Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Jun12018 by Paul Linus1 Comment

How to Live Green Easily

Health

Recycling used water bottles and driving a hybrid car are not the only means of living a greener lifestyle. To take baby steps in the process of living an eco-friendly lifestyle, start small. From a morning routine of getting ready, a trip to the grocery store, or planning the next vacation, there are countless ways to be more eco-conscious for any lifestyle. Save Water by Focusing on Water Conservation Techniques in the Home Take into account the amount of water a person can waste by leaving the faucet running while brushing their teeth or shaving. The amount of water could be in the gallons, just for leaving the faucet running when it is not necessary. By simply turning off the water faucet while brushing teeth or shaving, gallons of water can be saved in a household each day. ...

May312018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Environment – Perspectives on Global Warming

General

Whilst climate change issues and arguments cause heated debate, it seems undeniable that change is occurring. This article details two perspectives on climate change and environmental issues, the sceptical and the pro-active. Global Warming - A Sceptic's Perspective According to the Daily Express, Professor Ian Plimer , of Adelaide and Melbourne Universities, believes the climate change issue to be a fraud which is being sustained by academics wishing to profit from their predictions of doom. Whilst it may be difficult to understand how academics, or indeed campaigners, will profit from legislation to assist in regulating climate change it does seem likely that worldwide agreements on reducing emissions will impact upon private industry. Reducing emissions may require vast exp...

May302018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Busy Women’s Guide to Wardrobe Organisation

Lifestyle

The bane of every woman's nightmare is having a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear. It can be so frustrating trying to find the Perfect Outfit to suit your particular days schedule, whilst maintaining your sense of individuality and style. Here are a few tips to get you started. Have a Closet Purge Go through your wardrobe and disregard everything that you have not worn within the past 12 months, anything that is damaged beyond repair and everything that does not make you feel good about yourself. The last you want is to put on a pair of mediocre pants that make you feel mediocre all day. People notice. Hang Like with Like Hang all your jackets together, ranging from light to dark. Have all your shirts together, with similar sleeve lengths and colours together. Al...

May292018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Hiking in Rattlesnake Country

Wildlife

Rattlesnakes are a common feature in the western United States. Hikers can potentially come across one while on the trail, so knowing what to do can be important to prevent injury. How to Identify a Rattlesnake The Western Diamondback rattlesnake is part of the pit viper family of snakes. The holes on the triangular head of the snake allow it to detect the heat of prey. The other obvious sign of a rattlesnake is their distinctive rattle, which can be visible on the tail, and heard when one approaches a snake. The venom produced by the Western Diamondback can cause swelling, pain, bleeding, edema, and tissue necrosis. How to Prepare to Hike in Rattlesnake Country If planning to hike in an area that has rattlesnakes, think of what to bring ahead of time. Wear leather hiking b...

May282018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Baby Boomers and the Great Divide

General

The time frame for births that fall into the baby boomer classification has been defined by sociologists, demographers and the media as 1946 to 1964 census. Encarta defines the Digital Divide as “inequality of access to information technology: the difference in opportunities available to people who have access to modern information technology and those who do not”. This inequality is recorded in a multitude of classifications such as socioeconomic, national, ethnic, and cultural differences and age groups as well. K. L. Norman wrote about this disparity in the book Cyberpsychology, an Introduction to Human- Computer Interaction. Although some baby boomers are powerful and well-adjusted, the majority is not keeping pace with the lightening speed of technological innovations. The Grea...

May272018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

The Rise of Radio Controlled Toys

Technology

Remote control used to mean a toy that was attached by a lead or wire to a hand held box, but as radio control has become technologically advanced, this has superseded many traditional remote control toys. The Range of Radio Controlled Toys Available RCToysUK is one such internet shop that specialises in producing radio controlled toys. The outlet offers a superior range of ready to fly and ready to race electric and nitro RC planes, helicopters, tanks and boats. Indeed, with the hi tech specifications available, there is the ultimate boy’s toy experience with off road monster trucks and military vehicles that let off simulated battleground steam. The prices are very affordable too. Popular Indoor RC Helicopters Mini RC helicopters that can be flown indoors are all the rage...