sábado, 4 de diciembre de 2010

The carbon footprint


A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment, and in particular climate change. It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation. The carbon footprint is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has units of tonnes  of carbon dioxide equivalent.


A tips to reduce..


For individuals

Here's a list of simple things you can do immediately
  • Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc. etc. ...)ce your heating bill by about 8%.
  • Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make a significant saving)
  • Check the central heating timer setting - remember there is no point heating the house after you have left for work
  • Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder
  • Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need
  • Do your weekly shopping in a single trip
  • Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it

The following is a list of items that may take an initial investment, but should pay for themselves over the course of 1-4 years through savings on your energy bills.
  • Fit energy saving light bulbs
  • Install thermostatic valves on your radiators
  • Insulate your hot water tank, your loft and your walls
  • Installing cavity wall installation
  • By installing 180mm thick loft insulation
  • Recycle your grey water
  • Replace your old fridge / freezer (if it is over 15 years old), with a new one with energy efficiency rating of "A"
  • Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient condensing boiler


lunes, 29 de noviembre de 2010

SPANK??



The topic of punishment of children is very difficult. There are many points of view. I personally think that all are possible. But there must be a limit. Is important when it punishes a child, let him know the fault. And try various ways to teach. Personally, first talk to my son or daughter. Then if nothing changes. No punish him with something physical. If you still would give a stronger punishment. And if not spank. For unlucky parents. Now they are gaining strength laws against physical punishment of children. But every family is to you know how to punish them and punish them as no

miércoles, 10 de noviembre de 2010

Linving a self-sufficient lifestyle

The advantages of living a life of complete self-reliance are many. For example, organized according to time preference. Not having to be accountable to anyone. Do not depend on anyone. grow in responsibility. However. There are disadvantages to this topic. Such as having extra things to do. If you need something you have to work hard. If you own the consequences of your actions. among others.

sábado, 30 de octubre de 2010

A terror history


A classic night. when all the family slept in a room. Near the garage and between to the big three and the old car. There was a little boy. He was scared. Because, by the windo. He saw a monster. And was big and ugly. The boy rundown his bed. But when he went down his bed. There was other mounster. But it wasn't a monster it was a ghost. Next the boy yelled. His parents heart the yealt and they running at the boy's room. But the boy was died and the ghost getted out the home. Of course the parents scaries and sads. Cries over the boy's body. Last, in this moment, the mounster that the boy saw. Getted into the room. Andfinally eats at the parents, slowly.