Question by Druid: whats the most scenic town to live in AZ most trees grass green stuff if any exsist there 
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Answer by republican4life
I personally like Flagstaff, but winters can be a little cold.
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Question by Ride Like The Wind: What are some websites with ‘green’ home plans?
Meaning environmentally-friendly home plans. Websites please.
(United States only, please.)
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Answer by Agua-Luna.com -I LIVE OFF GRID-
Let me start off by saying we (my family and I) live completely, 100% "off of the grid and are completely self sufficient"
The house is built utilizing natures natural elements, in the shape of an octagon with 8ft wide arch doors on every wall to catch every angle of wind (typical 4 sided homes have half the chance as one with 8 sides. A circle being the most efficient design). Woodburning stoves, solar chimney, solar AC, solar heating, solar water heating (pool and home), solar stove, solar power, wind power, hydrogen powered back up generator, hydrogen back up water heater, hydrogen stove, 2 hydrogen powered trucks, 1 EV (electric vehicle) and satellite internet.
We also built many green small cabins on the ranch that we offer to family, friends and our on-site off-grid workshop guests, including one straw bale, one papercrete, earth bag and adobe, one cob and cordwood, one underground and rammed earth, one log and post and beam and one rock. Each one actually started as a test for what the main house would be and were later finished and turned into guest cabins. I later wrote a guide on how to build with alternative materials using alternative methods for next to nothing.
We raise meat and milk goats, chickens for meat and eggs, ducks for meat and eggs, trap havilina (wild boar pig), rabbit, quail. brew our own beer from home grown products, preserve our fruits, vegetables, etc. smoke and jerky the meat, make our own soap, cheese.
There are no utility lines, no water lines, no roads, tv, cell service, etc. on our ranch. EVERYTHING needed is produced here. All electricity comes from 27 solar panels, 2 main wind gens and a back hydrogen generator if needed (typically we can last 9 days with all luxuries of sunless windless weather, hasn’t happened yet). Water is caught and storaged from the rain. Hot water is made with solar batch water heaters with an on-demand hydrogen hot water heater as backup. Even our vehicles use alternative energy (2 hydrogen trucks, 1 EV electric vehicle converted). Because of this we have no bills, no debt and no mortgage.
Anyone interested can check it out at..
www agua-luna com
I believe this is the first step anyone can make "help the environment". Once you convert your own life style to a greener more eco friendly route, you can start helping others.
my home has all the comforts listed above plus some. we live very comfortable without effecting the environment. just saying that tol et you know it’s possible. you may not want to go as extreme as me and my family but anywhere in between is something.
Without getting to in depth here, Using alternative fuels in your vehicles and harnessing your own electricity from the sun, water, earth and wind are the 2 are key elements in making a green transition and erasing your carbon footprint.
here’s a calculator to find out how much of a green impact your making (carbon footprint)
http://www.conservation.org/act/live_green/carboncalc
if you’d like to make your next step feel free to contact me personally at www agua-luna com
I’ve been installing home made Solar panels. Solar stoves, Solar batch and inline hot water heaters. Solar radiant heating. Solar home heating and AC, along with home made wind gens and other alternative energy items for the last 3 years.
You can even make the above projects on site with simple parts from the local hardware stores or auto stores or junk yards. For more info check out some guides I wrote / compiled on how to DIY www agua-luna com
Again these projects can be accomplished anywhere by anyone.
if you absolutely can’t do anything in your home at least you can put alternative fuels in your car. most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.
In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn’t even know it.
The trick is finding fuel.
I’ve been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it’s not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..
www agua-luna com
as for recyling the best way i’ve found without taking money from your won pocket is to join a free freecycle group in your area or visit the habitat for humanity.
If you'd like help in making your self sufficient steps, feel free to contact me directly. I've written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com
on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others "help the environment".
Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you'd like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I'm
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Question by Valid: What is some green technology that can be used with natural disasters?
For Model United Nations, my topic is how to reduce the impact of natural disasters and get aid to the nations quickly, and also how to prevent the risks of natural disasters in the first place. Our directors want us to incorporate green technology into our solution, so what are some things we can incorporate? Thanks.
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Answer by Kitty
spme plant
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Question by George Chernikov: Most Popular Environmental Forum Online?
Hi folks,
I am looking for a list of some of the more popular communities online – forums – where people get together to discuss the environment and how they can do their part in helping keep this planet nice ‘n green.
I’ve done a few searches on Google, but so far all I’m coming across are half-dead forums with the most recent posts dating from a week or two ago.
So, does anyone known of a popular, active, lively online forum dealing with environment and “green living”?
Cheers,
George
P.S. If you own such a community and it’s active enough to meet the criteria specified above, feel free to post the link here and I’ll happily check it out.
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Answer by Permaculture bella
Yahoo Answers meets criteria Environment Section.
Its Not Easy Being Green – Dick Strawbridge of TV fame is the other most active proper Forum style forum
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Question by TG79: can y’alll answer this q?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvMYhrFnX1lTzmdpmvYiLR3ty6IX?qid=20070710202644AAYltBf
i tried putting it in the green living forum but there has been no answers…seeing that this is the politics forum i will waive the hate/love speech caveat that i had set upon the question especially for you folks…
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Answer by SEBASTIAN
On my way.
‘-)
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Question by george zip: Living in an apartment, how live “green”?
I live in a typical boxy, drafty, energy sucking apartment and i try to live as “green” as i can. any suggestions on how to be more efficient? can i use a solar panel somehow, etc.? thanks.
how TO live green, sorry for the typo.
