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Connie Jameson started following Organic And Eco-Friendly Fashion
Organic And Eco-Friendly Fashion
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogNowadays more and more people and institutions become really concerned about the environmental issues the humanity faces up every day. A lot of organizations were established in order to make people understand the importance of preserving the natural beauty and resources. The fashion industry has always been blamed for being careless towards the nature. A lot of campaigns against the animal abuse and the fur used for making over expensive clothes. Luckily a great number of world famous designers took the standpoint of the society into consideration and slowly but surely we see the first signs of the eco - friendly also known as a sustainable fashion worldwide. The term organic fashion itself is mainly associated with materials such as cotton, wool, silk etc. Although these materials, at its initial condition, are harmless, their usage in the fashion industry is a subject to fierce discussions. We are constantly encouraged and advised to keep the nature clean, to eat organic food and use non – toxic cleaning detergents but the reality is that even if we buy a piece of clothing made of organic we fool ourselves. The cotton and the other eco – friendly materials go through a thorough process where bleach and other chemicals are used, which makes the eco fashion tendencies useless. Let's take the most popular material – cotton as an example. It is thought to be the most popular clothing material but how can it be eco- friendly when there's a soil erosion, the usage of water should be reduced and the soil is treated with different pesticides and chemicals whose intention, by all means, is not to help the cotton grow as an ecologically clean product. And despite the fact that the sustainable fashion has it's opponents, more and more Hollywood celebrities become fans of the eco clothing and obviously they are the main reason for its popularity lately. Their dedicated fans follow every action of their idol and if he is wearing a cotton shirt, made of organic cotton that's a fair reason for the fans to buy the same. This method really works and the world designers see perspective in it. The attention of the international press has also been attracted towards the eco- friendly fashion benefits. In other words every newspaper and environmentally concerned website would recommend making a clearance of your wardrobe, stop wearing clothes made of a material different than cotton, wool, silk and even bamboo and buy stuff that doesn't pose a danger to the biodiversity. You probably know that the organic fashion items are a way more expensive but if they help us to preserve the environment clean, then the amount of money pays off. You can easily find on – line stores where the clothes are believed to be eco – friendly and the fact that designers, whose names have always been associated with luxury and stylish dresses take part in such a tremendous initiative such as making the eco- fashion clothes popular and desirable items is more or less convincing reason that the organic fashion is somehow better than, say it, the nylon. Even if you can't afford to have all your clothes made of natural materials you can at least be mindful about what and how you recycle. Every attempt to keep the nature clean is worthy of trying. Author Bio: Connie Jameson is passionate blogger who loves to write about fashion, beauty, health, cleaning and many other topics. She currently works as a manager of London carpet cleaners and she has a lot of knowledge and creative ideas to share.
Connie Jameson started following Make Your Own Screen Cleaner
Make Your Own Screen Cleaner
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogNowadays the technology is advancing with a tremendous speed. If you turn around you can see different more or less useful gadgets, powerful portable computers, smartphones and all kinds of things our ancestors couldn't even imagine. However, the smarter our appliances are, the more fragile they become. That statement particularly applies to the computers and TV screens at home. You can't just grab some paper towel or a sponge and wipe the screen down. On the contrary-they require special attention. You can either buy a special cleaning detergent or continue reading and make your screen shinier than ever in few easy to follow steps. You can prepare a homemade cleaner just by using equal parts of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Always remember that you have to spray on a cotton towel and never directly on the screen. As we have mentioned above paper towels are totally inappropriate for cleaning a screen unless you want to make scratches. Before you start the procedure you'd better turn your devise off so you can easily see the fingerprints and spots on the screen. Using a soft rug (for example a microfiber one) is the best solution but don't put too much pressure while cleaning as it might result in pixels damage. Don't close the lid before the monitor is completely dry otherwise it will leave marks. If you are not willing to use the homemade cleaner, the best thing you can do is to buy the so popular canned air. It is thought to be the most common, powerful and harmless method to get your screen spotless. Apart from performing miracles with your screen, keyboard and the computer in general, the canned air can also be used in the kitchen for dislodging food particles and even for removing the pet hair, stuck deep into the sofa. It is a good idea to buy one of those cleaning kits as well. You will find all the necessary cloths and sprays for the cleaning of your TV or computer gathered together. The fact that they are proven and you know that it actually works is reason enough to trust the commercials and get one although according to the saying "All that glitters is not gold". Many people are likely to clean their monitor exactly the same way they clean a mirror. Wrong! The LCD screens are so delicate that even a rougher cleaning cloth can cause damage. You can use the vinegar, ammonia and the baking soda to clean almost any angle of your home but under no circumstances should you use them to clean the screen as they contain some really harsh chemicals. Apart from the smartphones the portable computer is the other electronic devise we use every day so it should look clean and neat. Performing those steps means that you will enjoy your device for the years to come. Connie Jameson owns a company that provides London domestic cleaning and uses only eco- friendly and non-toxic detergents.
Connie Jameson started following Green Ways To Get Rid Of The Household Odors
Green Ways To Get Rid Of The Household Odors
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogHousehold odors can be a rather unpleasant phenomenon but lucky for us there are easy ways to get rid of them even if we refuse to employ commercially provided chemicals and products. Baking soda Most of the solutions you will be able to make yourself, and they will be located in your kitchen at this moment. One of the greatest weapons you can use against household odors of many kinds is baking soda. Its effectiveness and versatility are undeniable. Make a simple little solution of baking soda and water. You can use it to remove some odors from your carpet and even upholstery furniture, but you have to use very little, because otherwise you can damage them (check the labels first and don't do anything if they are dry clean only). You can also pour some soda down the drain and complement it with some warm water. The chemical reaction will take care of the rest. You can also use the solution for the garbage bin. White vinegar White vinegar is the green cleaner's strongest ally. You can use it for everything – from an all purpose cleaner, to window cleaner, to odor remover. Baking soda alone won't be enough to get rid of the tobacco smell in your living room, but placing a bowl of white vinegar and warm water sit there for the night will be able to help. That's one of the few things that help against the repulsive smell of tobacco. Also, you might want to stop this harmful habit altogether – that's the best solution to deal with the odor (or at least go and smoke outside). You can also use it in your microwave to both clean and deodorize it. It's really effective. Mint or lavender Now this one might seem a bit unconventional but it's really effective. The kitchen usually smells just like the meal you've cooked and as time passes, the different odors start to mix and it's not really something you want to expose your nose to. Having mint or lavender in a bowl of water and then throwing it on the stove (please, don't throw it literally) and then leaving it there until it boils will fill your kitchen with the scent of either one. Plants This may sound like a pretty obvious solution for battling household odors but it's one of the most effective ones you can possibly employ. Spread more live plants around your home and while making sure that you don't have many sources of unpleasant odors, you will be able to easily contain the situation within normal perimeters. Citrus Peals There are several ways in which citrus peals can be used, mostly in relation to the garbage can. After a nice meal, there are usually leftovers lying around and after a day or two, you throw them away, but since you can't take the trash out because it's not quite full yet. Throwing a few citrus peals in there should be able to mitigate the effects of bad odors. Dehumidifiers This is one of the more high-tech solutions. Some areas with high humidity concentrations, such as basements are the perfect environment in which a wide variety of bacteria and germs can thrive. That's why usually when you go to the basement it smells bad – because of the whole eco-system located there. One easy (although not as cheap) way to deal with the problem is purchasing a dehumidifier. By lowering the humidity in the area, it will change the conditions in the environment and will reduce the number of microorganisms located there. Author Bio: Connie Jameson loves to write about cleaning and hygiene. She currently works a part time job for a local oven cleaners and she loves her job because she has enough time for herself.
