Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Seventh Generation Liquid Completely Natural Cleaning Power



Completely Natural Cleaning Power for Your ClothesSeventh Generation 2X Laundry Concentrate is tough on dirt and stains, while being completely free of phosphates, optical brighteners, bleach and other ingredients that are harmful for your and your environment. This concentrate is made from a low-foaming blend of naturally derived cleaning agents (coconut-derived surfactants, glycerin), natural water softeners, alkalinity builders, and anti-redeposition agents (sodium citrate, borax), non-animal-derived enzymes to remove protein and starch stains and protect fabrics, plant-derived anti-foaming agents (glycerol monooleate, oleic acid), and cleaning enhancers (calcium chloride).
Non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable, and Kosher-certified, Seventh Generation 2X Laundry Concentrate is completely phosphate- and dye-free, is safe for septic and greywater systems, and has never been tested on animals.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Rainforest


The Rainforest Aerial Tram mission is to sustain the environment and help conserve our natural resources while providing a world class eco-tourism experience.One man’s dream and his scientific curiosity to explore the treetops became reality in1994 with the successful creation of the world’s first Rainforest Aerial Tram in Costa Rica. Our unique Tram ride, Bobsled and Zip Line combined with the experience, training and commitment of our multi-lingual and naturalist guides guarantees an educational, entertaining and unforgettable experience for our guests!Since its inception, and thanks to the visitors at the Trams, our company has been able to secure thousands of acres of primary rainforests for preservation! We welcome you to come share the dream and experience our array of rainforests and eco-tours in Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Dominica and Jamaica. Questions? Please feel free to chat directly with our headquarters or directly with the attraction offices on location



Created to raise the world's consciousness of the importance of the tropical rainforests, the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram allows guests to discover the hidden secrets and hanging gardens of the Transitional Tropical Rainforest from an awe-inspiring perspective.
The Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram is an eco-tourism project with 222 acres (90 hectares) of rainforest, showcasing small waterfalls and scenic views of the Pacific Coast.

Transitional Tropical Rainforest

Our Rain Forest Aerial Tram - Pacific flys through a transitional area between the extremely rare tropical dry forest and the tropical rainforest. This junction between the two ecosystems is packed with exotic wildlife and full of bright tropical vegetation.

Facilities and Services

To make your visit to the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram comfortable, we offer a coffee shop selling cold drinks and snacks including pastries, fruit, and sandwiches. We also serve cappuccino and espresso made with Costa Rica’s famous export-grade coffee

Friday, September 11, 2009

The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business



The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion BusinessBy Mary Gehlhar
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Mary Gehlhar, author, industry authority, and consultant to hundreds of designers, including Zac Posen, Twinkle by Wenlan, Rebecca Taylor, and Cloak, gives readers behind-the-scenes insights and essential business information on creating and sustaining a successful career as an independent designer.

where was this book when i started designing? For anyone that is looking to get into design (or even if you have just started your own line / business), this book is a *must have*. Ms. Gehlhar's breakdown (and overviews) of each category is spot on. I seriously and honestly believe that if this resource had been around when I started my own collection, I would have saved myself a lot of running around and $ in the process. I highly recommend this guide. Plus, it's simply a great read. The insight from other designers profiled is fantastic!

Monday, September 7, 2009

A Single Shard (Newbery Medal Book)



A Single Shard (Newbery Medal Book)By Linda Sue Park
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Another Place; Another Time A short time ago I wrote about how I find the Booker Prize to be one of the few awards that consistently recognizes truly excellent books. The other award that I think does as well is the Newbery Medal. As always, there is varying quality even among the winners of this award but I found this book to be one of the best of the best.
First of all, I always appreciate books that take me to places I've never been. Certainly, this story of twelfth century Korea does that. Additionally, it describes various processes of pottery-making, something else with which I was not very familiar.
Most importantly, however, this is a story filled with wonderful characters. Tree-ear is an orphan who lives beneath a bridge with an old man named Crane-man. Slowly, Tree-ear works his way into the family of a master potter, Min & his wife, by doing work which the old potter now finds difficult. Ultimately, Tree-ear is sent on a long journey to the capital with a sample of Min's work to obtain a royal commission but, when the samples are destroyed along the way, he can only take a shard of the former pottery to the commissioner.
This is a beautiful story which is well worth reading--and that includes any "adults" who might be reading this. Remember, if you can't read a "children's book" and enjoy it, then your child should probably not be reading it either.