit and water. Of course, a tad of a warning on this one: do not freeze plastic bottles as it can cause a cancer causing chemical to leach into the drinks. So I always replace the bottles after a few uses just to be safe. But then they can go into the recycle bag (but that is tomorrow&#8217;s topic).</p>
<p>Even dinner last night was re-used food; better known as left-overs. Anyone that reads my blog knows I have dozens (hundreds?) of ideas for re-using food as soups, smoothies, casseroles, stir-fries or just re-heated and served. I call this creative cooking and make it a staple of not only our family&#8217;s diet, but of my blog as well: offering recipes to my readers.</p>
<p>I think one of the most beautiful examples of re-using is the folk-art form of quilting. Not only can worn-out old clothes be turned into colourful quilts, but they can tell a story: our history. I have also heard of people braiding old cloth to make rugs as well. Last year at the Green Show, I bought my daughter the cutest little purse made from old plastic juice boxes by a women&#8217;s cooperative in the developing world.</p>
<p>Thinking back to my own childhood and the used toys and clothes that I was blessed to enjoy, I am glad that it has become the &#8216;cool&#8217; thing to re-use. Not only do these items still have good life left in them, but they remind us that we, ourselves, re-use life&#8217;s lessons to improve our world. So next time before you toss that item into the bin or even the recycle bag, stop and ask yourself could it be re-used instead: perhaps that wine bottle would look nice on a table with a candle or a few flowers or could that old t-shirt be cut into squares and used instead of paper towels or how about making puppets with old and mismatched socks. The ideas are limitless&#8230;I hope you will share your favourites with me as well.</p>
<p>Terri O&#8217;Neale is the mother of six; ranging in age from 3 to 22. She has been both a working and stay-at-home mother at various times in her life. She was also a single mother for almost five years, before re-marrying the love of her life at the age of forty. Obviously, she has a life-time of training in raising a family on a tight budget. In addition to these real life experiences, she possesses a bachelors degree in health education and a minored in environmental management in her masters programme.</p>
<p>Terri feels strongly that this is one of the most challenging times in history for the family, but she also believes that families with the will and resolve to address the pressing issues of saving money, becoming greener, leading healthier lifestyles and spending more time with one another can endure these challenging times and come out victorious in the end.</p>
<p>Through <em><strong>Frugal Family</strong></em> articles, blogs, videos and social networking, she helps modern families rediscover some lost art forms such as cooking, sewing, and gardening. The goal is not to go back in time or become fanatical, but to help all families find simple and effective ways that fit into their lifestyle to make moderate changes with huge impacts. For more information, check out her blog <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://frugalfam.wordpress.com/">http://frugalfam.wordpress.com/</a>.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://greenlivingexplained.com/solar-power/hqrp-6-watt-solar-panel-6w-power-12v-monocrystalline-pv-module-plus-hqrp-mousepad/">HQRP 6 Watt Solar Panel 6W Power 12V Monocrystalline PV Module &#8230;</a></p>
<p>HQRPâ?¢ <b>Solar</b> Panel plus HQRPâ?¢ Mousepad; High-efficient 6W <b>solar</b> panel (size of 5W);Maximum Power Voltage:16.8V;Open Circuit Voltage:21.4V; Maximum Power.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://freealternativegreenenergy.com/2010/02/solar-panels-on-homes-is-it-practical-to-use-them/">Solar Panels On Homes â?? Is It Practical To Use Them?</a></p>
<p>There are very few people that have not heard about <b>solar</b> energy and how cost effective it is. With the world now facing a serious energy crises home owners need to consider passive <b>solar</b> panels for homes. These can be installed in an &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.tonic.com/article/solar-nanotech-innovations-give-new-meaning-power-suit/">Suit Up: Solar, Nanotech Innovations Reinvent Clothing &#8211; Tonic</a></p>
<p>Technological breakthroughs could lead to &#8216;power suits,&#8217; literally generating&#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/02/19/california-adopts-bill-to-allow-homeowners-to-sell-their-solar-energy/">California Adopts Bill to Allow Homeowners to Sell Their Solar &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Those is support of the legislation say it will spur on the use of <b>solar</b> panels while offsetting high  electricity costs. The bill would double the current amount (2.5 percent) of electricity that is allowed to be bought from customers &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/business/642608-192/gt-solar-names--new-cfo.html">GT Solar names new CFO &#8211; NashuaTelegraph.com</a></p>
