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Invoice Factoring
A look at how invoice factoring works, and the advantages and disadvantages of this form of financing for a B2B company.
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The Srithanu Scene
A look at the scene developing around Srithanu on the West coast of Koh Phangan. It has become a centre for yoga teacher training. In comparison other parts of the island have a very different feel.
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Water Parks in Thailand
There are a growing number of water parks and water-based attractions in Thailand. This hub looks at 5 popular theme parks and water attractions in Thailand to show what they have to offer.
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Patpong Reconsidered
This article looks at the contradiction between Patpong and its infamous reputation and the area of Silom where Patpong is located. In some important ways the dichotomy is representative of Thailand.
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The Road to Bottle Beach
A look at modern day Bottle Beach on Koh Phangan and how it has changed over the years from being remote and underground to being connected and mainstream.
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Me and Hotel Booking
This is a short article looking at how hotel booking has changed over the last 30 years. I also give tips on how to get cheaper prices for hotel rooms and villa booking.
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Thai Train Travel
Train Travel is often overlooked by visitors to Thailand. This is a shame because travelling by train is a great way to get a feel for this wonderful county.
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Baan Tai Beach in Koh Phangan
Baan Tai is a beach on the south coast of Koh Phangan. It is famous for its white sand, kiteboarding and all night outdoor parties. Read an introduction to one of the best party beaches in Thailand.
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Mae Haad in Koh Phangan
A look at mae haad beach in Koh Phangan. It is a lesser known beach on the popular island next to the best snorkelling spot on the island. The beach is peaceful and yet comfortable.
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Service Charge Problems and Housing in the UK
A look at the present UK housing market and the pressures that are leading to unfair service charges. Costs are going up and they are invariably passed down the line to the leaseholder.
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Haad Salad
Haad Salad is a popular beach in the north west of the Thai island called Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. Below is a brief guide to the beach.
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Haad Yao
A look at the reputation of the Thai island called Koh Phangan and what is called locally as the 'perfect beach' - Haad Yao
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Review of 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
A review of 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
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Things to do in Koh Phangan
A look at what activities are on offer when you visit Koh Phangan in Thailand.
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Why travel with children
About the rise in popularity of traveling with a child, and the connection to tourism as a consumer product.
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Changing Face of Koh Phangan
A look at how Koh Phangan is changing and an argument for how the planned airport in Koh Phangan won't turn the island into Koh Samui.
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Shopping Options in Bangkok
About some of the more interesting and fun shopping experiences in Bangkok.
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The Green Movement and the Silver Bullet
A look at the optimism and pessimism found among those who believe in global warming Also a look at the 'silver bullets' that technology has to offer to fix environmental problems.
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The Graphene Solution
About the possibilities of spray on graphene and how such a product could change the world of electronics.
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Boutique Hotels in Bangkok
A look at some of the best boutique hotels in Bangkok.
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Nanotechnology: Potential and Reality
A look at how far nanotechnology has come on, and how the reality of nanotechnology lags behind our predictions for this technology.
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Is Carbon the Enemy?
About carbon and its allotropes: showing that while carbon is fundamental to life and technology, it is carbon dioxide that is inimical to environmental health.
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Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
A look at a few of the accidental discoveries and inventions that have changed our lives.
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Khao Lak Guide
A guide to Khao Lak and Phang-Nga Province inclusing information about National Parks, diving the Similan islands and things to see in Phang-Nga Bay.
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Full Moon Parties in Koh Phangan
A review of the Full Moon Parties on Haad Rin beach in Koh Phangan. Including a look at the atmosphere of the party, the music and the problems with the party.
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10 Green Gift Ideas for Christmas
A list of 10 great green gift ideas for this Christmas.
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Lux Products TX500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat
A review of the Lux Products TX500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat. It is a 5+2 thermostat with several useful functions for a very good price.
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Laem Set in Koh Samui
A guide to Laem Set beach in Koh Samui. Included is information about accommodations in Laem Set, wellness courses at the Kamalaya, Samui Aquarium and Tiger Show and about other things to do in Laem Set
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Guide to Koh Samui
A guide to the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. This hub includes information about the beaches of Koh Samui, the nightlife, the accommodation options and things to do and see.
