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26658 Lakeland Ave, Webster WI 54893 $310,000
Features of 26658 Lakeland Ave Webster WI 54893
- Commercial/Industrial
- Status: Active
- Est. Year Built: 1975
- Estimated Age: 21+ Years
- Estimated Square Feet: 5001 or more
- Est. Acreage: >= 1/2
- Est. Lot Size: 0
- School District: Webster
- County: Burnett
- Property Taxes: $3,455
- Property Tax Year: 2015
- Listing Company: Re/Max Team 1 Realty
- Listing Agent: Michael Germain
Property Description for 26658 Lakeland Ave Webster WI 54893
26658 Lakeland Ave Webster WI 54893 - This Business Continues To Grow Year After Year. A Great Opportunity For A Self-Motivated Individual To Expand And Make It Your Own. Visible Location Right Off Hwy 35 In Webster, Continual Traffic, Popular Recreational Area Drawing Many Local And Always New Cliental. This Price Does Not Reflect The Hardware Inventory On Hand. Included Is A 17x72 Greenhouse And 32x54 Feed Shed.
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- Heating/Cooling: Central Air, Forced Air
- Water Waste: Municipal Water, Private Septic System
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- Roof: Composition/Fiberglass, Other
- Construction Type: E
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- Waterfront/Access: N
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14:32 23rd August 2014
Forest fire four to top table
Nottm Forest 4 (Antonio 14, 46, Fryatt 53, Assombalonga 63)
Reading 0
A very young Royals side suffered a disappointing afternoon at the City Ground as Stuart Pearce's clinical table-topping Forest side hit us for four.
Nigel Adkins' inexperienced side will have felt a little hard done by, going in at half-time trailing by one goal thanks to former Royal Michail Antonio's precise far post header.
But a blistering first 15 minutes of the second half saw Forest take total control and end the Royals' resistance, with Antonio notching a second before close range finishes from Matty Fryatt and Britt Assombalonga.
The visitors kept plugging away and refused to let their heads drop, but couldn't break through Forest's defence. And now the squad will need to regroup ready for a trip to Scunthorpe on Tuesday night.
Antonio header gives Forest half-time lead
Three early second half strikes seal big win for Forest
Blackman comes closest for the Royals
Norwood and Tshibola come on to make Royals debuts
Nottm Forest: Darlow, Harding (Lichaj HT), Mancienne, Fryatt, Cohen (c), Assombalonga, Reid, Fox, Hunt, Antonio (Osborn 74), Burke (Paterson 74).
Subs not used: Veldwijk, De Vries, McLaughlin, Tesche.
Reading: Federici, Gunter (c), Cummings, Pearce, Hector; Obita (Tshibola 85'), Kuhl, Taylor (Norwood '57), Edwards (Tanner '60), Blackman, Cox.
Subs not used: McCarthy, Cooper, Akpan, Stacey.
Yellow: Blackman
Referee: Mr A Woolmer
Attendance: 22,795
First Half
The Royals made a positive start to the match, enjoying spells of possession inside the Forest half. On four minutes Jake Taylor stole possession before winning a free-kick in a promising position. Obita's delivery however fell straight into the hands of Forest keeper Darlow.
Forest found their feet enjoying more of the possession and forced the first corner of the game on 10 minutes that was confidently punched away by Federici.
It was on 14 minutes that the Forest faithful thought they had found their way through the Royals defence, but Royals shot stopper Adam Federici was off his line quickly to smother the ball at the feet of Andy Reid.
The deadlock was broken on 16 minutes when former Royal
Michail Antonio
rose to head home from 8 yards. The ball looped over keeper Federici, hit the underside of the crossbar before finding the net.
From a Royals corner on 19 minutes the ball fell kindly to Antonio who ran the length of the pitch before an expertly timed tackle by Alex Pearce sent the ball out for a Forest corner.
The Royals got behind the Forest defence for the first time on 25 minutes when Gunter and Blackman linked up well to set Gunter free inside the Forest box. Gunter's ball fell between both Taylor and Cox unfortunately and went out for a Forest throw in.
On 29 minutes a corner routine between Andy Reid and Chris Burke saw the latter have a chance to shoot, the ball comfortably sailed over the bar. And the Royals got a glimpse of goal only a minute later, Jordan Obita's well hit shot went wide of Darlow's left hand post.
On 33 minutes Federici was tested from a Forest corner. Andy Reid's ball was knocked back into the box by Assombalonga giving Fox the chance to head goalwards. The Aussie was equal to the effort and Cummings had the opportunity to clear.
A real chance for the Royals on 38 minutes when a ball long was nodded on by Cox and found itself at the feet of Aaron Kuhl. Kuhl's scuffed shot was scewed wide of the target though.
Reading finished the half strongly, winning a corner thanks to good pressing from Nick Blackman. The ball in was good but was nodded away by Assombalonga before Kuhl found Obita wide on the flank. Obita sent a menacing ball into the Forest box, but his Royals teammates couldn't capitalise, the ball skidding just beyond Hector at the far post.
Ryan Edwards unleashed a shot that was blocked on 42 minutes and Hector subsequently had his effort blocked before a deflected Blackman shot sailed into the hands of Karl Darlow.
There was another chance for the Royals in the second minute of added time as Ryan Edwards broke free and attacked the Forest defence before playing in Simon Cox, who sets himself up well but fired wide from 18 yards.
Second Half
Forest's second came just one minute after the break with
Michail Antonio
scoring his second goal of the game. Jack Hunt sent in the cross from the right hand side for Antonio to stab home past a scrambling Federici from 12 yards.
There was further woe for the Royals on 53 minutes when Forest's
Matty Fryatt
got on the end of a cross from the left wing to head home from the penalty spot.
The Royals looked to get back into the game when Shaun Cummings went forward beating several Forest defenders in the process. The left-back had to be happy with a corner, which saw Alex Pearce head wide.
Oliver Norwood came on to make his Royals debut, replacing Jake Taylor, and Craig Tanner replaced Ryan Edwards soon after.
The Royals conceded a fourth on 63 minutes when they failed to clear a Forest corner. A melee ensued before
Britt Asombalonga
slammed home from 6 yards out.
A great chance for the Royals came with 20 minutes remaining, when some fantastic link up play saw Blackman free to strike. Blackman's fierce drive was saved well by Darlow and cleared.
More enterprising running from Craig Tanner saw the youngster clear before being brought down on the edge of the Forest box. The ball into the box was cleared away by a Forest head and it was Adam Federici in action towards the end of the game, pulling off a fantastic save to deny Andy Reid.
