Water Supplies for Beijing 2008 Olympics in State of Crisis

We have heard about China’s air quality and pollution woes recently in the media , ... its support for planting trees, capturing rainwater to water indoor plants, banning plastic shopping bags [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 22:56:31

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Ceramic Puzzle Tiles - Art Of Tiles

Ceramic tiles can entirely transform walls as well as floors often making them a designer's choice ... indoor and outdoor use. Renatto tiles are made from the first class clay and quality glaze for perfect ... . With their easy maintenance and classy air, ceramic tile adds an earthy elegance to your flooring [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 00:00:01

Today's single payer post: the Dean of Payola

David Broder’s Moonlighting: Post columnist benefits from corporate speaking deals So it’s surprising to see that Broder, ... and a variety of unique indoor and outdoor treatments including PGA WEST Golf Massage, open-air Celestial ... and hospitals to bid against each other on the basis of price and quality.” Broder said that plans “similar [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 19:08:05

Square Benny: Green Condo Development in NDG.

An Environmentally friendly construction. Photo Source: McGill Immobilier When we think about green, we imagine trees, open air and nature ... for extra heating. Hence the term “Hybrid”. There, mystery solved. We talked about the quality ... models to get stuck with. Garage, any one? Something important to mention: All condos have an indoor [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 13:00:12

China Cleans up for the Olympics, but its Citizens Still Suffer

Looking out across the horizon from a tall building in the southeastern part of China on an average day, you won’t see much ... or more is considered unsafe. The authorities monitor air quality hourly, including levels of particulates, carbon ... . The rather startling satellite image below shows a thick layer of polluted air covering a large swath [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 17:49:17

New Products

Clorox Anti AllergenI am a huge allergy sufferer and it makes it hard to function if things are not kept clean around my house ... formula helps neutralize up to 90 percent of common indoor allergens* that can hide in upholstery ... allergens, spray product onto surface from a distance of 12-24 inches, until slightly damp. Allow to air dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 01:33:00

See You In Delhi!

The Commonwealth is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and equal ... has projected thecost of construction of Games Village at Rs.186.00 crores, construction of an indoor ... of the nation. Creating a web of Metro trains, maintaining quality roads, evolving international [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 06:04:30

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express December 8, 2008 at 10:19 am · Filed under Travel There are many different hotel chains that have become household names ... have a fitness gym, hot tub and indoor swimming pools. This goes beyond the facilities provided ... , toast, croissants, preserves and pastries. Guests can be sure of a universal standard of quality [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 18:19:14

Can living in rainy areas really cause one-third of autism cases?

At first, this study sounded like it might have been published in the Journal of Spurious Correlations or an entry for the Spurious Correlations Contest and would provide a note of levity. A few years ago, three economists had self-published a paper reporting a correlation between rising rates of cable television subscriptions and autism in [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 06:29:00

Remote sensing and citizen science

Technologists and science fiction writers have long envisioned a world where a seamless worldwide network of Internet-connected sensors could ... and how fast? How healthy is the air I’m breathing? What is the pollen count right now? How long ... ? Is my new indoor carpeting emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? As it stands, our phones tell [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 17:55:21

Fungi Spores Travel At Very High Speeds

Researchers Nik Money (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio) and Diana Davis and Mark Fischer (College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio) have discovered some fascinating information about the survival skills of a type of fungus that feeds on feces. Microscopic coprophilous - dung-loving fungi - break down the tons of feces that are produced by [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 13:27:35

Learn About Camping Supplies In Only 5 Minutes

Topics: camping, stores, items, camper, rental In the United States today, there are thousands of people who thrive in the outdoors ... you really are. Some people think that camping is renting a cabin in the woods with indoor plumbing ... sure the tent that you purchase will be big enough for everyone. Choose a good quality sleeping bag [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:51:40

10 Essential Items to Bring Life to Your Cube

No matter what kind of office you work in, hold this truth to be self-evident: You’re stuck in the same micro-environment most hours of the week ... for life. Cube use: Recycle the stale air in your work-box with only a minimal commitment by cultivating a rock garden like the one above. Unlike some indoor plants, this little garden will survive [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 20:00:28

Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

Quick recap . . .

