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Cookie replied to Eric's discussion 'Humanure?'

The Sugar Loaf Volunteer Fire Dept. (Boulder, CO) doesn't own the land its building is sitting on, so no improvements can be made. The only water in the building is in a water cooler. The composting toilet works just fine and is odorless. On Garage…

January 28

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Finding fragrance-free accomodations

January 28

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December 15, 2009

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Finding fragrance-free accomodations

Those of us who need to find fragrance-free space know that environmentally green does not usually equate with healthy living but is often a sales ploy for hotels and other accommodations. For example, there may be less waste involved if towels are not laundered daily, but this doesn’t make a room safe for someone who is looking for a fragrance-free, chemically unpolluted room. Using scented products (essential oils, organics, or herbs ) or providing scented soap and shampoo results in smelly an… Continue

Posted by Cookie on January 28, 2010 at 12:34pm

"Things could be worse" movies

Here is a pick-me-up list for those days when you get the blues! What are your favorites?

A Beautiful Mind

John Forbes Nash Jr. (Russell Crowe) was a brilli

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Posted by Eric on October 25, 2009 at 8:00am

News, Science, and Links Summary

September 11, 2009

New Study: Cell Phones Raise Risk of Brain Tumors
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-cell-phone-cancer,0,3071221.story

Hispanics face high cancer risk from breathing household chemical
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/hispanics-and-indoor-air

Stanford Ho… Continue

Posted by Cookie on September 12, 2009 at 8:39pm

NEWS, SCIENCE and Links Summary by Lourdes Salvador

Playing with fire
Chemical industry extinguishes effort to curb toxic fire retardants
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1179904

EPA Fines Tree Nursery for Pesticide Misuse, Worker Safety Violations
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=2362

Toymaker giant Mattel exempt from toxics testing rules
http:… Continue

Posted by Cookie on September 6, 2009 at 3:38pm

Our Mold-free, Fragrance-free, Pesticide-free, Formaldehyde-free contemporary Boulder,Colorado home (built to strict environmental specs for someone with environmental sensitivities) is for sale

In case you missed the photos here's a description:

3019 Sq. Ft. on a slab (no basement), 2 floors with MBR (16’x19’) on upper floor and 2 BR on main level, 2 ½ B, all tile floors, stucco interior and exterior walls, metal roof and exterior doors, all St. Charles cabinetry is metal, oak hardwood trim and solid oak doors, large office and den, LR, DR, washer/dryer room, K with walk… Continue

Posted by Cookie on August 30, 2009 at 8:16pm

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There's a great story about composting toilets on time.com. We once spent a few days in a cabin in Wyoming that had a composting toilet and it's true, a big pile of crap has no odor when it's done ri…

Tagged: compost, toilets

Started by Eric. Last reply by Cookie Jan 28.

Treating flu and cancer with baking soda

It's hard to believe, but this looks somewhat credible and I recommend reading Mercola's comments. Overlooked 150 Year Old Household Cleaner a Remedy for Swine Flu? Posted by: Dr. Mercola December 1…

Tagged: Cancer, flu

Started by Eric Dec. 15, 2009.

CT scans deliver higher-than-expected radiation doses & higher cancer risk

"The issue is important, investigators say, because over the past two decades, the use of diagnostic CT has skyrocketed: from 3 million scans nationwide in 1980 to 70 million in 2007. In the latest s…

Tagged: ct scan, cancer, radiation

Started by Eric Dec. 14, 2009.

Gary Null Speaks Out Against Vaccine Industry

part I part II part III

Tagged: Industry, Vaccine

Started by Eric Nov. 19, 2009.

Doctors kids won't get swine flu vaccine

I've followed Doctor Mercola for years, so when he says "Don't let your child get flu vaccine" that it's not safe or even helpful, I believe him. Here are a few excerpts (read full text): Confusion…

Tagged: swine, vaccine, flu

Started by Eric Oct. 25, 2009.

Nurses union files lawsuit over mandatory flu vaccine

There are real health reasons for not getting the flu shot but it doesn't appear that the union filed this lawsuit over health issues. Too bad: SEATTLE - A union representing 16,000 registered nurse…

Tagged: vaccine, flu, swine

Started by Eric Oct. 2, 2009.

wow - California bans high-emission paint thinners, solvents

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California air regulators approved strict regulations Thursday for aerosol air fresheners, paint thinners and solvents as a way to lessen smog-forming emissions and reduce a heal…

Tagged: bans, California, solvents, voc

Started by Eric Sep. 29, 2009.

Fruit and veg have 'unacceptable' levels of pesticides

Many fruit and vegetables sold in supermarkets and greengrocers contain pesticide residues that are above the maximum legal level, an in-depth report has said. Apples, peas, and grapes are sometimes…

Started by Eric Sep. 29, 2009.

Curing swine flu without drugs - IV Vitamin C

Please see attachment for more swine flu info! Posted by: Dr. Mercola September 08 2009 Dr. Thomas Levy sent me a report on a case where vitamin C was used to completely cure a case of swine flu. H…

Tagged: c, vitamin, flu, swine

Started by Eric Sep. 19, 2009.

This week is Poultry Website Week!

This week is Poultry Website Week! Today, they will welcome KT LaBadie, owner of www.urbanchickens.org. Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ http://budurl.com/chicken827

Started by Amy Domestico Aug. 27, 2009.