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Answer by Sumedha
well, that depends on the size of ur appartment…..u can plant many varities by greenhouse affect on the upper terrance….u can decorate many plants as per their requirement of sunlight and can choose various plants to keep at various places….keep ur passage filled up with plants in pot….the stairs, lobby corners, room corners and even wash rooms can hv plants…..its not tough to maintain them….do that with the help of a good gardner….
U may also plant some bogunvilla kindda plants in the terrace as they just creep to the grills and walls of the house
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Question by iluvthecreek: What is a good/interesting book to read explaining how to go green? (ways to help the enviroment)?
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Answer by hypomix
The weather makers by Tim Flannery (about the effects of global warming and how we can avert its affects)
Going Native by archer and beale (an Australian focus but how to change current land use to preserve ecological values)
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Question by bankermama: How does the use of green building products effect the appraisal value of a home?
I recently built a house and was told by an appraiser that the value of the house doesn’t reflect the products used to build. I don’t understand this since I’ve laways heard that Granite countertops increases the value of a home. So which is it?
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Answer by Landlord
It does, if they are certified energy star. You need to do the whole thing energy efficient though, not just some things.
Granite counter are an accessory, they do not effect value, however they do make the house more desirable and easier to sell.
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Question by molly234000: where can you buy green building products in the seattle area?
anyone know where you can buy green building products, especially interior finish products (tile, flooring, carpet, etc.) in the seattle area? any one stop shops like Home Depot/Lowes that are green?
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Answer by John Chalinder MT USA GMT -7
In your area of the country the most ‘green’ lumber is from Weirhauser. They maintain strict conservationist practices and always replant an area they harvest.
For the rest, I suggest checking out this site:
http://www.buildinggreen.com/
If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, then drop them a line and ask your question. I’m sure they will be happy to direct you to local suppliers. The direct link to thier list of certified green products is here:
http://www.buildinggreen.com/menus/
Good luck, and thank you for being concerned.
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Question by saidymartin: I want to paint one wall of my living room lime green?
Hello there:
I just moved to a an apartment and it is completely white, so I’d like to some accent colors. I was thinking about a lime green (maybe a little bit darker) and an orange to the wall of the dining room. My worries are that my sofas are a very light green (almost turning to blue) and my dining furniture is a comtemporary style black and silver. Do you think the colors that i have in mind will match with my furniture????? Pls help me….The christmas party is gonna be here, in my apartment!!!!
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Answer by donna d
it sounds to me they are very contemporary colors i think it will look awsome.
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Question by candace b: I have become very interested in green living?
Does anyone have suggestions or a link that can guide me on what I can do? I already recycle my bottles and cans. I no longer buy styrofoam cups. I’ve heard that it’s better to use cloth towels rather than paper towels. I am looking for simple things that I can do.
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Answer by Asha
try using things which are made from degradable objects(keep in mind that they do not hurt our mother nature)remember not to waste resources.home made food need less resources than the processed food.try to install a biogas plant in your home.little things can make big differences.try to make others aware
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Question by billie b: Green living tips for renters?
My 8yr old has gotten caught up in living green which is great but the majority of tips I find for saving elec, water,etc are for homeowners. Are there any websites for those of us who rent and can’t make changes to the home?
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Answer by poeticjustyce23
Don’t know of any websites, but you can change your lightbulbs to those fluorescent ones and recycle.
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Question by Rabbit Girl: If all these famous people are saying to go green why don’t they?
Famous people on TV are telling everyone to go green and the ride in a LIMO. They don’t carpool either.
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Answer by Tim
It’s part of there evil plan to take over the world, with Al Gore as their leader.
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Question by Penny: is it smart to get your green card if you are a high net work individual and not planning on living in the U.S?
is it smart to get your green card if you are a high net work individual and not planning on living in the U.S long term?
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Answer by Yak Rider
No, because legally it’s not allowed to have a Green Card and not live in the USA. Further, if you have a Green Card all your income, from all sources, all over the world is taxable as US income.
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Question by new home owner: Need help decorating living room w/ green carpet and yellow walls!?
Our new home living room has yellow walls w/hunter green carpet. It doesn’t look bad, but we have black leather couches we plan on keeping. We won’t be tearing out carpet or painting any time soon. How should we decorate to make sure the colors tie in?
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Answer by krissy
dark woods for the furniture will tie in an earthy feeling. keep it clean and modern to avoid looking like an old house from the 70s.
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Question by : If Humans are really serious about using Green Technology shouldn’t we live like the Romans did?
they had very large cities and didn’t use one volt of electricity.
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Answer by Evil Monkey
Notice the word “Technology” in Green Technology. what you are suggesting would mean no internet/games/cellphones/cars. The whole point of Green Technology is to find a cleaner solution to making and producing electricity.
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Question by : What major should I choose if I want to help construct ways to find alternative energy sources? ?
I took an AP Environmental Science class and I fell in love with the idea of harnessing alternative sources of energy to help the world. But I have no idea what major I would choose in college. I really want to go to UCSD by the way 
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Answer by Xlya
engineering and then there are several areas you can specialize in
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Question by Carbonbased Lifeform: What are some new and potentially useful alternative energy sources?
I’m looking for something besides the usual fuel cells, solar collectors, photovoltaic cells, waste-to-energy, hydro-electric, etc. I think I read somewhere about harnessing body heat for energy. Anyone know anything about that or can give me some links on that or on other developing technologies for alternative sources of energy away from gasoline and natural gas?
Wind mills is included in the “etc.”.
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Answer by jughead_20052005
here in the state i live in they are starting to use windmills to generate electricity.
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Question by dayday0789: Why go green? And what does it mean to you?
I see all the advertisements on every channel I watch,, even didney and nick are going green. I’m not really asking why I’m just wondering what for. I know why it’s important but why now why not before? What are your opinons on going green? Are you going or have you gone yet? Discuss anything that you know about the topic.
