May 2010

Solar Power – What Is Solar Power?

May 25, 2010

Human use of the sun’s energy may seem like a recent phenomenon. But, apart from the fact the sun provides the energy for plants to grow and feed us, solar energy has been in use in various technological forms for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks knew how to harness steam power, some of it [...]

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Hydroponics – Really Simple Plant Biology

May 24, 2010

For some, the phrases ‘plant biology’ or ‘plant physiology’ or even the word botany brings to mind scary images. Certainly these sciences can be very complex and studying them is reserved for the truly motivated or professional. But even ‘by the seat of their pants’ gardeners can benefit from a small amount of such information, [...]

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Why American Expatriation is Different

May 17, 2010

American Expatriation Guide: How to Divorce the U.S. Government (continued) First, what exactly is expatriation? “In 1868, Congress declared that ‘the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” (Source: www.justice.gov/olc/expatriation.htm) There is no right more [...]

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Home Security – Apartment/Condo Security Techniques

May 16, 2010

There are certain benefits and disadvantages, from a security standpoint, to living in an apartment or condominium. In a complex of any size, management often takes on the responsibility of providing security, at least in general. They will sometimes hire private guards. But even when they don’t, in the majority of cases they take some [...]

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Hydroponics – Hydroponics Growing Media

May 15, 2010

Like any plant, those grown in a hydroponic setting require support and water. Because of the name, many of those new to hydroponics will arrive thinking that plants are always grown in water. That is certainly done, but there are many other choices for media. Hydroponics is really just soil-less plant growing, with some other [...]

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Home Security – Home Automation Security Systems

May 14, 2010

One of the less well-advertised aspects of the PC and Internet revolution is its impact on home automation security systems. A combination of software and hardware can provide video surveillance cameras with intelligent tracking. They can, for example, come on when you leave the home and turn off when you arrive. They can be programmed [...]

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Hydroponics – What Is Hydroponics?

May 14, 2010

Gardeners and horticulturalists are used to getting grimy. They root around in the soil, applying fertilizers and pesticides. They plant, divide and re-plant. They do all this for the rewards of producing beautiful and nutritious plants to view and eat. But what if you could gain those values without coming into contact with any soil [...]

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American Expatriation Guide: How to Divorce the U.S. Government

May 12, 2010

American Expatriation Guide: How to Divorce the U.S. Government by a Former U.S. Citizen Spring 2010 AUTHOR’S NOTICE I, the author, give unrestricted, royalty-free permission to any and all parties to reproduce, publish and distribute this guide, in whole or in part, on any form of media in all territories throughout the world. Introduction Greetings [...]

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