The Walipini has become a popular alternative to a Greenhouse In a former issue of the ASC Magazine, Stephen A Jones explained the benefits of growing food in a walipini. Stephen says “The best way to describe a walipini would be a rectangular hole dug into the ground approximately 6 to 8 feet deep covered […]
How to Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries
During Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month April is Sports Eye Safety awareness month. Each year in the United States, more than 100,000 eye injuries are estimated to be sports related, according to the National Eye Institute. Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children […]
Guy Gifts: Man Cave Fav’s – Part 1
This holiday season help the special guy in your life trick out his man cave, making him the envy of his buddies. Whether his space is used to watch sports, enjoy home audio and video entertainment, play games, enjoy quality libations, or generally bask in secluded R&R, here’s an array of gift ideas that’ll help […]
PM inaugurates first ever train service in Kashmir valley
A day after inaugurating the 450 MW Baglihar Hydro Electric Power Project in J&K, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh flagged off the first train in Kashmir at Srinagar Railway Station here this morning, turning the historical event into a leap forward in connecting the Valley with the rest of the country. The first ever […]
Consumers in a Quandary as Experts Debate BPA Safety
Despite a recent government statement that the chemical is safe, a report issued by the National Toxicology Program on September 3 says there is “some concern” that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to make baby bottles and other plastic products, and used to seal cans of food, may cause developmental problems in infants and […]
Thirsty? Mind that water bottle!
Catching his breath at a fitness club, Matt McHugh took a gulp of water from his trusty, hard-plastic Nalgene bottle and pondered the idea of switching to an alternative made of glass, stainless steel or another kind of plastic. Worries about a hormone-mimicking chemical used in the trendy sports accessory led a major Canadian […]