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SILENCE ISN'T ALWAYS GOLDEN!!

Don't misunderstand me. I am basically a happy and positive type. HOWEVER!!! I wonder if you're aware that we are in a nightmare struggtle in regards to our economy-, I'm referring to record breaking...

1 comment    america jobs government
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Triclosan Controversy - - Pesticide Use In Toothpaste

Have you ever thought about the ingredients in your toothpaste? Some chemicals in toothpastes are difficult to pronounce, let alone understand the effects on oral health. Moms and Dads give their children...

6 comments    health ingredients research
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How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

One of the things I remember as a kid was my mum tucking me in at night and singing "Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite". It worked, because to the best of my knowledge, I never got bitten...

6 comments    insects pest control bugs
Garden Tiger Moth. Photo by Marek Szczepanek84

Garden Tiger Moths were once common but not any more

When I was a boy, and indeed later in life, I used to enjoy finding caterpillars and discovering what species of moth or butterfly they would eventually produce. I remember as a child and as a teenager, the...

20 comments    climate change weeds pesticides
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The Dirtiest and Cleanest Fruits and Vegetables

ABC News reported that, a recent study by The Food and Drug Administration in the United States was conducted to determine the contamination of fruits and vegetables with pesticide residues. The study showed...

0 comments    vegetables fruits pesticides
Ants can lift up to 50 times their own weight. And your monitor is missing. Time to bring out the Instant Grits.83

How To Get Rid Of Ants

Ants can lift up to 50 times their own weight. And your monitor is missing. Time to bring out the Instant Grits. This method to get rid of ants works perfect with fire ants and the large black ants...

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Organic Milk--Is It Worth Your Money?

When you shop in your dairy section, you might see regular milk and they organic, hormone free milk advertised at twice the price. Why is this type of milk more expensive, and is it worth your extra money?...

13 comments    health life advice
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Facts about Organic Foods

In the past two decades, consumers' concerns about the safety of the food we eat have raised a multitude of questions about...

16 comments    health shopping eating
Top organic foods you should buy78

Top Organic foods you should buy

How to save money while buying organic foods by becoming selective while making decisions. Milk and beef are top foods you should always buy organic.

3 comments    health food shopping
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Five Easy Ways to Reduce Your Family’s Pesticide Consumption

Want to reduce your family's consumption of pesticide residues? This article gives 5 easy tips to help you reduce toxins while still eating well.

5 comments    organic organic food easy ways
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