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Health Benefits of Far Infrared Rays
Infrared rays are waves of light beyond the visible spectrum. Infrared rays have been used for a number of applications such as night vision goggles and thermal imaging. There are three basic types of infrared rays – short, medium and far. Of...
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Health Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs
A look at the several health benefits of coconut oil for dogs. It helps to keep the dog healthy, to lose weight, prevent disease and detoxify.
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Coconut Flour and Gluten Intolerance
About gluten intolerance and the symptoms of celiac disease and how coconut flour can help.
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Mango Bay in Koh Tao
A review of the beautiful beach of Mango Bay in the north of Koh Tao.
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Sai Daeng
A look at the charm of staying on Sai Daeng beach in Koh Tao.
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Corn, Soy and Coconut
A look at the cynical way the agribusiness sector has pushed out the coconut from the US market and how this is detrimental to the health of Americans.
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Tanote Bay
A review of the little known beach of Tanote Bay on the popular Thai island of Koh Tao.
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Review of Chalok Baan Kao Beach
Review of Chalok Baan Kao Beach on Koh Tao.
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Extra Virgin and Organic Coconut Oil
An explanation of what virgin and extra virgin coconut oil is, and how it differs from RBD coconut oil.
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Bamboo Charcoal Cooking
About the several ways that bamboo charcoal can be used in cooking.
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Beaches in Thailand
A look at why Thailand is an amazing country and why its beaches are some of the best in the world.
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What are Green Roofs
A look at the different types of green roofs available, and at the benefits of green roofs.
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Review of the Hunter 44860
A review of the Hunter 44860 7 Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat.
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What to do about Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring gas element with the atomic number of 86. It is formed by the decomposition of the naturally occurring radioactive element uranium. Radon is found all around the world. However, certain areas have higher concentrations...
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The Dream of the Sustainable House
A look at the concept of the sustainable house and how it works in practice.
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Why Bamboo Charcoal Soap with Activated Carbon is better than Other Soaps
An article about the health and beauty benefits of bamboo charcoal soap with activated carbon.
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Bamboo Bloom in India
About the gregarious blooming of bamboo, the mystery surrounding bamboo blooming as well as the associated problems.
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What Can Bamboo Charcoal Do?
A look at the several benefits of bamboo charcoal and how it can be used in the home and garden.
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Review of the Lux Products TX9000TS Touchscreen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat
A review of the Lux Products TX9000TS Touchscreen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat.
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What is a Passive House
An article about the origin and the principles behind the passive house or passivhaus.
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Honeywell RTH7600D 7 Day Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat
A review of the popular Honeywell RTH7600D Touchscreen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat.
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Korean Bamboo Blinds
A look at the high quality of hand made Korean bamboo blinds and the importance of bamboo blinds in Korean history.
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Notes on Sustainable Design
As the World’s supplies of oil start to run out during the first few decades of the Twenty First Century people are going to start taking the ideas of sustainable design more seriously. It is an all embracing philosophy that impacts on many...
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Honeywell THX9321R5000 Prestige HD Thermostat
A review of the Honeywell Prestige HD thermostat. It is a thermostat that controls humidity as well as temperature in a home. The Honeywell Prestige HD also uses wi-fi technology.
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Hunter 44550 Auto Save 7 Day Programmable Thermostat
Review of the great value Hunter 44550 Auto Save 7 Day Programmable Thermostat. This thermostat is about 40 dollars and can do what much more expensive devices can do.
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VOCs in the Home
A look at the dangers of volatile organic compounds or VOCs in the home and an introduction to the Eimann VOC free engine degreaser.
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Sustainable Flooring and Green Interior Design
Green interior design is guided by metrics codified by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a body set up by the US Green Building Council to accredit green interior designers. If the principles of green interior design are looked...
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The Importance of Re-Purposing
An explanation of the difference between recycling and upcycling. and about the importance of re-purposing.
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How to Reduce Your Home Electricity Bills
The average family in the USA spends $2,200 a year on energy bills. A lot of these dollars are wasted. This article is about what you can do to reduce the waste in electricity use in your home. Using less electricity not only saves you money, but it...
