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Green Pest Control - Part 3

Gary Towne was kind enough to submit a detailed overview of green pest management for our readers, which I’ve broken down into 3 articles. Gary will help us find out how we can control pests around our home or office without poisoning or harming the Earth or the people in the building and the children or pets playing in the yards. He’ll show you that there are times when you can best deal with a situation yourself and give you some tips on what to look for when choosing a trustworthy pest control operator (PCO). Gary is formally of Dr. Price Pest Control and Towne’s Pest Control , now of Propec Pest Control . He is, actually, my brother and as such he comes from a family with a tradition of respect and appreciation for nature, and focused on being environmentally (and fiscally) responsible and self-sufficient. You can contact him directly at: gwtowne@hotmail.com * Find Part 1 of this series:  http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2014/10/green-pest-control-part-1.html  or simpl

World of Writing, interview

-- World of Writing --  * Shout out to Alli Russo, Public Relations agent with http://AlliRussoPR.com Today we have Qwana Reynolds sharing her thoughts on the world of writing. She is a self-published author for the Friend In Your Pocket series, written to motivate anyone wanting to enhance and enrich their lives. Qwana tells us that her goal is to show readers that they have a story to tell and they should look at their trauma as a gift, and to make them aware of what others are going through. They should ask themselves the question, how can I help the people around me that have overcome or are in the process of overcoming trauma? Writers like Qwana have a sincere mission of helping the readers become more conscious and enable them to make better decisions that will impact our world in a positive matter. Q: Tell us something about yourself. My name is Qwana Reynolds and I love writing. I love thinking about writing and I am grateful that I

Green Pest Control, part 2

Gary Towne was kind enough to submit a detailed overview of green pest management for our readers, which I’ve broken down into 3 articles. Gary will help us find out how we can control pests around our home or office without poisoning or harming the Earth or the people in the building and the children or pets playing in the yards. He’ll show you that there are times when you can best deal with a situation yourself and give you some tips on what to look for when choosing a trustworthy pest control operator (PCO). Gary is formally of Dr. Price Pest Control and Towne’s Pest Control , now of Propec Pest Control . He is, actually, my brother and as such he comes from a family with a tradition of respect and appreciation for nature, and focused on being environmentally (and fiscally) responsible and self-sufficient. You can contact him directly at: gwtowne@hotmail.com * Find Part 1 of this series here via October 21st's post:  http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.

Fund Raising Tour Of Universal Green Home

* Submitted: For the first time, tours of the one-of-a-kind Universal Design Living Laboratory will be offered to the community to raise money for spinal cord injury research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center . Where : 6141 Clark State Road, Columbus, Ohio (US) When : Open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. daily October 25 through November 23, 2014 . Admission is $10, with all proceeds benefiting spinal cord injury research at Ohio State. Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) is the residence of Rosemarie Rossetti Ph.D., an internationally known speaker and advocate for people with disabilities and her husband, Mark Leder, the builder of the home. The 3,500-square foot home that features universal design was conceived and built after Rosemarie was paralyzed from the waist down in 1998 when she was crushed by a large tree while riding a bicycle. Leder’s life was impacted by the tragedy too. The emotional impact was overwhelming. The cou

Green Pest Control, part 1

Gary Towne was kind enough to submit a detailed overview of green pest management for our readers, which I’ve broken down into 3 articles. Gary will help us find out how we can control pests around our home or office without poisoning or harming the Earth or the people in the building and the children or pets playing in the yards. He’ll show you that there are times when you can best deal with a situation yourself and give you some tips on what to look for when choosing a trustworthy pest control operator (PCO). Gary is formally of Dr. Price Pest Control and Towne’s Pest Control , now of Propec Pest Control . He is, actually, my brother and as such he comes from a family with a tradition of respect and appreciation for nature, and focused on being environmentally (and fiscally) responsible and self-sufficient. You can contact him directly at: gwtowne@hotmail.com -- Green Pest Control, Part 1 -- So, you have some pests in your home or garden, say, mice or cockro

World of Writing, interview

-- World of Writing --  Dr. Elizabeth Armstrong has always had a strong affinity for natural ecosystems, wildlife, and non-human allies.  Her love of knowledge yielded a Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in the sciences at the University of Arkansas and completed coursework in Financial Case for Green, Green Building Development , and Water-Wise landscaping.  She has mentored and consulted on environmental issues for over two decades.  An author’s path resulted in her new book, Align With The Wild , which addresses the need for a worldwide lifestyle shift towards heart-centered conscious collaborations with all species.  Q: Elizabeth, could we start by having you give us a brief glance at your life experiences? A: I was born on a military base since my father was an officer in the Army.  As a toddler, I lived in Japan.  My family settled right outside of Washington DC, in Maryland where I spent most of my younger years.  I have enjoye

Tips for creating press kits and author bios

 * written by: Harriet Hodgson - she has been a freelancer for 36+ years and is the author of 33 books. Her latest releases are Happy Again! Your New and Meaningful Life After Loss, Help! I'm Raising My Grandkids, and Seed Time: Growing from Life's Losses and Sorrows . Visit her website for more information about this busy author and grandmother. http://www.harriethodgson.com It's been a few years since I assembled an author press kit. I'm working on one now and have been at it for days. Things were going well and then, to my surprise, I foundered on the author bio. This surprised me because I knew my book and myself better than anyone else. Publishing is changing quickly. Most publishers, whether they are traditional, print on demand, indie, or hybrid, ask authors to get involved with marketing. Each author has to figure out how much they are willing to do and spend. Publishers rely on social media and author websites for publicity. Fortunately,

Green Non-profit

-- Quote of the Day -- "When we are no longer able to change a situation,  we are challenged to change ourselves." ~ Victor Frankl -- Green Non-profit --  Have you heard of the Environment America Organization ? I learned of them through Facebook, and if you visit their Facebook site click on the About page to find links to their offices in each of the US states. One thing I do have to mention is that most of the Facebook posts are kinda negative, something I tend to avoid, however they are a powerful organization with a wide reach across one of the power countries of the world. Therefore I thought I would pass on the following information to you:   http://twitter.com/EnvAm http://environmentamerica.org/ Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's

Facebook Marketing

-- Local Event --  Creston (BC, Canada): The Friends of the Library Fall Booksale runs Friday October 17, (10am-7pm) through Saturday (10am-3pm). At the Creston Library (531 16th Ave South). 100% of the proceeds go to support your local public library. -- Facebook Marketing --   * Today's article (below) was written by Katherinn Palacio - a mom, wife and home business coach who looks forward to new and lasting friendships with amazing people like you. Visit http://KatherinnPalacio.TeamYovakat.com for even more valuable training on Facebook Marketing  Facebook  is the place in where you will find people who have the same mentality you do about working from home, making their dreams come true and the top reason, to be financially free. The thing is that most new home business owners have no clue how to approach or talk to people offline and online and the first thing they do i