In applying the concepts and reflecting on the history of sustainability, what do we (as a people) want to sustain and in what ways can individuals work toward sustainability? Why was the first green revolution considered a failure in terms of the environment? Why do you think the green 2 revolution is a good idea?In applying the concepts and reflecting on the history of sustainability, what do we (as a people) want to sustain and in what ways...more
Do you know what the cheapest yet most effective means to build loyalty among your customers and clients is? It is the personal touch. From sending out greeting cards to handwritten notes posted to your customers, you will be able to establish a stronger relationship because of the personal touch involved in your marketing strategy.Let's face it. There's nothing more personal than a handwritten note on your letterhead and a special message for...more
An expedition to Antarctica by an explorer from America has drawn attention to the solitary and mostly unexplored continent.Estimations of the land mass of Antarctica are that it approaches 5,000,000 square miles, all underneath a continental ice sheet, which is the largest on Earth.It is amazing as to how deep the ice covering is on this cold area with some estimating the ice at a depth of over 2,000 feet thick, although some think this is a conservative estimate.With the exception of certain mountain peaks of the highest elevation and a few sections of volcanic rock at the coast, the ice covers the entire continent. Heading to the ocean, the ice moves as a giant glacier between the mountains. The mountain chains front the vast central plateau, which rises eight to ten thousand feet above sea level. You'll find the South Pole there. The continent is split into four regions, named for the oceans or land masses situated to the north. More specifically, there are the African, American, Pacific and quadrants.No one has explored the coastlines of the Pacific and African quadrants.Just a tiny portion of the American sector's coastal area has been investigated, though the sector, and...more
The origin of the game of billiards is unclear and much mythologized. There are dozens of fables that claim different times, different places and different reasons for the invention of the game, and there simply aren't enough reliable records to determine which comes closest to the truth. But, most likely, billiards grew out of the fifteenth...more
Gothic silver Jewelry Guidebook - Covering all you ever wanted to know about Biker jewelry a.k.a. Gothic silver jewelry Define: Biker Jewelry (pronunciation: 'bi-ker 'ju-el-re noun) - biker jewelry,commonly also sometimes known as rocker jewelry, gothic jewelry, rock and roll jewelry, rock n roll jewelry deviates hugely in comparison with classic forms of delicate jewelry, carrying more weight and substance than its traditional compatriot. Biker jewelry is easily identifiable owing to the boisterous statement it makes with its uniquely masculine look. It is always created using thick and heavy precious metals; in particular sterling silver, the craftsman's prime choice of material. It is not unusual to see real sterling silver wallet chains weighing an entire lb made by a famous biker jewelry outfit. The magical fusion of leather (sometimes alligator or snake skins), silver and loud designs makes up the essential elements of the renegade biker image. However you don't have to be a biker or live the biker lifestyle to take to biker jewelry. The biker is simply a cultural icon which celebrates the ability to ride freely, to feel the wind blowing hard against your skin, to express...more
I see so many people selling their articles the wrong way. What you have to decide is if you want some extra money from articles or if you want to just do it part time and earn some extra money.Maybe you have a job and don't have much time to devote...more
Twilight is the first book in a popular vampire romance series written by Stephenie Meyer. Prior to the publication of "Twilight" Meyer's claim to fame was her three young sons. She had not previously published anything, not even a short story....more
So, if you are venturing into the sale of ebooks (either your own or somebody elses), and are caught in the debate of whether ebooks have as much value as printed ones, remember that it is not a question of either/or, but instead the concept of...more
Throughout time tires have been made in five major ways: solid, semi-pneumatic, belted bias, bias, and radial. If this mini tire history has helped, you might think about visiting Car and Tire info or Tire info. Thank you for visiting and best of...more
Metal Fabrication: A Piece of History That Never Stops By: Mark Moriarity About the Author Mark Moriarity is an avid science, technology, and history enthusiast who often writes about the earliest beginnings of the sciences and...more
Contact lenses are mostly believed to be a recent invention, which embodies the modern technology, however, the fact is that contact lenses have come into being in the mid 1930's and the conception of contacts emerged as early as 1500s. It is a long...more