Photo credit: http://www.facebook.com/native.encyclopedia This is a shared photo by friends from Facebook to denounce the cutting of trees in Baguio City to give way to the construction of a multi-level parking bay by a well-known shopping mall. We don’t have the money or power to counter what this big business(es) is up to, but we…
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Puerto Princesa Underground River – One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Congrats Philippines! Puerto Princesa Underground River is now one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Based on the first count of votes yesterday, 11-11-11, our very own PPUR made it to the list of the provisional New7Wonders of Nature. Confirmation of winners will be announced early next year pending the calculation and validation of…
19 Skin Lightening Creams Laden with Mercury?
This is quite alarming especially for women using the following products that were found with large amounts of mercury – an extremely toxic chemical also found and commonly used in thermometers and dental restoration. I would like to share in toto the report made by the EcoWaste Coalition. The EcoWaste Coalition, a group promoting chemical…
Helpful Tips for the Rainy Days
A devastating scene caused by Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. This is a repost. Tips to observe with (or without) an impending typhoon. Dispose your garbage properly so it won’t clog the drainage and become the source of infection. Make sure that power lines are stable or firmly connected; shut down the main power if necessary….
Summer is not yet over
Despite afternoon rains, summer is not yet over, according to weather forecaster. This means we will have to brace for more hot and humid days ahead. It would be difficult to sleep at night unless you have air conditioning at home or you have sexy french maid lingerie to wear for a good night’s sleep….
Shades of Ginkgo Tree
Some people are born with green thumbs. My grandmother and my mother, for example, can grow plants easily. I can take care of plants like water them everyday, but raising them from seed, nah! But if you love gardening and raising rare plants, this post is for you. You might be interested about the site…
Save gas, do your shopping online
Are you familiar with green shopping? It’s my first time to hear about it either. But I was amazed at how this concept works. It saves consumers time and money and do something good for the environment in the process. It works like this, if you make your shopping online you’ll consume less energy and…
