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Local Ice Cream Maker Does Good
June 2009
When you spoon into a pint of locally made Tahoe Creamery ice cream —rich Tahoe Flow Cookie Dough, say, or lush Tahoe Dream Vanilla Bean or bracing Tahoe Trip Mint Chip—you’re spooning into history.
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Efficient Living: Spring 2009
February 2009
Econet Tip: Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by 20%
by Nevada EcoNet
2009 marks Nevada EcoNet’s 20th anniversary. Why not help celebrate by reducing your energy, waste, water, and emissions by 20%? Here are 20 tips to help you get started.
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Quick Takes: Spring 2009
February 2009
PET CORNER: What’s That Smell? How to Deal With Pet Odors in Your Home
by Barbara Marquand
One of the first things visitors notice when they step inside your home probably isn’t the beautiful flower arrangement in the entryway or your art collection in the living room.
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Health in the home: Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
October 2008
While blueberries and cranberries have been getting the star treatment in the health headlines these days, research shows that the everyday apple also deserves some of that attention. Apples are considered “nutrient-dense” because they provide fiber for heart and stomach health, antioxidants, flavonoids (quercetin and naringen), potassium, and boron for bone health. The majority of the fiber and protective chemicals are in the skin, so don’t bother peeling them.
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Designer’s pick: Green Countertop and Flooring Products
October 2008
As a designer who specializes in kitchen and bath design, I have been exposed to every possible color and style of granite for countertops. And to be honest, I am making it my goal to find other materials to propose to clients. There are so many other options out there. Many are being created from material that would have added to our landfills. I hope you consider these options for your projects.
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