When one says San Francisco is one of the best modern cities in the world , one is serious. San Francisco has a lot to offer; restaurants, clubs, and cafes are all present among major metropolises in the world, but this small city has its own enchantment on visitors and residents alike. One special thing about San Francisco is that during the first week of each month, several museums offer free entrance. Read more…
The Natural Step is a non-profit environmental education organization working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society. They have recently made a nice two minutes cartoon explaining what sustainability is according to The Natural Step framework. The cartoon is a good way to start the sustainability journey for any individual or organization to get basic understanding of how to contribute to a better and more sustainable future.
Your summer vacation can be even more relaxing when you know that everything is well at home. Yesterday, I wrote about how to prepare your home for vacation, and now I’d like to continue that list of things that you need to do before you leave.
Take a good look at everything in your home that is plugged in. Unplug small appliances, decorative lamps and fountains and anything that does not need electricity while you are gone. This will cut down on the risk of an electrical fire and save you money on electricity costs while you are gone.
In the summer, you can even turn off your heat and hot water furnace.
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Don Murray, vice president of the Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida, checks one of his honey bee hives to see how his bees are producing honey in Ft. Myers on Thursday morning. Murray has approximately 20 hives which are home to some 30 to 50 thousand honey bees.
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Speaking of simple geometric lines for modern coffee tables, Pitagora is solid block of walnut, wenghe or mirror in upside down pyramid shape. Designed by Giorgio Cattelan, Pitagora emphasizes the simplicity of clean geometric shapes with classic style. Following on the same parameters is Yo Yo, a hamburger shaped coffee table for any modern living room addition.
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