Author: Green Talk
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I write this post with a heavy heart since my oldest is leaving for college this week.  With new found wings, he  is definitely ready to soar.  But as a parent all I can hear is the following lyrics,

“Leaving on a jet plane. Don’t know when I will be back again…”

Except the next line, “Oh, Babe, I hate to go” is definitely not the case. He can’t wait to start this new adventure in his life, and jokes that he will have to peel me off him when he says good-bye.  But I will be brave, having already broken down several times over the course of the week.   “Don’t cry in front of him”, cautions my friends. “Let him go.”

But  life will change and never return to how it was.   I will never have that day in and day out contact that I have been used to for 18 years.  Life will be different.

As I write this post, tears are streaming down my face, since my little boy is now a man.  Where did all the years go?  As I told you in my post when he voted for the first time, memories of…

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Author: easy eco blog
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Induction cooktops are new appliances that use high frequency elctromagnets to induce energy into metal cookware.  It is very efficient because heat that is generated in the cooking vessel is transferred to the vessel’s contents. The actual burner stays cool.
It does require all cookware be made of metal, not aluminum, copper, etc.  Induction has been [...]

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Author: Brian Thompson
Website: http://www.greenfitnessworld.com/green-fitness/utilize-green…

 Our Hearts Tell Us The Truth. 

You know it, I know it, so why not just follow it.  I don’t think another study needs to be done to point out the facts we know in our hearts. 
Fruits, nuts and vegetables will give us all that we need and heal our bodies of disease and allow us to live a fulfilling life.   The plan, although simple, is still tough for many with their current lifestyles.

We have to get the kids here, get the kids there, no time for gardens, no time to prepare meals.  However, it is time we set our bodies as our main priority.  In reality, we consume beyond our needs.  Most of us are focused on material things that really don’t matter.  They will continue to matter less and less as your health declines to the point where you can’t even enjoy those material trinkets.  Because, compared with your health, all else in life is just a trinket.
So why not take care of your body now? 

When it comes to our bodies’ health, that is something that truly…

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Author: Jesse Malcomb
Website: http://aessolarenergy.com/blog/index.php/c1/black-hills-ener…

Astralux has confirmed that Black Hills Energy, based in Southern Colorado, will be reducing its nation-leading solar energy rebate by $1 per watt - from $4.50 to $3.50 per watt - on September 1st.

This news is also fueling rumors that Xcel Energy may also reduce its solar rebate as well, anywhere from $0.50 to $1.00 - also on September 1st.

If you are a Black Hills Customer and are interested in solar energy, you must act fast! We can reserve the $4.50 per watt rebate for you before it goes down on Tuesday, without fee or obligation. Contact us to secure your rebate before it is reduced by over 20%.

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Author: Jen Biederman
Website: http://www.renewablechoice.com/Blog-08-28-09-Ideal-Bite-Tip-…

Oven Cleaning - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

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Author: Jen Biederman
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Wedding Gifts - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

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Author: Jen Biederman
Website: http://www.renewablechoice.com/Blog-08-26-09-Ideal-Bite-Tip-…

Produce Labels - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

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Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
Website: http://www.blogger.com/profile/07495457719901726105

If you are building a new home, hiring an architect for the design and project management of the home can make the whole process go smoothly. Here are 10 questions you will want to ask the architects you interview for your project:

1. What does the architect see as important issues or considerations in your project? What are the challenges of the project?
2. How will the architect establish priorities and make decisions?
3. How busy is the architect?
4. What sets this architect apart from the rest?
5. How does the architect establish fees? When will fee payments be expected?
6. What are the steps in the design process?
7. How does the architect organize the process?
8. What does the architect expect you to provide?
9. If the scope of the project changes later in the project, will there be additional fees? How will these fees be justified?
10. What services does the architect provide during construction

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Author: Davina
Website: http://flgreenliving.com/blog/2009/08/28/miami-based-turner-…

Hats off to Turner Construction Company - for helping to create a green and sustainable world at the corporate level!  Turner is currently leading green construction efforts in South Florida, and employs over 24 LEED accredited professionals in its Miami office.

Turner has been building corporate, government, and educational buildings in Florida since 1908, and was recently awarded a contract to provide management services for Florida International University’s $32 million Public Safety and 2,300-space Parking Garage 5 complex, and Florida Atlantic University’s $19 million, 65,000 sq. ft. College of Arts and Letters. Both projects are scheduled to achieve LEED NC Silver Certifications. Currently in the works is  Miami Dade College’s new Culinary Arts Building, which is scheduled to achieve a LEED NC Certification when completed in 2011.

Turner Construction went above the call of duty with the recently completed Knoll Inc showroom in Miami - which achieved not just the…

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Author: Kristen Geis
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/08/28/tell-your-senator-to-su…

The World Wildlife Fund is urging voters to put pressure on their State’s Senators to support climate legislation in Washington with the “Act for Our Future” campaign; a national public awareness campaign that supports legislation that would help protect the nation and the world from the devastating impacts of climate change.

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1. Building on a message of ‘Hope’ against climate change
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3. The Climate Project builds momentum with world leaders

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