Connie Jameson started following DIY home Cleaning Recipes: Laundry Detergents
DIY home Cleaning Recipes: Laundry Detergents
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogIf you are fond of natural way of living and all commercial products are just not your cup of tea, you probably tend to make your own cleaners at home. Many natural products can help prepare efficient and inexpensive cleaners that are environmentally-friendly and therefore protect your health. Why would you switch to home-made detergents? The reason for this is that commercial detergents contain lots of chemicals such as phenols, sulphates, petroleum distillates and various fragrances (that are made of harmful chemicals). Making your own soap can save you all this and protect your health. Plus, you know for sure what ingredients you put in your DIY soap, whereas you can't be certain what things different companies decided to make their products with. Using natural products can save money. What's more, DIY cleaners are non-harmful and easy to use. If you are wondering how you can make your own laundry detergent at home, you have landed on the right page! Here we will give you the recipe for DIY laundry detergent. Keep reading. The good news is the process of making a laundry detergent is fast and easy. You don't need a lot to start making one right now! What you need: Borax Washing soda Bar soap Two tablespoons of baking soda (optional) Borax and washing soda are very easy to find at local stores. Natural bar soaps are available in every store or even online. You can find them in the organic, beauty and health sections of a store. How to make liquid laundry detergent? №1 Take one bar of soap and grate it with food processor or cheese grater. In a pan, add two quarts of water and the grated soap. Heat the stove gradually, while constantly stirring the mixture. When the soap is dissolved, remove from heat. №2 Fill a bucket with 4.5 gallons of hot water and add one cup of washing soda and one cup of borax. Stir well and wait for he mixture to dissolve completely. Next, add the soap mixture that you left in the pan into the bucket. Stir again. Cover the bucket and let sit overnight. №3 In the morning, shake the mixture and stir once again. Keep stirring until it becomes smooth. After that pour the liquid into containers or jugs. When using the laundry detergent to wash your clothes, pour ½ or 1 cup of the powder per load. How to make powdered laundry detergent? №1 In a food processor, grate one bar of soap until finely ground. Or use cheese grater to obtain the same effect. №2 Next, mix two parts of Borax with two parts of washing soda and one part of the grated soap. If you wish, you may also add a couple of spoons of baking soda. Store in a container. Make sure it is well closed. №3 If you intend to use a larger container, skip the bowl and put all ingredients in the container instead. Shake well. №4 Now you can use the powdered detergent to do the laundry. Use either 1/8 or ¼ of cup per load. There is a variety of soaps you can use to make both liquid and powdered laundry detergents. For example, Dr. Bronner's soaps are a great choice. They are available in a number of natural scents like peppermint, tea tree, almond, lavender and others, plus they are made with organic oils and vegetable soap. If you do some calculations, it turns out that these recipes can save half on the laundry bill. This is enough reason to give home-made laundry detergents a consideration. Author Bio: Connie Jameson recommends the same methods to be used in domestic rug cleaning for green and effective results.
Connie Jameson started following Organic Housekeeping: Banana And Rice In Cleaning
Organic Housekeeping: Banana And Rice In Cleaning
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogOrganic way of living has become widely popular in the past years. More and more people decide to try organic living and fall in love with it and it's great positive effects on health. There are many ways to introduce organic style to your life, starting with organic food, or organic gardening. And why not organic housekeeping? There are many interesting methods you can apply at home and make use of items you would usually throw away and not even consider using for anything. Such might be banana peels and rice. There are great ways you can apply them in your daily cleaning process and enjoy great results in an extremely healthy way. Here are some great uses of banana and rice in housekeeping that you might have never heard of. Use Of Banana In Cleaning It might come as a surprise to some people, but bananas have a very effective use in housekeeping. Banana peels have features that allow them to effectively clean in an ecologically-friendly manner. Using bananas in cleaning is a brilliant way to eat healthily and green-clean your house. Here are some housekeeping activities bananas can be used for, except for eating. Polish Leather Furniture Bananas can be used to polish leather furniture. Rub the inner side of a banana peel on leather surfaces and then wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Your furniture will look shiny and clean. Polish Silver You can also use the inner side of a banana peel to polish silver. Do the same as with the furniture – rub the peel, wipe with a cloth and make your silver shine. Clean Water This might not be a hundred per cent effective, therefore it's better to be left to professionals like EndOfTenancyCleaners, but studies have indeed shown that dried and made into powder banana peels can absorb toxins in polluted water. Super effective or not that much, we are not quite certain yet, but you don't risk anything if you try. Clean Dusty Leaves Of Your Plants This is another interesting use of banana peels. The moisture in the inner side of a banana peel has the effect of a natural moisturiser for plants. You can clean the dusty leaves of your plants and freshen them up. At the same time, the nice scent of the banana will remain in your home and leave a nice exotic fragrance in the room. Use Of Rice In Cleaning Another great way to apply environmentally-friendly products to your housekeeping process is using rice in cleaning. Rice is not only good food, it's also an effective cleaning tool that can come pretty handy around the house. Clean A Vase Vases make a beautiful decoration in the house. There are plenty of different vase designs and shapes that bring a nice touch to your home. But how about dirty vases? Some special curves can be pretty hard to clean. That's where rice comes to help. Put a bit of rice at the bottom of the vase, pour hot water inside and let it sit for a couple of minutes. This will give the water the time to break into the dirt and loosen it. Then stir for a few more minutes. The rice grains will scrub the dirt and absorb it. Rinse the vase with water and here you have a perfectly clean vase. Dry Electronics Accidentally wetting an electronic device can be a true disaster. You can use rice to dry electronics. Put the wet device into a bowl of rice and let is sit there for an hour or so. The rice will absorb some part of the moisture.
Connie Jameson started following Eco-friendly housekeeping
Eco-friendly housekeeping
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogNowadays many people realize the degrading effects store-bought detergents have on the environment, because it is a serious problem that needs to be dealt with accordingly. If we do not stop polluting mother earth, who knows what will happen; global warming, war, famine etc. No one knows because not once in the history of the human race, have we influenced our habitat this much. And if we do not control our wicked ways, sooner or later we will suffer the consequences of our own ignorance. That is especially true for people who aren't even aware that there is a problem, and that is staring them right in the face. So please, read about eco-friendly housekeeping; educate yourself so we don't tarnish our playpen to the point of no return. Here I have compiled some materials I gathered from my friend who is an expert on green/environmentally sound cleaning and works for house cleaning Finchley. Detergents Make All The Difference When people talk about eco-friendly housekeeping, you can be 100% sure that it is somehow related to the evil, commercial detergents that are pushed down our throats. There aren't that many aspects that should be taken into consideration besides this , but if we can substitute even one detergent with something green and eco-friendly, we've done our work. Here are some substitutions I find to be just as good as store-bought detergents, if not better: Sodium Bicarbonate – although this name brings close resemblance to another inorganic chemical (sodium hydroxide), it is not nearly as corrosive or as damaging. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is perhaps the most powerful housekeeping detergent that can be found in almost any kitchen drawer. It works wonders on removing saturated dirt/grime as well as keeping bad odors down to a minimum. White Vinegar – works just as well as baking soda. Usually the vinegar is diluted in water to keep acidity levels down as much as possible. For more heavy contamination, pure white vinegar might be employed, depending on the material in question. Lemon Juice – lemon contains an ingredient known as citric acid. Citric acid exhibits stronger acidity compared to white vinegar. It is used for treating deeply saturated filth and grime. Like white vinegar, it is best to dilute the acid in water, unless the situation demands it. Hydrogen Peroxide – considered quite the powerful oxidizer, hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean stains, whiten whites, clean counter-tops and cutting boards etc. It is absolutely safe to handle, with not ill effect on the environment. Rubbing Alcohol – alcohol had been used as an disinfectant for thousands and thousands of years. It is the perfect disinfectant, for it kills up to 99.9% of all common bacteria. It evaporates rather quickly, making it ideal for treating hard-to dry materials. Additional Tips One thing that wastes a lot of Earth's natural resources is the over-production of paper for the household. In fact, nowadays almost every home is accustomed to using paper towels. And there is nothing wrong with that – paper towels are awesome! Or that would be the case if making paper towels didn't involve the systematic chopping-down of trees for cheap commerce. Use a rag or a microfiber towel to soak up spills. Wash and they are as good as new – no killing of trees required. Also, try to use as little water as possible!
