Monthly Archives: November 2007

The buzz about fluorescents

Fluorescent lighting is the poster child for efficient technology and electronics. While the long white tubes were traditionally seen in large institutions, like office buildings and product warehouses, CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lighting) can now be found in household floor lamps, street … Continue reading

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Inspiration

This news from the FDA caught my eye because I take the drug Advair every day, and I have for years. I see the warnings that were given today were targeted at children. Serevent and Advair were the subject of … Continue reading

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Horse therapy

I never met a horse I didn’t like. My father grew up on a farm with horses – I’ll get him to share a fond memory. I love a good horse story, too. I’ve been told that horse is a … Continue reading

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Culture of wellness

Health Patio is pleased to report on the the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness. Tuesday, November 27–Thursday, November 29, 2007 Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Washington D.C. Exploring innovations in science and policy that … Continue reading

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'Tis the season to wash your hands

The point is, healthy habits keep you well. That according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I’m sure you’ve heard of them. (smile) My four year old goes to an accredited preschool where each child washes his/her hands … Continue reading

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Guitar Hero

In our society, video games and media are the supreme rulers. We bow to the sacred game consoles and and beg for the latest brain rot (video game). But now the Guitar Hero by Harmonix series is taking a new … Continue reading

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Health patio of the north

Ice Road, Barrow, Alaska (USA) A delightful and interesting garden of the north- way north- the tundra itself – Barrow, Alaska (USA) was graciously shared with us by Jessica Damiano, of Garden Detective (blog.) The catchy tag line of this … Continue reading

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Two worlds pedagogy

In Ontario (Canada), Ways of Knowing is bridging Aboriginal and Western qualifications as of last month. Brock University joined together with the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council in Sioux Lookout to make it happen. The new program aims to deliver teacher … Continue reading

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The big ask

172,567 people ask you to be friends of the earth. How? Promote strong climate law. It is being promoted in the U.K. with Friends of the Earth spear-heading the effort, and they say it’s working. How? Pledge Web-march This promotion … Continue reading

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Micro-loans, macro-benefit

I run a small free loan charity. The idea is to loan small (and very small) sums of money and allow repayment to be made over time without any interest. The charity derives it name from our first son who … Continue reading

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