Bath, Ontario, Canada group fights Lafarge plan to burn tires

Residents of Bath, Ontario, Canada have established a website to help coordinate their fight against Lafarge Canada’s plan to incinerate tires in its 34-year-old cement kiln. The company claims that there will be no toxic emissions as a result of their energy-saving initiative. People who live downwind from the plant have their doubts.

It appears that the Ontario government has given the green light to the project, with the proviso that air quality studies be done when incineration begins later this year. The Clean Air Bath group wants a preliminary Environmental Assessment completed before any burning of tires takes place. There is some concern about reports that other Lafarge plants engaged in the burning of tires have caused significant deterioration of air quality in affected communities.

Watch this site for developments: http://www.cleanairbath.com/

Home based business a popular option for retirees

Many people who retire wish to spend more time with their families, enjoy leisure activities, hobbies and travel. A number of these folks have chosen to establish a home business, giving them the freedom they crave, yet providing a reasonable supplement to their income.

Most people don’t have a great deal of computer expertise and prefer an “all-in-one” package which allows them to build an Internet business without having to deal with the technical details.

Dr. Ken Evoy, a physician living in Montreal, Canada, has invented an “all-in-one” program, which he calls Site Built It! This system allows people who have no technical knowledge to construct a professional-grade website capable of generating the traffic needed to attain profitability.


More details here: http://retire.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Whitley Strieber’s roundup of strange news

Whitley Strieber’s unknowncountry.com reports on the latest “edge” topics, including UFOs, crop circles, unorthodox archaeological theories, and prophecy. His wife, Anne Strieber, is the managing editor of the site.

Whitley Strieber’s is well known for his book, Communion, published in 1987. It is claimed to be a true account of his alien abduction experiences, which occurred primarily at his upstate New York cabin.

Mr. Strieber also hosts his Dreamland radio program. Author and mythologist William Henry is a frequent guest host. Emmy award winner Linda Moulton Howe is a regular science reporter for the program. The people associated with this site have dedicated their lives to the unraveling of some of today’s strangest mysteries.

Fascinating site! http://www.unknowncountry.com/

LiveScience: An entertaining review of science news items

LiveScience.com reports the latest in scientific research, with topics ranging from human and animal biology to the forces of Nature. What’s different about this website is that the items reported on the site are so unusual and intriguing, and are briefly described with a minimum of technical details.

Here are some examples of the topics on this site:

“Huge ‘ocean’ found underneath Asian continent”
“Antiviral paint kills flu on contact”
“10 amazing things you didn’t know about animals”
“Video: seeing machine for people with macular degeneration”
“Death disks: urban flying saucers designed for U.S. military”
“Garbage cans pack spy chips”
“Genetic upper class: could the human race split?”
“Military shows off new ray gun”
“Huge ‘printer’ would build a house in 24 hours”
“Robots get soft, human-like skin”
“Fish capable of human-like logic”
“Why bats are more efficient flyers than birds”
“Genetically-modified skin cells fight infection”
“Invisible mountains revealed under Greenland ice”


Awesome site! http://www.livescience.com/

American First Nations--the real history

Daniel N. Paul is perhaps best known for his book entitled, We Were Not The Savages, which details the European invasion of North America, concerted attempts at genocide, and its aftermath. The book concentrates on the Mi’kmaq and their interpretation of events.

His website, danielpaul.com, contains a wealth of information, including paintings and photographs, and the historical background of his books. Dr. Paul’s intention is to provide users of his website with an accurate account of the history and aspirations of Native Peoples.

An eye-opener: http://www.danielnpaul.com/

Gigscore: classifieds for musicians

Are you a musician looking for a band, or a group looking for a guitar player? Perhaps you are a new band looking for a serious gig. Gigscore is the place to start. Upload your profile at the site and work could find you. The site also features breaking news from the music industry.

