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by Louisa May Is chlorine in swimming pools hazardous to your health? Chlorine is commonly used in swimming pools to provide disinfection in the water, but it’s a known respiratory irritant to mucous membranes and lungs. There are now healthy alternatives, thanks in part to Dr. David Knighton, MD. He’s a vascular trauma surgeon and also co-founder and chairman of the board at Creative Water Solutions (CWS), a small company in Plymouth, Minnesota that is growing fast. In 2006, he and his partner, microbiologist Vance Fiegel, introduced SpaNaturally, a plant-based water filtering product for home spas and hot tubs. Now,they’ve gone bigger. PoolNaturally is CWS’s new... Read more
by Louisa May Marburg, Germany, a peaceful Renaissance city on a hill, has long been a tourist destination. Its medieval attractions, dating back to the 1200’s,...
by Louisa May Andy Warhol would have loved this. The late American artist coined the phrase, “fifteen minutes of fame.” He was referring to the fleeting...
by Louisa May I’m often reminded that there are many versions of the truth, and the widely differing points of view highlighted in this lawsuit offer no exception....
by Louisa May True or False? Cypress mulch is an environmentally friendly, rot and insect-resistant good choice for your garden. The answer is FALSE. Many people think...
by Louisa May Community gardens are making a comeback, but they don’t just happen overnight. So, let’s talk about planning. I am not a list maker at heart, but for something this big, involving so many, I see the advantages of being organized right from the start. If you are considering starting a community garden, or if tenants have requested a plot of ground for a kitchen garden, begin with a meeting. Find out how many people are interested, and be specific. The more detailed you get in your discussions, the easier it will be for you to determine your gardeners’ level of commitment. Here are a few tips from the American Community Gardening Association: 1.) Who’s... Read more
by Louisa May Bad news- watching is not enough anymore. America’s waterways need help, and many communities are relying on the efforts of volunteers, not...
by Julie Murphy As apartment owners, keeping properties clean and protecting high cost assets like appliances are a top priority. That’s why, when it comes to...
by Louisa May The farmer in the dell, of children’s song fame, didn’t drink bottled water. He didn’t have the choice. His drinking water probably came...
Why the EPA, ERI, FBI, and GRX Want You! by Louisa May Seventeenth century English poet and playwright William Congreve is remembered for declaring that “music has...
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