I got my computer back! It's like new . . . sort of. What I really want is a new iMac desktop . . . maybe someday ... on a indoor soccer team (no I've never played before, but it is SO fun), and come home with battle wounds ... has moved up to a flashy 2007 Honda Civic - with an AIR CONDITIONER. He's livin' the highlife [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:28:00

Cleaning Up School Bus Emissions

By Catherine Colbert When David Kilbourne picked up his 8-year-old son from Lake Travis Elementary in spring 2007, ... the head of his district’s transportation department to discuss air quality in and around its buses ... traffic accidents, like having air that’s safe to breathe.” The coincidence spurred Kilbourne [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 15:26:20

The Happy Pants and Softball Disaster of 1992

A lot of people I know don't really like traffic jams, but even though I don't choose my road or my precious time on Earth with the terminally bewildered who drive either end of the speed limit, four wheel drive drivers hunting big game down the middle of the Southern Outlet and a tedious Jessica Mauboy interview which boiled down to giggling and [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 09:29:00

The Truro Residence by ZeroEnergy Design

ZeroEnergy Design, together with Silvia and Silvia Custom Home Builders, have created this contemporary house in Truro, Massachusetts ... was that they had some unusual space requirements, a narrow lot on an environmentally sensitive site ... . They normally reside in downtown Boston, but plan to spend their summers and weekends on the Cape. While [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 10:19:25

1800 Glenarm

It's not an infill project, but it is an important renovation of an existing building in the core of Denver's Central Business District ... about the project: "This building’s unique small floor plates (4,452 SF) allow business owners ... at each corner allow views and natural light to flow from all directions. Space plans and finishes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 03:22:49

Decor - Light My Cool Green Fire

A crackling fire might be a symbol of domestic warmth and bliss but the pollutants can be so bad for your lungs, ... longer. The Bay Area Quality Management District has established a Spare the Air Program, making it illegal to burn wood on winter days when air pollution exceeds national standards. Instead [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 14:15:00

Mobile Network Coverage & Quality in Pakistan

It is estimated that almost 19000 cell sites have been installed by five mobile operators in different urban and rural areas of the Pakistan, ... , call connection time, air interface blocking, call completion rate, call quality etc are still ... this level in coverage roll out plan, but question is still remained unanswered, how quality [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 23:17:41

It could be worse

Permalink Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) October 14, 2008 Taking the LEED on smoking bans My apartment hunt in downtown Portland yesterday brought unexpected frustration. As I strolled among modern high-rises with big balconies, surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops and independent specialty stores, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 18:40:39

DrumBeat: July 18, 2008

Fuel costs strain U.S. mass transit, too "High gas prices are really a double-edge sword," says Virginia Miller, spokeswoman for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). "While they are bringing more people to ride buses and trains all across the country, public transit agencies are facing challenges to meet their costs [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 13:11:15

Freshen Up Your Indoor Air

On hot, smoggy, high-pollution advisory days, we are often encouraged to play our part to alleviate the problem by carpooling, taking public transit, ... air pollution, few realize that indoor air pollution is a major problem. In fact, the US EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five risks to environmental health. Here are some strategies [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 23:51:08

Christmas 2008 wishlist - top 10

stroPhoto by PersonaErazed, licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA licence Dear Santa Most of the stuff I'd like for Xmas isn't actually easily available, if at all. You know me. But hey, don't you like a challenge? And it's not impossible to get them - the technology's up to it, it's just that no one is making them. Or making them anymore [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:42:57

Can we awaken from the dreams of recent years?

