Tempted by Dietary Demons in Sin City

May 15th, 2008

In Vegas, you can indulge in some of the seven deadly sins which might include lust, sloth, greed or gluttony.

Gamble into the wee hours of the morning, wander in a alcoholic haze, belly up to an over indulgent buffet or shop until your credit cards are maxed out. Las Vegas is a temptress. Be prepared to take a chance and gamble. The choice is yours. These are the choices I made.

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Saving Water : How To Save Water Around Your House

January 13th, 2008

This is the fourth article (part I, II, III) in a 6 part series on Saving Water. Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of this precious resource.

Shower headNo matter where you live, there are a number of ways you can save water in the house you already have. There are many excellent environmental reasons for doing this, but you’ll also benefit from something much more tangible - you’ll save money.

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Saving water : Guttering and Drains

January 6th, 2008

This is the third article (see and )
in a 6 part series on Saving Water. There are many environmental benefits of saving water of course, but for the end consumer, saving money seems to be the key. Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of saving water.

 

Rain on the roof Have you ever caught yourself standing indoors during a heavy downpour, wondering where all of the excess water ends up? Obviously the garden can only drink so much, the pool may take a little and the
takes whatever it can.

However, the rest - the vast majority - is simply thrown away.

This article - on guttering and drains - looks at several ways to improve the flow of water around your house (so you can make the most of it), and take a few steps toward the ultimate water goal : any water that falls on your property, stays on your property. No more water bills. Ever.

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Saving Water : The Benefits of Using a Water Tank

December 16th, 2007

This is the second article in a 6 part series on Saving Water (see part 1 on ). Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of this precious resource.

Slimline tank, SydneyToday we’ll be looking at something for home-owners worldwide - the benefits of using a water tank. A rainwater tank, that is.

When I was growing up in Sydney there was no thought of restricting water use. It was common to see people watering their lawns in the evening, washing the car (with a high-pressure hose) on the weekend and standing under the cool, running water on a hot day.

In recent years (over the past decade or so), the idea has been gradually spreading that water is a valuable resource. This is particularly evident during periods of drought, when water restrictions are in place.

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Saving Water : How to measure your water usage

December 9th, 2007

This is the first article in a 6 part series on Saving Water. Living in Sydney, Australia I’m acutely aware of the value of this precious resource.

To start with, here’s a look at something which underlies all efforts to save (and re-use) water - measuring your current water usage.

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