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Tue, Jun 04 2013 at 10:39 AM
I never realized the healthy benefits of eating Kiwi until I started working out. For one thing, Kiwi doesn’t look so inviting to eat on the outside with its green color and slimy texture. But my fitness trainer suggested that I include it in my diet because it can help me achieve the lean and...Read this blog
Sat, Jun 01 2013 at 3:48 PM
Oops! I hit "back" on a tab that I'd used to donate to the ocean conservancy and it gave me the "-100" popup. My 90 points now reads 100 points. There's no donation badge for it, so hopefully it's a bug that will right itself. I have a hard time getting poitns on MNN since the site doesn't always...Read this blog
Fri, May 31 2013 at 1:22 PM
You know what they say, families that cook together...usually end up making a whole lotta mess together. But hey, you can't have fun without breaking a few eggs. And kids love breaking eggs.
This recipe is for delicious organic chocolate muffins that kids will love to cook as much as they love...Read this blog
Fri, May 31 2013 at 5:58 AM
Nowadays, it’s important to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables. Why? Because some of the foods in grocery stores are not even fresh, considering that owners are obliged to keep them for a very long period of time using preservatives. Adding preservatives to food help slow down the microbial...Read this blog
Thu, May 30 2013 at 1:39 PM
When I first started at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) last year, it took me awhile to wrap my head around all that is involved with sustainable electronics. As an environmental educator it quickly became clear that I had to figure out a way to translate this information and it's...Read this blog
Thu, May 30 2013 at 8:37 AM
What's the first thing that springs to mind when someone says "hemp"? Is itwoah, drugs?
Okay, let's talk about that.
Why The US Classes Hemp As A Controlled Substance
In the United States, it is illegal to grow hemp without a license from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (...Read this blog
Thu, May 30 2013 at 5:41 AM
Parents play a key part not only in making healthier options for their kids but also in educating kids how to make healthier options for themselves. One of the best methods you can help your kid maintain diet plan is to inform them to work on their portion control. Your kid's doctor can assess your...Read this blog
Tue, May 28 2013 at 4:33 PM
Controlling dust is a huge undertaking for most farmers. While at times it is necessary to use water, which is usually viewed as the simplest solution to control dust, the ideal method would be better for the environment while saving time and money. While water may seem like the go-to solution to...Read this blog
Tue, May 28 2013 at 12:53 PM
It's half term this week and the summer holidays are looming ever closer. The kids need something to do, and fast. And luckily all it takes is a rummage in the recycling bin to give them something fun to do. We've got 6 craft projects that your kids (and your bank balance) will love.1. Tin can...Read this blog
Mon, May 27 2013 at 2:23 PM
As its name implies, Instituto-e is an institute that carries out research. What many companies don’t realize though is that this research has a whole range of very practical uses that can be applied to make their production process more cost effective and more sustainable
So what does this mean...Read this blog
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