Posted on: 08 November, 2007
Author: manoloK
Independent DEAs will give your buyer the assurance that their EPCs are completely neutral and arent subject to any external manipulation to profit one of the sides involved According to the Housing Act 2004, property owners need to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) before they set out to market their property or home for sale. HIP consists of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and other important information that quickens the process of buying and selling. An optional document, namely the Home Condition Report is also included in the HIP. Legally, the property owner must appoint a Home Inspector or...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 November, 2007
Author: Rose Smith
Often as we go about the hurly burly of our daily lives, we can lose consciousness of our relationship with the rest of the world and her inhabitants. As we concentrate on what we are endeavouring to achieve in our personal lives, our field of vision narrows to our own specific goals and intentions. These are frequently distinct from the remaining milieu of humanity and Mother Gaia. According to the latest theory (String Theory) in quantum physics, we are all connected by energetic forces. We are individuals inextricably bound together in a breathing, living and organic universal sea. This interconnectiveness...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 03 November, 2007
Author: Vinay Choubey
In the present era of Science and Technology, the working techniques of all fields of the economy are changing very fastly. Advancement in computer technology, automation through remote control system, expansion in the science of communication and software development have brought revolution in modernizing every sphere of the economy. In town planning profession, this revolution has given birth to colonies of Cyber Cities and Cyber Parks to accommodate the working spaces of highly specialized professionals who requires a special pollution free air-conditioned environment associated with high-level physical and communication infrastructure. The colonies of cyber cities, cyber parks and Information Technology...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 October, 2007
Author: Julian Langtree
This article contains some interesting global warming information. Humanity is sitting on a ticking time bomb. why? Well, Al Gore answers in a very intelligent way in his movie called 'An Inconvenient... This article contains some interesting global warming information. Humanity is sitting on a ticking time bomb. why? Well, Al Gore answers in a very intelligent way in his movie called 'An Inconvenient Truth.' To start with, if the vast majority of the world's scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 12 October, 2007
Author: Eli Minatore
Farmingdale, NJ (September 24, 2007) D.W. Smith Associates, LLC, has announced that Nicholas V. Coppola has retired as a member of the company. Timothy P. Lurie has succeeded Mr. Coppola as Managing Member. He becomes only the third leader in the companys 42 year tenure besides Mr. Coppola and company founder, Donald W. Smith. D.W. Smith Associates is one of the largest and most successful design and engineering firms in the state. The company is well known for its Greengineering term which applies to its eco-friendly designs. The Farmingdale firm has been lauded for its award winning senior and...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 October, 2007
Author: Kelly Hunter
Information technology develops at such a rapid pace that electronic equipment very soon becomes obsolete. Computer disposal is a time-bomb waiting to go off. Various components of your old computer a... Information technology develops at such a rapid pace that electronic equipment very soon becomes obsolete. Computer disposal is a time-bomb waiting to go off. Various components of your old computer are highly toxic to the environment and it is estimated by the group, Local Self-Reliance, that about 75%% of obsolete electronic equipment is currently being stored. The day everyone decides to dispose of this clutter will be a black...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 October, 2007
Author: Colette Robicheau
Recycling is now part of our everyday life. Keeping your recycling area tidy and smell-free is a key element of manage your household. Most people really want to recycle but often find it difficult to make it happen. The first step to organizing your recyclables is to get all the materials you need in one place. Here are some items you should have on hand: String or twine Bins, trash cans Grocery bags Washing supplies Paper shredder Deodorizer, baking soda Blue or clear bags (if applicable) Bin liners, Boxes for organics (if applicable) Your recycling should be in a confined...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 September, 2007
Author: Linda Allen
Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity. The science behind this conversion is known as photovoltaic technology. Photovoltaic Cells or solar cells as they are more commonly referred ... Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity. The science behind this conversion is known as photovoltaic technology. Photovoltaic Cells or solar cells as they are more commonly referred to are the major components of any residential solar power system. Photovoltaic (PV) produces electricity directly from the electrons that are freed when sunlight hits the surface of the PV cell and interacts with the semiconductor material in the PV cell....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 September, 2007
Author: manoloK
Energy Performance Certificate or EPC brings you an energy efficiency rating and an environmental impact rating of house/flat. Graphically represented lets you easily understand how energy efficient a home is as well as giving you tips how to improve its energy efficiency. The Energy Performance Certificate also referred as EPC shows the energy efficiency rating of a building or a property. The Energy Performance Certificate graphically highlights the energy efficiency rating pattern on a scale measuring A to G. Rating A indicates the most efficient energy performance. In contrast, G stands for the worst energy performance. Besides depicting the energy...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 September, 2007
Author: Andrew Stratton
Results from a pre-sidedress soil nitrate test (PSNT) helps growers improve the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer usage. Nitrogen is, of course, an essential plant nutrient - but it also can negatively affect both growth and quality of a crop and so must be carefully managed. Crops take up nitrogen that is released to the soil as a direct result of several catalysts, including atmospheric deposition ... soil organic matter mineralization ... crop residue decomposition ... and animal manure and/or inorganic fertilizer applications. A deficiency in nitrogen causes severe damage to crop yields - and can even cause a catastrophic, total...
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