Presenting Toronto Neighbourhoods: Cabbagetown

Posted on: 11 August, 2007

Author: Julie Kinnear

The Irish immigrants in the middle of the 18th century settled down near Toronto, the place that is known today as Cabbagetown. To find out where the name comes from, and get some up-to-date information about the neighbourhood's recreational and entertainment areas and the beautiful Victorian homes, read this article written by Julie Kinnear, Toronto realtor working in the business more than a decade now. Cabbagetown's history began in the 1840's when thousands of Irish immigrants settled here after fleeing the potato famine in their homeland. To put food on the table they grew cabbages on their front lawns, which...

HIPs EPCs and HCRs explained

Posted on: 05 August, 2007

Author: manoloK

Home Information Pack (HIP), also referred to as the 'Seller's Pack', is a set of documents conveying information about any property owned by an individual in England and Wales. Learn all you need to know about them Home information pack (also known as HIP to all) is a collection of written texts, which delivers significant information about property (especially in Wales and England) which is generally presented in the open market for you to buy. Home Information Pack, the other name for which is ‘Seller’s Pack, is a set of significant documents that the property owner is liable to show...

Video games are not an addiction

Posted on: 17 July, 2007

Author: Subhash

Doctors backed away from a controversial proposal to designate video game addiction as a mental disorder akin to alcoholism, saying psychiatrists should study the issue more. Addiction experts also ... Doctors backed away from a controversial proposal to designate video game addiction as a mental disorder akin to alcoholism, saying psychiatrists should study the issue more. Addiction experts also strongly opposed the idea at a debate at the American Medical Association’s annual meeting. They said more study is needed before excessive use of video and online games — a problem that affects about 10% of players — could be considered...

Solar Thermal Energy Plant

Posted on: 17 July, 2007

Author: Kory Doszpoly

Nevada Solar One is Nevada's first solar power plant and is located a few miles outside if Las Vegas. It is designed on solar thermal principles as opposed to photovoltaics. Solar energy can be produced in a number of ways. There is the familiar solar panel - they are becoming increasingly common as they become more and more affordable. Solar panels produce solar energy through the process called photovoltaics: the rays of the Sun hit the silicon crystals in the panel thus inducing a flow of electrons. Another way to extract energy form sunlight is the solar thermal process.   Solar...

Meatism: Earth Enemy Number One

Posted on: 17 July, 2007

Author: Jeff Popiock

The number one cause of our environmental problems is meat and dairy.  Meat is the cause of the destruction of the rain forests.    A vegan diet is the healthiest for the human body, and it is the only healthy and sustainable diet for the planet.  We all know that our planet is in serious trouble.  The fact that you really care is great, so take this one-question test to find out if you are a true environmentalist:  So what did you have for dinner last night?  Not to worry, I’m not trying to get chummy, it’s just that one simple...

How to conserve water at home and in the workplace

Posted on: 21 June, 2007

Author: Justin March

Even when water seems abundant it’s important that we all do our bit to conserve as much as possible, learn how to conserve water in this article. As we all know from school the earth’s water is constantly in movement, the water cycle or hydrologic cycle, describes the movement of water above, below, and under the earths surface. As the name ‘water cycle’ implies there is no beginning or end to this process and while water may change state from liquid, to vapour, to ice depending on the part of the water cycle that you are looking at, the amount...

How Are Marble Tiles Made?

Posted on: 09 June, 2007

Author: vanessa doctor

Marble tiles are some of the best materials that you can use in to create aesthetically pleasing but functional architectural designs. These marble tiles are more commonly used in residential areas such as the bathroom, fireplaces, even the hallways of your home as well as the countertops on your kitchen. Marble tile is definitely a remarkable material, one that is difficult to imitate. Marble, which is a metamorphic rock, conveys different characteristics indicative of its development stage. Marble is usually formed from a re-crystallization process whereby different elements from the rock, such as fossil material and other sundry minerals combine...

The Different Kinds Of Marble Tile Flooring

Posted on: 05 June, 2007

Author: vanessa doctor

Marble tiles have been used extensively in places that were not only noted for affluence, but also in places that needed an effective tile flooring that helps maintain the room’s elegance and functio... Marble tiles have been used extensively in places that were not only noted for affluence, but also in places that needed an effective tile flooring that helps maintain the room’s elegance and functionality at the same time. Marble tiles are able to denote tasteful and regal beauty without sacrificing its practical uses in the architectural structure. Marble tiles for flooring are very appealing to people since no...

A Free Standing Smoking Shelter

Posted on: 05 June, 2007

Author: Neil MacLeod

Many businesses located in the United Kingdom can greatly benefit from purchasing a free standing smoking shelter. Since the smoking ban was placed into effect smokers are in need of a place in which they can comfortably relax and savor a cigarette. Businesses that do not offer their customer base an alternative area to smoke in may lose valuable business. A customer will appreciate the effort a business has made at providing the customer with a place to smoke. Another benefit to purchasing a free standing smoking shelter is that the shelter protects smokers from the wind and the rain....

Environmentally Friendly Flooring

Posted on: 05 June, 2007

Author: Erin Ryan

An article on environmental awareness when choosing flooring. Looking at why real wood flooring is better for the environment than other choices. Until recently the term tree-hugger was used as a derogatory term to imply that person was too concerned with the state of the environment. However it is now becoming increasingly trendy to participate in environmentalism and conservation. Going green has also spread into the Hollywood elite with being environmental responsibility being close to many celebs hearts. There is an ever increasing awareness of the world we live in, with terms such as carbon emissions and carbon footprints regularly...