Nick Blackman made a foray into the Forest box on 79 minutes and felt that he ought to have won his side a penalty. Referee Andy Woolmer felt otherwise however giving a freekick Forest's way and booking the Royals player in the process.
Chris Cohen volleyed goalwards from a corner, however the Royals manage to block and clear the ball and after five minutes of injury time, the referee called to an end a disappointing afternoon for the Royals.
Nigel Adkins' young side had some good spells, especially in the first half, but were outplayed over the course fo 90 minutes and invariably came unstuck against our more clinical hosts, who went top of the table with that victory.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Energy Efficient Homes
In the world of rising energy costs , energy efficiency is important to today's consumers. It is something that impacts the environment and hit's the pocketbook , especially with the dramatic rise in energy costs.
How to make a home more energy efficient , it provides added comfort : warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It increases a homes value , as buyers are more likely to pay top dollar for well designed homes with small utility bills. It also represent s a cost savings to homeowners, as energy efficient homes are less costly to operate . And in turn, leaves a smaller carbon footprint.
The following list is a great start in reducing energy usage - and many of the upgrades are inexpensive and easy to implement.
We can turn down the thermostat or install a programmable one. Also turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Use less hot water by washing clothes in cold. Try a clothesline instead of a dryer. Run dishwasher s only when full.
Convert lighting to florescent or LED bulbs; Install sensors and timers to turn off lights when not needed.
Replace refrigerators that were manufactured before 1993, as they use a considerable amount of energy , consider ENERGY STAR appliances , which are energy efficient.
Installing more insulation in attics, walls and floors is the best energy saving measure.
Look into energy -efficient windows and doors to keep cold air out and warm air in.
Heating and cooling systems account for the utility expense ,look into energy efficient models.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Think Before You Kill!
Is that RAID you are using? No matter how much you care about your health, or how much you stay organic, bugs can be a weak spot for many people. According to Dini Miller, an urban pest management specialist at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, "The biggest abusers of pesticides are consumers." Although the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed all the pesticides for home use, it should be used in an appropriate manner but not overused.
You may ask if there is a safe pesticide available. Well, it does available on the market today. EcoSMART - Safe Pesticide Brand™ claimed to be as effective as conventional products. It also claimed that EPA classifies EcoSmart products as "Minimum-Risk" pest control products. It is so safe that EPA does not require it to have an extensive list of precautionary and first aid statements on its labels. Its formulas are primary organic plant oils which FDA classifies those as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) if they are to use on foods or beverages.
While there are reviews on the internet about the EcoSMART products, it will be hard to judge its effectiveness as every one of us has different sensitivity towards bugs. Also, as we all know with scientists finding new things daily, something that is safe today may prove to be not safe tomorrow, so its safety-ness is also a relative unknown.
Another important point is that something organic does not necessary mean it is non-toxic. If it can be use to kills insects, then it is toxic no matter how you define it is. The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Database is an excellent source online where it provides details on toxicity and regulatory information for different pesticides, which can be search by products name.
So what's the best thing to do next time when you see a bug, here are some of the tips from Dini Miller:
1) Don't Panic – Most inserts are harmless, and instead of going for the pesticide spray can, go for the vacuum cleaner instead or just stomp on it.
2) Monitor – If it is just a single lost ant and no more others are coming back, why use the whole spray can?
3) Trace – Try to find its source can help you get rid of its nest. You may also be surprised to find a wall crack to fix.
4) Be caution – If you do use pesticide, make you have the right product for the right pests and make sure you follow the instructions.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Less is More
Tankless water heaters are an innovative way to cut water heating costs dramatically while providing more hot water A traditional water heater consists of a holding tank that heats and stores water at a desired temperature, usually between 125 degrees to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, until it is drawn off to be used for showers or other washing within the home. As the temperature drops with incoming water, the heater, which can either be gas or electric operated, comes on, and brings the temperature back up to standard. This takes time requires a lot of energy.
The tankless water heater however only works on demand without holding water. When hot water is needed, such as when a bath faucet is turned on, a water flow turbine signals a control board. The temperature difference between incoming water and the temperature that is needed is calculated and a gas burner ignites (or electric element comes on). This heats water through a heat exchanger to the predetermined temperature as it flows to the faucet. When the faucet is turned off so is the heat exchanger. The water is heated almost instantly and there is no waiting time while tank has to reheat more water. No energy is lost through heating too much water or holding temperature reheating. Cost savings can be as much as $250 a year depending on source of heating used.
Some other advantages of tankless water heaters are that they provide clean water and take up very little space. Traditional water heaters rust and build up metal and other debris. In the course of the standard ten year life time of these tanks that can amount to a lot of dirty water. Tankless have no such debris and have lifetimes typically of 20 years. Further, without the tanks, there is more space for other uses in the home and retro-fitting old homes is not a problem.
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Making Packaging Eco-Friendly
In addition, HP has designed a laptop that come in a messenger bag and Jedlicka Design has redesigned its CD spindles and memory card packaging by using fewer materials.
Clearly, these companies are thinking of ways to use packing to the marketing advantage without being harmful to the environment. Because the bags that house the Sun Chips will be made from renewable, non-petroleum resources, this practice will result in less greenhouse emissions. It will take years to expand this practice throughout the entire Frito Lay product line; however, this is a great start! Including the packing ideas in the innovative ideas of the product at the start of a project will be helpful to continuing to be eco-friendly and expanding this effort.
The Power of Chocolate!
The car consists of a biodiesel engine that gets its power from biofuel created from vegetable oil and chocolate waste. In addition, the car is steered by a polymer wheel made from carrots. Many of the components are made from potato starch, flax, and cashew nut shells.
This racer is expected to reach speed up to 144 mph with modifications. It has a BMW turbo diesel engine. Currently the car had reached 60 mph. It is amazing to see the technological advances that result from putting renewable and sustainable resources to use!
Green Design- May 19, 2009
Posted By: Nakita Ragsdale
Making Chicken Feathers Useful
Andrew Poole along with his team of Australian researchers from the Commonwealth Research Organization (CSIRO) are working turning this prosperous byproduct into fiber that can be used for clothing and textiles.
The basis of this research is to replace massive production of petrochemical-based synthetic fibers. CSIRO would like to emphasize less use of plant-based cellulosic fibers and more protein fibers.
"Currently the feathers are practically seen as waste," Poole said. "They are rendered down as a low value stock feed or in some places, I believe, they are dumped. But, the feathers have really good chemical and mechanical properties and are systematically produced in a reliable production pipeline, a huge benefit for any industry that wants to use them" (Green Design- May 8, 2009).
