tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:57:48 +000060 Earth HourEco-friendly TipsEnvironmental NewsHealth and NutritionCivic-MindednessHistoryLife Rescue Techniqueshttp://ecostarox.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)Blogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-2868418146841244229Sat, 20 Jan 2018 03:51:00 +00002018-01-19T19:51:23.038-08:00 http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-future-technology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-6016341209584699716Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:15:00 +00002018-01-19T19:52:19.918-08:00Eco-friendly Tips Today, I am sharing some good, easy, inexpensive (free actually) way to freshen up your living conditions! Had a rusty drawer knob for years? Tired and sick of the way things are? You do not need to throw them away if you want to keep them, but a new one will just appear in front of you with some little skills and recycled material--A Cork from the wine bottle! Let's make changes today! Be http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2013/04/be-your-own-eco-star.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-5192099909360556444Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:00:00 +00002013-03-01T19:00:04.158-08:0060 Earth Hour The Annual Earth Hour is here again. This year, themed I will if you will, will see Earth Hour takes place around the globe on 23.3.2013. Let us all share our green efforts to make our planet earth a better place for the future. Indeed saving is a beauty. Let 60 Earth Hour 2013 bring the world closer together. Be united. We will.http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2013/03/we-will-earth-hour-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-7772492560241583518Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:59:00 +00002016-01-09T03:57:34.574-08:00Civic-Mindedness The above poster by Oscar Tee, 9. Interesting. Good Job! And my version below: Singapore where lives are made simpler with constant improvements to our public transport system, where trains and buses are made so accessible and convenient to us, that we could reach our destination without much thoughts Singapore where a majority adopts public transports would rather love their http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2012/03/gracious-and-considerate-yes-we-are-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-1583274562819642916Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +00002016-01-09T03:56:29.859-08:00Life Rescue TechniquesIn a case of emergency, it's far better to do something than to do nothing at all even if you're fearful that your knowledge or abilities aren't 100 percent complete. Remember, the difference between your doing something and doing nothing could be someone's life. CPR can keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a normal http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2012/02/cpr-first-aid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-5517165533388338403Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:37:00 +00002013-03-01T19:01:50.172-08:00Health and NutritionMany people may be unaware of the mercury in dental fillings due to the lack of informed consent. Dental Fillings termed as amalgam are composed of mercury bound to other metals. Although scientific studies have indicated that mercury can be lethal, the mixture of metals is still widely used in dentistry for filling holes in the tooth because it is able to adhere well to the cavity in the tooth.http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2011/04/dental-fillings-and-mecury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-3489549498461799228Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:11:00 +00002013-03-01T19:02:05.461-08:0060 Earth HourThe annual Earth Hour will occur today, 26 March 2011 at 8.30 p.m, all over the globe. Themed "It's time to go beyond the hour", it encourages everyone to switch of your lights even after the so-called "Earth Hour". Earth Hour is a term to emphasize on the initiative for every individual or household to show their concern for our earth, where various pollution and global warming have constantly http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2011/03/earthhour-and-earth-day-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-6895878001704493742Sat, 08 May 2010 05:01:00 +00002016-01-09T04:07:43.424-08:00Health and NutritionAll along, carbohydrates are a main source of energy supplier, alongside with many micronutrients including Vitamin Bs, which are coenzymes, that helps to metabolise the carbohydrates, protein, and fats to provide energy. From many studies, this has been well-attested. However, there are several studies which opposes the consumption of carbohydrates, in an attempt to lose weight, or for weight http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2010/05/carbohydrates-protein-and-their-myths.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-6137811067885935248Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +00002010-03-20T08:36:36.166-07:00(Courtesy of http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/flashindex.html)The World Water Day falls on 22 March 2010!UN-Water is dedicating the World Water Day 2010, which sees activities that aim to communicate messages on water quality, ecosystems and human well-being.As noted currently the quality of water worldwide is declining, due to human activities of two levels--industrial and individual. http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2010/03/world-water-day-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-5198167943208701172Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:49:00 +00002013-03-01T19:03:03.743-08:0060 Earth Hourhttp://ecostarox.blogspot.com supports: 27 March 2010, 8.30 pm Let's reserve the natural source this Earth hour for future use. You can: Shut down electrical appliances not in use; Switch off lights during this hour; (of course practice this when you can) Go down to participating shopping centres or areas to join the iniative; Sleep in the dark; Outdoor activities, i.e. jogging; night http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2010/03/earth-hour-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-1627832943644234055Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:24:00 +00002013-03-01T19:04:12.109-08:00Eco-friendly TipsFood and Agricultural systems account for up to 30% of every human induced global warming. Here's tips to ameliorate it! 1. Do your homework: food and drink choices to be more environmentally friendly and of course healthy! And most importantly, know what food you need to buy by listing down on a paper to prevent buying unnecessities even if it's "buy-one-get-one free". This can help to prevent http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2009/07/way-food-can-be-more-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-1354077861987476922Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:28:00 +00002013-03-01T19:04:47.848-08:0060 Earth Hour A symbolic iniative to fight against climate change, The Earth Hour is back this year. Till then, already 2712 cities, towns and municipalies in 83 countries have committed to support this iniative. The objective of the Earth Hour is to reduce carbon (dioxide)emissions. And the most basic way was thought to be switching off the lights and appliances to lower consumption of electricity which inhttp://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2009/03/60-earth-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-6269627500717502121Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:47:00 +00002016-01-09T04:28:17.675-08:00Environmental NewsIT fair 2009 at Suntec City Convention Hall had finally come to an end.  