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40,000 Homes Could Powered By Golden Gate Tidal Turbines

June 21, 2007 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

Tidal power could energize 40,000 homes in San Francisco. A study is being conducted to see if tidal power can be tapped by installing turbines on the sea floor below the Golden Gate Bridge. According to earlier studies, 40,000 San Franciscan homes could get clean energy from tidal turbines such as these. The California utility… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Renewable Power Tagged With: energize, Golden, golden gate bridge, san francisco board of supervisors, sea, study, tidal power plant, tidal project, tidal turbines, Wombat

Rhodiola Rosea: Hypereffective Adaptogen

November 2, 2004 by Justin Thomas 4 Comments

Golden Root or Rhodiola Rosea is a plant native to mountainous regions of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Arctic. It has been used throughout history in those areas to combat fatigue and restore energy. Recently it has been getting worldwide attention due to its effectiveness as a “adaptogen”. Explaining the effects of the adaptogens is… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Medicines and Remedies Tagged With: adaptogen, adrenal glands, body, chronic fatigue syndrome, Golden, physiological interactions, plant, Rhodiola, seasonal affective disorder, siberian ginseng

Best All-Round Indoor Plants

July 29, 2004 by Justin Thomas 4 Comments

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa”) Peace Lily removes benzene, xylene and toluene found in nail polish, paints, solvents, and adhesives as well as trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a commercial product found in a wide variety of industrial uses such as metal degreasing and dry cleaning. It is also found in printing inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes… [Continue Reading]