This question is for those who don’t know and for those who know but just want to know more. Leave references, and details, make this question interesting. Maybe even star, if you like it.
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Answer by ~AJ~
well if we dont go green then the world is going to come closer to an end!!! and it means to me– it is very important.
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Question by Shuddup Libs!: Which DIY Green Living project you’ve done are you most proud of?
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Answer by papamoe
That would be the one where I flip my kitchen and dinning room.gutted both rooms to the the studs and started over.I did wiring,plumping,sheet rock,flooring,and cabinets and I am Truly proud of it.
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Question by cyndi lynn: November 29th Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys?
I went to the Dallas Cowboys website to try and get tickets for this specific game in Dallas, but they are only offering season tickets. I don’t want season tickets I just want to go to this ONE game. I grew up near Green Bay and never got to go to a game. I’m living in Dallas now and I would do ANYTHING to get to that game! Does anyone know how I can get tickets to just this specific game?
ok for anyone who is not a fan of the packers, please spare me your comments. i don’t care what you think. if you think they suck, that’s fine. i do sometimes, too. but i am still a fan and i don’t appreciate hurtful comments.
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Answer by stephen c
I know these words are wasted, but:
Please, please, please STOP embarassing yourself like that!
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Question by : Dark Living Room, what color paint?
My living room is dark! I have 1 big window but a huge tree right in front of it so very little natural light gets in. On top of that I have dark acacia hardwood (dark brown with a bit of red to it) and charcoal furniture. Now I have 6 different paint colors on the walls trying to figure out what on earth will work! I would like something modern, so I tried grey tones…bad choice, VERY depressing!!! Then I went to the usual beige but it is sooo boring, I even took the advice of the color consultant at the paint store and tried a toned down lime green. I’m starting to like it, but are there any colors out there that i’m not thinking of to go with dark wood floors and charcoal furniture? HELP!!
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Answer by Lynk
go with a soft mauve (like a slightly ashy pink with a bit of purple in it) it would pick up the red flecks in the wood but also look really good w/ charcoal and w/ dark brown.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://merchant.pscosmetics.com/images/MetallicMauve1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://merchant.pscosmetics.com/index.php%3Fmain_page%3Dproduct_info%26products_id%3D209&usg=__Z4CSf6HOmBWhLwADkzpD23wPr4o=&h=500&w=500&sz=25&hl=en&start=48&tbnid=yMhHuVc5jL5V9M:&tbnh=131&tbnw=131&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmauve%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D574%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C912&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=429&vpy=242&dur=160&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=121&ty=104&ei=vpVbTLujMcO78gaGxYy4Ag&oei=r5VbTOrSEoH-8AaNyNjxAQ&esq=3&page=3&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:48&biw=1366&bih=574
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cubiclecurtainfactory.com/images/fabrics/Large/Safe%2520Guard/Safeguard%2520-%2520Mauve.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cubiclecurtainfactory.com/products/shower.php&usg=__D8-K8woYaIRADGFXRzetKttadMI=&h=450&w=600&sz=143&hl=en&start=114&tbnid=_yivtnE2uKSYDM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=175&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmauve%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D574%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C2182&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=346&ei=85VbTM6iH4P58Aa908jyAg&oei=r5VbTOrSEoH-8AaNyNjxAQ&esq=12&page=6&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:114&tx=116&ty=46&biw=1366&bih=574
there are two different colors that i think would look really good w/ the black and the brown, and make the room warm.
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Question by tareq_toon: Going green tips i need help?
I need to know how much money is by going green by recycling cans,plastic bottles etc. in one year thank you
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Answer by mike
I don’t think recyclers are hypocrites… You can save money in garbage cost if you have to pay per lb or bag. in fact our boro had recycling then did not and in order to recycle you had to drive 40 miles round trip and then they only took certain plastics, magazines, papers, no metal and it was always changing- I recently read an article about “al gore” light bulb a man lived in a metro area but it actually cost him and he figured out that he expended more pollutants by driving the light bulbs to the recycling center then using a regular light bulb. I think we should be more conservative in our own homes and when making purchases with less packaging and stop buying bottled water! In the big picture recycling costs a lot, uses energy- we could go back to going to the store with bulk supplies purchasing items and placing them in cloth or glass containers!
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Question by trippy: Green Building!!!!!!!!?
What are the positive aspects of using green building? Provide five advantages. What are the positive results? can someone help me this is my last question to my project and i can’t find it anywhere! i’ll give u all my points please help answer this question
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Answer by moonlight
I won’t do your work for you but am happy to point you in the right direction. You really can find this information – try researching the Green Council (U.S. Government) for what you need. I am taking a LEEDS class now and they are pretty straightforward with their information.
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Question by beth: Going green tips =} what exactly is it?
So I have been reading a lot of people going green . So I thought I would give it a try so if any of ya have any great tips .that ya have done at home or even great web site that can help me understand more on going green .
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Answer by Compu2224
Beeing fuel effecianet
using less papaer
…
basicly goiong out of your way to do things that benifte the environment and not you so much
ie
pick up trash
take the train
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Question by ilove nick: going green?
i have two questions on this. first if you turn off your computer but leave it plugged in will it still be like taking up energy. and second my famil.y is going green, so does anyone know wat the sight is called that has like al gores video and stuff and it has like tips on going green. and if anyone could me links to websites with tips on going green that would be great!!! thank you all god bless and go green!!!
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Answer by jeffdadrunk
All u need 2 know
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SC3CZBDz7Wg
Careful, may contain some adult language….
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Question by Green Team: I checked out the sites you suggested! Do you have any more green sites that are more interesting?