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
CO2 Getting Better?
The country is making some small steps –baby steps, but there still steps at least – in the right direction for CO2 emissions control. Energy-related CO2 emissions in 2008 fell 2.8 percent compared to the year before, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In comparison Gross Domestic Product (GDP) inched up a modest 1.1 percent in 2008. At the same time, energy demand shrunk 2.2 percent. This means the amount of energy used to produce one unit of GDP dropped 3.3 percent last year.
Let's all Eat Seasonal Food!
There are a lot of advantages of buying local foods in-season. By purchasing seasonal foods in local area such as farmers' market, we are significantly eliminating damages caused by shipping and handling food across the country. A lot of foods in global marketplaces are shipped from another country which is thousands of miles away. The environmental damage caused by shipping and packaging is unimaginable.
Also, by purchasing local foods, you are giving money directly to the farmers who did their hard works to grow your sustainable foods. The money is spent more worthwhile in that way. The most important key is that your families are enjoying the healthy foods and benefiting from eating fresh. They also taste a lot better than the processed fruits and vegetables that came from thousands of miles away as well.
However, I understand that making a change in your eating habits can be hard. But we can at least try buying local foods when they are available rather than buying the same kind of food from marketplace that you have no idea about the number of people that have handled and packaged your food before they even get there.
Below I found a seasonal food calendar that will provide information about when and what food is in season.
Fruit & vegetables
Fish & meat
Cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, forced rhubarb, leeks, parsnips, turnip, shallots, squash
goose, lobster, scallops
Cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chard, chicory, forced rhubarb, kohlrabi, leeks, parsnips, spinach, swede, turnip
mussels, halibut, guinea fowl, lobster
Beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks, mint, mooli, parsley, broccoli, radishes, rhubarb, sorrel
sardines (fresh ones!), lobster
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, morel mushrooms, wild garlic, radishes, rhubarb, carrots, kale, watercress, spinach, rosemary flowers
spring lamb, cockles
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, gooseberries, parsley, mint, broad beans, rhubarb, new carrots, samphire, asparagus
sea bass, lemon sole, sardines, duck, sea trout
carrots, cherries, elderflowers, lettuce, strawberries, peppers, asparagus, redcurrants, peas, rhubarb, gooseberries, tayberries, tomatoes, courgettes, broad beans
welsh lamb, crab, salmon, grey mullet
carrots, gooseberries, strawberries, spinach, tomatoes, watercress, loganberries, sage, cauliflower, aubergine, fennel, asparagus, cabbage, celery, cherries, lettuce, mangetout, nectarines, new potatoes, oyster mushrooms, peas, peaches, radish, raspberries, rhubarb, tomatoes, French beans
Trout, pilchards, clams, pike, pigeon
carrots, gooseberries, lettuce, loganberries, raspberries, strawberries, cauliflower, aubergines, nectarines, peaches, peppers, courgettes, rhubarb, sweet corn, greengages, basil, peas, pears, apples, French beans, tomatoes
crayfish, hare, skate, john dory
apples, aubergines, blackberries, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, damsons, elderberries, figs, French beans, grapes, kale, lettuce, melons mushrooms, nectarines, onions, peppers, parsnips, peas, peaches, pears, potatoes, pumpkin, raspberries, rhubarb, spinach, sweetcorn, tomatoes
duck, venison, oysters, sea bass, grouse, mussels, partridge, wood pigeon, brown trout
apples, aubergines, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, courgettes, grapes, lettuce, marrow, mushrooms, parsnips, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, watercress
guinea fowl, partridge, mussels, grouse, oysters
cabbage, pumpkin, swede, cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, pears, leeks, quinces, chestnuts, cranberries, beetroot
grouse, goose
Celery, cabbage, red cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, pumpkin, beetroot, turnips, parsnips, sprouts, pears, swede
wild duck, goose, sea bass, turkey
Monday, May 25, 2009
An Argument For Public Transportation
The U.S. population is approximately 5% of the total world population, yet we emit 25% of the carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Of that 25%, 27% comes from transportation. And from that 27% of transportation greenhouse gas emissions, just 10% of those emissions come from public transportation. What this means is that if the world emits about 16 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every day, the U.S. is responsible for 4 million metric tons of that. Of that 4 million metric tons, our automobiles are responsible for over 900,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions every day. That's more than 328,500,000 metric tons per year just in the U.S. alone. If more people take mass transit, we can greatly reduce our consumption, while providing these companies with needed funds in order to upgrade their systems and purchase more vehicles with greater fuel efficiency, such as hybrid and even electric busses. Given the fact that Oregon's electricity is produced primarily by non-coal technology (hydropower and nuclear, as well as a smattering of solar and wind), we are in a prime position to take advantage of reducing our reliance on carbon based fuels.
In Portland, Oregon, Tri Met has announced a budget shortfall which will cause them to reduce or completely shut down some of the less used bus lines within the metropolitan area. Given the fact that the residents of Portland tout themselves as being one of the most "green minded" individuals in the country, it seems that these budget shortfalls run counter to that mind set. If we Portlanders are so environmentally conscious, why do we continue to clog our streets and freeways with all of those automobiles? If we indeed intend to play our part in the reduction of greenhouse gasses, it's time to practice what we preach.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Mindful Consumption
In a country where products are readily available it is easy to over-consume on things that are not really necessary. Every corner we turn, there are places that are more than willing to take our money. With organization at its peak in the United States, we may fall into comfort all too easily and be happy to spend our money on items which we may otherwise not need. It is my concern that we are not stopping to think about the things we consume and the effects they may have.
"Go Green" has turned into trendy rhetoric where some of us may feel like it is ok to consume many things just so long as they are "Green" products. However, going "Green" may not be the answer for everything; perhaps if we simply consume less then we will be doing better for the world than if we consumed "Green" products heavily. American culture has been transformed from freedom of choice into freedom to gain more and rise higher. In a place that seems obsessed with amplification, any notion of decrease seems, well, unproductive. Maybe productivity is not productive if it is in excess though.
What are some things we can do to decrease our consumption then? Sadly, we do not have the power to promote large change in a fast manner, so we must be patient and make decisions with precision and mindfulness. As individuals, we can simply save and reuse items instead of constantly buying new ones. If something breaks, it is often cheaper to fix it on our own than to throw it out and buy something new. Asking ourselves if it is necessary to have that bigger, flatter television if the one we have works fine; sewing torn clothes or taking them to a dry cleaner to get sewn instead of buying all new clothing; pulling ourselves away from the latest fashions to realize that last year's clothes are still wearable and worthwhile.
