Think you're more green by going artificial? Think again. The New York Times reports that the most definitive study shows you would have to use your artificial tree for 20 years before it has less impact on the environment than a real tree.
White: the first thing comes to my mind when I see light white is an angel, I think that this color represent the good side of everyone, the angel form of a person, sometimes you can see someone and look at him like he is a real angel, what a wonderful feeling, and even someone who is very gentle with you, you can display him in your mind with a white circle on his head.
Valero and Tesoro are known as the biggest oil companies in California. They have spent large amounts of money on the Proposition 23 campaign, Valero with $4,050,000 and Tesoro with $1,525,000, in hopes of passing the Proposition, which would suspend the Assemmbly Bill 32, the Global Warming Act of 2006, until unemployment drops to 5.5% for 4 consequtive quarters. Valero's stand is that the California's Global Warming Act will only cause more lost jobs for California and therefore should not ...
Brochettes are usually the skewers that you use to barbecue, grill or roast chunks of delicious meat, but its become its own dish know, as is the case with this recipe for lamb brochettes. And what goes great with lamb meat? Yogurt.
This is definitely a great tuna dish for you fish lovers. It's not your typical tuna salad though, because it features some very delicious tuna filets. See how to make this classic Niçoise tuna delight, which is actually really easy! Chef Keith Pooler shows you that the tuna and tomatoes are steeped in oil, with hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas, Nicoise olives and a vinaigrette with basil, thyme, chives and tarragon, which come together in a colorful and delicious dish that demands attention.
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DO NOT eat a berry if you cannot identify it. I decided not to include the obvious blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, but this guide will assist you in identifying which wild berries are, in fact, poisonous.
Ever heard of Nürburgring? If you're an auto racing enthusiast, you likely have. According to Wikipedia, the racetrack was nicknamed "The Green Hell" by Jackie Stewart (famed Scottish racing driver) and is known as "the toughest, most dangerous and most demanding purpose-built racing circuit in the world". Located in Germany, the older track was first built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains.
Are you hungry? One of the great things about Los Angeles is the abundance of food. I'm not just talking about restaurants. You need to get out of your car, and walk around your neighborhood. You could make a great meal just from what you find out on the streets. It's free, and most of it's organic. Just be sure to wash any dirt off of your treasure before you bite.
Vegetables sushi rolls are a very healthy and delicious alternative to a lot of the trans fat food we eat today. It has this delicious fresh crunch to it which makes you crave it even more. Follow along in these five cooking how-to videos to learn how to prepare, roll and cut a vegetable sushi roll. Learn how to cook the rice and mushrooms for your roll. The preparation of the sushi rice is a critical process because the rice gives the sushi its subtle texture and flavor.
Do you love Christmas sweets but can't stand fruitcake because it's overly saccharine? Then perhaps this recipe will get you loving candied fruits in your desserts once again.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an orchid wedding corsage. First, take some orchids and combine them together into a small bouquet. Next, take some leaves and place them on the back of the bouquet so they are surrounding the back of the flowers, not overpowering them. Next, you will nee to tie a green ribbon around the stems of the flowers to make sure they are all firmly placed together. After you add in the leaves, tie a white ribbon around the entire bouquet, then add in decorative ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to collect seeds with Barb Pearson. Where your flowers have formed is where your seed will form. It's best to collect seeds when the seed is dry, after the dew has dried off them in the afternoon. The seeds will be ripe when the pods have begun to open. Seed pods that are still green aren't ready to be collected yet. Pods are ready when they come off the vine easily. The best way to store the seeds is in a paper bag with a label on the outside. You can always cl...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to write a rap song. First, make sure it comes from within you. Writing rap is like poetry. Most rap songs consist of a 16 bar verse with about an 8 bar chorus. It is really about how you feel. Make sure your rhymes are both deep and tight. Flow is very important. This is the general structure of a rap song. It must sound good. Dig deep down to find the best expression. Do not just duplicate what other peoples are saying. Start off slow and stick to a ...
Lawn care: repairing a small spot. Here's a quick, easy, and effective way to keep weeds from invading small bare spots in your lawn. For best results, reseed damaged areas in early spring or late summer/early fall.
Create your own T-shirt design with host Lisa Bleyaert by following along with this how-to video! All you need are a cotton t-shirt and some fabric paint and you’ll be on your way to a totally YOU fashion statement! You will need a t-shirt, fabric paint: green, glittery gold, black, and glow in the dark white, a piece of cardboard, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Paint a t-shirt.
Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any backyard and now you can learn how to attract them! Join host Lisa Bleyaert as she shows you how to make your very own hummingbird feeder! You will need white, yellow, and green paint, a plastic water bottle, scissors, an exacto knife, red cord, paint brushes, and one plastic container with a lid. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a hummingbird feeder. Make a hummingbird feeder.
With its glossy green leaves and perfectly shaped, exquisitely fragrant pure, white flowers, it could only be a gardenia. Gardenias are some of the more popular flowering shrubs but they never seem to flower as much as we'd like them to. For a start, it's important to be patient: gardenia flowers consistently is consistently warm. For more information on growing, and caring for gardenias, such that they'll grow well, watch this gardenia flower how-to. Grow and care for gardenia bushes.
