We spend $40 billion annually on our lawns and spend $10 billion more on pesticides and fertilizers keeping them green. But worse, they're draining diminishing water resources.As energy efficiency continues to grab headlines, water efficiency needs to join ranks.Around the world, the demand for clean water is outstripping supply, and here in America, where we're used to having easy access -- it's simply a matter of turning on the faucet -- it's easy to feel immune. But with 36 states anticipa... Read Full Story
-- Cancer prevention through diet. Its free and you feel better too. --In my previous article on cancer we looked at the devastation causes in our lives. We saw how toxins can cause irritation which can lead to the activation of cancerous cells. We also looked at some of the certain foods that can put you at risk and some that can strengthen your chances against developing cancer. But now let’s look closer into the most common types of cancer and how your diet and lifestyle choices can affec... Read Full Story
-- Labeling games the FDA allows. A MUST READ. --I always assumed monosodium glutamate was like a snowstorm in Los Angeles: easy to avoid. I simply needed to sidestep Chinese restaurants and eyeball product labels for those conspicuous three letters: MSG.At the same time I asked myself, why even go to the trouble? Whats the harm in ingesting this salty filler? If it were a culinary evil doer surely Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would pierce it with its mighty sword or at least put it in ... Read Full Story
Seeking Common Ground Spotlight Community Talent To Make Members Feel Appreciated Of the many ways to find common ground, events are the most fun. Underneath we all want to be part of a community. Reach out. Here is this week's article: 5-12-09: Austin, TX – The first few times there may only be a few participants in your community events, but well planned events bring people back. Pay attention to the demographic of your ... Read Full Story
I'm new to Twitter, but I really enjoy it. And with what it can do for your visibility, its worth the time to do it right. If you are not Twittering here are some articles to get you started: 1. How to Effectively Follow 15,000 people on Twitter using TweetDeck 2. 100 Twitter Tools to Help You Achieve All Your Goals 3. 5 Steps to Going Viral on TwitterSo you see there are loads of great apps for Twitter. Here are my favorites: 1. TweetDeck 2. Snitter 3. Twitter Buzz 4. Twin... Read Full Story
Here is an article about software the keeps seniors mentally fit. I'll bet our websites also help keep brains fit through activity. -- Mary LBy Tiffany Y. Latta, Staff Writer, Sunday, March 01, 2009Margaret Henry, 82, a resident of Mount Pleasant Retirement Community in Monroe, selects her answer while playing a memory game on the Dakim BrainFitness System, which was developed to help seniors reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia. Click to enlargeMONROE — Clad in purple, Margaret ... Read Full Story