Take a look: http://gigscore.com/

The Junkman shoots down false claims, fake scams and scares

Mr. Steven Milloy, the founder of JunkScience.com, exposes any source of flawed or distorted information. He denounces false or exaggerated claims, and illogical interpretations of the results of scientific studies used by various activist groups. Mr. Milloy has a particular interest in what he refers to as “fake scams and scares”. The site lists a number of recent news items, accompanied by Mr. Milloy’s incisive, and sometimes humorous comments. He refers to himself as “The Junkman” in his relentless pursuit of truth.

Have a look at this site: http://www.junkscience.com/

Are children’s birthday parties getting out of control?

Many parents feel pressured to put on expensive and elaborate birthday parties for their children because other parents are doing so. Does it have to be that way? One group of mothers says no, and has set up a website to help change this out-of-control custom.

On their site, they outline what exactly is spiraling out of control about birthday parties, how things got that way, how kids and parents have been affected, and what can be done to solve the problem. They offer suggestions for alternatives to the usual format of birthday parties. Visitors to the site may take a “Birthday Pressure Quiz” to determine the extent of the pressure they are under concerning birthday parties.

Visit the site: http://www.birthdayswithoutpressure.com/

Is raw food better for you?

According to this website, cooked food contains fewer nutrients. Rather than cooking vegetables, throw them raw into a blender with some spring water. This “whole juice” will contain the valuable plant fiber as well as the natural enzymes needed for digestion. I’ve tried this myself, combining various vegetables and juicing them in my Vitamix, a heavy-duty blender. It sure takes all the work out of eating raw vegetables. As well, it’s cheaper and more nutritious than anything you would buy in a can or jar. For variety, experiment with different combinations of veggies and seasonings.

The site features recipes for raw, vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Check out the home page: http://www.living-foods.com/

Some interesting reading: http://www.living-foods.com/articles/

The Altavista Babel Fish language translation engine

Would you like to translate a phrase, a sentence, or a whole paragraph from one language to another? This site will do that for several languages, including, English, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, German, Korean, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch. Translation is not quite as accurate as what would be accomplished by a human translator. As well, the system works well with European languages, but has a difficult time handling Asian to European and vice versa involving anything more than simple words and phrases.

Have fun with it: http://babelfish.altavista.com/

The "Site Built It!" System: A way to build a website that performs!

There are all kinds of sites on the Net offering simple website-building tools and cheap hosting. But the website offered usually lacks an effective marketing component. The website just sits there, looks pretty, and takes up space on the Web. What was needed was a user-friendly website package which would enable anyone to set up a professional-grade website designed to attract visitors and convert them to willing buyers of goods and services.

A Canadian physician, Dr. Ken Evoy, invented a system which combines website-building, hosting, and marketing in one package. The system teaches you how to design a site that will generate a high volume of traffic and sales. That’s the prescription for profitability.

This site contains a video tour of Dr. Evoy’s system. After viewing the presentation, I was impressed with how the system automates all the complexities of web-building and allows novices to get in on the boom in Internet marketing.

The tour starts here: http://videotour.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Canadian Brass: musical excitement

This band’s repertoire ranges from classical music to blues, with a definite Baroque flavor. The scope of their performances includes the work of J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Gabrieli, Beethoven, Wagner and many others. The brass quintet, which has been in existence for 35 years, has recently announced the addition of five trumpet players to their group.

Click on the blue box in the lower right corner of the home page to sample their music. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in d minor, with Fred Mills on the trumpet, is representative of the talent in this world-renowned concert ensemble.

Canadian Brass home page: http://www.canadianbrass.com/

Times Square, New York—live images

Watch what’s going on at Times Square, New York via Earthcam. Scroll down the Times Square Earthcam page to get the feeds from a total of 16 different cameras. There are archives of images from previous days.

Times Square, New York: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/

Earthcam home page for other worldwide live cams:
http://www.earthcam.com/

UFOs-- the phenomenon that won’t go away

UFO Evidence has articles on various theories about UFOs, sighting reports, cases involving famous people and UFO photographs.