<p>GT <b>Solar</b> has named a new chief financial officer, Richard Gaynor,  effective March 1. Gaynor.</p>
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City of Oxnard CA &#8211; Mobile Car Wash Rules Slated

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<h3>City of Oxnard CA &#8211; Mobile Car Wash Rules Slated</h3>
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<p>The City of Oxnard, California is concerned with the quality of its storm water and rightfully so, as it has made great strides over the years. Oxnard CA is also home to the gateway to the channel islands with some incredible beaches and nice resort style living, and all that storm water leads to the ocean and those beautiful beaches. Thus, the city has chosen to start cracking down on mobile car washes.</p>
<p>This should not come as any surprise to anyone, as the city had previously implemented many programs to help clean the storm water runoff. They had developed a nearly bullet proof NPDES plan to insure clean water. The beaches never looked so good and this recent ruling to finish that job nearly a decade and a half later has come all the way down to washing of cars.</p>
<p>Our company had dealt with this issue in the late 80s and early 90s and helped write all the NPDES BMPs for several counties near there. The devices used are fairly easy to buy, and it really doesn&#8217;t take much, further it is my contention that all mobile car washes ought to follow the rules to protect the environment and there ought to be no excuses on that.</p>
<p>Indeed, over the years, we&#8217;ve worked with many cities on this, in fact, one thing we did was join the committees to help write the original BMPs for surface cleaners in Ventura County, CA where the City of Oxnard is located. A mobile car wash operator should not only follow the rules but be part of the solution. Think on that.</p>
<p>Lance Winslow &#8211; <a id="link_83" target="_new" href="http://www.carwashguys.com/history/founder.html">Lance Winslow&#8217;s Bio</a>. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; <a id="link_84" target="_new" href="http://www.worldthinktank.net/">http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/</a>.</p>
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<h3>Real Environmental Change is So Needed in Our Thinking, Mindset, Attitudes, and Concern For Others!</h3>
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<p>Global Warming and Climate Change have been frequent phrases used over these past few years, and in various places there has almost been a panic. We hear of National Leaders using words like Saving the Planet, as if there was anything any man could do to save, rescue or prolong what Almighty God has created.</p>
<p>This is a time for not being afraid. Everything is being shaken &#8211; climate &#8211; moral &#8211; spirituality &#8211; the banks &#8211; investments &#8211; the Money Market. This is exceedingly serious.</p>
<p>Three times we read in the Word of God &#8211; in the Old Testament and in the New Testament too &#8211; that this present world will perish &#8211; that it will wear out like a garment &#8211; and that God will roll it up like a worn out jacket that is ready for discarding and dispense with it. Of course, we also read that there will be a new heaven and a new earth, and it will all be very much centred on Jerusalem.</p>
<p>Now, this is not a crank creed or extremist belief.  This is mainstream Bible revelation.</p>
<p>Yes, there is a dilemma in as much as we wonder what we are to do just now, and that is where helping the poor and ministering to the poor is vitally important.</p>
<p>Invest in the poor. Invest in ministries that minister to the poor. Having been in Uganda and Kenya over these past years, and having recently returned from Kenya and from the poorest parts of Nairobi and Kisumu and Bungoma, there has been a slight degree of comfort in the knowledge that we have been able to give a little to alleviate the plight of those who are truly poor.</p>
<p>Normally, when we say we have nothing in our pockets, there might be a few Pounds or a few Dollars in our pockets, but when they say they have nothing the have NOTHING!</p>
<p>Jesus Christ was committed to all types of people and came to save sinners &#8211; those who were rich and those who were poor &#8211; but He gave us the task of caring for and looking after the poor, knowing that we will never be able to complete that task. That will not be completed until Jesus Christ returns.</p>