I am looking for more interesting blog type sites that are on eco, green, celebrity living. Any suggestions? Please
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Answer by zoe_jane_lane
laurie david’s blog
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-david/green-is-the-new-red-wh_b_16671.html
http://cityhippy.blogspot.com/
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Question by YesItsTheGreat1: What is the best way to market eco-friendly products to high school and college kids?
I just want some feedback from the general public on the best ways to market eco-friendly products to high school and college kids. What methods do you think is best to get the message across?
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Answer by smile and don’t stop
use the kind of stuff kids like – high tech stuff, popular music, humor maybe?
don’t do cheesy acting or anything. also, we tend to stop paying attention as soon as a bunch of facts are thrown at us. Maybe do like a Snapple facts kind of thing where you just give one fact that leaves an impression and then tell us what to do about it.
keep it short and simple and we’ll probably listen.
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Question by kcbrown1979: Imagine that you are an architect and asked to design a “green” or sustainable home for a client?
#2-What important factors have to be considered?
#3-List at least 3 key components to “sustainability” in your architectural design.
In Europe and some US cities, entire buildings are being constructed to operate more efficiently and effectively, lessening the impact on the environment and our natural resources
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Answer by lrad1952
1: be careful with excess heat – use it for the building rather than pollution
2: basically re-use as much as possible so that there is minimal damage to the environment
3: use solar energy to heat water and run the building
4: use materials that don’t give off fumes
I just read that some place uses the waste water from the bathroom sink to fill up the toilet tank for flushing.
Have a garden on the roof – it absorbs rain water and makes the building cooler in summer
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Question by tamjhughes22: What curtains go with Hunter green walls?
My boyfriend painted the walls in our living room hunter green, not my color of choice but he likes it so it’s fine with me. but, the curtains that came with the house when we bought it are these grandma old style lace curtains that are completely see through with NO privacy. we want to replace them with fabric curtains/drapes but I’m having trouble deciding what will go with hunter green walls and a chocolate brown couch… any ideas?
the trim, base boards, and ceiling is all white. also one small wall is the hideous wood paneling which i’m hoping to get rid of some day but not anytime soon.
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Answer by umaga100and7
simple black ones maybe?
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Question by Love0646: “Market research”: Interest in extensive guide to “green living” ebook?
I’m just trying to find out how much interest there is out there for an ebook with a ton of resources (most online) to help a person be more environmentally friendly, and how much someone might be willing to pay for such an ebook. Thanks for your input!
I know what you mean, i don’t like to read at my computer either. my eyes get tired. but I’ve realized a good thing about ebooks. i hate writing in real books (what if I want to sell them or give them away? or just forget where I took notes? lol), but you can print out as many copies of an ebook as you like, and write in it, or give a copy to a friend, or whatever. but then you can also have it on the computer as a back-up, and are able to click on the links instead of typing them all in.
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Answer by whsgreenmom
I’ve read several books about going green, but I don’t like to read online. I still prefer the book so I can highlight and put notes.
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Question by caymanp997: Barack Obama and his green energy and construction jobs, when can we expect to see them?
I’ve done a lot of research about these jobs, but I want some more info…I’m at the point in my life where I need to decide on a career and skilled labor jobs seem like the way to go for me.
CareerCritique has some good reviews which I read:
http://www.careercritique.com/addcomments.php?cid=50
When do you guys think we’ll start to see the Obama Green construction jobs and green energy jobs?
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Answer by Joseph the Second
By this Summer… -The Plans are in the “Works”- even as You read this! So hang in there, & keep your eyes on the Newspapers & the other Media…
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Question by : What kind of carpet would match forest green walls?
I want to paint the walls in my living room forest green and I need help finding a carpet to match. The entertainment stand and coffee table are dark brown wood with glass accents. Also my couch is tan with multicolored pillows–dark blue, dark red, and green. What kind of carpet will go well with this combination? I either want a solid color or an oriental style rug, and my budget is anything up to $ 1,500. Links would be great
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Answer by Sassy Senorita
dark blue and tan would be a good combination. Yes an oriental rug would look good in these colors.
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Question by Bleue: Can someone tell me the name of one or few green interior design magazines? Thank you.?
I am also interested in any exceptionally good Green Home/Interior Design books.
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Answer by Amanda K
elle home..
HOME
O home
martha in the home
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Question by Jenny M: Care to share some renewable energy green living tips?
Just looking for some general tips on living greener, things such as solar panels, etc, that won’t cost a lot to implement? Of course, solar panels cost a fortune, but it’s an example. Thanks!
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Answer by envirochick52
ive been trying to do the same thing. a few things ive done are: a) shop at thrift stores – they’re “recycled” clothing, and really cheap! b) im sure you’ve heard about flourescent lightbulbs, but those are definetly a good idea, c) carpool! or bike or walk, if you possibly can, or take public transport (classic, but it helps!!), d) dont buy bottled water. bottled water is a thousand times more expensive, americans throw away 2.5 million bottles every hour, and the chemical levels are way above health standards (or sometimes its just bottled tap water), e) eat organic and local. the genetically modified stuff is bad for you and the animal suffers a lot more (read Jane Goodall’s “Hope for Harvest”) and local saves so much pollution and helps for a more sustainable planet, f) make your own snacks like granola bars and things rather than buying packaged ones, g) turn out your lights even if your just getting a cup of coffee – the it-takes-more-energy-to-turn-them-on-and-off story is a myth. i could keep going, but thats plenty to get you started. you can always google ‘green tips’ and you’ll get stuff. also: www.350.org
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Question by : Where do I find valuable information about green living and a healthy diet?
