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Hugh Harris-Evans - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Hugh Harris-Evans is a retired 67 year old who struggles to find time to keep up with writing articles and maintaining a number of websites covering everything from gardening to personal finance.
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- Are There Really Drugs in Our Drinking Water?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Did you know that there are drugs in our drinking water? I know that I was concerned when I learned about all the drugs found in US drinking water. But hang on a minute, is this really true or am I just scaremongering?
- Do You Know That There Are Drugs in Your Drinking Water?
[Health-and-Fitness] "Probe finds drugs in drinking water" was typical of the headlines in the newspapers back in March 2008 when an Associated Press report revealed the results of an investigation carried out by three of its reporters. So how do pharmaceutical drugs get into our drinking water?
- Do You Worry About Prescription Drugs in Drinking Water? Perhaps You Should
[Food-and-Drink] "Prescription drugs found in our drinking water" screamed the headlines back in March 2008. My first reaction on reading this was to wonder whether this was really true or just a scare story to sell the newspapers. And if it was true, what should I do about it?
- The Ugly Truth About Drinking Water Stations
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you work in an office, most likely you have access to drinking water stations as a choice over bottled water or H2O straight from the tap. But have you ever wondered whether the water is safe to drink or if you are still exposed to contaminated drinking water?
- Are You Worried About Drinking Water Contamination?
[Health-and-Fitness] Public drinking water treatment facilities are required to test for 90 different pollutants and report the results. But, even for the worst violations, legal action is rarely taken. So should you be worried?
- Lose Weight and Enjoy the Benefits of Drinking Water at the Same Time
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are many benefits of drinking water in sufficient quantities on a daily basis. Let's look at the importance of drinking water, as it is related to controlling your weight...
- How Safe is Your Drinking Water System?
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Hurricane Katrina was an extreme example of the type of emergency that can disrupt the drinking water system. Contamination of the public water supply occurs for many reasons, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
- Pure Drinking Water - Is it Really Good For Your Health?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you're like me, when you buy a bottle of pure drinking water you assume that it will be free from all harmful contaminants and good for your health. But how do you know whether this is really true?
- Bottled Mineral Water - Healthy Or Not? Discover the Truth
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Would you buy bottled mineral water if you thought it was bad for your health? While the manufacturers of bottled water make extravagant claims for its health benefits, the contents may include traces of harmful chemicals. Learn the facts.
- A Guide to Mineral Water Benefits and Why Minerals Are Essential For Your Health
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Most people know that mineral water benefits our health and that the trace minerals that are naturally present in our drinking water also improve its taste. Mineral revitalization water purification systems are a new addition to home filtration units. This article explains why such systems are required and whether there are any better alternatives.
- Discover the Truth About Drinking Water Purification Systems
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] What if I told you that the public drinking water purification systems operated by the municipal authorities do not guarantee the removal of 100% of the harmful bacteria and contaminants present in the environment? You need to know the facts and what you can do to protect your family's health.
- A Guide to Water Purification Technology
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Water purification technology continues to advance, particularly in the area of in-home or point-of-use methods of water purification. In this article we look at the different technologies in use today and point out the benefits and the disadvantages of each.
- What Everyone Should Know About the Water Purification Process
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] A complete water purification process involves a number of steps to remove the contaminants present in untreated water. While it is difficult to explain water purification in one short article, here is an outline of the various steps involved.
- How Much Should You Pay For a Drinking Water Filter System?
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Buying a drinking water filter system can be really confusing. With prices ranging from $24.95 to $420 or more for what appear to be basically similar products, you have to ask yourself why this is so. This article will attempt to provide some answers.
- The Case For Whole House Water Filters
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] At first glance installing a whole house water filter might appear to be an expensive luxury, but when you consider the health benefits that will be enjoyed by all the family, this begins to make a great deal of sense. Added to which fitting individual water filters throughout your home can prove more expensive.
- Discover the Truth About Water Purification
[Home-Improvement:Plumbing] Water purification is a complex topic, but learning a little about the technology is a good idea. This is especially true, if you are shopping for a home water filter. There some really good water purifiers and some mediocre products. This article contains some suggestions about which type to look for and which ones to avoid.
- Why Aren't You Using a Water Filtration System?
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Chlorine has been an essential part of the water purification process for over 100 years, but more and more experts are expressing concern about its adverse effects on our health. Discover how you can protect yourself in your home.
- The Truth About Drinking Water Filters
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] If you think drinking water filters are an unnecessary luxury then perhaps you have less regard for your health than you should. In this article we explain why a good drinking water filter is an essential part of every home and give an overview of the different types of filter that are available.
- Can Hypnosis Help You Quit Smoking?