Connie Jameson started following Water - The Most Precious And Most Wasted Resource
Water - The Most Precious And Most Wasted Resource
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogSomeday we will see the error of our ways! The fact of the matter is that unless we become more aware of our changing environment, we cannot truly achieve balance within this natural world of ours. Water for example is good for a whole variety of different things; from drinking, to bathing, to public fountains – water is all around us! And unless we make it our job to preserve our natural water supplies and do everything that is in our power to prevent the endless depletion of our most valuable recourse, we will be facing a global catastrophe the likes of which are yet to be seen by 21st century people. It is quite terrible indeed! Where Is The Water Going? If there is so much water in our world; the oceans, the seas, the rivers etc, where is all that water going? Well, water is not something that just packs up and leaves, no! Water simply changes its shape and form. When the Sun's mighty rays illuminate our otherwise dark little planet, the chemical reaction which results from this heats up the water; making it turn from a liquid into a more gaseous state. But that is not what I mean by where is the water going. Water is actually being wasted because of outdated irrigation technologies and human ignorance. When crops are being watered, often they are watered incorrectly – making much of the water that did not make it to the plant disappear forever! Man is also responsible for the disappearing water. Many American corporations for example have interests in privatizing public water supplies in foreign countries. You can actually call that preservation, for it prevents the natives from purchasing said water, due to extremely heightened bills that no one could really afford. How Can We Get It Back? The truth of it all is that we have a lot of drinkable water, safely stashed away on the North and South poles. This water is very important and it is and it in fact a compound problem that we are losing more and more drinkable water buy the minute. Global warming is responsible for melting the polar ice caps – mixing the good fresh water in with the salty one. Water is also naturally occurring in nature in the form of underground rivers which are full of fresh, clean water. The only problem lies of finding these 'hot spots' and exploiting them the right way. Advances in technology or rather the implementation of already existing technologies will alleviate the consumption of water for agricultural purposes quite a lot! The famous 'drip' system uses very little water – making sure that each drop is used accordingly with little to no waste what so ever! Considering all this it is safe to say that we can even invest in big closed, vertical green houses that can support large quantities of vegetable production while utilizing minimal amounts of water. The sole key to conserving water is being mindful of almost every drop of water you use! Don't spend countless hours in the shower, but rather finish up quickly and be mindful that you are wasting precious water if you stay in the shower for too long. Washing the dishes can be done with a dishwasher, which too saves a lot of water! Author Bio: Connie loves to write about eco topics. She works as a cleaner at EndOfTenancyCleanersLondon and that is why she is so passionate about green living.
Connie Jameson started following How Safe Is Dry Cleaning For The Environment
How Safe Is Dry Cleaning For The Environment
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogAlthough dry cleaning is considered as one of the most effective alternatives to the traditional cleaning with chemicals, it appears that it is not as eco-friendly as you may think. Unfortunately it is definitely not the best choice for the environment. One of the primary solvents used by more than 80% of dry cleaners is a chemical called tetrachloroethene (you may know it as perchloroethylene or perc). This name may not ring any bells, but the truth is that the chemical has a huge number of bad effects, it is toxic and may lead to plenty of health problems. However, it is a great and highly effective cleaning detergent, which, of course, is the main reason for which it is so commonly used. In this article we are going to give you some further information on the topic. Popular names of the product Tetrachlorethylene; Perchloroethylene; Perc; DOWPER TM Solvent; DOWPER TM N Solvent; Perchloroethylene DG; PCE; CAS No. 127-18-4.; Basic information on the chemical It is a colourless, heavy, non-flammable liquid. As we already said, it is a primary solvent, widely used in the industrial and commercial dry cleaning. In 1930's, when the product was first introduced to the dry cleaning industry, it replaced almost all the solvents, used during that time. It is moderately toxic and it is not biodegradable. The people, who are constantly exposed on the high levels of tetrachloroethylene in the air are those using this chemical at their workplace. Potential exposure The main groups, which can be exposed on the bad effects of the product, are : The first one includes people, working in facilities, where the chemical is either produced or used. People, working in the dry cleaning industry are extremely vulnerable. In this train of thought, people, working with perc must be provided with an appropriate protective equipment. Also, closed areas must be constantly ventilated. Environmental releases. Although tetrachloroethylene is not flammable, it still releases some harmful gases and chemicals, which are dangerous for the environment and our health. That is why, in a case of a spill, ventilation and respiratory protection are the most important precautions which will prevent further health problems. Consumers' exposure. In fact this group of people is not so hazardous. The main risk for the average consumer is to breath the the emissions in the air. Even people, using the services of the dry cleaning industry, are not at stake. Fortunately, the amounts of this gas in the air are significantly small and there are no serious health risks. Health effects As we already mentioned, the product is not highly toxic, but still it can cause some serious health problems. Skin contact with perc may lead to redness and temporary irritation. If repeated, it can cause pain, swelling and tissue damage. Eye contact is also harmful, since it can lead to irritation and pain. Fortunately, there is nothing to worry about. Professional cleaners remove the perc from your clothes and it is very unlikely for you to understand whether they have used this chemical or not. Author Bio: Connie Jameson choose the green lifestyle for her and her family. That's why she works at a company where they use only eco - friendly cleaning that are completely save for the environment.
Connie Jameson started following How eco-friendly are the cleaning products at the market?
How eco-friendly are the cleaning products at the market?
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogCleaning is one of the most important things you can do with your time and I'm surprised it's not actually the nation's favorite pastime. Forget talking about politics, sports and watching TV (or whatever people waste their time with these days) – cleaning has a much bigger recreational value than all of them put together. All you have to do in order to see that is stop looking at it as a chore and realize it's a hobby, just like playing golf, collecting post cards or recreating Minas Tirith with legos. As such, it has to be respected. I hope people finally realize this some day. But I'm not here to talk about the importance and entertainment value of cleaning – they are self-evident. I am here to talk about the products that make carrying out the process of sanitation and disinfection possible – cleaning detergents. Detergents are one of the biggest achievements of mankind in the last several tens of years. However, even though we've advanced a lot in the last few decades, one might say that we are slowly falling a victim to our own success. You see, cleaning products are always good, but some cleaning products are better than others. Some of them are eco-friendly and others – not so much. But how eco-friendly are quality domestic cleaners products on the market? Commercial cleaning products Most commercial grade cleaning products contain various chemicals that when mixed can be dangerous and even though all of them are good for cleaning purposes, not all of them are a healthy and environmentally friendly. Some of them transpire irritating fumes and you're sensitive enough, you can feel anything from minor discomfort to a burning feeling in your lungs. That's why it's a bad idea to use them if you are sensitive. Some of them can be really dangerous when mixed, so you should never do that because you never know what kinds of chemicals you can't pronounce those products contain (unless you're a chemist – then not only will you be able to pronounce them, but you will also know what they mean, what they do and how they would react with each other). I've never liked commercial cleaning products, to be honest. Not only can they be dangerous and harmful for the environment (although admittedly good for cleaning), I've always preferred making my own cleaning materials since I feel it's more personal this way and I always know what they contain. Like I said, commercial cleaning products can be dangerous. If you need any proof, you should look no further than the fact that there are products being marketed as "eco-friendly" and selling really well for that reason. People care about the environment and nature and are ready to do everything in order to make sure their hobby isn't causing any harm. Eco-friendly cleaning products Eco-friendly cleaning products are what the name implies – ecologically and environmentally friendly. Most of them are biodegradable, which means that they cause no harm and can be disintegrated by natural means. Eco-friendly cleaning products are definitely the way to if you care about the environment. The truth is that if a product doesn't say it's environmentally friendly, it's because it isn't, which on the other hand means it can be dangerous. Always go for the green and natural and you can't go wrong.
