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Wow
After reading the article and comments, I bought the crystal to give it a try. Very, very impressed. I've ditched the spray I used to rely on and am converted. Thanks for the advice guys.On Making a stink about green(ish) deodorants posted 1 year, 2 months ago 36 Responses
sheesh!
Vakibs, Mad Mac - Lighten up a bit, have a laugh once in a while.
Amazingdrx - 'I'm racking my manly brain here. Clogged with testosterone, can't think. Sex, beer, vroom... that's all I'm coming up with.' Hysterical, thanks, you made my day :) xx
On Why is nuclear energy what 'real men' support? posted 1 year, 3 months ago 26 ResponsesSorry, am I missing something?
'The energy threat we face today may be less immediate than threats from dictators, ...'
Exactly, what 'immediate' threats from 'dictators' (plural) is America facing right now?On Energy in the Democratic platform posted 1 year, 3 months ago 4 Responses
Call me picky, but....
Why would you want to wander round a farmer's market in your chef's uniform? Here in the UK it is against food hygiene regulations to go outside in whites...On The dog days of summer mean bountiful farm stands and spicy salsas posted 1 year, 3 months ago 4 Responses
cjwirth
"Anyone interested in relocating to a nice, pretty, sustainable area, good climate with much rain and good soil?"
yes pleaseOn The current oil shock posted 1 year, 4 months ago 18 Responses
which bbc channel and when?
I'm in the UK and I can't find it listed as being shown on the beeb. Am I missing something? Anyone know exactly when it's on?On Neve Campbell's eco-flick won't air in the U.S. posted 1 year, 5 months ago 3 Responses
Sorry
By telling you about the weather here over the last TWO WEEKS, I was simply trying to point out the futility of using the weather in one month, in one location as an argument for or against climate change.
Too subtle? On A last chance for civilization posted 1 year, 6 months ago 26 Responses
touché
UK experiencing the hottest start to May since records began...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1948814/Britain-enjoying- ... On A last chance for civilization posted 1 year, 6 months ago 26 Responses
I think I know what Jonas means
In the UK, we buy and sell our houses and gardens, but the bottom line is that we are buying and selling land that belongs to the Queen.
From the explanatory notes of the Land Registration Bill 2001
"The Crown is the only absolute owner of land in England and Wales: all others hold an estate in land. Estates, which derive from feudal terms of tenure, originally took many forms but were reduced by the Law of Property Act 1925 to two, an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, generally known as "freehold"; and an estate for a term of years absolute generally known as "leasehold". On More hidden costs of our love affair with cheap imported goods posted 1 year, 6 months ago 27 Responseswhat about the numbers
"UK 60,943,912 (July 2008 CIA est.) "
Hysterical! An estimate? Why did they not just ask? And why does the CIA need to know how many people there might be in the UK in July? Do they know something we don't? Should I go on holiday in July?On How to get people to pay attention to peak oil posted 1 year, 6 months ago 45 Responses
Interesting
"However, the assumption underlying the idea of a health-wealth tradeoff -- that higher income causes people to be healthier -- is contradicted by the most recent research on the subject. "
Could you point me in the right direction to locate this work?
ThanksOn The green community should mend, not work in vain to end, cost-benefit analysis posted 1 year, 6 months ago 4 Responses
How many times...
... did he say TEMPORARY relief??
Are people really that short-sighted?On More anti-intellectualism from the Clinton camp posted 1 year, 6 months ago 3 Responses
aftermath
I can't help but wonder - if the gas tax holiday goes ahead, I guess it will last just long enough for people to have got used to the lower prices. How will people react once it's over and the price of gas jumps back up...?On Candidates, Congress split on 'gas tax holiday' posted 1 year, 7 months ago 5 Responses
GreyFlcn
Sorry, your nuclear economics link didn't work - could you post again please?
On New analysis explores whether Congress can do a better job with CCS than Bush administration posted 1 year, 7 months ago 3 Responsesjdhlax
I missed youOn SUV nation posted 1 year, 7 months ago 7 Responses
Blimey!
I admit to being quite shocked when I read this post. I had no idea that dryers were so ubiquitous over there, and hanging out clothes is banned !?! I live in the UK, and I don't know the stats (I don't think anyone has ever thought to compile them), but of all the people I know (and I know quite a few), only one person uses a dryer for personal clothes drying, and then only in the winter.
I know a hairdresser who has one in the salon to dry the towels and a cleaner who uses one to keep cloths and towels dry. Everyone else either hangs out in the summer or uses maidens and radiators in the colder months.
I think there are a couple of major reasons why we don't use dryers like you guys over the pond -
a) they are really expensive to run
b) we don't have room in our kitchens for another appliance
Line dried clothes smell great, even mine and I live in a city. There is also something vaguely satisfying about hanging out first thing on a summer's day.
Sorry for all you who are not allowed to enjoy that, but I urge the rest of you to ditch the dryer and enjoy the freshness of clothes dried naturally.
On National Hanging Out Day on April 19 posted 1 year, 8 months ago 10 ResponsesUK
In the UK we have the MPS - mailing preference service, the TPS - telephone preference service, and the FPS - fax preference service. When you sign up, you are placed on the list and companies are required to check this list before mailing, telephoning or faxing you. You will then only receive mail, calls etc from companies that you have specifically requested it from.
It is possible to complain about a company that breaks these rules and a relatively heavy fine can ensue. But, only if you know the company that is breaching the rules (not always possible when you get an automated phone call), only if it originates from a UK company (we get quite a lot of calls coming from the US and Canada), and you can be bothered!
I am registered and receive very little mail and even fewer calls. However, since the introduction of these schemes, I have noticed an increase in the number of leaflets and fliers that are just pushed through the door or delivered inside free newspapers.
All in all, it's a good system and seems to work quite well.
You can read more about it here
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/On Do Not Mail Registry campaign launches posted 1 year, 8 months ago 6 Responseswoah
I have not contributed to Gristmill in past, preferring to read the wise contributions of others. However, I read with horror the appalling and disrespectful attitude of some of the most recent 'posters' and felt compelled to say something. The visceral personal attack that resulted and the subseqent attacks on others, simply demonstrate their failure to engage in reasonable discussion.
I was accused of not adding to the scientific debate - ha! Good one.
I doubt that I will in the future either.
On The Heartland conference recycles the usual climate change skeptics in its speakers list posted 1 year, 8 months ago 287 Responsesoh for goodness sakes!
Black Wallaby - Yes, duh! This is because they are all linked. This is the very basis of environmental science - interdependencies! Sheesh!
Christopher - I admire your patience, I really do. However, might I suggest banging your head against a brick wall? You may find it slightly less irritating....
I fear that Gristmill is suffering an infestation.On The Heartland conference recycles the usual climate change skeptics in its speakers list posted 1 year, 8 months ago 287 Responses