Instead of acting impulsively or habitually, we can stimulate our minds before making a decision to consume or not to consume. Fast change for the environment may not be possible, but we can be patient and take care of the Here and Now in our lives and in the world.
-Khaled Almazrouei
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Green Heat
What could be more earth friendly to heat your home than the Earth itself? Traditional heat pumps use a heat exchange process to extract heat from the air during the Winter in order to warm your home, and reverses the process during the Summer to cool. A new class of products is even more efficient because it use the warmth of the Earth to heat your home.
As with traditional heat pumps, these geothermal pumps exchange heat from the Earth by circulating water through loops buried beneath the ground and then re-circulating the water back through the house to heat it. This system can also be connected with the water heater to preheat water. This attachment is called a "desuperheater". This reduces the energy needed to heat the water to optimal use temperature thus also saving money. Studies show that these geothermal pumps are as much as 70 percent energy efficient and have low maintenance costs.
These systems have a higher installation cost than traditional pumps- about $7,500 as opposed to around $4,000 for a regular heat pump. Additionally, there are drilling costs for the piping which can be anywhere from $10,000-$30,000, depending on if new construction and terrain. Depending on the region, these costs can be recouped in about 5-10 years through energy savings. Additionally, there are government tax credits and rebates for the installation of these systems.
-Erik Richardson
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Living Green
Living Green Made Simple:
I learned a lot how to live green through the class tin this term . I would like to give some tips about living green . Whether you are newly interested in green living or sustainability guru, our green living checklist will give you ideas for contributing to a healthier environment and a greener life for yourself , your family , and your community. Once you get started , you will be amazed at how many simple changes you can make to live.
How could we change energy user:
Change all your light bulbs to CFL's or LED's.
Lower your thermostat and water heater a few degrees.
Insulate your walls and ceilings.
Sign up for green power through your local power provider.
How do we waste and recycle :
Buy products with recyclable or minimal packaging , or better yet , no packaging.
Educate yourself, your family and your employees about recycling , composting and waste reduction.
Think about reusing ,repurposing or donating something before you recycle or throw it away.
How about buildings:
Use local green builders who focus on reducing waste , using non-toxic materials, and energy efficiency.
Get an energy audit for your home or business.
Invest in energy efficient upgrades on existing buildings , to save energy.
Green Transportation:
Walk, bike, carpool or take public transit to work whenever possible.
Drive a fuel efficient or hybrid car or scooter.
Consolidate travel by planning outing for maximum efficiency.
How about pollution:
Switch to eco-friendly cleaning, personal and home products.
Green Community:
Volunteer and donate to environmental and social causes.
Choose to support green businesses whenever possible.
Join environmentally focused council, groups and associations in your areas.
We can add more of these in our list. We all learn how to live green.
By Yasemin Candelen
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Grilling With Charcoal Less Climate-friendly Than Grilling With Propane, Study Finds
The article reports that in the UK, the carbon footprint for charcoal grilling is almost three times as large as that for LPG grilling. (Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), often referred to as propane, is a mixture of mostly propane and butane).
The overwhelming factors behind the difference, notes author Eric Johnson, are that as a fuel, LPG is dramatically more efficient than charcoal in its production and considerably more efficient in cooking. Charcoal is produced by heating wood in a kiln; commercial yields of charcoal are only in the 20-35% range, i.e. most of the rest of the wood is converted to gas and emitted into the atmosphere. Yields of LPG, by contrast, are greater than 90%.
Developing countries, primarily in Africa, are likely to be the source of charcoal loaded in the UK, the study points out. Contrary to a claim by the European Commission that "Trade in charcoal from Africa to the EU is not significant," [1] in 2008, the UK imported 80% of its charcoal from developing countries, and 50% of its charcoal from Africa. Nearly 70% of the total import comes from South Africa, Argentina, Namibia and Nigeria.
Forest stocks in the latter three countries are in decline, according to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization, as they are on a global scale, especially in the developing world.
Magnetic refrigeration technology could provide a 'green' alternative to traditional energy-guzzling gas-compression fridges and air conditioners. They would require 20-30% less energy to run than the best systems currently available, and would not rely on ozone-depleting chemicals or greenhouse gases. Refrigeration and air conditioning units make a major contribution to the planet's energy consumption - in the USA in the summer months they account for approximately 50% of the country's energy use.
A magnetic refrigeration system works by applying a magnetic field to a magnetic material - some of the most promising being metallic alloys - causing it to heat up. This excess heat is removed from the system by water, cooling the material back down to its original temperature. When the magnetic field is removed the material cools down even further, and it is this cooling property that researchers hope to harness for a wide variety of cooling applications.
The technology, based on research funded in the UK by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has proved possible in the lab but researchers are still looking for improved materials that provide highly efficient cooling at normal room temperatures, so that the technology can be rolled out from the lab to people's homes and businesses.
They need a material that exhibits dramatic heating and cooling when a magnetic field is applied and removed, which can operate in normal everyday conditions, and which does not lose efficiency when the cooling cycle is repeated time after time.
The new study published May 15 shows that the pattern of crystals inside different alloys - otherwise known as their micro structure - has a direct effect on how well they could perform at the heart of a magnetic fridge. The Imperial College London team behind the new findings say this could, in the future, help them to custom-design the best material for the job.
Professor Lesley Cohen, one of the authors of the paper, explains that by using unique probes designed at Imperial, her team, led by Dr James Moore, was able to analyze what happens to different materials on a microscopic level when they are magnetized and de-magnetized. This enabled the team to pinpoint what makes some materials better candidates for a magnetic fridge system than others.
Professor Cohen, from Imperials Department of Physics, said: "We found that the structure of crystals in different metals directly affects how dramatically they heat up and cool down when a magnetic field is applied and removed. This is an exciting discovery because it means we may one day be able to tailor-make a material from the 'bottom up', starting with the micro structure, so it ticks all the boxes required to run a magnetic fridge. This is vitally important because finding a low-energy alternative to the fridges and air conditioning systems in our homes and work places is vital for cutting our carbon emissions and tackling climate change."
This new research follows on from another study published by the same Imperial group in Physical Review B last month, in which they used similar probing techniques to precisely measure the temperature changes that occur when different materials are removed from a magnetic field, and to analyze the different ways they occur.
The lead scientist Kelly Morrison found that at the molecular level two different temperature change processes, known as first- and second-order changes, happen simultaneously in each material. The team think that the extent to which each of these two processes feature in a material also affects its cooling capabilities.
