08 Mar
One more post about ice, and then I will give it a break.
I don’t usually insert video into my blog - mainly because I have no idea how to do it.
Hopefully this one will come through.
It is a video from the Extreme Ice program on PBS.
What you are viewing is a compilation of slides over [...]
Posted in environment, nature, winter by: kml
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01 Mar
Did you know that there is a laboratory that was built for the sole purpose of storing and studying ice core samples from all over the world - mainly the North and South Pole?
And these are not small ice core samples - take a look at the above photo.
The National Ice Core Laboratory is located [...]
Posted in environment, nature, places by: kml
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22 Feb
I heard a new term mentioned on the radio yesterday.
We listen to NPR quite often, and there was a discussion going on about the climate changes and global warming.
They were mentioning how the term “climate change” sounds so comfortable and nice - something almost positive and pleasant.
Such as - a change of climate often does [...]
Posted in environment by: kml
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30 Jan
Have you ever heard about or seen one of these beautiful Himalayan Salt Crystal lamps?
We purchased one about two weeks ago and would recommend one to anybody.
Not only is the soft orange/peach glow so relaxing, there are actually health benefits to using one.
These lamps are made from pollutant free salt crystals that were formed at [...]
Posted in environment, health, nature by: kml
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08 Dec
There are no two identical types of pollen on this planet - unless of course it comes from the same species of plant.
It has to be this way - grass pollen must polinate only grass, not flowers or trees.
The varieties of colors, shapes, and textures are vast - each adapted to it’s plant’s particular pollinators.
We [...]
Posted in environment, nature, websites by: kml
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24 Sep
I am not one to preach and hound about many things, but after an experience I had today, I thought I had better pass along a reminder.
Times are tight everywhere which makes desparate people even more desparate.
They do stupid and dangerous things which may involve you.
Don’t be a victim, use your common sense, and don’t [...]
Posted in concept, environment, friends, people by: kml
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17 Sep
Have you ever eaten Orange Roughy fish?
Have you ever heard of it?
The first time I heard about it was about 27 years ago when it could be found regularly in the fish department of the supermarket.
It was relatively inexpensive, and once we tried it, we fell in love with it.
A white delicate fish with a [...]
Posted in environment, nature, wildlife by: kml
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