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Green Gift Ideas
A list of some great green gifts suitable for all budgets.
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Water Supply Crisis
On September 2008 there was a bipartisan summit in America attended by 100 senators. The Senator from Rhode Island, Sheldon Whitehouse gave an impassioned speech part of which went as follows: Gentlemen, we're in the middle of a near total mortgage...
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Planned Obsolescence
An examination of the various types of in built obsolescence and a look at how recycling or upcycling can be used to minimize the negative environmental impact of in built obsolescence.
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Best Buy - The Honeywell RTH8500D or the Honeywell RTH7500D Programmable Thermostat
A comparison between the Honeywell RTH8500D Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat and the Honeywell RTH7500D programmable thermostat.
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Whole Trees Architecture
Although green interior design is usually thought of as changing the interior of house to make it healthier for people, more energy and water efficient it is restrictive to think within the box of changing a structure to conform to LEED principles....
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Cork Underlayment - Best Choice For the Environment
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Bamboo is one of the Answers
Bamboo is a renewable resource that can be used in so many ways to make consumer products and to make our lives better.
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Reclaimed Maple Flooring - A Review
A look at the Maple tree and its suitability for flooring. Also a look at the benefits of buying reclaimed maple flooring.
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Review of the Lux TX9100E 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
Review of the powerful Lux Products TX9100E Universal Programmable Thermostat.
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Are Feed-in Tariffs A Good Idea?
Since April 1st, 2010 people living in the UK are entitled to take advantage of a scheme that makes installing solar panels on your house or a wind turbine on your property much more affordable. Few people disagree with the imperative to reduce...
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Changes on Thong Nai Pan
A look at the changes that have occurred on the beautiful beaches of Thong Nai Pan in Koh Phangan.
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The Truth About Coconut Oil and Saturated Fats
All about the anti-aging and antimicrobial properties of coconut oil and how the agribusiness block in America has essentially conned the public into believe saturated fats are bad for the body.
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Radiance Beauty Opening Party
A review of the Radiance Beauty opening party in Tokyo.
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Cleaning Cork Flooring
A guide to cleaning cork flooring.
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A Comparison between Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring and Coconut Flooring
A comparison of the advantages of two types of environmentally friendly flooring: strand woven bamboo flooring and coconut flooring.
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Guide to Programmable Thermostats
A guide to what you should look for when buying a programmable thermostat along with introductions to a number of popular digital programmable thermostats.
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Review of Reclaimed Ash Flooring
A review of the benefits of reclaimed ash flooring.
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About Coconut Flooring
Coconut flooring is a great example of sustainable flooring because it is made from a renewable resource. This makes coconut flooring more environmentally friendly than hardwood flooring. Coconut flooring is also hypo-allergenic so it is a healthier...
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Which is better - uPVC or Aluminum Windows
A comparison between uPVC windows and aluminum windows in terms of performance, life span and which is the more environmentally friendly.
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A Comparison between Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring and Cork Flooring
A Comparison between Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring and Cork Flooring. These are two excellent types of sustainable flooring.
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About Cork Bark and Cork Flooring
Cork has been used since ancient times. It is an incredibly versatile material that man has been using for millennia. As far back as 2500 BC the ancient Egyptians were using cork for fishing floats. The ancient Greeks were the first civilization to...
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Best Thermostat - Honeywell RTH7500D or Lux TX1500E?
A comparison between the Honeywell RTH7500D 7 day programmable thermostat and the cheaper Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat. This review is designed to help you choose the programmable thermostat that is right for you.
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Differences between Second Generation Kindle and Latest Generation Kindle
A review of the benefits of owning a Kindle and how the Kindle 3 is an improvement on the Kindle 2
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Cherry Trees and Reclaimed Cherry Flooring
The Cherry belongs to the Prunus genus which is a genus with over 430 species that include the peach, the almond and the apricot tree. The term ‘cherry tree’ is confusing because many trees are referred to as a ‘cherry’. For example the...
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The Benefits of Installing a Honeywell RTH7500D Conventional 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
A review of the popular Honeywell RTH7500D Conventional 7 Day Programmable Thermostat.