Professor Cohen says this means that whilst the majority of research to perfect magnetic refrigeration worldwide has tended to involve analyzing and testing large samples of materials, the key to finding a suitable material for everyday applications may lie in the smaller detail:
"Our research illustrates the importance of understanding the micro structure of these materials and how they respond to magnetic fields on a microscopic level," she concluded.
The research was carried out in collaboration with the Ames Laboratory, USA.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Green Buildings
Green Building has been evolving for decades as a bona fide solution to the climate crisis and worldwide resource depletion, and is unequivocally the future of construction . Green houses are built to save money , carry a higher lifetime value, are more comfortable , quiet healthy , clean , safe and durable than traditionally built homes and consumers know it.
Home energy efficiency has become a key feature of green building . Green homes are ideally oriented to take advantage of natural heating and cooling from solar gain, shading and cross-ventilation. The building envelope ( the continuous system of walls, ceilings and unconditioned spaces) must be well -insulated and air-sealed with highly-performing windows. A green home will have appropriately -sized, highly -efficient, heating and cooling , and energy efficient (preferably tank less) water heaters.
Healthy homes have good natural day lighting , low or non-toxic paints , stains, finishes and building products , and good natural or mechanical ventilation . Many traditional building materials( press wood products , carpeting and surface finishes , for example)
Can outgas chemical toxins for months or years. Avoiding these products in a home will go a long way toward improving the health and well-being of the occupants. Indoor air quality can also be greatly improved by adding air filtration or cleaning devices.
Nothing goes farther to reduce resource consumption than buying or building a smaller home near public transit and neighborhood services. Green homes conserve water by integrating drip irrigation and pervious pavers into outdoor spaces. Low-flow showers and faucets and dual flush toilets save water indoors. A green home might also use reclaimed building materials, and follow a recycling plan to keep waste out of landfills during construction.
U.S. Green Building Council
Energy STAR
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A learning process.
Before I began this class, I was already somewhat environmentally aware. I knew that the amount of driving I did should probably be reduced (by a lot), that my household used products that were a drain of resources, that more things my family used could be recycled, and that though I was aware of these issues, I didn't do much to change it initially. I told myself that it was too much of a hassle to find recycling locations for cans and bottles (I lived in Vancouver, and Washington does not have a bottle/can deposit, and therefore, fewer recycling locations), that there wasn't much I could do, since my roommate and boyfriend probably wouldn't change, and that I would make more of an effort once we moved out on our own.
Well, we didn't move out on our own. Our circumstances were such that my boyfriend and I were forced to move back in with my parents around the same time that this term started. It effected an interesting change, though. My mother had begun a system a few years ago in an effort to be more environmentally positive (and less nobly, to have fewer bills to pay) that revolved entirely around recycling everything possible that came into the house. Initially, I was frustrated because I couldn't remember what went in what bin. However, I saw something that interested me - my mother's system reduced the amount of actual, un-recyclable trash that went out of the house to nearly nothing. Everything is recycled - paper, cardboard, glass, any kind of metal, hard plastics, and all food waste is composted. The only material I have noticed that goes into a larger bin (to be taken to the local dump at a later time) is soft plastics, such as yogurt seals. Not only was the drastic reduction in waste impressive, but her recycling system actually saves her a large amount of time and money. No longer does she pay for garbage service. No more does she have to drag the trash cans out to the end of the driveway.
I came the realization that I was under the misapprehension that recycling was difficult and more expensive. Frequently, I have discovered that not only I, but many other people shared the thought that specifically "recyclable" products were more expensive, when the reality is that more household products, containers, etc. are recyclable than one would think. There are websites that will tell you exactly what kind of plastics are coded for recycling, which I will include at the bottom of this post.
My mind was so drastically changed by this experience that I started thinking about what else we had that could be recycled. I chuckled a little when my boyfriend pointed out that the broken arrows we had (he is an avid archer) could be grouped in the metal bin.
Not only do we follow a recycling system in this house, but just last year, my parents had also installed solar panels on the house. These, unlike the ability to make sure that materials are reused, are cost prohibitive. There are only enough panels on the house to power it about 50% of the time, and cost roughly $10,000 to install. However, we all believe it was worthwhile. The panels have reduced the power bill substantially, and store enough energy to run the water heater for all four adults in the household to shower and then some. My parents' eventual goal is to install another set of solar panels, so that the entire house will be powered by solar energy instead of relying on the power companies, thereby eliminating another bill and providing a much more environmentally-friendly source of energy.
In the long run, slight changes in habits help give environmentally positive results. However, the largest problem in trying to get people to change these habits is education. Far too many people have misconceptions about the financial impact of recycling, thinking that it will cost them more to purchase recyclable materials, when in fact, it will save them money and often, will put money back into their pockets. Many recycling locations will pay for certain materials. Another idea that is worth trying is purchasing used items instead of new - it's not recycling in the sense of reusing the raw materials, but it's also a method that will save people money and put less of a strain on resources. I never thought about it much before, but I do a fair amount of shopping at thrift stores and via eBay, where frequently you're purchasing a used product for a lower price.
Obviously, at this juncture, installing solar panels is not feasible for everyone. While it's a fantastic idea, not everyone has $10,000 to spend on having them installed. But if the power companies could be persuaded to look into cleaner and renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, or tide power, the effects could be enormous.
Right now it is vital to inform everyone of the impacts they have on the environment. People can no longer stand idly by and ignore the problem. I wish everyone could have an epiphany like I did, but hopefully the website we're working on will have a similar effect. I hope we can change peoples' minds and show them that it doesn't take a massive change to be just a little more environmentally positive.
Oregon Department of Energy, Business Energy Tax Credit Info:
Solar Panel Information:
Portland Electronics Recycling Info:
Portland Metro, Recycling at Home:
Portland Metro, Find-A-Recycler (has a guide on how to recycle ANYTHING you can think of):
PGE's claim that they are working on making 25% of their energy come from renewable resources by 2025 (do note that they don't specify what that renewable source is):
-Claire Craig-Sheets
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Where are our points?