Following is a variation of a piece we wrote exactly three years ago, with some thoughts in a postscript ... by Americans. Milton Hershey invented the candy bar, Carrier invented the air conditioner for a tire ... of the invention and wide use of brand names, which communicate the quality and dependability of every product [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 01:09:36

WowWee Bladestar Review - Indoor Flyer with Auto Pilot Sensors

We’ve something of a history with here on SlashGear. They don’t crop up all that often, but when they do we find that readers go for them in a big way. Developments in contra-rotating blades and other cleverness has done a lot to minimize what user expertise is required, and now WowWee have stepped into the fray with their own, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 18:48:55

Sluggish to Replenished in 86 Minutes Flat

I’m feeling sluggish today. I took the afternoon off. It’s hard to focus. I’m craving sugar. I’m longing for my blanket and bed ... . I’ll be back in ten minutes…. 2:28pm I’m back! Fresh air, deep breaths, sunlight, and power ... ). Things I am thankful for > Quality time I’m spending with my husband, children, parents [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 22:20:15

Eliminate Bacterial Organisms From Your Home With Sterilization

by Chris Channing Indoors your air is much more concentrated with pollutants, microorganisms, and other things that are harmful to your health ... the medical bills you would have to pay if you were sick due to a weak immune system. Poor indoor air ... . You can eliminate harmful microorganisms with air sterilization fairly easy. It will require a bit of [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 18:10:27

Green Opportunities in the Economic Recovery

Old jobs and industries are going to disappear during this economic recovery and new industries will replace them ... for capital improvements; but they are spending it more wisely. Investments to clean living space ... indoor surfaces. Many of our older buildings are full of deadly mold and/or noro-viruses. Cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 04:22:17

Where Smog Comes From?

Winter in sprawling Lahore spells horror for thousands of residents. Not because of cold but due to the phenomenon of smog ... . The fog is triggered by temperature inversion — the formation of a static layer of cooler air close to the ground as the nighttime temperature drops. Normally, air closer to the ground is warmer than [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:21:02

The Lippmann Collection Nail Studio: A Manicure and Pedicure in Paradise

I did a little post-birthday beauty indulging yesterday at the new Nordstrom store (only three months old) ... , but it’s really quite impressive as malls go. Beyond the beautiful layout, with open-air sections, koi ponds and indoor palm grottos, Ala Moana is a retail paradise. It houses more than 260 stores [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 17:48:45

Prevent Indoor Air Pollution in a Cost-Effective Way!

Most Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. According to the U.S ... Technicians Maintenance Contracts Available Voted Best Of Bucks County Mold / Radon Remediation Voted Best ... of some pollutants.  You’re probably wondering, is there a cost-effective way to protect my family’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 12:59:38

What's up with the box, doc?

Remember Bugs Bunny? Andrew recently began to relive his childhood nostalgia with Bugs Bunny by watching internet cartoons. Poor kid, apparently when you grow up in a communist country the powers that be only air ... bearable without unusual quantities of caffeinne, commitment to some sort of indoor exercise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:47:19

Where have I been?

It's been a busy summer. I am now District Manager for Chevron Energy Solutions. I made the move because I believe CES is best suited to help our state reduce its energy footprint. CES has had substantial success in the public sector with over 950 successful projects averaging around a 30% reduction in energy usage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 02:10:38

Digital Switchover to High Definition

When you buy an HDTV, plan your HDTV channels subscription along with it so you can get your free HDTV antennas ... providing better sound quality. However, in order to cut of the surround reflection, it is advisable to choose good HD antennas based on directional or omni-directional, indoor or outdoor, amplified or non [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 22:12:06

Allergic and Environmental Asthma

William Kelly, MD, Consulting Staff, Officer-in-Charge, Pulmonary Disease Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Gregory Argyros, MD, Assistant Chief, Program Director, Department of Medicine, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 21:50:26

10% OFF Vacuum Cleaner Bags, Belts and Filters

Are you tired of dusting off the filthy powder on your room? That you’ve no sooner finished cleaning dust and then it starts to settle once again ... . I don’t like dust and nobody wants a pad full of dust, right? I don’t get sick from indoor dust ... in tons of air filters or enclosed your house with the heavy duty Polyethylene like those of the sci-fi [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:27:00

