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Construction And The Environment   Author: Kynyn Kamau offers a wonderful blog where you can find information on mental health, learn all about eating your way to a healthy body and learn a simple approach to a healthy financial status via: http://todayskynynarticle.blogspot.com Green building is a concept in construction which aims at creating environment friendly construction. The aim here is to reduce the impact of construction on the environment as well as coming up with remedial measures to resuscitate the already chocking environment. Below are just examples of green construction practices. · Using renewable energy sources in buildings for example solar and wind energy in the place of electricity and fossil fuels. · Coming up with designs that require minimum energy supporting systems like maximizing on day lighting in buildings as opposed to electric lighting. · Reducing the use of timber in construction, especially rare and deciduous typ...

-- Quote of the Day --    "The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribable, magnificent world in itself." ~ Henry Miller -- Referral Corner --  Well, it is time for another batch of recommended resources for our readers here on this blog - We encourage you to check them out when ever your schedule allows, and if you like what they are doing be sure to share their sites with your friends on social networking sites, or send them an email, etc. A video about creating a community garden out of an empty lot in a large city:  http://www.exploratorium.edu/gardening/bloom/any_little_patch/index.html -- Ocean IC Defense: an international education organization with members in over 60 countries, spanning 6 continents with 1 mission; healthy aquatic ecosystems free from human abuse and neglect. Oceanic Defense teaches people to protect our oc...

 --  Green Construction -- Going Green - Construction, Which the Environment Loves! *Today's article was written by Ali Bhutta - of AB Contractors NY, a leading General Contractors firm in New York City, New York is an expert on all related market trends and can help you with every step of your construction project. Sustainable building, green building, green construction or simply "going green" is a concept about eco-friendly construction. It involves the application of practices and technologies that are environmental friendly, right from the construction, to occupancy, maintenance, renovation and finally demolition. This concept first started rising in the '70s when concerns regarding harmful impacts of construction industry on environment, and its resources, started growing. Although no international agreement is available regarding carbon reduction and eco-friendly construction, there are organizations present that ar...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…Neurofeedback is biofeedback – it has been around for a very long time. The difference is just what part of the body you are giving feedback to. And it literally is feedback – in the same way that you use feedback to children to teach them such as saying don’t or from natural consequences (like touching a hot stove, we learn when it is red it is hot and not to touch that. …So what happens with Neurofeedback we are able intentionally give feedback to the neuronal activity in the brain at such a quick pace (a millisecond) – we can say ‘not so much of that’, or ‘a little more please’. We want to see a balance in the brain wave activity. …(In dealing with other children when we have special kids) …it is really about weaving it together; being inclusive and using every opportunity. Let’s say you are taking Sara along when Bobby is going to therapy. So you can have Sara bring along her homework that you two can concentrate on whi...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is. " ~ Sir Francis Bacon -- Positive Eco-News -- Really cool article by the Recycling News Magazine - which talked about a new technology for turning medical waste, like syringes and medications, into a sterile pellet product that has been successfully tested as a feed material for energy intensive industries, and for making roads and building construction. Check out the company that came up with the technology at: www.sharpsinc.com Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Recommended Resource -- Today's recommended resource is an inspiring example of seeing a genuine need in society, finding a way to fill that need, developing the funding for the project and helping the planet be greener at the same time. * I received this information recently from a fellow member of the SanDiego Waste Management Group: " Green Beach America http://www.greenbea chamerica.org/green-beach-exchange is a non-profit, 501(c)3 dedicated to providing barrier-free homes for disabled Veterans. Green Beach homes use energy efficient methods and sustainable building materials to maximize energy conservation and provide a clean environment. The exchange is an outlet store that sells donated goods for resale. Local contractors, retailers, and private individuals have donated a variety of home improvement items (new as well as used) such as furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the exchange. The exchange sells these donated goods to the ge...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ (Universal Leadership Energy Environment Design): It began with coming home from the hospital and realizing that 80% of the two story home was inaccessible to me. …We began designing a universal design home – a ranch style without stairs or elevators… accommodating our home offices and lifestyle. …We started thinking ‘why don’t we share what we’ve learned with other people with disabilities? ’. …The breakthrough was through a Master Mind group – it was at that moment that they told us ‘Why don’t you build a national demonstration home and get corporate sponsors? ’ …Universal design needs to be addressed, so that the home is usable by all people, without the need for adaptation or any special design. So think of a house for people of all abilities no matter what their physical limitation – they can get into the house without steps, the hallway and doors are wide enough… the kitchen is set up with various heights of countertops and space for someone seated to mov...

-- Quote(s) of the Day -- "692.3 million books reported by Nielson BookScan as being sold in 2007" "80% of business is from 20% of the client base" March is Small Press Month - in addition March 1st (yesterday) was World Book Day - and in honor of this I thought it would be appropriate to share these quotes with you today. I noted them while listening to radio interviews but neglected to make a note of the source, so I do apologize for that. However the information is vital to surviving and underlines the importance of finding a way to stand out in a crowd like a purle snowflake :) People will notice that there are traditionally a lot of writer events - festivals, fairs, book signings, lectures - around this time of year. Keep an eye on your local publications to find out what is going on in your area in March. -- Authors Read Radio -- Today's guest is children's author Jef Benedetti, who will be sharing an excerpt from Rosemary's Taken Over the Potato...