Connie Jameson started following Green and Clean: Taking Care of the Environment
Green and Clean: Taking Care of the Environment
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogSince the environment can't take care of itself, and when you think about, we are the ones who have something to lose in the end (because objectively neither the environment, nor the planet care too much if we are here or not), I think it might be a nice suggestion to employ some not-so-difficult tactics to make things a little bet better. Green cleaning is by far the most useless attempt to save or preserve the delicate balance of nature, but it's a good start for building up habits and introducing innovative concepts that might have a more serious impact on the matter. If at one point in time everybody starts to sanitize in a manner inspired by the "green" spectrum of cleaning, then we have a much better chance to take things to the next logical step – alternative fuels, reducing pollution and all those nice things eco-activists like to talk about. Taking this into consideration helps you see things in a whole new perspective – that even the smallest gesture can have a big impact in the end. So if you think that it doesn't matter if you use commercial cleaning products instead of green ones, imagine the future your children will live in because everybody conceives everything as a "minor constituent" of polluting the planet. If, however, you want to have a clear conscience, then there is much you can do in order to preserve both the environment and your family's wellbeing. Use white vinegar White vinegar is almost a universal cleaner, which is good because it's much cheaper than your commercial products, so it saves you money, and also is much "greener" in the sense that it doesn't contain any chemicals you can't even pronounce added for aroma or something. Commercial cleaners might be laced with all sorts of dangerous compounds, which can be dangerous, especially for those with a more delicate skin or more sensitive to various chemicals. If you have allergies, they can be triggered at any moment by fumes caused by the involvement of those substances. All of this can be avoided if you use white vinegar instead. It's a potent cleaner and can be used for floors, windows, wood and almost anything else. Just make a solution of white vinegar and water (depending on the severity of the stain you're trying to clean, it might be up to 50% but in my experience usually 1 to 3 works just fine). Polish wood with olive oil Many of your salad dressing ingredients can be successfully used in the cleaning field because that's how diverse functions work. A small amount of olive oil is a perfect way to polish your old wooden furniture without polluting the air with toxic fumes and aggravating chemical agents. You will be surprised how superfluous most of your cleaning detergents actually are and how easily can be substituted with something that goes in your Cesar salad. Another example can be lemon juice and club soda, mixed with water. They can wash off almost any stain. Just be warned that putting too much onto the stain might damage the delicate cloth, but that's pretty much a universal. Use natural soap to wash your clothes Natural soaps have major benefits on two levels – one, they are great for the environment (not as great as stopping air pollution for cars and factories, but like I said, it's a good enough start); and two, they are much better for your skin and will not irritate it the moment you put your clothes on after you've washed them. If you don't care too much about the environment, consider this – green cleaning is much cheaper so you can at least save some money.
Think Green And Pick Eco Friendly Furniture
Connie Jameson posted a blog entry in Connie Jameson's BlogDuring the recent years, eco friendly lifestyle becomes more and more popular. In terms of cleaning, for instance, people find a lot of different alternatives to the common cleaning detergents. Recycling, reducing the use of plastic bags and the waste of water and electricity in your home. Today there are many ways to show your concern about nature and the resources of our planet. Recently, eco style gets into the home decorating and interior. Natural materials, harmless paints, hand made decorations and natural colors. All these are a great solution if you want to refresh your old apartment. The toxic ingredients in the other materials can be quite dangerous, especially if you have a child. The same is the situation with the traditional paints and varnishes, which can be a very serious problem, since most of them are commonly associated with chronic lung diseases and disorders of the immune system. So let nature get into your home! Massive furniture Such furniture fill your home with a warm and romantic atmosphere. The most common materials are oak, walnut, mahogany, cherry or other deciduous tree species. Exquisitely crafted, this furniture can turn your home into one of these luxurious, retro style houses that you see on the front pages of the home interior magazines. In this case, however, you will need to match the rest of your furniture with their classic line. Another popular trend is to keep the raw nature of the tree. Rough handling and simple forms – this is the real charm of rural life and the manual production. Such furniture can be taken directly from the forest and if you are more creative, it can be a really affordable solution. Exotic Materials This definition includes rattan, bamboo, coconut wood, leaves of banana palms. This type of furniture brings the spirit of distant lands and is significantly less expensive than the massive one. Unlike the other materials, these ones tend to resume very quickly. As for the polishing and treatment - it is simple and does not require the use of any expensive, harmful to the environment technologies. Exotic materials are suitable for all kinds of furniture and add special lightness to the overall interior of your home. Also, accessories from coconut wood and palm leaves will be a great addition to the unique atmosphere of your eco home. Textiles Natural fibers dominate in the eco friendly interior. The rugs are made of handspun wool and the curtains and the damasks are made of cotton and linen. Natural colors are, of course, a binding rule. They refer to the severity of the natural materials and also require minimal processing. Green hues are among the most popular ones, since they are an obvious reference to a close connection with nature. Wrought Iron Although this type of decoration sharply contrasts with the warmth of wood, iron is another very common trend in the eco friendly interior design. This material has proven itself as a very resistant and stylish. It has been used for centuries and its beautiful forms bring the romantic atmosphere of pastoral life into your home. Today the world's market offers us a great variety of solutions for our home. Most of us have got used to buying expensive furniture, which in most cases turns out to be quite unnecessary and even nonfunctional. But if you choose to turn your house into a romantic, eco friendly home, you can be sure of the high quality of your furniture. It is perhaps the most stylish decision for the modern household. Author Bio: Connie Jameson is passionate freelancer blogger. She always tries to help the earth and to be eco friendly. Her current work at SW London Cleaners makes her really happy because she helps the nature and the people.


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by Jeff Davis
A CBS news article reports: "Police in Aurora are investigating a sexual assault that may have been a racially-motivated crime. Investigators say a woman was attacked Friday morning at the Mission Viejo Plaza Shopping Center near Hampden Avenue and Chambers Road."
"'Yeah it's really scary,' Aurora resident Claire Miller said. Miller is frightened and angry after the violent attack on a 23-year-old woman. 'You feel less safe. You feel worried for your family. I have daughters that are 18 and 21, so same for them. It makes us all feel vulnerable,' Miller told CBS4's Tom Mustin."
"[T]wo African-American men sexually assaulted the woman outside the shopping center. Police say the victim, who is white, didn't know the attackers. During the assault, the men yelled racial slurs at the woman before fleeing the scene."
Okay, hold it. Stop the tape!
Did I read this right? A mainstream media outlet like CBS is not only identifying the race of the attackers but the race of the victim as well, and admitting that (anti-White) racial slurs were used. Incredible!
Maybe the CBS affiliates in states like Colorado are not as militantly liberal as in California and New York. Or maybe they've gotten tired of covering up all the pertinent facts of a news story.
As recently as a few months ago, I don't believe this would have been reported this accurately.
Ordinary Americans have become very racially aware in recent years and will call out liberal media outlets for censoring the truth. Most rapes in the US are committed by Blacks or Latinos. Based on the neighborhood, most people can guess if it's a Black rapist and a White victim.
Have you ever read the comments following one of these articles? If it's an obvious Black-on-White crime, people won't hesitate to point that out. They will also ask why the perp hasn't been identified racially. In fact not identifying the perp is seen by many as proof that the perp is non-White and the liberal media is censoring the news again.
Perhaps this awakening of the American public combined with the election of Trump has convinced some news outlets that the jig is up. They might as well tell the truth or people will rip them apart in the comment section, and then if they close down the comment section, they'll get an even worse reputation for censorship.

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Sharon A. Brangman, MD
Professor of Medicine
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
VJ Periyakoil, MD
Stanford Successful Aging Program
Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine
While each person is unique and wonderful, no two bodies are the same—and no two people will age in identical ways. That's one of the joys, and also one of the challenges, in caring for older adults.
Geriatrics, the healthcare field specialized in caring for older people, has given us great knowledge about the health issues commonly seen in older adults and guides how to provide high-quality care to aging Americans. Even so, we also know that there will be twists, turns, and uncharted destinations along every person's journey toward healthy aging. However, if older adults work in partnership with their healthcare team and family, life with quality is an attainable goal for all. In fact, that's one of the critical life lessons we can take away from National Minority Health Month this April.
What is National Minority Month?
National Minority Health Month helps raise awareness for disparities in health and care among specific groups of people known as minorities. Minority groups like American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders account for more than 35% of the U.S. population. Health and care aren't completely different from one of these groups to the next, but minority health experiences do help highlight how certain conditions, concerns, and challenges may impact some of us differently than others. That's an important distinction—so important, in fact, that an entire field of geriatrics known as "ethnogeriatrics" has developed around ways to provide culturally competent care to older adults from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Ethnogeriatrics is about finding important intersections between ethnicity, aging, and health to provide high-quality care. A perfect example of this type of work is a new tool that the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) developed with AARP to help a specific group of older adults who are Chinese Americans better understand and drive their own well-being.
