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Signs Of The Old Gods: The Winter Solstice

Once again the Earth turns around the sun and we come to the shortest day, conspiratorially hidden right next to Christmas - on Dec 21st. The Longest Night is an opportunity to make 'Deamon Fire' - find out how. In pre-Christian times the solstice was an important time when the sun miraculously alters its course and the days shift to becoming longer, the nights shorter. In a World without electric light this was a profound reason for thanksgiving.

The Ancient Pathways Of Cornwall

The Saint's Way in Cornwall is a story written into the land. This ancient route existed long before it was used by saints, taking advantage of the unique shape of Cornwall and its rivers. Evidence (especially Pictish Art forms) suggest that Phoenicians, Egyptians and Greeks journeyed to west coasts of Britain and Ireland even before the Iron Age, in search of Keltic wisdom and trade. They would hit Cornwall and Southern Ireland first.

Freecycle Means Free Stuff And A Cleaner Environment

Over one million members in almost 3,000 communities worldwide are sharing their unwanted stuff. All the getting and giving is possible through an organization called Freecycle, a grassroots movement of people who give away things for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a local volunteer moderator. All of the trading is done online. Membership is free. Freecycle is open to individuals and non-profit organizations. The Freecycle Network was started in 2003 in Tucson, Arizona, ...

Cormorant Overabundance In Wisconsin

Article intro: In the 1970’s, the Cormorant was nearly wiped out from existence when its habitat was loaded with toxic chemicals. With very little control with the use of toxic chemicals in that decade. The wildlife environment was being contaminated. The bald eagle was also nearly wiped out from eating contaminated food (fish) during this period.

The Spirituality Of Pigeons!

I was walking down the street the other day, walking around the pigeons and saying “good morning” to them when it dawned on me just how precious they are to the lives of city slickers.

Another Doomsday, Another Dollar: Shifting Science Towards Peace And Ecology

In his book, Our Final Hour, Cambridge professor and Britain’s “Astronomer Royal” Martin Rees predicts humanity has no more than a 50/50 chance of survival into the next century and that by 2020 a million people will perish due to scientific error or terror. Some would call him prescient, while others would interpret his words as alarmist, resembling a layer cake with environmental fears on top of nuclear fears on top of chemical and biological threats, ad infinitum. With a sci-fi flare, he ...

Global Warming....what Can You Do?

Today I made a decision. There are so many issues confronting us today, from political issues, to health issues, to economic issues, to environmental issues….it’s easy to become overwhelmed and do nothing. Sometimes I feel that there are so many problems in this world, and they are so huge, that my little voice will never be heard, much less have any measurable impact on any of these issues. I know that I am not alone in this feeling.

Customer Service 101- What You Absolutely Need To Know

Customer service refers to a person or a desk, which is set up to give general assistance to customers. Success of any company or business lies in the hand of their customers. Once a customer is satisfied with the company, then company will be in good profits. It is only our customer who put down or up the reputation of the company. Advertising is aimed chiefly at getting customers to go to a particular business. Once a customer has arrived or satisfied, it is important to provide him or her ...

Greenhouse Effect And Its Implications

Some information for those who may not know much about the causes and implications of the “Greenhouse Effect” For those of you who have been living under a rock or asleep for the last 20 years or those who want to know more about it, here is a brief article.

Ecology: 10 Ways To Fortify The Environment For Under $10

America’s beautiful landscape represents the natural brilliance of a nation founded on truth, freedom, and the well-being of all its citizens.

Smoking Ban - Fair Or Foul?

Smoking Bans - Fair or Foul? By Dan Buglio, June - 2005 City halls and town councils are packed with people arguing both sides of this heated debate. Should we ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places or not? I pose this ...

The Dead Sea - A Sea That Is Sadly living Up To Its Name

Wisconsin Bans Hunting By Internet

article intro: Wisconsin has passed a ban on hunting by internet. You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the resource box is included. A notice, courtesy copy of newsletter or URL emailed to natureboy_bodybuilding@hotmail.com is appreciated. Nothing can be changed in the article. All links must live and working that is in the article. There is two bio lines included, one is html. WI bans hunting by Internet By Kevin Doberstein ...

The Many Uses Of The Functional Wetland.

article intro: In a recent City council meeting that was held in a small city in northern Wisconsin, a developer was trying to present a plan. This development plan included approximately 16.4 acres of wetland.