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Woodworking Basics: Sharpening a Handsaw

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Despite the proliferation of power tools in recent years, hand tools are still an important part of the modern woodworking shop. You can prolong the life of trusty tools such as handsaws - and improve … Read the rest of this entry

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Radio Show: Understanding Cattle Through Autism, and the Triumph of the Human Spirit

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Today’s show will inspire you with stories of the human spirit. Guests include Temple Grandin, noted cattle behaviorist and adult autistic, as well as three parents who have helped their children triumph over disabilities.

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Exxperiencing Farm to Table on a Biodynamic Farm in Costa Rica

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] At Finca Luna Nueva in Costa Rica’s southern Arenal district, guests get a true farm-to-table culinary and educational experience.

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A Sustainable Treehouse Community in Costa Rica

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Finca Bella Vista in Costa Rica, a community of sustainable treehouses in the jungle canopy, connected by zip lines and suspension bridges, is an Ewok Village come to life.

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2010 Hits Top of Temperature Chart

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] 2010 tied for the world’s record hottest year, and extreme weather and melting glaciers are forecasted as global sea temperatures continue to rise. Originally published by the Earth Policy Institute.

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Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: A Photographic Journey

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Barbara Bourne’s exquisite photos capture Costa Rica’s lush Osa Peninsula, where Luna Lodge and Finca Exotica are showing guests how exquisite sustainable living can be.

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Costa Rica is a Foodie’s Paradise

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Costa Rica’s hospitable climate nurtures the most amazing produce, from hearts of palm to starfruit.

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The Solar Homestead Project

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] The Appalachian State University team will be blogging about their progress on the solar home they are building for the 2011 Solar Decathlon.

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Free, Homemade Liquid Fertilizers

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Make these easy liquid fertilizers from grass clippings, manure and urine - then sit back and watch your seedlings and plants thrive! Liquid fertilizers are more easily and quickly absorbed than dry organic fertilizers. Making your … Read the rest of this entry

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How to Make Mustard

[WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content] Making mustard from scratch is simple, and once you’ve got the basics down, you’ll discover that there are dozens of delicious ways to make this savory condiment. From a simple spread to mustards perked … Read the rest of this entry

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