- Ayahuasca - Plant Spirit Shamanism in the Amazon By : Howard G Charing
This article explores the visionary and spiritual realms of the Amazonian brew Ayahuasca. This extraordinary world to which we are transported by plants is not accessible through the verbal rational mind but through dream language or an expansion of the imagination. Thus dreams & our imaginative powers act like doorways during a plant diet and connect us with the plant spirit. - Forestry Communities in Northern Ontario By : Amy Nutt
Forestry is one of the key industries in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario's forest areas play an important role in providing livelihood to forestry communities all over the region. - 2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time By : Andrew Stratton
In late October 2003 the state of California was hit with the worst wildfire that it had ever experienced. Twenty people where killed and much damage to local communities resulted. - August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew Attacks Florida, Massive Damage Is The Result By : Andrew Stratton
On August 24, 1992 hurricane Andrew hit the state of Florida with wind gusts as high as 175 miles per hour, resulting in massive damage and loss of life. - Infrastructure Decimated by Earthquake in Kobe, Japan on January 17, 1995 By : Andrew Stratton
In January 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region near Japan's busiest port at Kobe, killing 5000 people and reeking havoc with local utilities, businesses and infrastructure. - Delaware Valley Flood Results in Severe Damage By : Andrew Stratton
In August of 1955 hurricanes Connie and Diane passed through the Delaware valley area dropping over 8" of rain. With little warning the Delaware River flooded creating havoc as a result. - Huge Landslide Destroys Ski Resort By : Andrew Stratton
In July of 1997 a tremendous landslide rolled over the Thredbo Ski Village in Australia causing massive damage and virtually burying everything in its path. - Tsunami Hits Coastal Communities Across Southeast Asia, Killing an Estimated 275,000 People By : Andrew Stratton
On December 26, 2004 the Asian Tsunami hit the coastal regions of Southeast Asia becoming one of the largest and deadliest catastrophes of our time. - Some of the Worst Tornados in US History Result in Massive Damage By : Andrew Stratton
On April 11, 1965 a massive series of tornados hit the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan with wind gusts as high as 318 miles per hour, killing 250 people and injuring some 1500 others. - The Importance Of Global Warming Awareness 2007 By : Gordon Petten
Composite findings of about 2,000 scientists do not augur well for future years due to the alarming rate the earth's lower atmosphere is warming up - Fresh Flowers By : John Pawlett
When springtime comes, one of the first things I want to do is to go out and get some fresh flowers for my home. - What We've Learned From Birds About Flight - and Why It Took So Long By : Janet Winter
Eons ago, Zork stood outside his cave and watched a vulture spread his wings and soar off a cliff. Zork decided to try this himself. Too late, he realized that his lift to drag ratio was about zero - no lift and lots of drag - and he had the glide ratio of a brick. Zork's decedents gave up on aviation for 50,000 years. - Air - More Than Just A Necessity By : Steve Thomas
No one really thinks about the versatility and usefulness of air until it is really needed. The lack of air can kill; polluted air can cause illness. - Zap Thse Darn Mosquitos Where They Live By : Tom Sample
Mosquito-transmitted diseases claim one million lives every year around the world and that's why a reduction in their population is much sought after. Mosquito control plans are planned by the city corporations to eliminate their growth in the early life cycle stage known as the larval stage. - Predict The Weather From The Comfort Of Your Living Room! By : Tom Sample
You sit inside and a display console shows you what the weather is like outside - the humidity, the temperature, the rainfall, air pressure, wind speed, whatever. The more the number of sensors used outside to record this data, the more expensive will be the home weather station. - Do you Wear Bonsai Goggles ? By : Bradley Smith
This article compares life with that of a Bonsai tree. By wearing Bonsai Goggles you will learn that getting old needn't mean being out of date ! - How To Photograph Wild Birds By : Janet Winter
Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the counted birds. - What Is The Greenhouse Effect? By : Ken Snow
There has been much discussion, both among experts and lay people about the 'greenhouse effect'. The greenhouse effect is a term that refers to changes in the Earth's atmospheric composition, which have been related to the warming of our planet. - Should You Feed Wild Birds In The Winter? By : Janet Winter
Winter weather will soon be here in many parts of the country, yet many of us enjoy our wild birds year-round. Should you continue feeding them in winter? What should you feed them, and how should you go about it? - Romancing The Flowers Part Two By : Karishma Roy
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. - Romancing The Flowers Part Three By : Karishma Roy
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. - Romancing The Flowers Part Four By : Karishma Roy
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. - Baby Boomers are Living Off The Grid, Using Alternative Energy, and Building Strawbale Houses By : Luise Volta
Many retiring Baby Boomers are looking for a serious challenge, an escape from urbanism and a chance to breathe clean air. - A Life Threatening Environment By : Reed Langdon
Global Warming is becomming a common problem we are all faced with. Nature is now showing signs with unique changes affecting our lives. - Bats in Your Home? Here's How to Get Them Out - Humanely! By : Janet Winter
Inspite of their reputation, bats are beneficial and interesting creatures. But if they nest in your home, they can be a real problem. Here's how to deal with bats in your home. - Camping and Smoking By : Mike Durand
During the summer and in dry spells, a cigarette can be a definite fire hazard. The leaves and the grass may be dead from lack of water and the blistering heat. - 10 Tips For Camping Cooking By : Jeff Schuman
10 tips to get the best of your camping cooking while keeping it safe. - How Do You Pronounce That? By : Angie Hembree
Products that you can't say could be hazardous to your health. I've given some examples and a website to look up more ingredients. - Create And Enjoy A Hummingbird Paradise By : Ben Franklin
While it's true attracting these amazing little creatures isn't very difficult, there are ways to better ensure success. - About the Hoodia Plant By : Harry Rockwell
Hoodias are protected plants, typical of the Namib Desert, ranging from Central Namibia to southern Angola, especially in plains and rocky areas. Common names include "Bushmans Hat" and "Queen of the Namib". - Great Ocean Conveyor to Circulate Water of the World By : James Hunt
Although it may not seem like it at times, the ocean is constantly in motion both above and below the water. Underneath the surface of the water there are currents and waves that are caused by the winds on the surface of the sea... - Floribunda Roses - All You Need To Know By : Mike Singh
Floribunda roses are some of the most amazing out there because of the large, dense amounts of buds that are produced. Find out more ... - Rose Diseases - All You Need To Know By : Mike Singh
Roses are beautiful plants that many people enjoy growing in their gardens. But, there are some very common types of diseases that face roses no matter what type they are and no matter where they are grown ...
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