Home page: http://www.ufoevidence.org/welcome.asp

Learn how to do almost anything

Here you’ll find the instructions for a myriad of common activities, organized by category.

Would you like to jump start your car in a safe manner? Print out the “How to charge your car battery” article and keep it in the glove compartment.

Want to brush up on your sheet music reading skills? Check out the “How to read sheet music” article.

There are hundreds of instructional articles on this site and it’s entertaining just to browse them.

Home page: http://www.howtodothings.com/

Battery article:
http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/a2782-how-to-charge-your-car-battery.html

Sheet music article:
http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a2683-how-to-read-sheet-music.html

How good are your driving skills when you’re distracted?

The Insurance Bureau of Canada’s website features a virtual driving test. It is designed to show you how various distractions, e.g. using a cell phone, affect your driving. It’s fun and sure makes a point!


The driver test: http://www.clickonthis.ca/default.asp?page=roadtest

Scary distracted driver videos: http://www.clickonthis.ca/default.asp?page=driver

Successful Affiliate Marketing: Dr. Ken Evoy offers valuable information

Many Internet entrepreneurs have discovered that it’s possible to make money by directing people to the websites of various merchants. These merchants handle all sales transactions and delivery of products, and remit a commission to the owners of the websites that sent them customers. It’s important, though, to have a high-traffic website to take advantage of this opportunity.

Dr. Ken Evoy, a Canadian physician and Internet marketing consultant, has valuable advice for anyone planning or already involved in Internet affiliate marketing. Without sufficient traffic, a website will fail to achieve results. Dr. Evoy reveals here what it takes to build a website that will generate massive traffic and significant revenue.

More information: http://affiliatemarketing.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Advice for parents: How to raise smart, healthy, caring, and responsible kids

Here you will find a chart of 40 “developmental assets” every child and teenager needs. Use the chart as a checklist to help you monitor whether your child is on track for success in life, and as the basis for intervention when things go wrong.

There are tips for moms and dads, describing in detail strategies for instilling in their children healthy attitudes and values, as well as suggestions for establishing boundaries and expectations for harmonious family life. Being a fully-involved parent is not easy, and this site will help you develop the skills you will need.

This kind of information is more important than ever in a society where many children learn their attitudes and values by default from their peer groups and the media.

Well worth a visit: http://mvparents.com/

Skype: Free long distance calling on your computer

Many people have an Internet connection and are unaware that they can make free and unlimited long distance calls to friends and relatives within Canada and the United States who also have an Internet connection. Both parties have to download and install Skype, a free program. In addition, each caller has to have a headset with a microphone, or a dedicated handset called a SkypePhone. These are inexpensive and available at any electronics store.

The program is designed to let you know when other users are online so that you can invite them for a chat. If I find someone is not online, I often make a 10-second call on my regular phone and have them go online and meet me on Skype. Then I can talk as long as I wish.

Skype has other functions available for use in the free program. The group chat is an example. Users are able to establish and moderate a group public chat on a topic of their choice. These chat rooms are interesting to monitor. Some users wish to improve their Spanish language skills and set up a chat for this purpose; the possibilities are endless. Conference calls with up to nine people are possible. It’s a great way to organize a trip or hold an informal meeting.

Installing a webcam enables users to conduct free video chats. It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and relatives who live thousands of miles away. My Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX is one of the webcams that is designed to work with Skype, and performs very well. Look for the Skype logo on the box if you’re shopping for a webcam. Check reviews for products on the Net before you buy.

For a small annual fee, a Skype user can now connect directly with any telephone in Canada and the U.S., using the SkypOut National plan. Where can you get unlimited long distance calling within Canada and the U.S. for an annual fee of US$29.95? International destinations are available for pennies per minute on the SkypOut International plan. The traditional telecommunication companies are beginning to feel the heat.

Check it out: http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html

Google Earth: An astounding program!

