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• Moving - Update your bookmarks!

  Thanks for visiting terranotterror.blogspot.com.
  
  I have moved to terranotterror.com. That's right... my own domain. I know it's annoying to have to update your links and bookmarks, but I hope you'll follow me to terranotterror.com. I won't move again, promise. I think the new features will make everyone [...]
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  Posted: September 22, 2007, 5:08pm EDT
  

• Friday Recipe: Bulgur & Bean Pilaf

  Bulgur & Bean Pilaf
  
  1 med onion, chopped
  1 clove garlic
  1 green bell pepper, chopped
  3/4 cup uncooked bulgur
  1 cup water
  2 med tomatoes, chopped
  1 can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
  dash ground red pepper
  1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (or soy cheese)
  
  1. Saute onion, [...]
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  Posted: September 21, 2007, 9:53am EDT
  

• Car-Free Day... Week... World

  Saturday is world car-free day. One day out of every year is selected to highlight the idea that it is possible to live without cars. It really is.
  
  In China, cars will not be allowed on Saturday in 108 cities [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2007, 9:15am EDT
  

• Fall Cleaning

  I can't believe I haven't written about my favorite yard tool - my push reel mower! My neighbor has one, and it's so quiet and odor-free that I had to try it. I fell in love instantly. The whirring sound of the blades is actually kind of comforting.
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  Posted: September 18, 2007, 9:56pm EDT
  

• Bioneers Conference in Cleveland next month

  
  Bioneers.org brings together people who are committed to the environment, health, social justice and good living. They have a yearly conference in California, which is "beamed" to satellite sites around the country. We are fortunate that Cleveland is one of these sites! [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2007, 8:11am EDT
  

• Farm Aid

  Farm Aid was started in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp to raise awareness about family farms, and to raise money for farmers. For 22 years, they've been having concerts to educate people about the value of the American family' [...]
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  Posted: September 17, 2007, 8:24am EDT
  

• Happy Constitution Day

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  Posted: September 17, 2007, 7:59am EDT
  

• VegiTerranean, Metro Living, Save the Civic

  
  Yesterday, we had the Akron experience. We toured Akron's Metro Living, saw the opening ceremonies of VegiTerranean (actually opens in late October), and attended the rockin' Akron Civic Theatre benefit concert featuring Chrissie Hynde and Friends.
  
  The Metro Living Tour was [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2007, 6:30pm EDT
  

• What is a Vegan?

  What is a vegan? Chrissy Hynde said a lot of Akronites don't know, and she's probably right. In fact, a lot of people don't know, so I'll do my best to explain.
  
  Vegans don't eat or use any products made of, or made by animals. This includes meat, eggs,' [...]
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  Posted: September 15, 2007, 9:54pm EDT
  

• Friday Recipe: Corn & Potato Chowder

  Corn and Potato Chowder
  (a favorite at the not terror household)
  
  olive oil
  1 cup chopped onion (1 small)
  1 cup thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)
  4 cups peeled (or not) russet potatoes cut into 1/2 in. cubes (2-3 medium)
  3 1/4 cup soy milk or lowfat dairy milk
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  Posted: September 14, 2007, 10:20am EDT
  

• Sustainable Clothes

  For those of us who want sustainable, environmentally responsible lives, we like to consider all aspects, including clothing.
  
  Think about what your clothes are made of ... when evaluating natural vs. synthetic products, a lot must be considered. Pleather is not as long-lasting as leather, but it's cheap' [...]
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  Posted: September 13, 2007, 12:42pm EDT
  

• Chrissie Hynde featured in Vegetarian Times

  Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders, was featured in this month's Vegetarian Times. She is opening a new vegetarian restaurant in Akron, called VegiTerranean. It will be a coffee house, bar, and restaurant featuring vegetarian Italian food. Yum! The VegiTerranean preview celebration is this weekend, Sept. 15, and' [...]
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  Posted: September 13, 2007, 8:40am EDT
  