<p>Yes, we have to be concerned about our carbon footprint but we must not get all this out of proportion. We will not save and rescue the planet, and there is no point in praying against what the Word of God dictates will happen one day.</p>
<p>And yes, much of the suffering among the poor is caused by man&#8217;s sin.</p>
<p>There is plenty of food in the world, but man will not share it as he ought to &#8211; nor will he permit the relief agencies to do what they can.</p>
<p>There are millions who could be helped within two or three months with food, water, and medicine, if only those in Governments would permit people with a heart for the poor to work and serve and use their talents and energies in a positive productive manner.</p>
<p>Having done that, man can then start to work on the drainage and sewers, and mosquito nets for all who need one!</p>
<p>Injustice is one root cause of so much suffering, coupled with greed, corruption and rebellion.</p>
<p>And, we do not have to look at Africa to see this clearly. It has been on-going in the banks and insurance companies and the big commercial concerns over these past years and all this is coming to light just now. Jesus Christ taught that everything which was done in secret would one day be shouted from the house tops &#8211; and that is happening too.</p>
<p>The problem is not the icecaps but the cold calculating corruption in the hearts of men. Environmental abuse begins in the heads and minds of selfish self-centred man.</p>
<p>And yes again, we will do whatever we can to minister to the poor, which includes challenging those poor souls who have creamed of Millions and even Billions of Pounds and Dollars.</p>
<p>Do they not believe that one day they will have to stand before the Judgement Seat of Almighty God and answer for their words, their deed and decisions.</p>
<p>Yes &#8211; make a difference. Do what you can to challenge those who have made such a mess of things and get them to clean up their comfortable lives and their distorted thinking and demonstrate such repentance by serving the poor and ministering to their needs.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw is Pastor of Nairn Christian Fellowship, Chaplain at Inverness Prison, and Nairn Academy, and serves on The Children&#8217;s Panel in Scotland, and has travelled extensively over these past years teaching, speaking, in America, Canada, South Africa, Australia, making 12 visits to Israel conducting Tours and Pilgrimages, and most recently in Uganda and Kenya, ministering at Pastors and Leaders Seminars, in the poor areas surrounding Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.</p>
<p>He broadcasts regularly on WSHO radio out of New Orleans, and writes a weekly commentary at <a id="link_99" target="_new" href="http://www.studylight.org/">http://www.studylight.org</a> entitled &#8220;Word from Scotland&#8221; on various biblical themes, as well as a weekly newspaper column.</p>
<p>His M.A. and B.D. degrees are from The University of Edinburgh, and he continues to run and exercise regularly to maintain a level of physical fitness.</p>
<p>Sandy Shaw<br />
<a id="link_100" href="mailto:sandyshaw63@yahoo.com">sandyshaw63@yahoo.com</a></p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/94156/design-banks-solar-heat-ground">Solar system stores summer heat for winter use | Otago Daily Times &#8230;</a></p>
<p>The house has an insulated &#8220;core&#8221; under the concrete pad of the ground floor where heat collected from <b>solar</b> panels on the roof will be stored and used to keep the house at a minimum of 18degC. Auckland designer and managing director of &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/18/solar-skin-proposed-for-sydney-eyesore/">Solar Skin Proposed for Sydney Eyesore Â· Environmental Leader &#8230;</a></p>
<p>The UTS Tower, considered by residents of Sydney, Australia, to be the ugliest skyscraper in town, may get a <b>solar</b> makeover. The University of Technology has proposed enveloping the 1960 tower in a photovoltaic skin, reports SmartPlanet &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/02/80-mw-total-installed-capacity-solar-energy-project-coming-to-peru/">80 MW Total Installed Capacity Solar Energy Project Coming To Peru &#8230;</a></p>
<p>A large scale <b>solar</b> project set to kick off in Peru and be completed by 2012 will build four new <b>solar</b> plants with  a combined total installed capacity of 80 megawatts (MW).</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/02/18/17629/israel-and-egypt-considering-joint-solar-energy-project-in-sinai/">Israel, Egypt Considering Joint Solar Energy Project in Sinai &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Israeli Minister Ben-Eliezer addressing the Eilat energy conference this morning. (photo by Daniel Cherrin). Israel and Egypt are discussing a possible.</p>
