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ECO-Friendly Info From Micheal Bloch’s Green Living Tips

Please click on the underlined link you are interested in to take you to Micheal Bloch’s website. Here you will find the complete article along with more tips and advice on green living.

Please note that Micheal Bloch resides in Australia, so not all of the advice given is always possible to follow in our much cooler Canadian Climate. But he has oodles of information and tips that can be used globally.

24 handy lemon tips 
Is there anything better than scent of a lemon? Lemons not only have a wonderful fragrance, but can also act as a green replacement for cleaning chemicals used around the home that aren’t so environmentally friendly.
 
Home cleanups help the environment.
Have you ever stopped to think how much stuff you have? Do you remember exactly what you own? A big cleanup around the home, shed and yard can lighten your environmental impact and save money.
 
Thorium vs uranium
In the nuclear power debate, the topic of thorium is increasingly popping up as a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to uranium. What is thorium and should we be using it as a fuel source for electricity generation?
 
Mock meat recommendations
The livestock industry has a big impact on the environment and we can all do our bit by eating a little less meat – but finding a decent mock meat or meat substitute can be quite a challenge. Pick up some recommendations or add your own!
 
Attachment Can Be Green
The general wisdom is we shouldn’t become attached to objects, but we do – which may not always be such a bad thing environmentally speaking.
 
Nuclear power and the environment
Is nuclear energy green – and perhaps the answer to our energy needs? Some advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power.
 
Dirt bike environmental impact
Recreational motorbike riding in rural areas, forests, the outback and urban parks presents a multitude of issues that some riders either aren’t aware of or choose to ignore – and the problems are getting worse.
 
Kids and the environment
It’s an often used saying – the children are our future – but it’s the truth. So how do we talk to our kids about environmental issues in a way they’ll take notice – and without scaring the heck out of them?
              

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FYI:From The David Suzuki Foundation

Please see below for a look at the latest from the David Suzuki Foundation:

 

Dr. David Suzuki is a renowned Canadian Scientist and Environmentalist. He has been the host of the T.V. Show “The Nature of Things” for 30 years.

Please click on the links  below for more information.

“Our government gives tax subsidies to oil, coal, and gas companies. Why? Do they need more money? Ask our government to stop.

Handouts to polluting industries – more than $1.4 billion a year – just encourage more pollution. These funds should go to projects that could help our future and our health.

Tell Prime Minister Stephen Harper that our government should stop these handouts, and start promoting cleaner and safer sources of energy.

Our government representatives committed to phasing out these subsidies back in 2009, but since then they’ve given more than $2 billion to polluting industries. Why are they all talk and no-show?

Ask your representatives to stop these tax breaks today, like they promised”

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Ontario proposing changes to liquor laws

Loosing up the Ontario Liquor Laws??? !!!

It is my understanding this would include allowing “All inclusive vacation packages in Canada” (not sure what this means, please feel free to update me).

At present beer tents are set up at events restricting the consumption of alcoholic beverages to a particular area. The new “looser” laws would allow patrons to walk around the event with alcohol in hand.

That’s about all I know on this subject for the time being… please feel free to comment and update me….. :)

Is it a good idea to loosen the liquor laws of Ontario?

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Change in the Zodiac….

This past week there was a bit of an “upset” in the world of astrology, brought on by an astronomer’s announcement that the earth has moved upon its axis, causing the zodiac signs to change…!!  Which in turn caused all kinds of confusion for people, thinking they weren’t the people they thought they were, astrologically speaking of course. :).

I too was confused when I heard this, and casting my mind back I seemed to remember hearing something of the same sort a few years ago… Now at first I thought this was silly and that it didn’t affect us, but then it went viral and people were getting silly about it all, so it was time for me to find out what it was really all about.

I did some reading on the internet and finally contacted a well known astrologer by the name of Jacqueline Bigar for some expert advice who was generous and quick with her reply.  With this information my own thoughts on the matter were confirmed, thank goodness, as I was beginning to get a little worried, and upset about the whole thing.

So here it is folks:)…. Do not panic, your signs have not changed and will not change you are still the person you thought you were, astrologically speaking of course. :) The changes the gentleman was referring to (the astronomer) relate to the constellations and not the actual planets.

There are two different types of Astrology, Western and Vedic. In western Astrology we use the planets to plot and figure out what we need to know. In Vedic Astrology (or eastern astrology) the constellations are used.

Remember, that we are not made up of  just one sign/planet we are made up of 10 so if you don’t feel like the sign you are supposed to be, it’s probably because of the other signs in your chart. For instance, you may be a Cancer by your Sun sign, (nurturing, moody, sensitive) but your Ascendent or rising sign may be in Aries, (action orientated, insensitive and somewhat selfish). 

Keep in mind always that Astrology is complex, it is a life long  journey of  learning and exploring, and the traits of each chart can be enhanced or hidden depending on your upbringing…. If you are born shy and quiet to parents who are outgoing and eccentric, they may inadvertently push you towards a life that isn’t you.

Hope this helps to clear up the confusion, but if you still have questions please feel free to ask and if I can figure out the answer I am happy to do so… :)

Have a fabulous week everyone…. let your light shine through…  :)

Peace…  :)