As you start your spring cleaning it is good to be aware of how various products in the marketplace can create a negative force on our health. In his book Human Diversity, scientist Richard Lewontin states that human beings in this era are thought to be undergoing a far higher mutation rate. This is due to technologys ventures into ionizing radiation and synthetic chemistry. The World Health Organization has warned that 80 percent of all cancers...more
While building a house there are many aspects that have to be taken in account. Hygiene and maintenance are few such significant factors other than durability. No matter if you are planning to build your residential complex or commercial one, some of the aspects like these never gets evaporated. Being selective while choosing ideal tiles thus becomes essential for homeowners or builders. Limestone tiles stand wide apart from others when it comes...more
Oil spills are devastating. Not only do they cost millions of dollars in lost resources and time, but they take a heavy toll on the environment. Most people dont realize the extent of the damage that even a small oil slick can do to a fragile ecosystem. An ecosystem works on balance, and when something as destructive as oil enters into the equation, balance becomes a daunting task. Here are some examples of the harm that an oil spill can cause:Oil penetrates through the structure of the plumage of birds, reducing their insulating ability, thus making the birds more susceptible to temperature fluctuations and much less buoyant. When birds are exposed to oil during preening, they suffer kidney damage, changed liver function, and digestive tract irritation. Oil coats the fur of sea otters and seals, having much the same effect that it has on birds. Oil floats on water, and provides a barrier to light, reducing photosynthesis of marine plants and phytoplankton.It is obvious from those examples how an oil spill can affect the bionetwork of an area by reducing food sources on the most basic level, with seabirds suffering some of the most fatalities. Of importance to note is not...more
The all new 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid standard model is equipped with a 2.5 liter Inline-4 Atkinson cycle engine and Permanent magnet electric motor. The combination of the electric motor and gas engine produces 177 net horsepower. This also makes the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid the most fuel efficient SUV in the world.Mercury engineered the...more
Have you ever noticed some jewelry that appears like semi-precious stones, but is somehow different? Chances are that you are seeing sea glass jewelry. These beautiful pieces are increasing in popularity. They are in fact some of the most environmentally friendly pieces of fine jewelry that you can get. These are actually created from glass that...more
Becoming Environmentally Conscious With High Quality Genuinely Green Funds Is Today's AdviceInvestors who wish to affect our planet's destiny select green funds as their vehicle. This is undoubtedly one of the most ethical sectors in which to invest. And with so many industriesin flux, from utilities to transportation and food production, major corporate entities are going green. Similarly, large well-known companies are among the ranks that are turning to planet-saving solutions. Green funds are an attractive and inspiring choice for the investor daring enough to venture down the ecological route. When businesses are following a sustainable route, the world in general benefits from their greater social responsibility. Fuel Cell cars, and still other vehicles that run on water or waste, left the drawing board long ago and are now firmly planted in today's reality. With the plethora of exciting new alternatives to burning fossil fuels, green industries provide optimism for the future. So, with the spotlight on the carbon footprint of every human endeavor, there can be no doubt that green is the color of the future. Managed green funds permit the investor to take a back seat...more
Green Mutual Funds Option Of The Smart Environmentally Conscious InvestorInvestors who would rather not monitor their assets directly can do worse than green mutual funds. These funds' strength is that, for the average investor, they offer a means of...more
It's always been a concern that the average gasoline-powered vehicle is a serious detriment to the environment. The big cars make a lot of noise on the roads, and fuel emissions are supposedly horrible for our ozone layer. What can a person to do to...more
Discrimination factor of Men and Women in Organizational environment:There should be some other factors too and the most important one is to make aware women from worldly knowledge that how to deal or interact with people at different environment...more
You may not realize it but employees have rights too. Oh, you know about the Anti-Discrimination Law, you say. That poster has been up at every job you have held since you were sixteen. Not so fast, that is not the only law protecting employees....more
Characteristics needed for efective online learning:A readiness to interact with the classmates and instructor by computer, a concern in developing virtual partnerships with the faculty and class members at a distance (perhaps even with other people...more