From Tons of Manure, a Growth Industry
"IN almost-spring, as itchy gardeners drag out grow lights and seed-starting flats, it seems a fitting moment to trace the germ of a new and very green gardening idea. It first took root beside a reeking, unspeakable lagoon in the northwest corner of Connecticut and is blossoming sweetly nationwide. Kindly summon a gardener’s tolerance for earthy subject matter as this gritty tale unfolds:"
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Avoiding the Top Ten Mistakes Taxpayers Make
"Knowing the pitfalls of many is often the best step to ensure that you do not fall prey to otherwise might be an easy to make common mistake. By staying away from these most often repeated mistakes you will avoid much of the pain which will otherwise will be created. The most frequently committed mistakes are:"
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Report: Lead levels in kids drop
"In a stunning improvement in children's health, far fewer kids have high lead levels than 20 years ago, new government research reports - a testament to aggressive efforts to get lead out of paint, water and soil.
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12 Ways to Thrive in This Economy
"The economy is down the tubes and things are looking bleak. The mood in the U.S. hasn't seemed this gloomy since the early 1980s. Three of my friends have been laid off recently, and several more fear for their jobs. Just yesterday my wife learned that her workplace will see layoffs, and she's worried.
Lately, conversations seem to revolve around three themes: controlling career, managing money, and selling stuff. People are getting serious about financial responsibility — but is it too late? I don't think so. Here are some effective ways to deal with each of these concerns."
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Researchers find new gene responsible for ALS
"A group of scientists funded by the ALS Association have discovered a new gene responsible for cases of familial, or inherited ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's disease. "
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Showing posts with label environmental. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environmental. Show all posts
Monday, March 2, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
How to Choose Valentine's Day Flowers for a Gardener
"Choosing flowers for someone who gardens can be as intimidating as cooking for a gourmet. Don’t think that because they grow flowers, they don't like receiving them as a gift. Many gardeners hate to cut flowers from their own gardens to bring indoors; they like to see their garden full of splendor. So a gift of cut flowers or a flowering plant is a guilt free pleasure that might just inspire them to garden some more."
Click here to read some suggestions.
Spanish artist hopes her art opens people's hearts to God's love
"Contemporary artist Maria Tarruella hopes her first U.S. exhibit can open the hearts of people around her to the love of God."
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Lighten Up!
"Police who? Police stop telling these awful knock-knock jokes!
Did you laugh? Or crack even the slightest grin (with a slight "oh-brother" eye roll added for good measure, perhaps)? I sure hope so, because our ability to laugh with our children and at ourselves during the rough-and-tumble years of raising preschoolers is often diminished by our pursuit of doing everything right. Doing things right requires our utmost attention and serious thought. It demands we strategically project the consequences of our mothering choices today to the distant future—say when our child is 20 or 30 years old."
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February 2, 2009 To Be: Grateful
"We talk a lot about being grateful and counting our blessings round about Thanksgiving time. But as Christians, it’s something we should practice year-round."
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Dell expands US electronics recycling program (AFP)
"Computer maker Dell on Wednesday expanded its US electronics recycling network to more states and began an online gadget trade-in program.
People can bring used computers and other electronics to Goodwill stores in 18 states, where items in decent shape are resold and devices in need of repair are either refurbished or broken down to salvage as scrap."
Click here to read more.
"Choosing flowers for someone who gardens can be as intimidating as cooking for a gourmet. Don’t think that because they grow flowers, they don't like receiving them as a gift. Many gardeners hate to cut flowers from their own gardens to bring indoors; they like to see their garden full of splendor. So a gift of cut flowers or a flowering plant is a guilt free pleasure that might just inspire them to garden some more."
Click here to read some suggestions.
Spanish artist hopes her art opens people's hearts to God's love
"Contemporary artist Maria Tarruella hopes her first U.S. exhibit can open the hearts of people around her to the love of God."
Click here to read more.
Lighten Up!
"Police who? Police stop telling these awful knock-knock jokes!
Did you laugh? Or crack even the slightest grin (with a slight "oh-brother" eye roll added for good measure, perhaps)? I sure hope so, because our ability to laugh with our children and at ourselves during the rough-and-tumble years of raising preschoolers is often diminished by our pursuit of doing everything right. Doing things right requires our utmost attention and serious thought. It demands we strategically project the consequences of our mothering choices today to the distant future—say when our child is 20 or 30 years old."
Click here to read this article.
February 2, 2009 To Be: Grateful
"We talk a lot about being grateful and counting our blessings round about Thanksgiving time. But as Christians, it’s something we should practice year-round."
Click here to read more.
Dell expands US electronics recycling program (AFP)
"Computer maker Dell on Wednesday expanded its US electronics recycling network to more states and began an online gadget trade-in program.
People can bring used computers and other electronics to Goodwill stores in 18 states, where items in decent shape are resold and devices in need of repair are either refurbished or broken down to salvage as scrap."
Click here to read more.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Sustainable socks a big hit with consumers
"The first thing people say when you tell them about bamboo socks is that they imagine they would be scratchy.
They're actually soft. Almost like silk."
Click here to read more about these socks.
Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials
Peonies are one of my favorites. They grow on their own without much help from me.
Click here to read more about these beauties.
InterVarsity's Greek Conference descends on North Carolina
"Yet, it's an area largely untouched by para-church organizations. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship asks this question: What if these students commited their lives to Christ? And what if these students were equipped to be Christian leaders, parents, and members of tomorrow's society?"
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"The first thing people say when you tell them about bamboo socks is that they imagine they would be scratchy.
They're actually soft. Almost like silk."
Click here to read more about these socks.
Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials
Peonies are one of my favorites. They grow on their own without much help from me.
Click here to read more about these beauties.
