Forest thinning should be mandated for keeping our forest healthy. I grew up in a home located on the edge of our forest. We logged to pay for our 640 acres of farm and forest land. My father was a…
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Driving east on County Road 29, I was shocked to see the sun up above the horizon that early in the morning. It had been raining so densely for so many weeks that I did not realize the season had…
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All your alternatives have many problems with them and here are just a few of the problems with the media-hyped alternative proposals: Solar – Storage? There is no way to store sunlight yet, also what about the teenagers who ride…
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Highly valued as a construction, flooring and sculpture material since ancient times, most famously by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, marble is prized for its smooth, soft nature, its strength and purity; it can be found in many countries and…
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Going green? Although it’s argued that green technology can save the planet, it may harm human health, at least where wind farms are concerned. The burgeoning growth of wind farms across the U.S. and Europe has a negative impact on…
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The world of gemstones is beautiful and varied. While every jewel is highly valued by someone, we instinctively recognize the classic precious stones. Amber is beautiful, and yet it’s obvious that no one would make a Diamond Room or Ruby…
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A tornado can form with very little warning in any severe thunderstorm which has sufficient wind shear. If you live in a tornado-prone area, always be prepared for severe weather conditions. Pay close attention to local weather forecasts, learn the…
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What are precious and semi-precious gems? According to Galleries.com, gems are stones or stone-like items which are prized as ornaments, particularly for the fashioning of jewelry. Most gems are minerals such as diamonds, fluorite, and lapis lazuli. Some gems have…
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Opals are beautiful stones used for jewelry and small sculptures. Many of them are white or clear, but some of them have a gorgeous array of colors. Chemically, opal is similar to glass, quartz, and those little silica gel packets…
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Potable (drinkable) water and water in general is one of the most precious substances on the planet because every living thing needs it to survive. Not every area of the world has access to water or enough water to support…
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