Posted by Shuyu Feng
The program that Japan started is called Kyoto Eco-Action Points Program. The general idea is for people to save energy and earn points. This great program actually started in October 2008. A committee for environmentally friendly activities in Kyoto which is called Kyoto Carbon Dioxide Reduction Bank, issued points to families based on the amount of CO2 they reduced. People are able to earn points when they reduced certain amount of CO2 in their energy consumption, such as usage from electricity and gas. These points that they saved up then can be used as shopping credits at participating stores locally. The Kyoto Eco-Action Points program is actually the first program in Japan which mainly aimed to significantly reduce the energy consumptions for households and CO2 emissions for the country as a whole
The Eco-Action Points Program also issued points for individuals in purchasing energy-saving products or services. Customers can exchange earned points for energy-saving products and services as well. Points were given to families that install solar energy equipment, such as solar water heating systems and photovoltaic power generation systems at their homes. Households that make an effort to reduce their electricity and gas consumptions on their bills will receive points based on how much less energy they used. The results then will be compared to the same month from last year. Households would have opportunity to look over how they did. It's fortunate for Japanese to have such a great program in contributing to the environment. It's always good to see what other countries are doing and learn from their good practices. The points from this program not only encourage people to use energy efficient products; it also teaches people how they can make an impact to the world we are living in.
So now, what about our points? Don't we also need a program like this in America? Don't you want a green home yourself with a lot of fancy energy-saving electronics? Yes, we need to make this happen. We must show our efforts in reducing environmental problem. We need to show everyone else on the globe that we Americans care. Our behaviors do count, and we do have the ability to make a change. We can do this by sharing this great idea to friends and families, and promote it with letters to congressmen. Share this with your employers; perhaps they can get it start in your departments today. I believe we will make a change. Start small, and we'll make it big. Our points are waiting for our actions. So act now!
- Japan's Environment Ministry Selects Projects for Eco-Action Points Program http://www.japanfs.org/en/pages/027112.html
Monday, May 11, 2009
Ethanol Fuel From Corn
Several studies compared the total energy that goes into making ethanol gas from corn, such as harvesting and refining with the energy needed to produce gasoline from fossil fuels. The researchers ended up with a conclusion: Not only does corn-based ethanol gas reduce petroleum use by 95 percent, it also reduces greenhouse gas emission about 13 percent.
In the US, some 5 million of the cars and trucks on the road are "flex-fuel", however, there are very few pumps offering ethanol fuel.
With world energy and food demands increasing, do you think we should convert the entire economy to corn-based ethanol?
Switchgrass, Corn, Mustard? Where's my next tank of gas coming from?
In the ever expanding need to diminish greenhouse gas emissions, the best alternative to coal and petroleum seems to change with the ocean's tides. What is the best alternative? Solar, wind, biofuel, hydrogen, ocean tides? Scientists are working on a seemingly unending supply of different plants and plant materials in order to come up with inexpensive and viable alternatives to the petroleum based fuels that help to proliferate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). In preparing for this posting, I have found some interesting research being conducted in the arena of switchgrass, a perennial native to the U.S. heartland, that has left me with more questions than answers as to how we might be able to find alternative fuels which would not only control GHG's, but also help to reduce them by simply growing the plants. This posting will show how ethanol and electricity produced by swithchgrass may very well lead us to the green revolution that we all seek.
The other evening I was watching a program on television on fuel alternatives. It was probably either Discovery Channel or History Channel or something along those lines, but that's beside the point. One thing that caught my eye during this program was an alternative to corn based ethanol and the research currently being conducted to test the viability of the product. Switchgrass, a perennial native to the U.S. was once a plant so abundant that it spread from one coast to the other. As the nation grew west and the mid-west evolved from a vast savannah to the nation's bread basket, switchgrass became a hardy invader to be destroyed. However today, the hardy plant which grows even on marginal land in abundance is being studied as an alternative not only to petroleum based fuels, but to corn ethanol fuel as well.
Because all plant material is largely composed of cellulose (which is in turn composed of long-chain complex sugars), scientists are conducting methods that would be able to efficiently break down cellulose into simple sugars that can then be fermented and turned into ethanol to fuel our cars and generate electricity as well. This process is called cellulosic fermentation and, while today remains a highly expensive alternative to corn base ethanol production, it is becoming less expensive every day as newer extraction methods are being developed.
So what does this mean for all those who wish for alternative fuel to power our lives? According to research done by M.R. Schmer, K.P. Vogel, R.B. Mitchell and R.K. Perrin for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, switchgrass has the potential to create 540% more renewable than non-renewable energy through carbon sequestration, and can help to reduce GHG's by upwards of 85%, while corn based ethanol essentially does not help reduce greenhouse gas emissions at all simply because of the fuel used in the production process which offsets any environmental benefits from converting corn to ethanol. Switchgrass poses not nearly as much of this problem, and in fact the by-products of the cellulosic fermentation process can be used to generate electricity, further offsetting GHG's.
So why doesn't the government help finance research into switchgrass production as a fuel alternative? Actually it is, to the tune of over $300 million. There are several companies, both here and abroad, dedicated to the purpose of refining the process of cellulosic fermentation not just in switchgrass, but other cellulose based products as well, such as rice hay and forestry biomass. What remains is for the general public to become more aware of this fuel alternative and to send letters to their elected officials demanding that more research be conducted. The scientists have done the research and have concluded that the process of cellulosic fermentation may very well be the best shot we have at offsetting greenhouse gas emissions without limiting our reliance on automotive transportation. It's up to all of us to take heed.
Posted by Charles Wilcox
Thursday, May 7, 2009
What is renewable energy?Renewable energy is sourced from the sun, wind, water and waste, all of which produce limited greenhouse gas emissions.
What is accredited renewable energy?Today around 90 per cent of electricity generated in Australia is still generated from the burning of fossil fuels. The benefit of accredited renewable energy is that it does not burn fossil fuels like coal or natural gas which add greenhouse gas emissions to our atmosphere and contribute to climate change. The accreditation means that an independent third party ensures these renewable energy products meet a certain standard.
What environmental benefits should accredited renewable energy deliver?For the energy you use, purchasing accredited
renewable energy should:
• cut your greenhouse gas emissions;
• reduce your contribution to climate change;
• help drive demand for greener energy; and
• develop the renewable energy sector, helping it to compete with less costly, but more polluting coal and gas based generation.
Where does the electricity go?
Your purchase of accredited renewable energy does not mean your electricity will come directly from a renewable source to your property. Instead the equivalent amount of new renewable energy is added to the electricity grid on your behalf every year so you will be responsible for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
I myself have not been up to date on alot of this information I have ran into. For example:
What Is GreenPower?
GreenPower is a national government renewable energy accreditation program which organises publicly available independent auditing of energy provider sales and purchase records. Accredited GreenPower products are available from all Australian energy providers. GreenPower is run by the NSW Government on behalf of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia Governments.
Choosing a GreenPower product
Look for the GreenPower logo to make sure the product is GreenPower accredited and delivers the best environmental standards.
