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Tom Butler Help social lending from people with poor solar and wind resources

Here in Northern Indiana we have poor resources for wind and solar. This is why social lending over the internet to help people invest in solar and wind if they are located in good areas for this is a powerful idea.

I really wanted to champion this idea, so I purchased a number of domains and gave a couple of private presentations but I never really had the energy to invest in it that much. This idea needs a new champion and I need to exit and focus on other things.

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Added by Tom Butler on March 17, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

GREENHEAT Solutions Isokern's NEW GreenTech Fireplace

Our new EPA Approved GreenTech Standard Fireplaces are the first wood burning fireplace of it's kind to meet and exceed U.S. EPA standards for fireplace emissions. Within the next few years, all fireplaces will be required to meet Green Standards and the Isokern GreenTech fireplace is ready now to be specified and installed in homes and projects. The EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace Program Qualified system is a prefabricated, refractory modular fireplace designed for field assembly.… Continue

Added by GREENHEAT Solutions on March 12, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Mrs. Cara Dafforn Breaking Ground

Do you smell that? It's spring and time to break the earth from the snowbound wreakage of the winter to rake the thatch and prepare the innoculant for the new growth season. This forum provides everyone the opportunity to publish and post the everyday effort of average folk who want to make Indiana Greener.

My effort is around filling the kitchen garden with fresh ingredients that travel 15 feet to my table.

All the hardgoods are purchased and si

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Added by Mrs. Cara Dafforn on March 11, 2010 at 6:56pm — 3 Comments

waldopaper Socialism!


The Groucho Marxist Party definitely has possibilities. How much would a website cost? Of course, the Groucho Marxist party could solicit no members... catch 22... because anybody who should be a member wouldn't… Continue

Added by waldopaper on March 3, 2010 at 10:53am — No Comments

Ellen Plastic bags: To pay or not to pay

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/22/plastic-bags-pay

This is one of the must read topics from the Washington Times today, other than ' Inside the Beltway' which really blows me away. While I am still trying to wrap my head around that government conspiracy theorcy post, I will deal with the plastic bag issue, and whether to pay, or not, for our plastic shopping bags.

If you are Enviro con… Continue

Added by Ellen on February 24, 2010 at 2:13pm — 9 Comments

Marianne Peters Three Questions to Ask Before You Dig Your Spring Garden

Are you itching to dig? Now is the perfect time to plan a garden, and planning is always a good idea,

especially if you are new to gardening. Before you dig, mull over these three questions.

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Added by Marianne Peters on February 22, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Mrs. Cara Dafforn How we move: Naptown Bicycle Trail

On Wednesday, Congressman Carson, Mayor Ballard and Brian Payne announced that the U.S. Dept. of Transportation awarded the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick $20.5 million to complete the remaining corridors of the trail in ti… Continue

Added by Mrs. Cara Dafforn on February 20, 2010 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Ready to grow your own veggies?

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Added by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp on February 18, 2010 at 7:33pm — 5 Comments

Mrs. Cara Dafforn Gardening from the Couch: Sow Seed Sunday

The seeds have been sown today and by the Grace of God the days of gardening from the couch are soon to change. Five more weeks of winter, a stranger announced in the line of Panera as I gather 6 shortbread cookies iced in pink with red hot cinnamon candies collected at the bottom of a cellophane red ribbon. Group packaging treats like fudge, ch

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Added by Mrs. Cara Dafforn on February 14, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Abigail Frost Article on Save Maumee from Freeze Dried Gray Matter

Change starts at the ground roots level

Friday, February 12, 2010
By Robert Rouse
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Added by Abigail Frost on February 13, 2010 at 3:03pm — 2 Comments

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Snow pack good for spring bulbs and perennials

Instinct may tell us to cover spring bulbs that break ground in winter with mulch. Hold off because the mulch can warm the soil and force the bulbs to grow faster. In fact, the snow pack we have is really a boon to spring bulbs and perennials because it acts as an insulator for these p… Continue

