Biofuel as Substitute for Jet Fuel

By Grace on July 1, 2009

A study conducted at the Michigan Technological University claims that the seeds of a weed can be used to fuel airplanes in the future. Carmelina sativa is an oilseed crop that can be utilized to decrease the carbon emissions made by aircrafts, by as much as 84 percent.

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Your Personal Home Remedy for Acne

By Cheryl on June 21, 2009

Some home remedies for acne have been created by people who wanted to take care of their personal health care needs at home using natural products readily available from their own pantry, or which could be easily obtained from the local grocery store. Rather than spending time traveling to and from doctors’ offices and spending money on prescriptions that did not help, these people preferred to use home remedies for acne that had been in their families for generations or provided by friends.

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Causes of Acne

By Cheryl on June 21, 2009

Today, as we open the newspapers or magazines, we find advertisements promoting various types of creams and ointments for various skin conditions. Many who try these colorful and over-promoted products have ended up with side effects more costly to deal with than what they paid for the ‘miracle cure’! In this same vein, individuals affected by the skin condition known as acne often are understandably reluctant to take oral antibiotics or to apply chemical-based products. This has resulted in more and more affected individuals turning to more natural treatments.

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Non-Toxic Flea Control

By Cheryl on June 19, 2009

There are plenty of flea control products in the market today, but unknown to majority of pet owners is that most of the products are harmful to both the pet and the people around them. It’s a good thing there are ways to control these pests without poisoning pets, people, plants and environment. Here are some steps you can take.

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The Electric Mini Cooper

By Grace on June 14, 2009

The electric Mini Cooper, or “Mini-E,” as it is popularly called, is on field trial in the US. It is a Mini Cooper S that runs fully on electric energy. For a limited time, people can lease one for a year, and at the end of the contract, the car will be taken back by Mini Cooper for evaluation of their performance.

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Biomass Power Gains Ground

By Grace on June 9, 2009

While solar and wind power are already established alternative energy sources, biomass power is not used as much. But things will be changing in favor of biomass, what with the various biomass power plants rising up in different parts of the nation.

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Alternatives to Sugar

By Cheryl on June 1, 2009

Increased consumption of sugar per person over the last century is huge. In 1900 it was seven pounds per person per year and today the average is around 220 pounds. Directly related to the consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates (which change to sugar in the body) are diseases such as obesity, hypoglycemia, and diabetes.

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