Check what proportion of the product is GreenPower. You can choose what
percentage (10, 20, 25, 50, 75 or 100 per cent) of your electricity account you would like to come from GreenPower to best suit your budget. It is recommended that you buy 100 per cent GreenPower products for the elimination of all your electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions.
The percentage of accredited GreenPower should be clearly displayed in the retailers' marketing material and included as part of the GreenPower logo.
Tonia Castilleja
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7? Which One is Safe?
Posted by Kelly Wu
It is plastic that we are talking about here. The controversial health concern on how safe is plastic is not something new, especially with plastic water bottle. Plastic is made with all sorts of chemical, but one ingredient that raises the most concern is bisphenol-a (BPA). If the plastic is used as a food container, BPA can leach out of the plastic and the food is consumed by human can caused a side effect to our body's hormones function. [Source: HowStuffWorks] So what is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7? How does it related to BPA?
In 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) developed the SPI Resin Identification Coding System. The original goal of this coding system is for recycling purpose by categorizing plastic into 7 different categories based on the polymer used. [Source: SPI] Below is the table of the 7 different types of plastic, theirs polymer name, and their common food product applications.
SPI Resin Identification Coding System [Source: American Chemistry Council]
|Polyethylene terephthalate
|High density polyethylene
|Polyvinyl chloride
|Low density polyethylene
|Other plastics, including acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, fiberglass, nylon, polycarbonate, and polylactic acid
Majority of the products make with plastic should have the SPI Resin Identification Code symbol on them to inform recyclers on what can be recycled, but consumers can also use this symbol to understand what the plastic container is made of to prevent potential health hazard. For example, plastic with BPA is considered as #7 plastic. While BPA is known to cause side effect to our body's hormones functions, what about other types of plastic? Which one is safe for our health?
The answer is none or we don't know yet. "I used to say: '4, 5, 1, and 2. All the rest are bad for you.' Now, I'm not saying that anymore. We don't know about 4, 5, 1, or 2. This raises questions about all plastic bottles," said Martin Wagner, an ecotoxicologist at Goethe University in Frankfurt, who finds that PET plastic also has similar side effect as BPA when it was tested on snails. [Source: Discovery News] His experiment is to test plastic bottle water against tap water and does find that estrogenic compounds are found in plastic bottle water. "It's too soon to say whether drinking out of PET plastic bottles is harmful to human health, but it now appears possible that some as-yet unidentified chemicals in these plastics have the potential to interfere with [our health]."
So what are our options and alternatives to plastic? The only way to avoid health concerns with plastic is to minimize its use, but even some of the non-plastic container does have traces of plastic in it. Canned foods, cartons milk, or aluminum bottles are lined with some kind of plastic materials, and "plastics manufacturers do not deny that BPA is found widely in canned foods and beverages and is routinely ingested." [Source: The Green Guide] Glass container seems like is the only container that is safe in term of not having unknown chemical leaching into the food, but no matter what we do, this is very difficult to avoid as plastic exists in so much aspect of our lives. From candy wrappers to toys, or cell phone and computer mouse, we are always in close contact with some kind of plastics. These may not have a threat to our health at this moment, but this is always an unknown until some scientists decide to look into it more, so the best we can do is to increase our awareness and pay attention to any plastic thing we use.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Shipping, The Economy, The Environment, and You
I work for a fairly well known company in the Portland area. I handle inventory control and Shipping and Receiving. I see a lot of products come in that say "Eco", "Green", "Environmentally Friendly", and other green buzzwords all over them. This, I would imagine, is an attempt to cater to those who are eco-conscious and want to purchase products that are environmentally friendly. I would say that good portions of our customers consider this when they make a purchase, and as such the marketing ploy seems to be quite effective. What is ironic to me is the fact that these products usually come covered in layers upon layers of plastic and are shipped with boxes full of Styrofoam peanuts and plastic packing materials. Not only are the products sealed in plastic packaging, but they also have an extra layer of plastic around them to make sure that the packaging doesn't get any unnecessary dings, and then it shoved into more plastic to make sure they don't get broken in shipping. Additionally, almost all of them come from China. I would say that I see about 20 boxes a day packed like this. I don't know about anyone else, but I find this kind of backwards in terms of what the company is saying they support and what they are actually showing with their packaging and shipping methods. Not only does this see far from "Eco-friendly", it also seems downright expensive.
In contrast, the last company that I worked for had very different shipping methods. They were a company that focused on "Peace" oriented products that are made from recycled glass and other recycled materials. This company, rather than buying boxes, recycles the boxes that are given to them by friends of employees or customers. They do use packing peanuts and plastic bubble-wrap, but only sparingly and usually it's recycled in a similar way to the boxes. We also have to consider that a glass sphere actually has a need to be protected, whereas a piece of Chinese plastic probably isn't nearly as fragile. They also used shredded newspapers, recycled cardboard, recycled brown paper, recycled cardstock for their signs, and other more "eco friendly" materials to ship their products. Not only did this enhance the image that they were trying to portray, but it also saved them a LOT of money.
How does this relate to us as individuals? I'd say it's pretty clear. The next time you go out to ship Christmas presents or birthday gifts, consider how much you might be saving in terms of money and environmental impact if you decided to use recycled brown paper instead of bubble wrap and Styrofoam. Consider how much you might save in terms of boxes if, instead of buying a box from the UPS store, you found some old boxes in your or your neighbors garage and used those to send out your packages. This also goes for companies. If you run a company, don't break down your boxes and throw them in the dumpster. Call around and see if anyone needs some recycled boxes, or better yet, use them to ship your own products and cut your materials costs significantly rather than cutting someone's hours or salary. Not only will your wallet feel better, but so may your conscience.


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I am looking forward to the Royal Doulton figurine. "In exquisite hand-painted porcelain, our craftsmen have lovingly re-created the famous image of Prince Harry in the buff, embracing some naked bint he'd just met in a Vegas hotel." Only The Sun will run adverts for the statuette. Everyone else will have to seek it out on the internet.
This week could turn out to be a pivotal moment in the troubled story of our newspapers, as they compete against the instant and unregulated free-for-all of the net. A couple of years ago, the blurred images of a naked prince "cavorting" and "romping" (sorry, these verbs are compulsory) would have been plastered all over every tabloid. But post-Leveson, no paper chose (or dared) to publish them. Only a day and a half after everyone had seen the pictures online did The Sun decide to make a moral stand on the principle of "press freedom" and "the public interest". If you thought Prince Harry's buttocks were an unpleasant sight, they were nowhere near as distasteful as the bare-faced cheek of The Sun's managing editor, exposed for all to see as a naked hypocrite, as he romped from studio to studio, claiming that he was giving his readers "the opportunity to join the debate". At least Prince Harry kept his balls to himself.
