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I'm an environmental specialist from Alberta, Canada. I love to travel, and any opportunity to tell (or write) a travel story!

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: Help bring about change locally: 1 of 17
Fighting global warming locally really comes down to one thing: paying attention. There are literally dozens of ways to make a difference, all you have to do is identify them, and seize the opportunity.REDUCE YOUR CONSUMPTION1. Start doing things for yourself. Get a composter and grow some vegetables. Not only will those vegg... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to guide babysitters to provide intellectual stimulation to children: 2 of 16
Children benefit greatly from an active day with lots of stimulation. They learn through experience, so it is important to provide them with as many hands-on activities as possible, even if you are leaving them in the care of a babysitter. Many babysitters or nannies are great at providing stimulating activities, but if your ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Saving the planet by using less plastic: 1 of 8
I recently read a blog post about a British breakfast drink that is packaged in biodegradable "plastic". My initial reaction, being the eco-minded person that I am, was one of excitement. Wow, I thought, this is great; think of all the room we'll save in the landfill. Then I thought about it again.Would these bottles really g... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Healthy foods don't have to cost more: 3 of 14
Eating healthily is more about spending time than money. It is absolutely possible to eat inexpensive, but nutritious food on a lower budget than the alternative diet. The only sacrifice is convenience, but you'll recoup the extra time spent cooking when you don't have to work so long at the gym to keep your figure.Here are a... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Newlyweds: A guide to combining closets: 3 of 13
When you're trying to start your life with your new spouse, sharing closet space seems so trivial that most people give it no thought. However, when your new roomie starts to get on your nerves - and trust me, he (or she) will - the "trivial" closet will inevitably be the straw that breaks the newlywed's back. If you take a l... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn A guide to different lawn seeds: 2 of 8
The grass seed section at the garden center can be intimidating if you aren't familiar with the products. There are so many kinds of seed, and so many brands, how do you know which to choose? The answer is simple - one of each.Of course I don't mean that you need to literally buy dozens of bags of grass seed. What I do mean i... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Weighing alternatives to day care for working parents: 6 of 20
When deciding to go back to work after having a child, daycare often seems the only option. Unfortunately, we all know that it is not necessarily the best solution. Your kids often get sick, they may have anxiety about being left in an unfamiliar place, they may not always get the attention they need, and of course, it can be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The different types of renewable energy: 10 of 21
We're familiar with solar power, but how often do we consider lunar power to be a serious alternative for our energy? Well the answer is not often enough, until now. According to an article in New Scientist, a British Company is poised to set up a test pair of tidal turbines off the coast of Ireland later this year.Tidal powe... More..
Travel > Ireland Travel destinations: Ireland: 11 of 23
It took me one night in Ireland to realize that the cities are not where it's at. So instead of sampling the brews in Temple Bar, I headed west, to Galway and the Aran Islands.Galway is a hip, vibrant backpacker haven, with busker-lined streets, great (though admittedly touristy) shops, and friendly locals, not to mention a b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Bio-diesel: A renewable alternative to petroleum diesel fuel: 10 of 18
With Canada's recent announcement of new incentives for farmers to sell their crop for biofuels rather than foodstuffs in order to meet a target of up to 5% "renewables" in transportation fuel by 2010, many of us are wondering how the government managed to get so confused about what constitutes a renewable fuel. This scheme i... More..