As anticipated, there was large crowd and many people squeezing their way through the entrance and the inside was chaos... The issue was not about the crowd. It's the littering! Wherever I walked in the confines of the IT show, there was way too much promotional leaflets and brochures littered on the http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2009/03/it-s-litter-chaos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-6196934688561197427Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:16:00 +00002013-03-01T19:06:19.589-08:00Environmental News By Katie N.Destroying the forest,Mining,Logging,Using more than you need,Not helping,Leaving it for others,Losing the forest,Killing the forest,Waiting for something to happen,Extinction,This is deforestation. Deforestation is constantly happening, almost everywhere. It basically means the destroy of forest by chopping the trees off--killing the trees that is. Consequences usually is "http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/12/deforestation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-2378622236410672726Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:06:00 +00002016-01-09T05:00:59.496-08:00Environmental News Tonnes of rubbish. Plastic bags. plastic bottles and containers which can be recycled. Paper cups which can be recycle too. Such a WASTE. Oil spill across oceans and seas lead to many deaths of marine life. Such carelessness and inconsiderate actions are really unbarable. Burning cars and vehicles. Look, there's dark, thick black smoke produced in the air....This is much toxic than we canhttp://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/06/in-support-of-world-environment-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-1822934228275932049Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:46:00 +00002016-01-09T04:55:23.791-08:00Environmental NewsLet's Get it Started Now! Does it reminds you of the song by Black Eyed Peas? But I'm not talking about that for today. I've more important issues for you. Browsing and reading TODAY newspaper this morning and found 2 long articles on ECO-FRIENDLINESS. And dates for some important events are round the corners. EARTH DAY April 22ND WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY JUNE 5TH Reports on saving the http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/04/lets-get-it-started-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-7954209613869671959Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:40:00 +00002013-03-01T19:25:51.251-08:00Eco-friendly TipsChristmas is just 3 days down the road! I guess the festive's joy and spirit is HIGH from now. Christmas is always accompanied with the festive's decor, especially obvious in the busy Orchard Road. The streets and roads are laid with tonnes of sparkling lightings and christmas decorations such as a huge decorated christmas tree or even a snowman! Another thing that I need not say and you would http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/02/celebrate-clean-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-36900733490800289Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:25:00 +00002016-01-09T05:02:20.862-08:00Eco-friendly TipsGlobal warming due to emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases have contributed to larger extreme climatic events like rising sea levels. The main culprit: Carbon Dioxide. Dryer conditions in the cloud forest and lengthening dry periods could drive some into extinction ranging from plants to animals. Many tree types are declining in vitality. The study of 13,700 trees in 18 very http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/02/facts-of-global-warming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-8275257122305350228Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:24:00 +00002016-01-09T04:46:40.079-08:00HistoryWhat could you think of when you come across the word "antique"? A sewing machine or an antique car? Is that all? The world is growing rapidly, especially so because of today's technology improvement. Have you wonder the things that could be taken over as a result of technology advancement? I certainly have a thought. So what is the next antique? Emerson 610 (1949) Bush TV 22 (1950http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/02/next-antique.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-766061725384200012Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:20:00 +00002013-03-01T19:26:25.037-08:0060 Earth Hour It's Earth Day! Live Earth concert worldwide for 24 hours! To show my care and concern for the earth, I did many things like reuse, reduce and recycle. You can also help to save the earth by taking public transport like what I did. Between, there was a little fault on the Mrt train this morning. The door did not open at Kranji and the passengers who wanted to alight have to travel to Yew Teehttp://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-earth-day-live-earth-concert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-116564645676642239Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:40:00 +00002016-01-09T04:44:32.775-08:00Health and NutritionTRANS FAT Studies showed that an extended shelf-life for products could well mean a shortened life for those who eat them. WHY? Trans fat increases LDL (low density lipoproteins considered "Bad" and decreases levels of  HDL (High Density Lipoproteins considered "Good"). LDL can clog the arteries of the heart, making them more rigid. It can also increase insulin resistance, thus risk http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2006/12/trans-fat-studies-showed-that-extended.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34727315.post-116564641335209601Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:40:00 +00002013-03-01T19:31:54.441-08:00Carbonated Drinks + Mentos = ??? Carbonated drinks including cola has recently been experimented and found to EXPLODE in a matter of seconds. "Apparently, mentos sweet has thousands of tiny pits on the surface that're conditional for carbon dioxide bubbles to form in. As soon as sweet hits the soda, bubbles form all over its surface. When all the gas is released, it pushes all of the liquid up http://ecostarox.blogspot.com/2006/12/carbonated-drinks-mentos-carbonated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Zy®n)0