What was almost more cringeworthy was the parade of royal apologists, emphasising that these sorts of larks are completely normal for a young man like Harry. I mean, who can honestly say that they haven't at some time or other played naked billiards with a group of young female strangers in a $5,000-a-night Las Vegas hotel room? Which of us can put our hands on our hearts and say that when we were 27, we didn't splash around in the swimming pool of a Vegas nightclub and then invite lots of young girls in bikinis up to our room for naked drinking games?
The point here is that Prince Harry has been incredibly unlucky. What were the chances of one of those strangers having a mobile phone that cunningly hid a built-in secret camera? Why, it's like something out of James Bond! And then to be able to "upload" the snaps on to this new-fangled world-wide-web thing; the chances of that must be a million to one.
What did the royal minders think was going to happen when Prince Harry announced he fancied a break in Las Vegas? Did Charles think that his son was going to Vegas to study the city's famous organic farming communities and traditional architecture?
Prince Harry was said to be full of remorse as he returned home to explain himself. "It seems I can't win; I'm in trouble when I'm naked. I'm in trouble when I'm clothed."
"Yes, but that was a Nazi uniform, Harry."
I have to confess that I struggle to join the supportive chuckles about the healthy fun that this wonderful, red-blooded young man thoroughly deserves after all the hard work he did watching the Olympics from the best seats. First, he is 27, not 19; and second, it is quite possible that Harry could be our head of state one day. The Queen's father was a younger brother, as was the last Henry to be king. Did Princess Margaret ever get drunk and embarrass the Royal Family? OK, bad example, but if we are going to continue having a monarchy (which is a big "if"), it sort of depends on the main players carrying themselves with a certain amount of dignity.
And I would tentatively suggest that the photo on the front page of yesterday's Sun was not the best way for Harry to stop his grandfather from being sent straight back to hospital. Unless, of course, the whole thing was an elaborate stunt to try to get naked billiards recognised as a new Olympic sport. That would put beach volleyball in the shade.
In Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 2, the shocking behaviour of the wayward Prince Hal is a source of great worry to his ageing father. "Tell me else, could such low desires… such bare, such lewd, such barren pleasures… Accompany the greatness of thy blood/And hold their level with thy princely heart?" he asks. "And verily, was thou so pissed that thou forgot about mobile phones and the bloody internet?"
Most British newspapers made the judgement that because the photos were taken in a private room without the knowledge of the subject, then the privacy of that individual should be respected. They made the important distinction between the public interest and stuff the public is interested in. That is a positive step forward from the days when his brother's phone was hacked or his mother was snapped by a hidden camera in her private gym. But 36 hours after being put on hold to Rupert Murdoch's office, The Sun finally got permission to print and be damned.
They did so in defiance of the PCC and a plea for privacy from St James's Palace at the very time when Lord Justice Leveson was writing his report. And for what? A fantastically spurious argument about press freedom. Yes, the right to see Prince Harry's arse in print when you have already seen it on your computer surely represents one of the fundamental liberties upon which democracy is built. They also adopted the perverse stance that they had a duty to publish the pictures precisely because they were already so easily available on the web. Well, so are race-hate sites and hard-core pornography but you don't see that in The Sun. The Daily Star, maybe.
At a time when the print media are on the defensive, editors need to pick their fights very carefully. The Sun betrayed the collective responsibility of the press for a privacy not worth exposing. Real press freedoms might be lost because one paper was so cavalier.
But by printing the pictures so long after they had been widely circulated on the internet, The Sun was also demonstrating the tabloids' helplessness against the new medium that's rapidly replacing them. In the 21st century, a funny picture or a bit of salacious gossip is tweeted around the world before the editor of The Sun has even arrived at the office. So if newspapers are to have a future, they will have to offer something that cannot be accessed for free on the web. Maybe we will need to trust them and respect them and value their considered analysis and expertise. The Sun is not the model that springs to mind. News International made its millions selling us stuff we can now get for free elsewhere. Prince Harry might be naked on the front of his newspaper, but Rupert Murdoch is now the emperor who has no clothes.Reuse content


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The Long Tray is one of my favorite entertaining essentials - everything looks chic going down a long tray... a lemon pound cake glazed and sliced, slices of cured meats and cheese topped with berries, bruschettas all lined up. Endless. It also would look great on a desk with a candle and stationery, or your dresser as a spot for jewelry.
- Dimensions: 13.75in L x 5.75in W
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For a while I've been looking for serving pieces that have the softly polished, rustic look of Italian handmade pewter, but would be suitable for more everyday and casual parties. When I stumbled upon this Classic Collection it was like an incredible twist of fate - a New England company (in Manchester by the Sea, Ma.) making pewter-looking serving pieces out of 100% recycled aluminum. All of my favorite things in one!


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Amazing fact: Colosseum carved into a tooth.
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1. You Won't Believe These Mind-Blowing Sculptures Are Real Teeth.
2. Yep, a microscopic carving of the Colosseum in a tooth.
3. The Coliseum in Rome carved in a human tooth.
Hoax or Fact:
The messages come with a picture claiming to show a human tooth into which a Roman Colosseum is carved amazingly. Although the picture appears somewhat real, the claims in the message are indeed hoax.
A Colosseum is a large building, like a stadium or theatre, which is used for entertainment, sports and others. The picture shows once such ancient amphitheater in Rome, but it is neither carving nor real tooth, it is simply a CGI, i.e. computer generated imagery. The 'colosseum tooth sculpture' was in fact a part of toothpaste advertisement campaign for Maxam, the design of which was envisioned by agency JWT Shanghai.
As you can see the original two pictures in the image section below, the idea of this toothpaste advertisement campaign was to convey this "Roman Civilization Cavity", i.e. not to let germs settle down on your teeth, or else you will have to end up with such a "Colosseum" cavity. The two CGI sculptures related to Civilization-Egypt and Civilization-Rome.
Therefore, the CGI picture neither shows a real tooth, nor a colosseum carved into it. It is not so amazing fact, but a good health campaign nevertheless! And for those of you who like to know, there are few fine artists who do carve sculptures out of human tooth, an example of which you can read here.


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Here you can teach at a community school, help at the health post, learn about village based microcredit projects and with the woman's community organization, and help on the farm also.
Nepal is a rural, agrarian society with 85% of the population residing in small villages and working family farms. This is the "real" Nepal and we provide an experience of it that is unmatched. You'll live and work in a community and immerse yourself completely in village life.
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