Wood fences take a beating. They’re out in the weather 24/7, which can leave them faded, green, even mossy. But you can turn back the clock with a pressure washer. Watch this Home & Garden How-to video to learn how easy it is to clean wood fences with the use of a pressure washer. Use a pressure washer to clean wood fences.
Learn how to paint lush summer trees in watercolor using just two colors and three brushes. Then look at a complete tree portrait in a landscape setting. Here you'll find out how to 'turn on the sunlight' with the contrast between sun and shadows and how to exploit those green colors. Make sure to watch both videos! Paint summer trees in watercolor.
The Master Keyer tool in Toxik allows you to create sharp mattes quickly and easily. In this 4 part series you will get an overview of the project then see how to key on a green screen, refine the matte, and add and reposition objects. Use the Master Keyer tool in Toxik - Part 1 of 4.
Target golf... Nick Bradley explains why excellent alignment at set-up is crucial if you want to hit pin-seeking iron shots.Just a few millimetres out in your alignment at address can equate to yards out when your golf ball lands on the green. And that can make the difference between a birdie and a bogey.Use Nick's aligment drill and you've got no excuse for not hitting irons spot-on, every time. Hit straighter irons.
Manju Malhi's quick and easy Indian style chicken curry, demonstrated in this how-to video, is perfect when you're in a hurry. Time efficient without sacrificing the flavor. You will need olive oil, a medium onion, a chicken fillet, cloves of garlic, green chili, salt, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, tomato puree, garam masala or curry paste, double cream, a teaspoon, tablespoon, chopping board for meat, chopping board for vegetables, sharp knife, non-stick frying pan, plates to hol...
Modern Indian cuisine expert Manju Malhi shows here how to make her delicious Lamb Kebabs. These melt in the mouth kebabs are made with finely ground mince, and a perfect blend of spices. These are great on the grill at home, or on a barbecue. You will need lemon, minced lamb, vegetable or olive oil. garlic cloves, root ginger, green chilies, fresh coriander leaves, ground coriande, ground cumin, black peppercorns, turmeric, garam masala, salt, a large tub, skewers, a chopping board, sharp kn...
Here's a noncomprehensive list of current features confirmed and experienced in Minecraft 1.8. If you have anything to add, please do so in the comment section below.
We've covered Chrome browser extensions that make your Google+ experience richer and more useful, but there are still many users who prefer to use Firefox. To that end, I've gathered 13 Firefox add-ons to aid in the enhancement of your Google+ experience.
With the new privacy settings updates that are rolling out this week there are a couple glitches. Currently people's posts are being set to 'only me'. You need to manually change this before anyone will be able to see your status updates or game posts. I'm confident facebook will fix this soon, but until then here's how to do it.
1. Extend your engagement. A longer planning period means a better chance of getting the best vendors in your price range. Plus, you can typically lock in rates that might increase by the time your wedding date arrives.
On CBS Sunday night, Mark Zuckerberg talked with Lesley Stahl on "60 Minutes" about his life as the CEO of mega-social media site Facebook.
What the hell is turducken? Well, as the amalgam of a name will tell you, it's a delicious dish made from turkey stuffed with duck that's stuffed with a chicken.
Bacon and cocktails. Not the likliest of food and beverage combinations when eaten together, and especially odd when a recipe advocates you MIX THE TWO into one bacon-y alcoholic drink.
In this tutorial, we learn how to enter task information in MS Project 2007. Use the "gantt chart view" to have a task list next to the bar graph. Start typing in the information of the task, followed by the duration and other information you need. If you press enter, you will drop down to the next list. The task will then be given a number for each of the different tasks. Type in what the task names are, then continue to go down the list entering in all information. The duration can be as lo...
Fortunately, this Jesse James won't run away from you when you're not looking and allow itself to get sipped by someone else's pucker.
Whether you're training to pursue it as a career or just like to show off your knowledge when you're hosting company, knowing how to pour a well-sized shot is great for tending bar. This method makes it easy for anybody to size a drink. All you have to do it count to 6 and pour. This video will show exactly how to pour accurate shot sizes.
A quick trick to do a screen capture on iPhone. A great skill to have especially when your iPhone is misbehaving, so you can show the Genius Bar whats up. This will record a video of your screen. It's how people make tutorials on a PC. You can do this easily on your iPhone. This works on the 3G and regular iPhone. Record a screen capture on an iPhone.
If you ever wondered how to keep your car looking great and protect the paint for years to come, read on.
Inserting FasTrim with your laminate floor requires only a few simple tools. To insert FasTrim on your laminate floor that is up against ceramic tiles, first drill holes in the plastic track using a 3/16 masonry bit. Be sure to wear safety glasses to avoid damage from flying parts. Then clean up any debris on the track. Next insert the plastic insert and put in the screws. Put in the last piece of laminate and use a pull bar to bring it up tight. Insert the FasTrim over the plastic track. Pou...
David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a rose napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin into a rose shape. Fold a rose napkin.
David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a fan napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin fan-style. Fold a fan napkin.
Are you exhausted from farming constant dyes to create colored wool? Are you looking for a quicker method to gathering colored wool, but don't know where to start? Are you still learning how to farm colored wool or how to make certain wool colors? This quick tutorial will go over how to find and create every possible colored dye in the game.
