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Obiora Embry is an entrepreneur (see http://www.EConsultingllc.org), organic (community) gardener, parent, mentor, programmer/developer (http://oneresume.freehostia.com/developer), self-proclaimed green thinker, writer, poet, author (http://embrybooks.freehostia.com/expand/),

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Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Why the tycoons fear hemp: From drugs to oil: 1 of 8
We the people, the inhabitants of the U.S. and the Earth, have a responsibility to solve the problems that we helped to create...the very problems that began when we let greed, fear, ignorance and arrogance, a lack of respect for the Earth (that we inherited from our ancestors and will pass on after we expire), and by allow... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Alternatives to Microsoft Windows: 1 of 6
In 1954, Gene Amdahl created the first operating system (OS), which has been defined by SearchWin2000.com as "the program that after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program manages all the other programs in a computer." About 30 years later, 2 operating systems were released that dominated the market-wit... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to container gardening: 6 of 21
It's that time of year again when we seek out nature after a long Winter of being cooped up inside...we are now spending more time outside preparing and tending to our soil for this year's garden. We are thinking about a garden filled with love as we nurture the land, hoping that it will pay us back tenfold with healthy fr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicidal thoughts: 60 of 163
Deep like the mind of a brain warped over time with no time to define the limits or express the thoughts inside. Filled with hurt and anger, confused by the thoughts inside that collide with the expectations of those on the outside looking in, who could have been? but is no longer here because his/her fear and fe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Moving from "being green" to becoming eco-conscious: 1 of 1
We are told that "green" is the new "thing," yet seldom do we go beyond "being green"-an action often limited to reducing our energy consumption-to arrive at a deeper consciousness of thinking, living, behaving, and doing or eco-consciousness. For US to survive the problems that we humans have created, it will take more than ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Healthy, delicious pizza recipes: 9 of 12
Four years ago, I resurrected my "green thumb" and started gardening again after a long hiatus. When I began my organic garden, I was a novice gardener that did very little cooking. However, as my love for gardening increased so did my love for cooking, which prompted me to begin using fruit, vegetables, and herbs picked ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The history of Earth Day: 2 of 2
In 2008, while doing research on the history of Earth Day, I discovered that there are 2 different days that use the same name. Earth Day began in March 1970 by an eco-activist who wanted a specific day set aside every year for humans to respect and cherish Mother Earth, promote and sustain peace, relieve human suffering, and... More..