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		<title>Facts About Eco Friendly Paints Unveiled</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solvents from common paints are getting into the environment and I am certain we would all wish this could be avoided. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs for short) are entering the environment. The dangers with this are the issue of smog, the depletion on the ozone layer and problems related to global warming. This is prompting us find new types of paint to use as we get to know about these risks. During the 1990s, when we were introduced the first Earth friendly paints, they failed to take off. <a href="http://www.reachings.com/facts-about-eco-friendly-paints-unveiled/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><p><a href="http://www.reachings.com/facts-about-eco-friendly-paints-unveiled/">Facts About Eco Friendly Paints Unveiled</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.reachings.com">Reachings</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solvents from common paints are getting into the environment and I am certain we would all wish this could be avoided. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs for short) are entering the environment. The dangers with this are the issue of smog, the depletion on the ozone layer and problems related to global warming. This is prompting us find new types of paint to use as we get to know about these risks. During the 1990s, when we were introduced the first Earth friendly paints, they failed to take off.</p>
<p>So people nowadays are aware that using regular paints contribute to global warming and other problems, so surely they&#8217;ll begin using Earrth friendly paints? However, there&#8217;s one more problem: the painting professionals. The paint professionals keep on on saying paints that don&#8217;t have the volatile organic compounds aren&#8217;t as good as paints that contain them, even if the manufacturers are saying the opposite. These professionals also maintain that these environmentally safe paints also require many more coats in order to achieve the same finish as normal paints, and that they don&#8217;t last as long. However, Because VOCs are linked to health problems, like asthma and headaches, a lot of people are converting from paints containing VOCs to eco friendly paints, giving the industry no alternative but to react.</p>
<p>Water based latex paints possessing binding qualities might be a way to overcome this problem. They are viewed to be environmentally friendly and being water based contain no VCOs. The water based attribute of latex paint means that painting on iron is a problem due to rusting. No matter the issue, latex paints are becoming very popular with consumers.</p>
<p>When we say &#8216;Earth friendly paints&#8217;, we don&#8217;t merely mean the paint itself is environmentally friendly, but also the procedure in which the paint was created or how the ingredients were obtained. For instance, Titanium Dioxide is used in a lot of paints because of its whiteness, which means it can effectively cover other paints. Titanium Dioxide is produced through a couple of processes that result in weak sulfuric acid being made. The environment is harmed as the acid is released into the sea.</p>
<p>Another issue with Titanium Dioxide is that it is reactive to sunlight, resulting in smog, when applied as an external coat. Also, Titanium Dioxide has been tied in to a carcinogen that can cause cancer in humans. In spite of all of this, paints nonethless have Titanium Dioxide.</p>
<p>Consumers are starting to choose eco friendly paints now that they are finding out more about the health and environmental implications of typical paints.</p>
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		<title>Are Wind Turbines Beneficial Or Simply Dangerous?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly everybody is familiar with what a wind turbine is and the way they produce energy, however for those which don't know I will explain. If you envision a plane propeller sitting atop a tall tower, this is exactly what a turbine looks like. Any time the wind blows the generator the blades make the rotor spin and the movement of the rotor forces the generator within the turbine generate power. Inside the power generator are many magnets and loads of copper wire, which produces electricity. It is a fairly easy process. <a href="http://www.reachings.com/are-wind-turbines-beneficial-or-simply-dangerous/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><p><a href="http://www.reachings.com/are-wind-turbines-beneficial-or-simply-dangerous/">Are Wind Turbines Beneficial Or Simply Dangerous?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.reachings.com">Reachings</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly everybody is familiar with what a wind turbine is and the way they produce energy, however for those which don&#8217;t know I will explain. If you envision a plane propeller sitting atop a tall tower, this is exactly what a turbine looks like. Any time the wind blows the generator the blades make the rotor spin and the movement of the rotor forces the generator within the turbine generate power. Inside the power generator are many magnets and loads of copper wire, which produces electricity. It is a fairly easy process.</p>
<p>Wind turbines, as the name suggests, require wind to function. The average height for wind turbines is usually 30 meters, which allows them to utilize the more powerful winds that happen at that height. The consequence of the stronger wind at that height is that the turbines produce more electricity. All of this would not matter if there was actually no wind in the first place. Historical weather info is carefully analyzed to pick sites that will provide sufficient continuous winds for the turbines. This tends to mean they are located along coastlines where it is generally very windy. Although wind speed is the most vital variable to measure, wind direction may also have an impact on the effectiveness of the installation. To adjust to varying wind directions, the turbines are made to continually face into the wind, regardless of direction.</p>