"Chinese American Older Adults: A Guide to Managing Your Health"
This free resource highlights the most common health concerns in the Chinese American older adult community and ways that patients and caregivers can talk to healthcare providers about addressing them.
Health concerns like hepatitis B, certain types of cancer, depression, tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some genetic diseases are common among Chinese Americans. Many of these conditions require not only expert care but also sensitivity to cultural norms that can help or hinder care depending on how they are addressed. Continue reading


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Intelli officiates Collaboration with C Square Consulting in Pakistan
C Square Consulting announces its official collaboration as reseller for the market of Pakistan with Intelli Solutions S.A. www.intelli-corp.com, one of the most-trusted IT Solutions & Services company in the EMEA area. Intelli Group of Companies is a specialized IT firm, focusing on the Telecom, Financial, Utilities and Services Sector with a presence in Greece, Turkey, South East Europe and Middle East Africa. Based on the vast experience of its people and strong business know-how, Intelli delivers market leading software solutions and customized consulting services in order to cover the specialized needs of its customers. The expertise of the company and its proven success record in delivering complex projects in the areas of Revenue Assurance/ Debt Management, Back-Office Automation and Knowledge Management for enterprise customers in a variety of industries, along with the importance the company is placing in achieving the highest customer satisfaction levels possible, allow Intelli to act as a trusted advisor that delivers quantifiable benefits for its customer base.
"We are privileged to collaborate with C SQUARE CONSULTING, which is considered one of the leaders in the ICT market of Pakistan with a broad portfolio of solutions and a large number of successful implementations" comments Mr. Panos Gialelis, CEO of Intelli Solutions.
"We strongly believe that the particular collaboration will add value to all Pakistan Corporations, since it combines a broad portfolio of innovative solutions & services, the adoption of best practices and the experience of a large number of successful implementations. Intelli can further assist Organizations to better achieve sustainability as well as to expand their corporate advantage"


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Located near Devil's Bridge in Mis Wales, Tynrhyd is the ideal property for cycling groups and can sleeps up to 45 people. Tynrhyd includes bike storage, en-suite rooms, log fires and a games room.
Tynrhyd is the ideal group accommodation located within rural Mid Wales. The property is within 6 miles of Nant yr Arian Mountain bike centre as well as being near to popular cycling destintions such as the Elan Valley. This property would be your ideal base for a week or touring Wales on the bike and has all the facilities cyclists and mountain bikers would need.
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Retirement Apartments, Wiltshire - SAP Calculations
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Known for its status as a leading finance, business and education hub, Singapore is a dream destination. Singapore is a global schoolhouse, which provides excellent education opportunities for local and international students. From preparatory education to university program, Singapore offers diversity and international recognized options in an environment that is conducive and inspiring to education. Singapore offers internationally recognized public school system, which features a unique and effective bilingual policy to excellent local universities.There are above 300 institutions providing education in Singapore which includes 5 Singapore universities, 6 foreign universities, 5 polytechnics, and national and 294 private institutes (approximate number). These institutions have a number of undergraduate, degree programs and doctoral degrees. The curriculum at the higher educational institution has been patterned on a modular system. The undergraduate and graduate programs are multidisciplinary in nature. These programs have been designed according to each student's ability, interest and ambition. Thought the medium of studies is in English,IELTS is not mandatory for international students' admission in many of these institutions.
International students enrolled in public universities and polytechnics as well as foreign institutes of higher learning are allowed to work 16 hours per week part-time during school term and full-time during vacations with prior permission from the Student Liaison/Affairs Office of their respective institute. The International students enrolled in the Private Education Organizations are not allowed to work part time during their course. On the other hand, the student during course of study may search for a full time job and in case, he succeeds in getting a job, his student's pass status changes into employment status. Moreover, he may complete his course as distance study.
At Santa Monica, we can assure you of genuine program information as we associate with many top program providers in Singapore; our experts will assist you to pursue the desired program at any university or college in the country. Spot admissions and scholarship examinations are being organized frequently and meritorious candidates avail admission with minimum cost accordingly.
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We have a successful track record of recruiting students to Singapore for a long time, and they are even extending possible supports for the relocation of fresh candidates.
Singapore is an exciting city at the heart of Asia as no other city offers a more alluring mix of cutting-edge infrastructure, world-class education system and dynamic cosmopolitan vibe, thanks to a blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Singapore claimed the title of fastest-growing economy in the world, with GDP growth of 14.5% for the year 2010. The Economist Intelligence Unit in its "Quality-Of-Life Index" ranks Singapore as having the best quality of life in Asia and eleventh overall in the world.
Singapore is the world's fourth leading financial centre and a cosmopolitan world city, playing a key role in international trade and finance. The port of Singapore is one of the five busiest ports in the world.
The cosmopolitan city is also home to more than 7000 multinational corporations, and to more than 90,000 professional expatriates.
Singapore has a long history of immigration. It has a diverse population of close to 5 million people made up of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Asians of various descents, and Caucasians. Due to its diverse population and immigrant background, Singaporean culture has often been described as a mix of cultures – British, Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan. Foreigners also make up 42% of the population in Singapore who work and study here and they play an important role in influencing Singaporean culture. Officially, the Republic of Singapore is an island country off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometers (85 miles) north of the equator, in Southeast Asia. It is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. The currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar, represented by the symbol S$ or the ISO abbreviation SGD. The Singapore government recognizes four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), and Tamil. Unlike neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, English is the main language in Singapore.
Note: The above mentioned about the country Singapore, is only an outline on the subject. Therefore, we recommend referring concerned official websites for detailed and updated information.
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The total living expense for an International student will be approximately around SGD700 to SGD2000 per month which includes rent, food, transportation, personal expenses and other miscellaneous expenses. This figure is subject to change depending upon the lifestyle of the student, location and the type of accommodation He / She chooses which may vary from the College or University accommodation to renting a flat on one's own.
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It's so unfortunate that the children that we will soon have will never get a chance to know about the largest mobile phone company that dominated the world in the beginning of the 21st century. Today, Nokia is nothing more than a name hoping to redeem itself in a completely different niche. It will no longer be a gold standard in the industry where it found its greatest success and repute. In a nutshell, it's back to square one for Nokia.
Given the tremendous extent of failure suffered by Nokia, most of us find it worth the time and effort to belabor ourselves in finding out what went wrong with the once mighty tech giant. How did it end up on the bottom of its known forte? Let's take a step back and take a look at the details.
Back in 2007, Nokia's share in the smartphone market comprised of more than 50% in the worldwide figures, but just a few weeks in the past, it had sold its mobile phone division to Microsoft to prevent further losses. As it turns out, Nokia had emerged the winner from the sale. It gained the much needed resources in starting anew, said one credit rating agency. With the money it has made, it can use it as a starting capital to start making radical choices in refocusing its business.
Petri Rouvinen, a researcher at the economic think tank ETLA, said, "They had become arrogant at Nokia, and as a result, they were too slow to react to changes in the world and around them". Nokia had grown to being a global leader in the mobile phone innovation too swiftly that the people running the company became too complacent with the success they achieved; as a result, they weren't able to maintain nor improve the company's laudable triumph. As they say, "Easy come, easy go." To be conscientious with success and everything about it, one must suffer back-breaking exertions just to see that it's not easy to reach the top; hence, he will come up with more careful business decisions.
The brains behind Nokia were so much aware that the company peaked earlier than expected. It invested heavily in the smartphone technology even before wireless carriers had the capability in offering the services featured in their handheld devices. Consequently, the efforts of the company turned out frail. It was not able to sustain its much needed appeal to the general public. Mobile consumers grew tired of its devices just because it wasn't able to match innovation with demand.
So, what do we get with all of these? The answer is timing. Apple was able to observe timing as an element to success the most. According to Rouvinen, "Since 2007, it's no longer possible to consider telecommunications, consumer electronics, and computers as separate sectors. Now, there's just one industry, and it's digital." Call it coincidence or not, but it was in that exact year when Apple first debuted its very first iPhone. And from then on, it kept the pace, making sure that it always stays within the trend and finds the right "timing" in launching one innovation after another.


