True or False: The major greenhouse gas in our atmosphere is carbon dioxide (CO2).
False: It is water vapour. Good old H2O is by far the major heat sink in our atmosphere.
Archives for February 2019
Keeping Your Dog Informed
Does your dog know what’s happening with their day? How do they know when it’s time to rest and time to do something fun? Information cues can help your dog know what to expect from you and might even make them calmer and happier too!
9 Solar Statistics That Will Make You Go Solar
Have you ever wondered why you haven’t taken the solar power plunge? There are numerous reasons people put off switching to solar power, from misperceptions about the price and how energy is stored, to whether solar systems generate energy on cloudy days.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 25
I was wrong.
Student Travel: Why it’s Important in Raising Cultural Awareness
These days, more and more students are traveling internationally to develop their intercultural fluency. Travel provides an opportunity for self-discovery, allowing for intellectual and spiritual growth through cross-cultural connection.
How Seniors Can Save Money While Savoring Australia
The list of things to see and do in Australia goes on and on, but every trip should include a sampling of both city life and outdoor adventure.
Teaching Your Dog to Not-Behave
If you have ever taught your dog to “Stay” or “Leave it”, you have taught your dog to “Not-Behave.” In other words, you are asking your dog NOT to do something as opposed to asking him to do something. But is your dog really doing nothing or is he choosing to refrain from doing something?
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Fresh Divorcee
When divorcing your partner, you may feel lost and unsure where to turn. As a fresh divorcee, the world is your oyster so try and think of it as an exciting time in your life. Here are a few do’s and don’ts as a fresh divorcee.
Snow A-Musing
Perhaps this dis-ease stems from the honest search for wellness itself, in a world which ceaselessly pushes us to behave like selfish ingrates, or like metaphorical ‘dragon-chasing’ addicts, rather than encouraging us to simply be at peace with who we are and what we have.
The Key to Creativity is Your Mind
Does your mind hold the secret to creativity? Is creativity something that can be developed through exercise and discipline? All these questions and more are explored in this article on the mind and creativity.