101 Ways To Go Green and Save Money

Everyone seems to be on a “green” kick right now - which is great - and there’s a lot of good material out there. What we fail to look at in most cases is that going green can actually save us money in the long run. Sure, sometimes there’s a pretty big upfront cost on certain things, but overall, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 11:12:26

Party Favors: Smile A Smile

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND - Why do critic groups ignore the finest moment in cinema this year? Can anyone rate up with Anna Faris’ performance in Smiley Face? Could Meryl Streep or Kate Winslet have pulled off playing an entire movie as if they ate a dozen cupcakes loaded with pot? Nope [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:22:40

Uninhabitable

Uninhabitable Posted by Michael Laprarie Published: January 4, 2009 - 6:19 PM Drudge is currently linking to this story from the Times Online: Charity homes built by Hollywood start to crumble RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:19:14

I’ve never been a Campfire Girl, but look at me now

Growing up, my parents had a place “at the lake” which is where I spent a good chunk of my summers. While it certainly wasn’t fancy, it had electricity and indoor plumbing and screened windows ... , swimming, fishing, and hey, who am I to turn down a quality s’more? But my policy in life [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 20:49:00

Review: Panasonic Air Purifiers

When you think of Panasonic, what comes to mind? If you are like many other individuals, you would think of batteries, televisions, radios, ... is a micro dirt sensor. A micro dirt sensor allows the air purifier and its fans to adjust to the indoor ... on the air quality in the room it is being used. This also works in conjunction with a twenty-four [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 03:40:59

The Morning Tailgate

This morning’s first bratwurst is headed to North Carolina’s, Tyler Hansbrough ... some quality sports blogging web geeks. And yes, the only reason we mention such an event is because our very ... Championship. The game was moved from Wrigley Field to the neighboring indoor Soldier Field due to snow [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:00:00

23 Excellect Eco-Friendly Gadgets For A Greener Lifestyle

Being green isn’t just the political movement it once was.  It means working smarter and conserving; being conscientious and responsible about your surroundings.  It’s also become a big business, which is good because it’s now easier to be greener than ever, and more cost effective for you in the long run [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 13:19:18

Eye Care Tips for winters

During winters your eyes are at higher risk to get damaged either temporarily or permanently due UV rays ... winters the indoor heaters used tend to dry the air’s moisture which can cause irritation ... like cataract. Not only the sun which affects your eyes but the other culprits are dry air and cool breeze [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 06:57:17

The Most Efficient Home Is One That’s Built Already

Mackey Kitchen: Foam and Rigid Insulation. Photo credit: Daniel MackeySometimes Home Energy gets accused of being California-centric ... though we all now have a lot more gadgets–computers, cell phones, DVD players–and a lot more air conditioning, energy use per person has remained the same. This is thanks to energy efficiency [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 17:04:46

Another Shade of Green

Saw this article in the New River Valley Current this weekend regarding Progress Street Builders' new NAHB Gold Standard program.  As the owner of a home built by Progress Street Builders, I can speak firsthand to their attention to detail - in this case, they're paying attention to things that have a greater purpose [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 20:52:33

Nike Zoom Soldier II Review : Durable Mediocrity

words_Nick DePaula images_Zac Dubasik For the third year in a row, Nike Basketball has introduced a shoe secondary to LeBron James’ annual signature edition, and unfortunately for the Zoom Soldier II, it appears as though its performance abilities fall into the category of just above average [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 20:11:10

Alone in the Dark: Inferno Review, Pics, [PS3] Alone In The Dark Inferno Trailers, The Good, Bad and Hints & Cheats

The Good * Controls significantly improved over Xbox 360 version * Abundant opportunities for clever item use * Dramatic moments pack a punch * Bucks many action adventure conventions * May encourage pyromania. The Bad * Some lingering control issues whether you’re on foot or behind the wheel * Riddled with visual inconsistencies * May [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 14:17:48

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