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Suberin in Cork Flooring
An explanation of what suberin is and how it makes cork flooring a great example of sustainable flooring that is antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-fungal.
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Earthmate Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
An explanation of the benefits of CFLs compared to fluorescent light bulbs and why Earthmate CFLs are the best.
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Kodak EasyShare P725 Digital Frame
Click here to Buy a Kodak EasyShare P725 Digital Frame on Amazon Nowadays everyone has a digital camera or a camera function on their mobile phone. People take thousands of pictures because now computers, memory sticks, external hard drives and USB...
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What Are Powerisers?
A poweriser is the ultimate jumping stilt. The sport of using jumping stilts has been around for a few years now. It is officially called Powerbocking after its German creator Alexander Böck. The machines for powerbocking have numerous names such...
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Why Do So Many People Have Allergies
A look at how many people have allergies and asthma, the symptoms of allergies and the possible hidden causes of allergies. Reference is made to the imbalance in allergy occurrence between the developed and the developing world. Finally this post suggests ways to reduce allergic rhinitis attacks in...
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Buy Cork Flooring
A look at the several benefits of cork flooring. Cork flooring is made from a renewable resource and is a great thermal and acoustic insulator.
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The Problem With Trying to Legislate a Revolution
The most important ideology to emerge over the last few years is environmentalism. The Green movement has progressed since the early 1980’s when the first successful Green party appeared in Germany. The Germans coined the term Die Grun which was...
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Kill Bad Breath - Buy a Tongue Scraper Online
Click here to Browse the full range of Tongue Scrapers on Amazon It is vital to have a healthy mouth and healthy teeth. Most animals in the wild once they have lost their teeth they die. Recent studies have shown that dental hygiene is strongly...
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What is Green Interior Design
An article explaining the guiding principles of Green Interior Design and how it a discipline that is focused on ethics more than aesthetics.
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Traffikin Beatz Review - Guru Tribute in Japan
Golden Week is a National holiday from May 1st to May 5th here in Japan. For the Japanese it is a time when they return to their hometown and spend time with their immediate family. For foreigners living here, it is also a time for us to spend with...
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Why You Should Buy Reclaimed Oak Flooring
About the benefits of reclaimed oak flooring.
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Why Would You Want To Buy A Cheap Kindle
About how the Kindle allows people to have a vast library of books at their fingertips, many of which are free.
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Act Now To Stop Another Oil Spill Disaster
Watching the scenes of the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has surely made many people realize the risks and hazards the world faces in maintaining its present addiction to oil consumption. Still most of the power grids around the world...
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Buy A Vuvuzela If You Want
A look at the history of the vuvuzela and to buy a cheap vuvuzela.
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A Great Suggestion For Santa
The problem for Santa Claus is that he is an old man who lives at the North Pole. He’s a bit out of touch. I worry that he might not have the internet. So please pass this message on if you run into him. What young boys of six and older want this...
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Review of Reclaimed Black Locust and Jatoba Flooring
A review of reclaimed black locust flooring and reclaimed jatoba flooring.
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How To Deal With UPVC Windows Sales Reps
A guide to getting the best prices for uPVC windows and doors and how to avoid being cheated by door to door salesmen.
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The Cultural Significance of Trees
A review of the cultural significance of various trees in different cultures in the world, and why it is important we try to stop the mindless cutting down of trees.
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Why You Should Buy Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring
A look at the benefits of reclaimed hardwood flooring. How it is better in some senses than new hardwood flooring, and how it is environmentally friendly.
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Muay Thai Training in Koh Phangan
An explanation of the martial art of Muay Thai, and a look at the Muay Thai scene in Koh Phangan.
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Conflicting Green Issues
An examination of some of the conflicting values of the environmental movement and a call for better science and a clear green agenda.
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Do You Need To Buy a Humidifier or Dehumidifier To Protect Your Flooring
Advice about whether it is necessary to buy a humidifier or dehumidifier unit to protect your strand woven bamboo flooring from warping and shrinking with excess or too little water vapor in the air. Plus an explanation of absolute humidity, relative humidity and dew point.
