Debbie

Some days it seems like nothing is going right in the world, it's overwhelming. I have to make an effort to focus on the simple things that make me happy...a good book ( with a happy ending), a painting that turns out like I hoped it would, working in the garden, movies (with happy endings!) a cup of hot tea on a chilly morning (and then another and another...),that springy, earthy scent during a winter thaw, chocolate, and of course, Propeller! :) ................................................................................................................................................................................ "Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep In the sunlight." Benjamin Franklin

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10 Green-As-Grass Buildings in America

Art & Design – Green building, which uses sustainable materials and practices, has lost the whiff of patchouli it had long ago. Now it just makes sense. Solar panels, natural shading, green roofs, and ultra-efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units reduce or eliminate electric bills.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:55pm

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The myth of water

Science – "Making the desert bloom" is one of the foundations on which Israel was founded. As a desert country Israel is ranked first on the Green Index and its technology advances with water desalination and recycling have drawn attention world wide - yet some worry about the cost with building an economy in the desert.

View Story Discuss (0) (newsweek.com) 6 days ago by israeligirl1

Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:53pm

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Israel OKs Deal to bring back kidnapped soldiers

News – Following a heated discussion, Israel's cabinet OKs a deal with Hezbollah to bring back the kidnapped soldiers, Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, as well as more information on Ron Arad.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:53pm

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Government considering euthanizing wild horses

Pets – Federal officials are considering euthanizing wild horses to deal with the growing population on the range and in holding facilities, authorities said Monday.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:52pm

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Chrysler to close 1 plant, cut production at 2nd

Autos – The worsening U.S. auto sales slump hit Chrysler LLC again Monday as it announced plans to close one St. Louis-area factory and cut a shift from another because of declining demand for minivans and pickups.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:52pm

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'Indiana Jones' is top '08 release so far

Movies – The U.S. adventure flick "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has grossed more than $713 million worldwide, Paramount Pictures said Monday.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:52pm

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Help scaredy cats (and dogs) cope with fireworks

Pets – Shawn O'Dierno's rescued Doberman was a certified therapy dog who could help soothe patients and tolerated the sounds of dropped hospital equipment, loud arguments or crying visitors. But while Reid coped with the stress of a hospital room, he couldn't handle fireworks.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:47pm

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Wales Shock Collar Ban One Step Closer

Pets – The use of electric training aids, including shock collars, is to be banned in Wales. The Welsh Assembly Government announced yesterday that it is to produce draft detailed Regulations introducing the ban.

View Story Discuss (0) (ukpets.co.uk) 10 days ago by Rigel

Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:47pm

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Dog scared of fireworks? There's time to prepare pup and you

Pets – It seems the larger dogs are usually more prone to shaking like a leaf whenever fireworks starting flying.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:47pm

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Lassie lobbies Sacramento

Pets – Animal welfare advocates behind a state bill requiring Californians to neuter or spay their pets claimed some measure of victory Wednesday in Sacramento.

View Story Discuss (0) (latimesblogs.latimes.com) 10 days ago by Rigel

Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:47pm

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Beijing Olympics: Sailing Preview

Travel – Olympic sailing city Qingdao's red roofs, winding, tree-lined avenues and blue skies are not perhaps what you'd expect from one of industrial Communist China's major cities.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:46pm

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How to get asked out

Love & Personals – I was recently talking to a friend (one who's never had any trouble meeting men) and was stunned when she said, "I've never been asked out on a date." What?!

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:46pm

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Genetic mutation can raise Alzheimer's risk

Health & Fitness – An international team of researchers has spotted a previously unknown genetic mutation that can raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 44 percent and is carried by about a quarter of the US and European populations studied.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:45pm

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Finding Happiness

Health & Fitness – In the world that we live in today, it is too easy to become overwhelmed by it all with our busy schedules and reports from the daily news.Negative thinking can infiltrate even the most positive minds when we start to focus on all of the daily challenges that we face.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:44pm

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10 Things to do in Europe That Will Make You Smarter

Travel – An intellectual pub crawl in Dublin, learning to sail in Greece, cook in Sicily, or do a wine tasting course in France. Check out these cool trips that will make you smarter!

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:42pm