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We wrapped up 2014, first in mid September at Pebble Beach the beautiful Monterey Bay for the Triathlon at Pacific Grove. October is the Scott Tinley Triathlon in San Luis Obisbo at Lopez Lake. November El Tour De Tuscon. With January 2015 and the P.F. Chang's Phoenix Rock & Roll Marathon. Since 2002 we have raced some of these events. Look for the rest of our 2015 schedule soon. El Tour De Mesa April 11 in Arizona .
Saturday, May 16, 2009
One month to Escape 2009.
June 14th will bring the 2009 "Escape From Alcatraz" Deemed the Toughest most Technical Triathlon in the World it is something to respect and be in awe of.
Last year in the 55 degree water 3.5 mph current (2,100 exceptional Triathletes by qualification or invitation only) Irish Transplant Athlete Turlough O'Hagan excited the water about 96th place about 2.5 minutes behind two time Winner Olympian Andy Potts.
Followed by Geof McCracken (Ireland),Ray Velasco (USA)and Steve Deakin MBE another UK Athlete on our World Team. Our friends at the CAF lost Stevies prosthetic legs for over 10 minutes he searched before the run to Marina Green.
If you look in the blue outfit to the left of Steve you will see our friend Sara Reinersen chasing him.
Steve was recently honored with the MBE from Queen Elizabeth.
After the tough cold swim and run up to the Marina Green from Saint Francis Yacht Club it is the Cyclist's time. John Fairbanks here with US Army PR People. John the only Heart Transplant on Active Duty with our US Army.
Our two "Team Dummies" Stanford University Medical School Professor, Kidney TX, PHD and Cardiologist and very strong Cyclist Dr. Randy Stafford of Pal Alto.
Liver Transplant Recipient, Nuclear Physicist from Livermore Laboratories where he plots and photographs Nuclear Explosions Jerry Benterou.
Bill Wohl of Scottsdale, AZ. with cover girl Inspirational Speaker, Ironman, my hero Sara Reinertsen.
Our four World Elite TX Teams battled up and back as we headed over to the run.
Team II Bill , Ray and Chris Domine, Kidney TX, Ironman, Restaurant MGR from S.F. ran inspired getting us in the money with ruuner up rocks for the second year with a 2:46net time finish.
Next was Dennis Lee of Alameda for TeamIV.
Then Team III runner from Liverpool, Kidney TX Kathy Cross totally lost it as she ran down the finish chute
as she heard her Daughter shout " Go MUM."
Stevie D. had secretly arranged it all.
Team Number I had John Fisher of London, England come in next as the time hunting for Stevies Legs never was made up.
John does some great Donor Awareness Activities in the UK and competes all over the Globe in Major Running Events.
What a Great Event as our Thanks Go out to
Terry Davis and all our Friends at Tri California
for allowing us to Experience this World Class Event.
Our Thinks to Team Velasco, Heather, Greg, Nike etc. and all those that made it happen for our 2008 Great Adventure at the Escape From Alcatraz.
On to 2009 Escape
June 13th & 14th as we also begin Prep for 2010
showing Transplantation
Works World Wide. Two Kidney TX and a Heart TX Runner Up two Years Straight.
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Northern line showcase 21 July @ mjf
Monday 21 July is the date for a special showcase day featuring 12 Northern line artists. 12 bands will play in 12 hours from 12pm at three central Manchester venues in close walking distance. All performances will be free admission.
For more information about the artists see Northern line round 2 roster.
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Moody gets 23 in Mississippi's 76-73 win over Missouri
COLUMBIA (AP) — Stefan Moody had 23 points and hit two free throws to put Mississippi ahead by a point with 13.4 seconds left in a late-game rally that led to a 76-73 victory over Missouri on Wednesday night.
Moody also matched his career best with eight rebounds and had five assists for the Rebels (14-8, 4-5 SEC), who won for just the second time in seven games. Tomasz Gieldo had 16 points including two 3-pointers in the final 1:33 to help Mississippi rally from a five-point deficit and Rasheed Brooks had 15 points.
Wesley Clark had 20 points including 10 for 10 at the free-throw line for Missouri (8-14, 1-8 SEC), which has lost seven in a row. The Tigers have a pair of three-point losses in the slump and squandered a five-point lead in the final 1:52.


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Okay. I drew Lee McDerment. He is an awesome worship leader at NewSpring Church. He sings, writes songs, plays piano and guitar. He truly worships God with all his heart. Since I am also working on learning guitar and keyboard and worshipping God, Lee is such a great inspiration. He gives me such confidence and courage when I think about pursuing my musical dreams of worshipping God through music on stage.
He has a CD, A Matchlight in the Dark. I have it!! It is awesome! You should totally check it out. Check out some of his stuff on YouTube: here.
Anyway, this picture took 9 hours, and of course I rocked out to some of his music while drawing it. 😀
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Reference: here.
Quite the looker, isn't he? LOL. But seriously, check his stuff out! I've always wanted to change people's hearts through music. Sway them with the love of God. As Flobots say in their song, Handlebars, "I can lead a nation with a microphone." And like them and Lee McD, I definitely intend to!


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I just moved into a new full-service building in San Francisco. Which is basically great, except all parking has to be done with 24 hour valets. Before I moved in, I brought over my Lincoln and explained that while I have a few nice cars, this is the only one I really care about that is irreplaceable (the E9 doesn't ever park here), and that they should be extra careful with it. They agreed to park it in a special spot away from where most of the car moving gets done. I also tipped (bribed) the crap out of them.
Fast forward to last Saturday. I hadn't driven the Lincoln in 2 weeks and planned to take some folks up to Napa. I called down and when I got the car it had scratches all over the passenger doors. (Fortunately nothing through the paint.)
I didn't get mad at the valet who delivered the car since it was clear he didn't know anything. But I am super frustrated that, sometime in the last 2 weeks, someone damaged my car and then handed it back hoping I wouldn't notice. Because of course once you drive out of the building, you did it yourself. I know how these things work.
They have agreed to pay for me to get it fixed exactly as I see fit (and that will likely be expensive), and any machine can be fixed, but how do I trust that they are being careful with my other cars now, and would disclose problems that occur?


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Renewable independent power producer projects could create over 114 000 "job years", says Energy Minister Jeff Radebe.
According to Radebe, a job year is equivalent to a full-time employment opportunity for one person for one year.
He was responding through a written reply to a question by EFF MP Pebane Moteka about how many jobs would be created by each independent power producer company.
Radebe said that only the renewable energy power producer procurement programme (REIPPP) had started.
"Under the REIPPP programme a total number of 112 projects have been procured, and it is envisaged that these projects will create 114 266 job years over the construction and 20-year operations period.
Earlier this year, government signed 27 renewable independent power producer projects, worth over R56bn. Radebe previously said the projects would create over 58 000 jobs.
Unions had raised concerns that it would lead to job losses in the coal sector, but Radebe told Parliament's portfolio committee on energy that IPPs had nothing to do with the job losses in the coal sector.
According to the minister's reply, over 68 000 job years will be created in the Northern Cape, including construction and operating periods, as the most projects (59) will be constructed in that province.
This is followed by the Eastern Cape, which will create over 18 000 job years, as 17 projects will be located there.
Over 11 000 job years will be created in the Western Cape, as 14 projects will be located there.
There is only one project each in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, creating 246 job years and 336 job years respectively.


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MAC Pret a Papier Review, Swatches, Photos, and FOTD
Man, don't shoot me, I'm so late on my MAC Pret a Papier Review. I'm kinda sad I'm so late getting this up because it had some SUPER must haves in my opinion but no worries much of it is still available online and on counters. Phew!
Let's discuss?
What did you haul?
Pret a Papier, going by the promo images, was so incredibly snoring boring at first glance. I wasn't even going to bother myself with the collection at all to be honest. But after seeing a few swatches I felt compelled to see what was up.
Thank GOD I did because I'd have missed out on some of better warmer shades of color that MAC has released in a long time.
Let's talk about MAC Coral Crepe Paint Pot.
You have to get it.