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The Difference Between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
A revealing insight into the difference between the two Thai islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
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Honeywell RTH8500D 7-Day Touchscreen Universal Programmable Thermostat
A review of the popular Honeywell RTH8500D 7 Day Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat.
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Youtube Greatest Hits 3
Here is my third list of Youtube hits. Some have millions of hits, some just a few thousand. What are the clips have in common is a certain kind of excellence. Alll the video clips are either interesting, amusing, original or strange to such a...
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Tips on How To Travel Cheaply
A guide on how to travel cheaply around the world.
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Eimann Fabrik VOC Free Engine Degreaser
An explanation of the health risks associated with volatile organic compounds or VOCs. This hub also reviews the Eimann VOC free Engine Degreaser.
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Before You Buy a Hardwood Floor Consider This
A look at how the demand for hardwood flooring is causing deforestation and how strand woven bamboo flooring is the ideal alternative to hardwood flooring.
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Bamboo Culture in Asia
A summary of the importance of bamboo to the cultures of Asia.
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10 Reasons to Backpack in Argentina
A list of 10 reasons why Argentina is a great country to backpack around.
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Green Cleaning: alternatives to normal detergents
A look at the dangers of modern detergents; how they cause pollution; and at some green cleaning alternatives.
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Totally Bamboo Cutting Board is on the cutting edge of the Green Revolution
An article explaining the benefits of using bamboo in the home, and also introducing the Totally Bamboo Cutting Board
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Oxygenics TriSpa Shower
A look at the need to conserve water in the home as a response to the imminent world water shortage crisis and the benefits of installing the Oxygenics 80227 TriSpa Shower.
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Hemp Reusable Cone Coffee Filter
I made a mistake the other day when I bought a plastic mesh reusable coffee filter. When I bought it on Amazon I thought I was on to a sure thing - it would save me money and it would help the environment because I would no longer be using paper...
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You Tube Greatest Hits Part 2
So here it is after a long delay and too many hours spent wandering around the endless labyrinth that is Youtube. So much to choose from. The following selection is just some of my favourites. I've tried to go for variety. Not all of the video clips...
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What Makes a Great Beach Great?
An original look at what makes a great beach great.
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Internet in Japan
Japan has been blessed with amazing internet speeds. They are easily the fastest in the world. A recent study put Japan's median internet speed at 6.1 megabits per second compared to the USA which scores a measly 1.9 megabits per second. That is a...
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Better Than Space Heaters
Why Japanese kotatsus are more economical than space heaters.
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Japanese Ear Cleaners
If like me you've been struggling with cotton buds to clean your ear wax, then I've got a great product for you from Japan. It's so simple it's genius. Instead of just a bit of cotton that soon gets dirty and disintegrates use a thin piece of bamboo...
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The Secret to Corporate Teaching in Japan
Here I am drunk and stoned at 10.30pm, finding new white stuff in my dreads. It’s bedtime for me as I’ve got to wake up at 6.40am. I’m in the middle of my first proper corporate teaching gig. I’ve been to offices and factories before, and...
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You Tube Greatest Hits Part 1
A list of some of my favorite Youtube videos.
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Definitions of Culture and Japanese cities
A look at the cultural definition of 'city' in Japan and has it is very different from Western notions of town and country.
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Osamu Dazai, a Japanese Rebel With a Cause: A Review of Return to Tsugaru
A review of Osamu Dazai's Return to Tsugaru.
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The Nature of Violence
Violence is shocking and appalling and when the very young commit violence it sends jolts of despair through our minds. How can it be that youth in all its innocence could perpetrate horrific and violent deeds? The James Bulger case in the UK struck...
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Another side of Yasunari Kawabata: A review of "The Lake"
Another side of Yasunari Kawabata: A review of "The Lake"
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Why DJs should play vinyl and not use computers
A passionate plea for the end of computer and CD mixing. Somethings sound better in analogue. Advances in technology do not always bring progress.
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Don't know what to get your smart friend for their birthday?
There's always someone that you know who is really difficult to buy a present for because they have a sharp and critical tongue which often makes you laugh when they are ridiculing someone or something; but you don't want to become the butt of their...