There is a lot of talk about green living, organic and raw foods, but most info is so basic that everyone just keeps repeating the stuff already known. Can anyone suggest a place with more advanced and very specific articles stating the facts with references back to the primary sources?
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Answer by Carlos
Fishing out the info from internet takes special search skills, try very specific keywords, use quotes, etc. Also http://organicwise.org has many articles with each of them linking back to the original source. It appears new articles appear weekly.
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Question by naomi: Can I apply for green card in NYC?
I lived in LA before and I got granted for asylum there…
Right now I live in NYC already but I still use my california ID
so I want to apply for green card in NYC,but is it ok to apply in NYC while my asylum was granted in LA?
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Answer by MG
Yes… if you are in the United States legally.
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Question by : How much must an iPhone 3GS be charged for the first time?
I got my iPhone 3GS a few days ago and I asked a lady from the store how much time it must be charged for the first time.She said about five hours,until I see that the battery is full (green).I went home and left it for about 4,5 hours but in the meanwhile I turned it on and fixed some settings,send the first messages and for a few minutes I unplugged it because I wanted to go to my room with it but then I plugged it again(in 1,5 hour the battery was completely full but I didn’t unplugged ut,I left it for 4,5 hours as I said before)..Sooo I friend told me that he once had a phone (not iPhone) which he didn’t charge properly and so the battery life didn’t last many time and now I’m starting to worry about not properly charging my iPhone but it may be my idea that my iPhone’s battery doesn’t last long…What do you think? PS:Sorry if I’ve made any mistakes,I’m not a native english speaker
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Answer by Hussnain
tbh iphone 3gs battery life is terrible, it doesnt last long enough no matter how much you will charge it, it doesnt matter the way you charge it 4 or 5 hours should be enough anyway, for me i had a iphone 2g and i had 2 leave it on charge for atleast 4 hours 2 get a 100% battery but at the end if i played games or browsed the internet on it the battery would die in lets say an hour. so instead i swapped for a blackberry
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Question by : i like the idea of simple living.i keep a journal of quotes + ways to better my life/less stress/less desire.?
Do you do this or know any practises of simple living.
i do like to travel alot during the year so i wont give that up as i use my travelling to open my mind and view different things. and of course view the beautiful world.
any famous people done this or any books your recommened???
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Answer by Corianna Nolan
You might look into the Amish traditions if you like simple living. I don’t agree with the religion, but the traditions are lovely. I’ve often considered reverting to a simpler way of living, myself.
But I couldn’t live without my computer. I have to be able to write.
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Question by Captain: What is a good forum for learning how to live green?
*cricket* for such a hot topic I assumed more people would be willing to contribute
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Answer by whsgreenmom
I have found a couple websites very helpful.
www.biggreenpurse.com
www.treehugger.com
www.betterworldshopper.com
www.lazyenvironmentalist.com
www.earth911.com
I also have a few books that got me going in the right direction.
The Green Book
Easy Green Living
Gorgeously Green
In Defense of food
It really depends on what kind of changes you want to make, these helped me make a variety of changes to reduce my impact without dramatic changes in my lifestyle.
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Question by SINDURA MUDITA: Do you like to paint your living room with green to show your love to PROJECT GREEN LIVING?
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Answer by Irishlass
Uh, No, but I just wish I could paint it any color, the landlord says I have to change it back to white when I move. What an ass. No, but I have green plants. Are u sick of Green living?
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Question by Karmageddon: Does it seem strange NYC is considered by some the best place for Green Living?
http://www.sphere.com/2009/12/04/whats-the-greenest-place-in-america-hint-it-has-8-million-peo/?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl1|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphere.com%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Fwhats-the-greenest-place-in-america-hint-it-has-8-million-peo%2F
Not sure about this one, would you agree?
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Answer by Pitybluesboy
I am sure things have changed since we saw New York City as a tired and smoggy place around the turn of the century up until the 60′s.
Being the best is a little surprising for me though.
Somehow with a little cooperation from the amount of people living there though not impossible to think that couldn’t happen.
If mankind could do this to improve the environment as a collective whole, then think about other problems they could help eradicate as well if they so choose to do so.
A dream becomes reality when it is joined with the will of GOD through the hands of man.
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Question by Alam Shaheb: Living Standard: USA or AUSTRALIA?
Dear Readers:
I am having trouble making a concrete decision whether I should move to Australia or stay in the USA.
I have been living in the states for the last 10 years; graduated in Computer Science and working as an IT consultant holding a H1B status. I could apply for my Green Card through my employer immediately; however, there is no significant timeframe when I may receive an answer from INS. Concurrently, I have also applied for an Australian PR which has been approved. I am in hesitant, whether I should leave all my USA's experience and start a life in Australia from scratch; or apply for the USA immigration and wait till I get a decision?
If you have lived in both these countries and could potentially shade some lights on WHY or WHY NOT I should make this move, I would certainly appreciate that. Please express your concerns regarding your valuable judgment.
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Answer by Bridgette
You might want to take a vacation to australlia first to see if you like it, if you do move if you dont say. ( i would move it seems fun)
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Question by ☾ The Don ☽: What colors should I choose for my August newsletter?
Okay. I have a monthly newsletter that I send out to all my fam and friends because I live in a different state. Ya know to update them on my life and events. Each month I choose two colors for the newsletter that correspond with the holidays in that month. For example: in July i chose red and ble (independence day) and in February I chose red and pink (valentines). But in August there aren’t really any holidays so I’m stuck. Please help me choose two colors for the newsletter thanks.
[Definitely not black or white]
My previous color combinations were(so none of these):
navy and grey
pink and red
pink and green
yellow and blue
lavender and turquoise
green and orange
red and blue
Thanks a lot for your help!