It's a warm shade of coral that you can probably totally get away with on your cheeks if you dare. I'm wearing it today and absolutely love it. On its own it'll give eyes a subtle coral finish or paired up your favorite golds, peaches, and corals it'll make a most excellent base.
Not one for nude lippies but Dressmaker is a beautiful nude peach that I thought made me look really fresh when paired up with warmer blush shades. Made to Order is a lovely shade coral peach for lips…yet another must have in my opinion.
The lipglasses weren't too exciting but Fold and Tuck did stand out as it pairs up lovingly with Dressmaker to create a really outstanding nude lip look!
I only got one shadow which is Cut to Fit. It stood out as the boldest and will probably be very flattering on my brown eyes (haven't tried yet). It's a brown, coppery penny shade.
And finally another item that stands out and looks quite boring but turns into something quite delightful would be Instant Chic blush. The shade looks terribly pale and washed up but applies like a pure dream.
I think all the shades should be really flattering on creamier skin tones and are ideal for softer looks. I absolutely LOVED this collection and I urge you to check it out if you passed it up like me at first believing it to be a bit boring.
Lovely stuff!
(Lips: Made to Order Eyes: Coral Crepe Cheeks: Instant Chic)
What did you get from MAC Pret a Papier?
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Brazilian Floss Dispensers
Ah, Brazil!
So many things to like - and public floss dispensers!
How did Brazil get so many light years ahead of the US in dental public health?
My basic question is why wouldn't a restaurant that serves meat or corn or any food offer its guests floss in their rest rooms?
A couple of years ago, I joined a blogging group of restaurateurs here in Washington and found that this just wasn't a fashionable idea for them, and appeals to common sense or good business, or getting a publicity edge for their business didn't seem to move them.
The times may be different now.
Buying a couple of these floss dispensers and passing them around in local restaurants is now on the NFC agenda for 2011!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Clean Your Bike Gears with Floss - Gear Floss
"If you've ever flossed between your cogs with a rag, you know how the rag constantly snags on the cogs, hindering progress. But Finish Line Gear Floss is loosely-woven, absorbent, microfiber rope that slides in between the cogs and does a beautiful job. You can also use it to remove the dog hair, grime, and grass wrapped around your jockey wheel center bolts and around your bottom bracket spindle where it meets your crank arm.
I have a big roll of Gear Floss that I chop hunks off of whenever I need – which is frequently during cyclocross season, but the stocking stuffer size is a package of 20 ropes, each 20 inches long. You can clean a lot of cogsets with one 20-inch piece, so don't think that it's only 20 cog cleanings in a package. For $7, you can make somebody very happy, and they'll probably wonder what the heck it is when they open the wrapping paper, which makes it even more fun."
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Keep Floss in the Kitchen!
"10. Keep dental floss in the kitchen: No, seriously. It's marvelous -- and much better than a knife -- for cutting layer cakes, roll cookies, soft cheeses, dough and cheesecake. Try it."
We've always known it! Now others are catching up.
(Thanks for the tip, Sue!)
Monday, December 6, 2010
A Video Challenge Contender: Feats of Flossing!
They thank the members of CrossFit Davis for contributing their feats.
Great job, folks!
Feats of Flossing!
Friday, December 3, 2010
The Littlest Flossers
If you have a picture of a young flosser, send it to email@example.com.
Friday, November 26, 2010
President of NFC Pardons A Tofurkey for National Flossing Day
Thursday, November 25, 2010
A Costume for National Flossing Day
Time to plan your activities for tomorrow.
Here's one possible plan:
Insert floss at the corners of the mouth, and use it to entertain friends and family.
It certainly would look great on a chorus line of flossers in your version of the National Flossing Day Video Challenge!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Flossing Day Video Challenge - 2 More Contest Listings!
It is now listed on www.onlinevideocontests.com (and crosslinked on their Facebook site)
and on the desktopvideo page of about.com.
To see the sample video and read the details of the video challenge, click here .
Monday, November 22, 2010
Flossing Day Video Challenge Contest Listing
We look forward to hearing from more videographers who want to step up to The Challenge.
As with other submissions to the web site, challengers will receive floss cards when they enter (while supplies last.)
Details about the video challenge can be found here
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The 1st Prize for The Flossies Bergere Video Challenge
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Flossies Bergere Video Challenge!
Make your own video to the Can Can music -
"The Flossies Bergere!"
Post it on Youtube as a response to the sample video and we'll link to it here, on Facebook, and on www.flossing.org.
To get your own copy of the music, just send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
National Flossing Day (NFD), Nov. 26, 2010 is a perfect day to make your video and celebrate flossing, but you can upload your video in at any time. Next year we'll award prizes to the most popular videos.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
National Flossing Day 2010 - Theme
National Flossing Day!
This year the theme will be "The Joy of Flossing!"
We want to help people overcome their fear-based flossing and move on to a higher level. A level where flossing is done for its own sake - not because of any form of intimidation!
This is flossing for the Joy of Flossing (would the French help? - "Joie de Floss").
With the right type of floss (monofilament floss for tight teeth and rare flossers), flossing doesn't need to be trouble, and cleaning up grungy parts of the mouth should make you feel good about yourself. Good feelings about flossing is what will keep people flossing. Terror only works as long as the terror is reinforced (see the cartoon).
Do whatever you can to make flossing a joy and you'll stop being terrorized by flossing horror stories!
Floss On!
Coming up: "The Flossies Bergere" Video Challenge!
(Visit www.flossing.org to learn about National Flossing Day 2009 and previous celebrations.)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Water Flossing - Dribble, Dribble
The Waterpik has been around since the 1960s, and pretty much just stayed around, without growing very much or going out of business.
In an effort to link itself to the growing interest in dental floss, the Waterpik is now calling itself the "Water Flosser." Some people are referring to this as "Power Flossing."
The company has done studies to compare the Waterpik to flossing and it seems to work, to some extent, but no one but the company is saying it can be used instead of flossing.
Water flossing may be handy for people with braces, and some people may really prefer it to flossing.
It's surprising though that the company's "Patient Education Video" on the newly renamed "Water Flosser" contains a pretty young woman smiling and using the product while dribbling so profusely. Check the video and see if you find it a great education or sales tool.
One of their other videos "Stop Looking at Your Leftovers" shows a smiley young guy flossing and popping food pieces on his mirror. Later when he uses a Waterpik, he doesn't dribble on camera. The funny thing about this is how messy a Waterpik can be when water gets out of your mouth and starts squirting around the room. If you look at the "Clinical Studies" listed on the website you can see that Waterpiks were more effective at cleaning the facial surfaces (front) of teeth and less effective on the lingual surfaces (back of teeth, where your tongue is). When you turn a Waterpik to face the back of your teeth, it usually splashes water out of your mouth, which probably discourages people from cleaning back there. And you dribble.
Floss on!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Flossing Halloween Costumes
Here's one of last year's Flossing Halloween Costumes - The Flossing Vampire.
Vampire's teeth may not rot, but if they don't floss, their mouth will smell like the bottom of a coffin!
Would Bill Compton on True Blood have a chance with Sookie Stackhouse if he didn't floss?
I can't wait until the writers show Bill flossing!
Do you have a Flossing Halloween Costume?
Send your picture here, and it will also get posted on www.flossing.org.
Happy Flossing Halloween!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
World Flossing Records?
A few months ago, there was a news article about elementary school children who had supposedly set the Guinness World Record for the most flossers on a single string.
The gimmick of the record didn't catch my attention (Floss isn't so costly that it often needs sharing – and who can do any agile flossing with a neighbor so close?) The suggestion that the Guinness Record people were involved did catch my eye.
About 10 years ago, preparing for the first National Flossing Day, I asked the people at Guinness World Records (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/) about setting the record for the most simultaneous flossers. As you can read in their response, they wouldn't authorize a flossing record. Brushing records seemed ok – but no flossing.
Had Guinness Records changed their tune?
Looking into the Guinness web site and some of their books, there was no sign of any floss/flossing records that they had approved.
Closer inspection of the kid's flossing record eventually revealed that it was authorized not by Guinness, but rather the newcomer: "Universal Record Data Base" (URDB.org).
The URDB is a pop group, based in NYC, with a web site and a flare for publicity.