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<p>If you have a computer, imagine how you could make a difference!</p>
<p>How you say?</p>
<p>That is all I do, show others how to promote Earth day with a Professional Events Marketer that is sharing their knowledge specifically to get an important message out. Just imagine sending one note, or just telling a friend or colleague your business Supports Earth day!</p>
<p>It is not just about prestige it is about you creating value in your network. When you are seen to have a heart, this is attractive to people in all lifestyles. This can make your businesses look very good. Its attractive seeing a business you are involved with supporting a worthy cause!</p>
<p>Let me explain.</p>
<p>We have created Groups that are Non-profit just for helping with education, one is called Recycling Renegades, 10&#215;10 at Face book and we have used many services that many do not know are there but used them strategically to spread the message about <strong>Earth Day</strong>.  We are just getting the word out that Earth Day can Help Corporate create a better image.</p>
<p>To make it worthwhile for a businessperson to get involved, we have managed to get a great set of training on Social Traffic Media to get them interested in helping us with <strong>Earth Day</strong>.</p>
<p>Just look at the Fun we are having, but I have to say, it is a very serious message. Its not taken lightly as its global warming, pollution, rain forests rebuilding, forestry&#8217;s, clean ups on oil slicks and more. We have demonstrated our dedication with the work going into promoting Earth day and all the people fulling you tube channels and other Medias, just to get the word out about earth day, we are taking this serious.</p>
<p>Warning, it is not pretty! What is happening to this earth has been hidden and covered up, please if you have a weak stomach do not look and investigate.</p>
<p>Now look at all the Professionals that want to be part of this big picture and give a little time to learn better skills and Promote our Earth.</p>
<p>If over 2000 People see the Value, will you? Many together can make a loud voice for earth day do you not think it would be exceptional for your business to be involved in such a momentous occasion.</p>
<p>Get with it or be left behind, it is a simple decision!</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://blogs.physicstoday.org/newspicks/2010/02/solar-maximum-may-cause-sat-na.html">Solar maximum may cause &#39;sat-navs to fail&#39; &#8211; Physics Today News Picks</a></p>
<p>A new report in the UK suggests that as the Sun&#8217;s output rises to a new maximum, satellite navigation devices will be susceptible from the expected increase in <b>solar</b> flares. The bursts of radiation caused by the flares interfere with &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/xpal-solar-egg-charges-in-just-four-hours-of-indirect-sunlight-17-02-2010/">XPAL Solar Egg Charges In Just Four Hours Of Indirect Sunlight &#8230;</a></p>
<p><b>Solar</b> powered gadgets are a great idea, although many of the <b>solar</b> chargers available at the moment take a long time to charge and also  need direct sunlight in order to charge them.</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://climateprogress.org/2010/02/16/french-nuclear-giant-areva-buys-ausra-concentrated-solar-thermal-power-market-csp/">French nuclear giant Areva buys Ausra, says solar thermal power &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Areva SA of France predicts the global  use of <b>solar</b>-thermal power will grow by about 30-fold this decade, a forecast that spurred the world&#8217;s largest maker of nuclear reactors to buy a California-based equipment maker. &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/02/16/casio-unveils-solar-powered-g-shock-watches/">The Solar Powered Casio G-Shock | Inhabitat</a></p>
<p>Evocative of the original G-Shock wristwatch (which was originally released in 1983), the new timekeepers will now feature a <b>solar</b> panel in the front that will power the battery. To top it off, all packaging for these three models will &#8230;</p>
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<p>  <a href="http://www.solarplaza.com/news/china-solar-power-signs-investment-agreement-with">China Solar Power Signs Investment Agreement With Suzhou &#8230;</a></p>
<p>EARTHTIMES &#8211; hina <b>Solar</b> Power, a manufacturer of thin film amorphous silicon photovoltaic  <b>solar</b> modules, announced that it has signed an investment agreement  with Suzhou Industrial Park for its third <b>solar</b> cell manufacturing facility in &#8230;</p>
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