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Answer by Asd F
you should choose red and orange.they are really cool
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Question by britney: What do you think about living in a apartment right beside a green nice cemetery ?
i might move there first I was like no no cemetery no way, but it is really pretty and the side i am going 2 stay doest`t show the cemetery? also what would you think if your best friend was living in apartment beside cemetery ?
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Answer by Aldo
its nice, it will be quiet there.
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Question by maneenee: Environmentally friendly products?
can anyone list some environmentally friendly products? im looking for like household cleaners and other everyday products…. can anyone name these brands and where to buy them?
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Answer by httnmrtt
Look at the product labels (the fine print) when you do your grocery shopping.
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Question by Cow Cod: Are freegans closest to a true authentic environmentalist or green living?
Unlike wealthy high profile advocates for green living or the environment, they actually practice what they preach.
They are just shy of rejecting modern medicine, rejecting modern technology, wielding a spear, wearing animal hides, living in a cave or a hut
Nat Geo Taboo: Outsiders & Misfits
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Answer by plenum222
Reading for about 20 min about “freegans” (Never heard of the word, thanks!…), they might be the closest thing to the “gathering” lifestyle, except today, where it mostly occurs in the urban jungle.
Good for them, too – I used to live on a commune. I admire the idealism, but doubt that my “comfort level” would permit me to last long. I like to be clean and when sick, it’s usually serious.
As far as “authentic environmentalism”, it’s a term with too historical and cultural reference points for me to be comfortable with vis-a-vis freegan. “Authentic” being relative to common usage instead of mostly “fact”, and “environmentalism” is too laden with the meaning-reference as the counter-point of industrialism, pointing to the fact that there were no environmentalists called that by name until so much damage was caused by the friggin’ industrialists!!
I think that becoming the authentic environmentalist would mean moving AWAY from industrial civilization and BACK to the jungle, forest, prairie, mountains, etc. and by CHOICE living in a solitary state or among other humans in a “clan” society and away from whatever “civilization” is now (which disgusts me). Once in the jungle, you wouldn’t be living as an environmentalist any longer, but has a human being in a more “natural” state.
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Just playing with words, but an “urban, anti-industrial survivalist” or “eco-survivalist) are better, more practical descriptions, to me, and shed the pretentiousness of “authentic” and the idealism of “environmentalist”. However, something about “survivalist” suggests violence, hmmm….
(I won’t bother discussing “green living”… Pretty much is absorbed/covered with environmentalism.
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Good luck – we’re all going to need it, soon.
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Question by dano: Green technology?
I was wondering what tech companies are coming out with most of the new green thechnology (environmentally friendly technology). Like the one that make compact florescent lightbulbs and such. Thanks
ok i think you guys are missing the point. I am looking for the names of companies. I thought it was quite clear.
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Answer by grizzbr1
Too many to count.
& CFLs may be energy efficient, but they are NOT environmentally friendly.
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Question by The_Word_Mistress: Going green ideas to recyle and re-use household items and thrift store items?
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Answer by KP
Hack up some ugly curtains to make funky throws and cushions.
Re-use containers that single serving puddings come in to plant seeds (poke a drainage hole in the bottom).
If you keep fish, use water changes to water your houseplants or garden. Similarly, let cooking water cool and use it to water your plant.
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Question by Gabrielle!: Green living in homes?
what are some of questions that you may have about green living in homes?
Im doing a paper and i need some questions to ask here is whats it about: “The topic of this paper is Interior Design and the focus of it is Green living in homes. I am here to prove that going green is beneficial to the environment”
i have a few questions like:
1.Why should people go green?
2.How does going green make the environment better?
3.What are some ways I can help the environment?
what are some more questions you may have?
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Answer by Sargnagel
Is it more expensive to live in a green home? How many people would be able to afford such a house?
How public are green homes? Is there enough publicity?
What about the future trend?
Good luck!
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Question by blossoml2003: How do eco-friendly products help the environment?
I’m writing a paper on how eco-friendly products such as household cleaners are beneficial for the environment, but I’m running out of good resourses, as well as good explanations to back up my thesis. Can someone help? Thank you
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Answer by the king
They don’t, it’s all a lie
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Question by lisa2775r: I have sage green furniture in my living room and I want to paint the walls. What color would look best?
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Answer by XoAngieXo
beige,light brown,cream
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Question by Jessi: What are some environmentally friendly products that aren’t more expensive than regular products?
I’m all for being environmentally friendly, but I noticed that most of the “Green” products cost a lot for no apparent reason.
I’m college student barely getting by >.< so I really can't spend a dime more than I already am.
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Answer by amberfire12
If you are talking about cleaning products you can use vinegar, salt, baking soda and lemons in various ways. All of them are eco-friendly and inexpensive.
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Question by c_jamster: What are some living green facts?
whats is the light bulb fact, by changing light energy efficent florecent bulbs……?
or the aluminum can and recycling fact/statistic.
what are some more facts and statistics??
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Answer by Lulu S
dont leave the tap on when brushing teeth
use eco house cleaning supplies
hang your clothes outside instead of using the dryer
turn the heationg off and bundle up or sleep with a warm water bottle( the one you put on your tummy when it hurts)
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Question by Threeicys: Do you know enough about green living and conservation to teach a community class on the subject?
Yes
or
No
explanations welcome
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Answer by Earthman
no,I would go to that class
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Question by xo ŞĥĀŸĹǎ: Eco friendly?
I’m doing a project and I need to know what eco friendly houses have. Links and reasons would help too! Person who tells me the most items an eco friendly gets best answer.
Thanks!
