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Archive for May, 2010


   May 31

Travel tips that save time and money

From green.yahoo.com: Sherry Brooks is a healthy, happy, and trim “frugalista” living the lean and green life near Malibu in sunny southern California. … Read the complete article: Travel tips that save time and money Bookmark It

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   May 31

June 5-6 – Examiner

From www.examiner.com: Learn how to save money while you save the environment. The Tampa Bay Living Green Expo is Saturday, June 5 from 9-5 and Sunday, June 6 from 10-4 in downtown St. Petersburg at the Coliseum and Sunshine Center Mirror Lake Complex. Parking and admission are free. Homeowners, renters, and business owners will find [...]

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   May 31

Figuring land use into renewable-energy equation

From news.cnet.com: Large-scale concentrating solar power systems also have a relatively small land footprint. Concentrating solar thermal technology, which only works in desert areas, uses mirrors to generate heat and make steam which turns an electricity turbine. … Read the complete article: Figuring land use into renewable-energy equation Bookmark It

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   May 30

The Carbon Hunters Transcript & Credits – PBS FRONTLINE/World

From www.pbs.org: For this farmer, the forest is far more than a carbon sink. This endangered heart of palm provides food for his family. … Read the complete article: The Carbon Hunters Transcript & Credits – PBS FRONTLINE/World Bookmark It

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   May 30

Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting at Tampa Bay Living Green Expo – PR.com

From www.pr.com: Tampa, FL, May 24, 2010 –( PR.com )– Advanced Film Solutions will be exhibiting for the fourth straight year at the Tampa Bay Living Green Expo, June 5-6, 2010. The event will be held at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue North, St … Read the complete article: Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting [...]

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   May 30

Customers ‘cleaned out’ by vent company – kgw.com

From www.kgw.com: So he and his wife saw a coupon in the paper and decided to contact the company. Portland Green Home Services was offering a great deal, $99.95 to clean ten vents. … Read the complete article: Customers ‘cleaned out’ by vent company – kgw.com Bookmark It

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   May 29

Kim Carlson – Minneapolis Star Tribune

From www.startribune.com: For more information about the free Living Green Expo, featuring more than 300 exhibits, workshops and displays, go to www.livinggreenexpo.mn . … Read the complete article: Kim Carlson – Minneapolis Star Tribune Bookmark It

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   May 29

Sun Pet responds to PETA’s video tape of employee smashing sack of live hampsters – Examiner.com

From www.examiner.com: A media consultant sent this statement today to the Green Living Examiner in response to our article about  PETA’s video release of apparent animal … Read the complete article: Sun Pet responds to PETA’s video tape of employee smashing sack of live hampsters – Examiner.com Bookmark It

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   May 29

Why Green Is Good – RisMedia.com (press release)

From rismedia.com: RISMEDIA, May 22, 2010—Taking steps to minimize your energy use is not only good for the Earth, but for homeowners as well. While being altruistic and helping a cause generally means giving—not getting—back, going green provides noticeable benefits to everyone. Here, Mike Vazeii, Director or Marketing, American Home Shield discusses why going green [...]

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   May 29

10 ways to go green at home – yourhome.ca

From www.yourhome.ca: 1. Now that the warmer season is here, use your solar powered dryer – also known as a clothesline! — to dry all your clothes, sheets and towels. When there is a strong breeze, items dry surprisingly quickly and smell fabulous. … Read the complete article: 10 ways to go green at home [...]

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   May 28

You Just Moved to a UC Platform, But is Something Missing?

From www.tmcnet.com: Innovative and patented FoIP solutions are available from companies like Sagemcom that span market segments like financial, legal, government and retail. Such solutions will work with enterprise, SMB and small companies to deliver the necessary channel coverage to meet all communication needs, company officials say in the video. According to Sagemcom, one of [...]

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   May 28

Eighth Annual Green Living Home and Garden Tour – Virginia Connection Newspapers

From www.connectionnewspapers.com: The eighth annual Green Living Home and Garden Tour will take place Sunday, June 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tour local green homes and environmentally-friendly gardens. Talk with local residents about their experiences greening their homes and making their … Read the complete article: Eighth Annual Green Living Home and Garden Tour [...]

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   May 28

Prepare your deck for summer fun – Lincoln Courier

From www.lincolncourier.com: Home Improvement: Revitalize your deck for summer Now is the time to get outside and prepare outdoor living spaces for the entertainment season ahead. While sunny days are perfect for fertilizing the lawn, planting flowers and laying mulch, don't waste those gray, overcast days. One task that can be tackled on a dreary [...]

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   May 22

Grid can tap more wind, solar

From news.cnet.com: Wind and solar power together make up less than 3 percent of the total U.S. power generation, but both are growing rapidly amid a range of state and federal incentives. … Read the complete article: DOE: Grid can tap more wind, solar Bookmark It

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