InterVarsity's Greek Conference descends on North Carolina
"Yet, it's an area largely untouched by para-church organizations. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship asks this question: What if these students commited their lives to Christ? And what if these students were equipped to be Christian leaders, parents, and members of tomorrow's society?"
Click here to read more.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
How to Get by on $500,000 a Year
When I first saw this title on my home page, I thought 'you got to be kidding.' This article is not for those of us who are trying to make ends meet.
Click here to see how the other side will deal with the economic downturn.
Trashing the Fridge
"FOR the last two years, Rachel Muston, a 32-year-old information-technology worker for the Canadian government in Ottawa, has been taking steps to reduce her carbon footprint — composting, line-drying clothes, installing an efficient furnace in her three-story house downtown.
About a year ago, though, she decided to “go big” in her effort to be more environmentally responsible, she said. After mulling the idea over for several weeks, she and her husband, Scott Young, did something many would find unthinkable: they unplugged their refrigerator. For good."
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Companion Planting - Pairing Plants to Control the Insect Balance in Your Garden
When I first saw this title on my home page, I thought 'you got to be kidding.' This article is not for those of us who are trying to make ends meet.
Click here to see how the other side will deal with the economic downturn.
Trashing the Fridge
"FOR the last two years, Rachel Muston, a 32-year-old information-technology worker for the Canadian government in Ottawa, has been taking steps to reduce her carbon footprint — composting, line-drying clothes, installing an efficient furnace in her three-story house downtown.
About a year ago, though, she decided to “go big” in her effort to be more environmentally responsible, she said. After mulling the idea over for several weeks, she and her husband, Scott Young, did something many would find unthinkable: they unplugged their refrigerator. For good."
Click here to read more.
Companion Planting - Pairing Plants to Control the Insect Balance in Your Garden
"Companion planting is an age old tradition. It’s a gardening technique that involves planting two or more plants near each other to derive some type of benefit. That benefit could be more vigorous growth, higher yield, repelling pests or attracting predators of common pests. Scientific research doesn’t always agree with the folklore of companion planting, but who knows? Science changes and at the very least, we know that diversity in the garden cuts back on problems."
Click here to read more about this technique.
Proclaiming Christ's Return
"I have felt for a long time that the church has long neglected prophetic truth and, as a result, has failed to carry out God’s revealed program not only for the church itself but has failed to tell the world of God’s plan for the future."
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 14,2009 Posts from Margaret
How you can make inauguration learning experience for your kids
"There may be fancier inauguration balls in the works, but it's doubtful any of them will be more fun than the 'Children's Inaugural Ball' slated for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18."
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Bestselling Author Provides Much-Needed Help for Loved Ones of Cancer Sufferers
"The World Health Organization recently released a report claiming that by the year 2010 cancer will be the number one killer worldwide. More than 12.4 million people in the world suffer from cancer. 7.6 million people are expected to die from some form of cancer. That's a lot of people, but the number of loved ones of cancer sufferers is far greater. What do they do when a special person in their life is diagnosed with this devastating disease?"
Click here to read more about this new book...
A Win-win: U-pick Pumpkin Farms Recycle Urban Leaves
"Americans love pumpkins. The growing popularity of rural fall festivals, grade school farm tours, and 'u-pick' pumpkin farms has resulted in an increase in consumer demand for pumpkins throughout the country. A critical challenge for pumpkin farmers promoting entertainment agriculture, or 'agritourism', is maintaining fields that are weed-free, attractive, and safe for consumers."
Read more of this story here...
ECCO GPS Clips to Your Keys, Finds Your Car (PC Magazine)
"IDC Design Corp. has announced a tiny GPS system that can be mounted on a pair of keys, as an electronic breadcrumb trail back to a particular location."
Read more about this here...
Facing The Financial Crisis
"Pastor, theologian and evangelist Pedro Lapadjian has been involved in leadership for both My Hope Uruguay and the upcoming Franklin Graham Festival in Montevideo, Uruguay. Here he tells how lessons learned during Uruguay’s severe financial crisis of 2002 can help us during the economic struggles we face today."
Read this story here...
"There may be fancier inauguration balls in the works, but it's doubtful any of them will be more fun than the 'Children's Inaugural Ball' slated for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18."
Click here for this story...
Bestselling Author Provides Much-Needed Help for Loved Ones of Cancer Sufferers
"The World Health Organization recently released a report claiming that by the year 2010 cancer will be the number one killer worldwide. More than 12.4 million people in the world suffer from cancer. 7.6 million people are expected to die from some form of cancer. That's a lot of people, but the number of loved ones of cancer sufferers is far greater. What do they do when a special person in their life is diagnosed with this devastating disease?"
Click here to read more about this new book...
A Win-win: U-pick Pumpkin Farms Recycle Urban Leaves
"Americans love pumpkins. The growing popularity of rural fall festivals, grade school farm tours, and 'u-pick' pumpkin farms has resulted in an increase in consumer demand for pumpkins throughout the country. A critical challenge for pumpkin farmers promoting entertainment agriculture, or 'agritourism', is maintaining fields that are weed-free, attractive, and safe for consumers."
Read more of this story here...
ECCO GPS Clips to Your Keys, Finds Your Car (PC Magazine)
"IDC Design Corp. has announced a tiny GPS system that can be mounted on a pair of keys, as an electronic breadcrumb trail back to a particular location."
Read more about this here...
Facing The Financial Crisis
"Pastor, theologian and evangelist Pedro Lapadjian has been involved in leadership for both My Hope Uruguay and the upcoming Franklin Graham Festival in Montevideo, Uruguay. Here he tells how lessons learned during Uruguay’s severe financial crisis of 2002 can help us during the economic struggles we face today."
Read this story here...
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