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Why is Hydroponics Booming During Lockdown?

One of the many changes that have emerged from the lockdowns is the surge of interest in Hydroponics. This soilless method of growing plants has been around for years, but it is only now that it is really starting to take off. There are several reasons for this, but the main one is that people are looking for ways to grow their own food during these uncertain times and turning to companies such as Progrow. Advantages of Hydroponics Hydroponics offers many advantages over traditional gardening. For one, it is much easier to control the growing environment. This means that you…

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Submit Your Changemaking Idea to “Sharing is Caring, Taiwan Excellence” Contest Today!

By Taiwan Excellence Do you have an idea that can change your local community for the better? Submit your idea now to the “Sharing is Caring, Taiwan Excellence” global charity contest for a chance to win US$10,000 and a US$150,000 grant to turn your idea into reality: https://share-care.taiwanexcellence.org.   Individuals, non-profits, and social organizations from around the world are encouraged to participate. Until October 31, “Sharing is Caring, Taiwan Excellence” is accepting proposals. Rules and requirements include: Relate to social concerns and environmental protection themes. The first 50 entries from the Americas will each receive a $100 Amazon gift card.…

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International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros – Cool Things You Should Know About Donkeys

The more that we learn about the animal kingdom the clearer it becomes just how impressive so many of these animals are. This is especially true about the animals who have something of a reputation behind them, yet the deeper we look, the more fascinating they become. Let’s take the donkey, an animal which has been a work animal for many years, but which actually offers far more than meets the eye. Thanks to the teachings from the brilliant International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros, here are some fun facts about donkeys which you may not have…

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Professor Harvey Shapiro – Why We Should Understand Our Perspective on Ethical Dilemmas

Ethical questions such as knowing your position on abortion or euthanasia are questions which we often deal with in high school, and they have a purpose to push our minds in a certain way. Most people however don’t seem to care much about these issues once they reach adulthood, with regards to challenging their own beliefs on a regular basis. During my university years however, I learned from the brilliant Professor Harvey Shapiro, who taught me a lot about ethics. What Mr Shapiro was getting at when he discussed ethics, is that as we go through life we should always…

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Roger Wolfson – What Fundamental Skills do All Writers Need

Roger Wolfson is an American screenwriter and columnist for the Washington post. His creativity that focus on American bureaucracy and legal systems is matched by his deeply reflective attitude to his own work and contemporary issues surrounding US politics. Observing the productions, he has contributed towards including Law and Order, Saving Grace and Century City, along with his other experiences as staff to US senators in Washington, there is an authenticity to his craft that makes him good at what he does. Unpicking exactly what makes a writer good is hard to define, since, like any art form, subjectivity plays…

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