<p>Because of their efficient design, turbines can create a lot of power that can be used for domestic or commercial applications. You can also stow the electricity into batteries for times when there is no wind. While they can certainly produce a lot of electricity, they&#8217;re not cheap at all and getting back your initial investment on one can take many years. Unlike some other green energy methods, wind turbines will always work 24/7, providing there&#8217;s wind. In areas that experience several hours of darkness during some seasons, turbines may be a better green solution compared to solar panels. Turbines are incredibly clean to run, removing fears about pollution. More turbines could reduce the causes of global warming which in turn threaten the planet these days. Another benefit is that turbines are using energy from a constantly renewing source. Therefore there is always going to be energy produced by the turbines.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s consider just what some may describe as the cons of wind turbine made electricity. They&#8217;re certainly not a pretty sight, especially because they&#8217;re so large. When put in groups, such as the massive commercial installations in coastal districts and even out at sea, exactly where there are high winds, they are not really an attractive site. They are also fairly noisy due to the rotor producing sound as it goes. Wildlife enthusiasts complain that birds and bats are killed by them. Bats particularly are susceptible, simply because their sonar system is interrupted by the rapid motion in the air. There are no data on how regularly this happens, nonetheless.</p>
<p>Wind turbines surely seem to be a great source of energy, but needless to say there are disadvantages like with anything. With proper planning they can be very useful and beneficial.</p>
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		<title>Animal Summer Camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Animals at <a href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/science-atcamp.htm">Summer Science Camps</a>? Say Yes to Letting your kids play with animals this summer as a part of the fun they can have at camp. Find a science camp, or a more broadly defined summer camp that includes animals as a part of their program offerings. <a href="http://www.reachings.com/animal-summer-camps/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><p><a href="http://www.reachings.com/animal-summer-camps/">Animal Summer Camps</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.reachings.com">Reachings</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Animals at <a target='_blank' href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/science-atcamp.htm">Summer Science Camps</a>? Say Yes to Letting your kids play with animals this summer as a part of the fun they can have at camp. Find a science camp, or a more broadly defined summer camp that includes animals as a part of their program offerings.</p>
<p>Getting to know animals through first hand interaction reawakens a child&#8217;s sense of connection with nature. Experience with animals as a camper can begin a growing and lifelong respect for nature.</p>
<p>At Swift Nature Camp there is a unique pond aquarium gives kids a chance to see pond life from a frog&#8217;s point of view, while our Nature&#8217;s Neighbors live animal collection provides opportunities for up-close study and care of several common Northwoods residents as well as a few exotic immigrants. Campers with their own small animals are encouraged to bring them to camp to share with others. The animals live in the Nature Center, where all campers can enjoy and learn about them.</p>
<p>Working in conjunction with the Wisconsin DNR and the U.S. Park Service, Swift Nature Camp has also developed a hands-on environmental learning program which includes field trips, such as visits to a fish hatchery and state parks; hands-on field projects, like goose banding and butterfly counts; and exciting camp presentations, including visits with live owls.</p>
<p>Animals are a part of Swift Nature Camps voluntary merit program, in which campers can earn special patches by learning skills in categories such as insects, bird watching, pet care, and horseback riding. Acquiring skills is never separate from the fun and play that is a part of being a camper.</p>
<p>The summer camp you choose should facilitate a blend of play and challenge that is free of the stress of the school environment. The presence of animals in a natural environment can open the door to discovery, adding depth to the fun of going to a traditional summer camp.</p>
<p>To accommodate that range with a voluntary merit program that includes experience with animals. A camper&#8217;s interaction with animals can be refined into skills involving horseback riding, insects, pet care and bird watching. These opportunities never come at the expense of fun!</p>
<p>The joy of discovering nature is the joy of discovering the world we live in. Living in a natural environment with access to animals is a perfect invitation for expansive play. Camp is a place where children can learn about animals as a participant rather than just receiving information. Camp is more fun and less stressful than school, and the world becomes the classroom.</p>
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<p>Swift Nature Camp is a , a non-competitive, traditional <a target='_blank' href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/wisconsin.htm">Summer Camps in Wisconsin</a> for Boys and Girls (6-15 years). At this <a target='_blank' href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com">Kids Summer Camps</a> campers enjoy animals and nature as well as traditional camping adventures. Swift specializes in programs for the First Time Camper as well as teen campers.</p>
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