In contrast with the Guinness Records org, the URDB will authorize just about any record.
Here's a short list of a few I found quickly on their web site:
Fastest Pronunciation Of The Word "Fresh" While Holding A Watermelon
Largest Group To Complete The Wave And Apply Lip Balm
Largest Group To Inhale Helium And Sing "I Think We're Alone Now" While Hogtied (18 people)
It seems that a lot of people dream of being record setters – and the URDB is willing to indulge just about every last one of them.
If anyone finds that Guinness really has authorized a flossing record – please send word.
If you read about a URDB floss record – no need to rush and tell anyone.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Joie de Floss?
Is this your flossing story? http://theoatmeal.com/blog/floss
We at the NFC hope to help people overcome their fear-based flossing and move on to a higher level. A level where flossing is done for its own sake - not because of any form of intimidation! This is flossing done for the good feeling it brings - like when we've washed our car, or taken proper care of ourselves, whether it's our hair, nails, skin or teeth.
This is flossing for the Joy of Flossing (would the French help? - "Joie de Floss").
With the right type of floss (monofilament floss for tight teeth and rare flossers), flossing doesn't need to be trouble, and cleaning up grungy parts of the mouth should make you feel good about yourself. Good feelings about flossing is what will keep people flossing. Terror only works as long as the terror is reinforced (see the cartoon).
Do whatever you can to make flossing a joy and you'll stop being terrorized by flossing horror stories!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Flossing Frequency?
Dr. T.,*
After many years of very average dental hygiene and barely any flossing, something finally "clicked" for me after getting 6 fillings recently. I have finally changed my ways and become fairly fanatical about tooth cleanliness. I keep a toothbrush and floss in my desk drawer at work, and I find that after every meal, I feel an urgent need to floss and brush, in order to remove all debris and have a clean mouth again. it's kind of like the instinct to wash your hands after digging in the dirt.
I have now got a routine in which I brush and floss at 10am (to clear breakfast debris), then again at 2pm (to clear lunch debris) and after dinner (8pm). My question is do you feel this is too much flossing? I have gaps between my teeth that are just large enough to keep debris between them, so I know you are supposed to floss once a day. But I have this huge urge to get that debris out soon after eating. What do you suggest?
Best wishes,
3x a day flosser in NC
Dear 3XADFINC,
Thanks for your question!
I have to start off by saying that I am also a 3x a day flosser, so you have an idea where this is going.
Here's the the basic question that we need to consider: Will flossing 3x a day harm your teeth and what problems could it cause?
All those readers with tight teeth could probably go read elsewhere at this point, since they have no idea how annoying it is to have a substantial part of a meal stuck between your teeth after eating. Of course, as you've described, they also don't understand how satisfying it is to get that jammed food out from between teeth with floss. As I've said before, tight teeth don't catch much food and they don't have much room for floss. Those "tight" teeth still need a periodic cleaning with a non-shredding floss, since bacteria and plaque buildup can happen even in the small spaces between the tightest teeth.
Let's keep this brief – too much flossing really isn't a problem, but "improper" flossing can erode enamel.
What is "improper" flossing?
Well, floss can serve two useful roles:
1. Removing large pieces of food stuck between teeth, and
2. Cleaning food residues from spaces between teeth where brushing won't reach.
"Improper" flossing involves pointless rubbing floss against the enamel. This is why you'll hear warnings about "don't saw back and forth" with floss.
How do we know that "sawing" with floss will hurt enamel? Well, you can check these links for two examples (and there are others) of prisoners using floss to saw through metal bars to escape (1,2). Let's face it, if sawing with floss can cut metal, the enamel on your teeth can get "groovy" with too much sawing. The grooves you can cause with floss might be a cosmetic problem, but more important is the damage they do to surface enamel and the spaces they make for decay-producing bacteria.
You might also be interested to learn that there are a few anthropology studies that report finding grooves on the teeth of ancient skeletons that suggest damage from repeated rubbing with fibers (ie. floss). One report is based on skeletons from Pakistan (3) and the other from the prehistoric natives in the western US (4) – so this isn't a rare or localized misuse of floss.
What to do? Clean the big pellets of food from between your teeth when they bother you. A short forward or back motion may be needed to dislodge debris – but no sawing! To clean the spaces between teeth, pull the floss up and down along the teeth. This up and down cleaning between all your teeth isn't the type of flossing you need to do very often. Once a day for this type of thorough flossing will be fine to keep your teeth really clean.
Thanks again for your question!
Floss on!
Chip T.*
(Dr. Chip Tartaroff answers flossing questions for the National Flossing Council. See his past replys on www.flossing.org.)
1. Inmate used dental floss to escape cell
Associated Press, Tuesday, 21 March 2000
2. Inmate uses dental floss, toothpaste to escape prison
By Associated Press, 04/25/02
Ancient floss damage
3. Activity-induced patterns of dental abrasion in prehistoric Pakistan: Evidence from Mehrgarh and Harappa
John R. Lukacs, Robert F. Pastor
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Volume 76 , Issue 3 , Pages 377 - 398, 1988.
4. Task activity and anterior tooth grooving in prehistoric California Indians
Peter D. Schulz
Division of Resource Management and Protection, California Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 2390, Sacramento, California 95811
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Volume 46 Issue 1, Pages 87 – 91, 1977.
Published Online: 29 Apr 2005
Friday, May 21, 2010
Goofy Flossing
Goofy Flossing Video
An activist dentist in the Bay Area of California, Dr. Dalvir Pannu, has been holding a monthly contest for flossing videos and pictures. The winner of his March contest was Vivek Vinayak who got Goofy to floss during a visit to Disneyland.
You can visit Dr. Pannu's blog (www.punjabidentist.com) to find out more about his contest. His practice seems to cover much of the Bay Area (http://www.pannudental.com), and he also has a radio show.
Floss on, Dr. Pannu!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Crust Toothpaste - "a name you can trust!"
I know this isn't floss, but friends often give me other dental items they find.
My friend, Rochelle, was in Jordan when she spotted this tube of "Crust Toothpaste." Made in China (Surprise?).
I wonder what brand they were imitating?
This is an item I've sent to the folks at www.engrish.com. It seems perfect for them.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Beef Floss Danish
Our travelling correspondent, Jerry Smith, came across this delicacy while travelling in China.
It turns out that beef floss is only one of the "meat flosses" - don't forget to try chicken floss and pork floss!
Several Asian cultures have recipes that include meat boiled so throughly it becomes a stringy mass. They call the meat "floss."
This is the most novel use of "floss," we've uncoverered here at the NFC since the investigation of "The Mill on the Floss," several years ago.
Thank you, Jerry, for expanding our world view of "floss," and thanks to Google for helping to explain this exotic form of Floss.
Friday, February 26, 2010
New Flossing Haikus!
Here's a collection of new flossing haikus from Daniel English who lives in Upstate New York.
Dan reports that once he got going, it was hard to stop.
Thanks, Dan!
K.C. ribs 'n fries,
Fallow fodder for flossing,
Followed by a brush…
I climbed the mountain,
The meaning of life to find.
"Floss!" was all he said.
Whiter than fresh snow
Lies floss against my cuspid.
Dracula flossed, too.
Caries, my burden.
Rue the day I tossed the floss
Underneath the bus.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Flossing is great.
I have a google alert for floss & flossing. This blog hasn't shown. Any others see it mentioned in a google alert?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
When will an entry here on floss or flossing get to Google alerts?
Floss is useful for cleaning your teeth and a 1001 other tasks.
There could be a McGiver show just built around floss!
Here we go again.
Sorry for the delay in really posting about floss and flossing, but something important is missing from this blog system.
We'll have to wait another day or two to see if it starts working.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Floss, Flossing
Real posts soon.
Floss is great!
Flossing is important!
These things are certainly true, but this post is actually a test.
As yet, this new blog has not been picked up in a google alert for floss and flossing.
This post is aimed at baiting the google alert system into listing it.
Once fully active, we will make a huge announcement of international flossing importance right here.
In the meanwhile, check www.flossing.org
More soon!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Flossing - the #2 way to live to be 100!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Stay tuned for our first big piece of international flossing news!


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