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Answer by septogenarian
Probably the most eco friendly house is the geodesic dome constructed with triangles. It is also impervious to to hurricanes and tornadoes. It can be constructed from a kit and you don’t have to be a genius to do it. It can use solar panels and every kind of energy conserving device. If you have the land to put it on or can back one side up to a cave you are most fortunate. The cave would keep the internal temperature constant.
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Question by b-rand.: Green homes?
For my senior project, i am researching green homes.
the specific question is “what are green homes, and what do they benefit?”
does anyone have any information that would help me out?
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Answer by whatiship100
Look up the US green building council and LEED. They certify buildings on different levels of their ecological footprint and how sustainable they are.
LEED is the national authority on how green a building is
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Question by jerry w: if my living room is green with high gloss white trim what color should my hall be?
living room is green you enter the hall on either end of the room I want a color to accent the living room. green is not dark or light just middle of the road green. Thanks for any ideas.
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Answer by Chi C
Gray maybe? Thats a tough one, you dont want anything too bold to take away from the living room, I would go with a neutral color like gray or off white.
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Question by Les S: Is is sustainable to continue to promote a system that makes the rich even richer?
Is it sustainable to support a system when the rich continue to gain wealth at over 10% per year, accounting for inflation, and the average worker sees his wealth decrease at around 1% per year accounting for inflation.
Can we sustain a system where only the rich prosper?
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Answer by The Doc
No, of course not.
The years when the USA prospered most were the years when the rich had the smallest part of the total gains. We are now back to the levels of 1929, and things are ugly.
And the ridiculous thing is that the rich cannot maintain their profits if the middle class is pinched so hard, because they lack the purchase power to sustain the economy.
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Question by fallenfire99: Will a red kitchen look gawdy next to a seafoam green living room?
I’m deciding on kitchen paint colors and picked out red. I think it would look great with my cabinets and everything, but the kitchen is right next to the living room, which has seafoam green walls. You can see the kitchen from the living room, so I don’t want the colors to clash or look too christmasy. What do you think? What are some other kitchen paint ideas? The cabinets are medium brownish with tan counter tops and white fridge.
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Answer by Alex S
dont paint is red
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Question by bekapv_219: Green living?
What are some websites that I can go to that show how to go to green living.
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Answer by mary magdeline
http://www.treehugger.com/gogreen.php
i think they had an article a few weeks ago on yahoo with some more information about this. i think even some clothes stores have “green” clothes. try urban outfitters.
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Question by Chris R: Can a .223 SS109 – M855 with Green tips (penetrator) go through a typical bullet proof vest?
Thanks.
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Answer by Jolly Green
There are a lot of factors to consider when figuring this out.
A couple are:
Distance from the vest
Strength of the charge (how much powder is in the round)
Semi-Auto (or full) or Bolt-Action
Build of the Vest
Location of stopper plates
A .223 bolt action with a 150 grain load fired from a short distance (<20 yards) will probably go through a bullet proof vest without ceramic or steel plates, but if it is strengthened in any way it might not.
It all depends. I couldn't find any technical data offhand.
Edit:
Many apologies for the 150 gr. I had .270 powder loads on the brain. I was meaning a 75 grain, which is an above average charge, with .223's typically being around 50 grain.
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Question by Scooter_loves_his_dad: Any Dallas-Green Bay fans who are angry they won’t be able to see the game b/c of the Nfl Network?
This is for Dallas-Green Bay fans who don’t live in the Dallas-Green Bay area.
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Answer by buddy_z34
i’m not cause im going to Hooters
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Question by Alicia: I have dark brown furniture in my living room. Would light green walls (think sage) & dark brown carpet go?
I have a chocolate colored leather sofa and a dark cherry dining table. I would like to add some color by painting the white walls in my living room to a light sage green color. My only concern is what color carpet to select. Since I already have a brown furniture, would brown carpet be too dark? I have a toddler, so light colors like cream or beige aren’t an option. And I would prefer carpet over a wood floor for his sake. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Answer by Rose S
Green walls would be good, but still, with the toddler you’ll have to watch him. I do think that brown carpet would be too dark. Maybe a happy medium between tan and dark brown?
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Question by kcguy6935: Why would someone go into a forum marked for environment-green living and then act annoyed and suprised that?
people in this forum are discussing ways to aid the environment. I freely admit that as with any good idea you will have some people whoose heart outreaches their mind or their willingness to research what they are trying to talk about. But why would people go into this category and needlessly attempt to discourage someone from attempting to save money and resources and to experience a sense of accomplishment for doing so. As am example I cite this question (put it in your browser to read)http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuREexAvnjXz3Th.N5Ai4zPsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090301031449AAYmEi9&show=7#profile-info-MUcaYL0Paa
The individuals instead of responding to the question are they trying to make their lack of effort justified. Are they so ate up with the global warming/climate change war it spilled out of that battleground (Nothing was said about GW until a negative was added bringing it up) I would love to hear from both sides especially from people who want to discuss this (In other words e-mail enabled) Thanks to all
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Answer by jeff m
The guy who posted the obnoxiuos comment (Will T) is a new guy, his few answers to other questions were similar in nature. The global warming issue is contentious, and many start out angry. And some in any forum just seem to like to vent their nastiness.
BTW, I liked your answer to the other question
Myself I think that AGW is a farcical scam, But that it should be possible to reach a useful compromise. To me the biggest waste of the scarcest resources is caused by all of us bringing a ton of metal at high speed everywhere we go. I’d favor a steep tax on vehicle fuels, to reduce consumption. It should be phased in gradually, with rebates to rural users and commuters phased out gradually. That would avoid waste caused by abruptly rendering cars less useful, and allow time for people who don’t need to live far from their job, to sell rural houses to those who don’t need to commute.