The Google Earth program integrates photographs from satellites, aerial photography, and Geographic Information System data to produce a relatively seamless 3D image of the globe.

The program is sophisticated and may not run on all computers. Check the system requirements before you download.

Although the basic Google Earth program is free for home use, other more complex versions for business and professional use are available for purchase.

Use Google Earth for a multitude of applications. Planning a trip is a breeze. Trace the route to your destination. “Fly” over the tourist attractions you want to include in your itinerary. Make notes on the locations of hotels and resorts. The program performs as an atlas, world encyclopedia, and flight simulator. View cities, mountains, and valleys in high-resolution 3D.

Some of the applications are startling. It is possible to type in someone’s address and zoom in on their house or apartment building. The images are not “real time”, but range in age from one to three years. If you were planning to move to a new city, this program could help you choose a neighborhood for buying a new home. Accessing different “layers” of the program enable one to display population and crime statistics for an area, for example.

After you view this program in action, you have to wonder about the imaging power available to the military from spy satellites.

This site is awesome: http://earth.google.com/index.html

Science and astronomy: What will tonight’s sky look like?

Before I found this site, the night sky was mostly a mystery for me. I could pick out the North Star, and the Big and Little Dippers, but that was about it. This site provides diagrams every day of the upcoming night sky. Significant astronomical events, like the approach of a comet, are discussed in radio programs, available for listening or downloading.

The radio broadcast section contains more than astronomy information. Topics range from the poaching of wildlife in Africa to the migration routes of sea turtles.

Check out this site: http://www.earthsky.org/

Good News For Work At Home Moms

A number of mothers choose not to work outside the home, so that their families can be their first priority. Some engage in various home-based businesses which never quite live up to their expectations or needs. Others, attempting to break into the lucrative Internet marketing business, get bogged down in technical details and huge financial outlays for setup and hosting.

Recently, Dr. Ken Evoy of Montreal, Canada invented a user-friendly website package, called Site Build It!, enabling anyone to establish and operate a successful online business from their own home at an affordable cost. The nice thing is that his company offers the opportunity on a no-risk basis!

Learn more: http://wahm.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

International Centre for Abduction Research: all about alien abduction

Why are so many people around the world coming forward to relate stories about being abducted by aliens and being subjected to various experiments? Serious research on the subject is providing some answers.

David M. Jacobs, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of History at Temple University, specializing in twentieth century American history and culture. Dr. Jacobs has been researching the UFO phenomenon for over 38 years. The International Centre for Abduction Research, directed by Dr. Jacobs, aims to assist therapists who have encountered clients who claim to have experienced alien abduction.

The site contains memoirs written by alleged abductees.

Interested individuals may contact the IRAC about their alien abduction experiences.

The Articles section summarizes years of Dr. Jacobs’ research on the subject.

Check out this site: http://www.ufoabduction.com/index.htm

TheTechZone: Buying Computer Hardware? Stop here first!

John “Moto” Chow set up The Tech Zone on April, 1999 and is now its Editor-In-Chief.

This site has over 3000 pages and gets more than 200,000 page views daily.

Articles on the site discuss the latest developments in computer hardware.

Buying computer hardware is easier when you access the ratings and reviews on this site.
Price comparisons at various stores are displayed as well.

http://www.thetechzone.com/

SeniorFriendFinder: Your new friends are waiting!

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ScienceDaily: The latest scientific research in digest form

The Science Daily home page has news in several scientific fields—updated every 15 minutes. Site topics include health and medicine, mind and brain, plants and animals, space and time, earth and climate, matter and energy, computers and math, and fossils and ruins.

There are all kinds of science and health videos to watch.

Here are a few health articles on the site--

Antacids may help prevent gum disease: http://sciencedaily.healthology.com/gastrointestinal-health/article3951.htm

Grapefruit juice and medication can be a dangerous mix if you’re taking high blood pressure medicine: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050124010803.htm

Higher folate levels are linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070108191636.htm

Home page for Science Daily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/