Cloud Computing and IaaS: Roundup of Infrastructure as a Service Providers
In the last article, we discussed what the cloud is and the types of cloud services offered. As most people are familiar with Software as a Service …
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What Is the Cloud? An Overview of Cloud Technology
As part of a multi-part series of articles, I will walk you through the basics of the Cloud, some top cloud hosting providers and even a how-to …
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Recycle Aluminum Cans
This is the story of a can. The humble can is home to so many different varieties of foods and beverages, but you may not know that aluminum is one of …
Continue ReadingGreen Funeral Options: Extend Your Eco-Conscious Attitude to Your Funeral Plans
If you wear fabric shoes, shun plastic water bottles, and grocery shop with a canvas bag, you are practicing environmentalism. If you take the time to …
Continue ReadingSuper Weeds: How Much Should We Worry About Pesticide-Resistant Weeds and Insects?
Man has been competing with pests and weeds for food for over 8,000 years, since the beginning of agriculture. If we take a look at the scoreboard, …
Continue ReadingWhy Koalas Only Live in Certain Parts of Australia
Koalas are native to Australia. In fact, they live in only the eastern states of that subcontinent. Why didn’t they spread, at least to Western …
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Why Are They Harmful?
Few conversations about pollution get very far before someone brings up Polychlorinated Biphenyls – more commonly known as PCBs. What is this …
Continue ReadingLearning More About BPA: How Bad Is It Really?
You may have heard that BPA is dangerous to our health and even gone out of your way to purchase BPA-free water bottles. However, claims about the …
Continue ReadingCan Animals Rain From the Sky? Learn About this Mysterious Phenomenon
Lots of things other than rain and snow fall out of the sky, from mineral (meteorites and assorted space junk) to vegetable (autumn leaves), but …
Continue ReadingBrief FAQ on Radon: How to Test for Radon & More
What if I told you there could be something in your home more likely to cause lung cancer than cigarette smoke? Learn why every home should test for …
Continue ReadingWhy Corn Ethanol is Bad for the Environment
Corn Ethanol is currently mixed with American gasoline and is often marketed as being cleaner and better for the environment. The truth is it can …
Continue ReadingThe Problem of Drugs in Our Drinking Water: Mild Amounts of Pharmaceuticals & Contraceptives Found in Tap Water
It has long been recognized that traces of pharmaceuticals and contraceptives appear in our drinking water. Although the EPA has not officially …
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