I’m alarmed at the idea of (effectively) outlawing use of coal. This will just increase use of natural gas (suitable as vehicle fuel), and increase the cost of electric vehicles. The tesla electric car uses 75 kwh of electricity to charge its 53 kwh battery. 75 kwh is equivalent to five 1500 watt heaters running full time for 10 hours. Shortage of fuel suitable to power farm tractors and semi trucks is the big problem we’ll face. Can you imagine the batteries they’d require?
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Question by Tinker Bell: I’m decorating my living room in navy, burgandy, green with brown iron accents. I need 1 more color? ideas?.
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Answer by Phoenix
White
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Question by SPed: I live in AZ where the heat soaks up water quickly, is there a way for a lawn to stay green w/o alot water?
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Answer by garyomega
The best way is to replace the grass with granite rocks and then paint them green.
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Question by jhong l: Does any one know about this company Green Energy Live,inc?
what is this company about did it go bank rup or what
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Answer by SPLATT
See the site below for info on GEL.
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Question by amanda3271989: Renewable energy?
What are the best sources for someone to learn more about renewable energy? What renewable energy source do you think is ideal? What articles/books/podcasts/etc do you recommend on the subject? What do you think America’s plan should be in creating a more sustainable world?
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Answer by Dan
I think we really should think about going back to horse and wagons.
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Question by Mimi: what are green living homes made out of?
What are some of the materials in making a eco friendly home….what are some of the benefits
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Answer by Vitamin V
Materials: Recycled lumber, bamboo for the floors, soybean or denim insulation.
The home is also faced a certain way that the sunlight passes through and light bulbs are unnecessary during the day.
The benefits are saving up space in a landfill and using less electricity.
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Question by Rita M: What color should we paint den; it faces north; entry has green slate floor & blue walls; living mauve walls?
Need help with wall color for north facing den that gets very little natural light. Our entry way has dark green slate floor and blue walls. The living room has mauve walls and light gray carpet and the dining room has one blue wall and three mauve colored walls with the same light gray carpet. The entry way, living room and dining room open into our dark den. The den has wood floors and a white ceiling with wood beams. The fireplace is on the north wall and has a wood mantle. What would be a good color to paint the walls to make the den more appealing and blend in with the rest of the rooms?
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Answer by avechm
Find a gray shade that compliments all 3 colors: the mauve, blue, and green!
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Question by : Green Energy Solutions : What is the best green energy solutions that may cheap and affordable by everybody?
We are concerning how the very practical way to save our earth by using renewable energy or green energy. What is the best green energy solutions that may cheap and affordable by everybody?
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Answer by James
nuclear power.
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Question by Patrick H: Green Products?
Do you find it hard to find the right tax breaks on green products and find the right product for federal tax breaks?
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Answer by taxpayer
Why would you expect tax breaks for buying ‘green’ products?
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Question by : What color would complement a lime green living room?
I’m planning on doing an accent wall with lime green. The rest of the walls will be white in the living room, white, black, and lime green will be the color in the living room. My kitchen is off of the living room, but I don’t want to do an off the wall crazzy color and have it look like a fun house with to much color. What color would look ok, still fun, but not over the top crazy?
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Answer by naturalgirl
Try a sky blue
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Question by Sawyer: Green energy?
My energy supplier is offering options of staying the same (regular), going 50% green, or going 100% green.
Going green is more expensive.
Any advice?
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Answer by vladoviking
I think your one of the first in line for the GREEN scam. so your supplier can profit even more. If the green source is shut down for maintnance will you be shut off? Are their two sets of power lines available to your house, a green and regular? An alternative source they may have had for years anyway like Hydroelectric? Do you really trust the supplier in the first place? If your in an accident and cant work or lose a job are you still gonna enjoy the added cost?
On top of all that the brag is that Alternative energy is supposed to be cheaper once it’s installed. How much does wind or sunlight cost?
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Question by Simba<3: Wood Pattern for simple living room creation?
I’m making a simple living room in paint for a game, and I’m looking for a simple wood pattern that I can copy and paste together and it’ll look fine. Anybody?
Thanks!!
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Answer by Mommiedearest
Have you considered looking up scroll designs on line? There are a lot listed but your ecision may not be the same as mine. Have fun.
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Question by princessfionafantasy: Green companies?
What are the best “green” companies to work for?
Have you or do you work at one?
What do they look for in a new hire?
Seen something about it on the Sundance channel and was curious.
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Answer by rusht
companies that make positive contributions both to the environment and to their shareholders by outperforming their non-green are green companies.
Any company will look for a person who accepts challenges and reach an individuals goal as well as their companies goal
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Question by Reety: Any decorating ideas for a small living room with dark green furniture?
I’ve also got a brown leopard rug, ash and black tv, brown curtains, brown throw pillows and a gold curtain rod.
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Answer by Katja
Goting a gold curtain rod is a wicked idea
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Question by mike d: eco-friendly?
I want to start an eco-friendly waterless car wash. What exactly does eco-friendly mean when dealing with cleaning products. Is silicone eco-friendly. Is there a list of chemicals that are eco-friendly? Also, if something is biodegradable does that mean it is friendly to the environment?
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Answer by Jack S
“Eco friendly” is not a clearly understood concept and many may offer different definitions. My preferred definition would be an activity which is environmentally sustainable in that it doesn’t use excessive resources to the detriment of the prevailing ecological system.
Any chemical – such as water or silicon – is not in itself ecologically damaging its the extent to which your use of this chemical will distort the ecology of your environment. E.g. a water based car wash may not be that damaging if you don’t use harmful detergent and you collect small amounts of naturally and sustainably obtained water.
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Question by chris: whats the best way to go green living in a apartment?
i was wondering whats the best way to go green living in an apartment
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Answer by Ryan H
Paint
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