Added by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp on February 13, 2010 at 6:59am — No Comments

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Spring Garden Clinic set for Feb. 27

The 16th annual Spring Garden Clinic will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 27 at Cold Spring School, 3650 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the Marion County Extension’s Capital City Garden Project, the topics include:

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Added by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp on February 10, 2010 at 8:38pm — No Comments

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Ice, snow may damage tree limbs, shrubs

Resist the temptation to knock the snow and ice from the limbs of trees or shrubs. Doing so may cause even more damage. More tips at the Hoosier Gardener. Continue

Added by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp on February 7, 2010 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Ellen See Mary Jane, see her help the environment. Help, Mary Jane, help!

http://www.freezedriedgraymatter.com/?p=420" Apologies to fans of the Elson-Gray Reader’s Dick and Jane books, this is as simple as possible for a few lug heads out there who get all glassy eyed when you start getting into details. Ummm.... please excuse the political cartoon... I swear i didn't see it. I was just going for the green stuff! Used to harvest hemp when it grew wild all over the state, of course back then I was stupid, and… Continue

Added by Ellen on February 3, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Ayline Gomez Why I Love Sleeping?

A girl like me should be spending my free time checking out the latest fashion trends over the net or by visiting stores in the shopping centers in the city. To me, that is very erroneous because I do not share the thoughts of a regular girl. After all, I am special and does not subscribe to what society consider as normal. Although hate anything boring, I would rather sleep all day than go out. I love to sleep in my cool bedroom with… Continue

Added by Ayline Gomez on January 29, 2010 at 11:16am — 1 Comment

Cindy Lynn Jacobs Sustainable Remodeling

One of the best ways to add value to your home is to upgrade your bathroom or kitchen. One of the best ways to add value to your home and the environment is to upgrade to a sustainable bathroom or kitchen. First, be sure your contractor is certified green, or at least follows the same guidelines as a certified green builder. Many contractors claim to be green because more consumers are demanding eco-friendly solutions. However, study the… Continue

Added by Cindy Lynn Jacobs on January 27, 2010 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Marianne Peters Climate Clues: Reliable Sources for Facts About Climate Change

The recent shenanigans dubbed “Climategate” made me even more aware of the need for clear climate information. Here in Indiana, a state that depends on fossil fuel – especially coal – we can’t rely on hearsay and political pontificating to make good decisions about our future. So where do we look for information that’s objective, scientific, and up-to-date? Snuggle Up With a Scientist Thanks to the Internet, scientific data on climate change (usually found in on-line journals and magazines) is… Continue

Added by Marianne Peters on January 27, 2010 at 7:37am — No Comments

Mann Plumbing Inc. Solar Energy Mann Plumbing to Showcase New Solar Products at 2010 MCBA Home Show

Please join us at the 2010 MCBA Home Show, January 29th-31st at Bloomington Convention Center, Booth 216. We will be showcasing several new solar energy products, tankless water heaters and other energy saving products for home and business. When you stop by be sure to register to win a solar attic fan! See you at the show! Continue

Added by Mann Plumbing Inc. Solar Energy on January 25, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

Cindy Lynn Jacobs First Net Zero Home in Michiana

Borkholder Buildings & Supply just completed their first net zero home located in Nappanee, Ind. on Market St. The 1,350 square-foot home generates all of its own energy and the entire structure is 95% recyclable. The goal was go generate a net zero home that was affordable to the average American ($80-$100 per square foot). For more information, look for my article in the March issue of IN Michaina or e-mail me. Continue

Added by Cindy Lynn Jacobs on January 24, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

waldopaper Citizens United v. FEC:

A Country for Old Men.

“I need you to get out of the car…” —Chief Justice Anton Chigurh Some background information: Nike v Kasky, 2003 “…is commercial speech entitled to reduc… Continue

Added by waldopaper on January 22, 2010 at 3:55pm — No Comments

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