• Paint-on Solar

  Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have created solar cells that can be painted or printed onto surfaces. Most solar cells now are made from purified silicon, which is not a readily-available product. These new paint-on organic solar cells are made from polymers, which are a [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2007, 10:12am EDT
  

• 100 mile diet

  One trend among people who want to eat healthier, environmentally responsible diets is the 100 mile diet. Following this diet means you eat foods grown within 100 miles of your kitchen. It reduces pollution from transportation, and generally provides healthier food. (more reasons)
  
  This diet takes considerable [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2007, 10:30am EDT
  

• inspiration

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  Posted: September 11, 2007, 1:25am EDT
  

• VW offering Carbon Offsets through January

  Volkswagen is teaming up with Carbonfund.org to offset an entire year of carbon emissions for every car bought between Sept. 1, 2007 and Jan. 2, 2008. The money will be directed to "help reforest areas of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV)" [...]
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  Posted: September 10, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
  

• Surprise! Food coloring and preservatives are bad for kids

  A new study in Britain has found that food coloring and preservatives can increase hyperactivity, including ADHD in kids age 3-9, and also have adverse effects on the general population.
  
  Children tested showed significant differences in their behavior based on whether their fruit drink had added colorings and preservatives, [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2007, 8:14am EDT
  

• Small... Smaller

  
  Check out this ultra-small, ultra-efficient, totally cool toaster-oven/coffee maker/griddle. It's the Instant Kitchen. Perfect for a dorm, apartment, or people who just don't like having a bunch of "stuff" everywhere. It's only $45. (I saw this on Treehugger)
  
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  Posted: September 07, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
  

• Friday Recipe: Easy Nacho Skillet Dinner

  Easy Nacho Skillet Dinner
  
  16 oz. can black beans
  16 oz. can kidney beans
  15 oz. can tomato sauce
  2 cups frozen corn
  2 tsp chili powder
  2 cups slightly broken baked tortilla chips
  1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (or soy cheese)
  
  Stir first 5 ingredients together until [...]
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  Posted: September 07, 2007, 6:41am EDT
  

• Green Dorms

  Many college students are demanding eco-friendly dorms, and colleges are starting to meet that demand with simple changes such as energy-saving light bulbs, low-flow showers, and other high-tech changes.
  
  NPR highlights Pitzer College. Pitzer students returned to school to find organic gardens, buildings built with recycled modular [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2007, 9:41am EDT
  

• Just say no

  Your average quarter pounder, according to one Cornell University study, siphons 600 gallons of water, 1.2 pounds of feed grain, and 6 square feet of former prairie land—plus the loss of five times the patty's weight in topsoil—even before it gets slapped on a grill. -Treehugger
  
  If' [...]
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  Posted: September 05, 2007, 12:50pm EDT
  

• Bed Nets against Malaria

  Researchers in Kenya have found that insecticide-treated bed nets are more effective at reducing Malaria-related deaths by 44% than outdoor spraying of DDT and other insecticides. Making the nets available for free increases the effectiveness of the nets because more families have easier access to prevention.
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  Posted: September 05, 2007, 10:09am EDT
  

• The US Military and Green Power

  Our US military uses renewable energy to save money and resources. They have the manpower to research, purchase, and build eco-technology. Renewable energy would also help when they are on assignment in locations where fuel is scarce. Here are some of the technologies our military is using:
  
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  Posted: September 04, 2007, 9:43am EDT
  

• Root Cellars

  Root cellars used to be part of every home. They are a good way to use the natural ground temperature to store fruits and vegetables. You can bury your cellar two feet underground to take advantage of the earth's cool temperatures. Root cellars also need humidity and air circulation so' [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2007, 10:09am EDT
  

• Northside Art Walk

  We did the Northside Art Walk tonight, and it was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed seeing the art and artists, and we took notice of the fun and creative ways the artists have reused some unique spaces downtown.
  
  The Red Light Galleries are in an old brothel, which [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2007, 7:48pm EDT