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows that it is hard. Even those who have succeeded do not claim that it was easy, and so many of them relapse and slip back to their old tobacco habit within a few weeks or months. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are real and so it is not surprising that many people question whether the "talking cure" that is hypnosis can really help them quit smoking.
- Do You Know Your VantageScore?
[Finance:Credit] For over fifty years your credit score has been calculated using the Fair Isaac and Co's system and so it is generally described as your FICO score. Now there is a new system known as VantageScore. So why was a new system needed, and how does it differ from FICO?
- How To Find The Best Credit Card Offers
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Finding the best credit card offers can be a challenge. With so many different card types offered by a large number of companies, it is hard to know where to start. Here are a few suggestions to point you in the right direction.
- How To Get A Credit Card One Month Out Of Bankruptcy
[Finance:Credit] When a person files for bankruptcy a note will be placed on his credit report where it will remain for the next ten years. So does this mean that you are unable to obtain any credit until this period has expired? Not at all...
- How To Get A Credit Card With Worse Than Bad Credit
[Finance:Personal-Finance] At first glance you might wonder why any lender would want to lend money to someone with a bad credit record. But having a bad credit rating does not automatically mean that they have been irresponsible or that it has been their fault. They may have just been unfortunate, lost their job through illness or redundancy, or suffered a relationship breakdown. Credit card companies recognize this situation and so have a number of different schemes to help people who find themselves in this position.
- How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
[Finance:Debt-Relief] Credit cards are so much a part of everyday living that it is hard to imagine what life would be like without them. But if you find yourself sinking deeper and deeper into debt and are looking for a way to escape, you need to make a plan...
- How To Stop Nasty Phone Calls From Collectors
[Finance:Debt-Relief] Being in debt causes worry enough, but what people find really upsetting are nasty phone calls from debt collectors. Yet what many do not know is that there is a simple way to stop this form of harrassment...
- Where Can I Find A Sample Letter For Credit Repair?
[Finance:Credit] From the number of searches on Google it appears that some people believe that a credit repair sample letter is the silver bullet that will solve all their problems and magically restore their credit rating. Needless to say matters are not quite that simple.
- How Can I Repair My Credit Rating?
[Finance:Credit] To answer the question "How can I repair my credit rating?" you first need to know how your credit score is calculated. There are five factors that are involved. The article looks at all five and discusses their relative importance before addressing the question posed in the title.
- Should I Use A Credit Repair Service?
[Finance:Personal-Finance] "Do you think I should use a credit repair service?" is a question that is often asked in forums and newsgroups that deal with credit and finance matters. "Are credit repair specialists the only people who can help me to repair my credit rating?" To answer these questions we first need to distinguish between genuine credit specialists and those that merely claim to be so, and then to consider whether you have to employ someone or whether you can deal with the problem yourself.
- Is An Online Degree Right For You?
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] Often the convenience of studying in your own time and the reduced cost of working from home make an online degree an attractive option. But do you have the right personal qualities to complete your studies in isolation away from your friendly fellow students?
- Discover Micro Greens And Learn How To Grow Your Own
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Served in trendy restaurants around the world, micro greens are the plant's first true leaves which are both tasty and nutritious. This article examines which vegetables are suitable for this treatment and includes some tips on how to grow your own micro greens.
- Do You Have To Use A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home?
[Real-Estate] When you decide to put your home up for sale you have two choices. You can either call a real estate agent or you can handle the sale yourself. In this article I discuss the pros and cons to help you decide which way to go.
- How To Fall In Love With Your Treadmill
[Health-and-Fitness:Fitness-Equipment] Over the years many different types of exercise machines have come and gone, but the one that has remained popular throughout has been the treadmill. While the cardiovascular exercise provided by walking and running is the most efficient way of burning calories and losing weight, the time you spend on your treadmill can also be fun if you follow some of our tips.
- Seven Best Ways to Ruin a Buyer's Visit
[Real-Estate] You have decided to sell your house, have engaged the services of a Real Estate Agent or decided to handle the sale yourself and are just waiting for prospective buyers to call. Someone arranges to view but, after a quick inspection, they leave never to be heard from again. What went wrong? Here are seven of the best ways to put off your buyer.
- Your Credit Score - How It Is Calculated
[Finance:Credit] Do you know your credit score? If not, you should check it out before you make any more loan applications or credit card requests. Five factors are considered in calculating the score, but some of these are more important than others. Discover what they are and how they affect you.
- Credit Repair Tips - 7 Mistakes That You Must Avoid At All Costs
[Finance:Credit] Your personal credit score is important because a bad credit report will have an adverse effect on many areas of your life. It is not only loans that are affected, but also insurances and even employment. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score but, before considering any of these positive actions, here are seven mistakes that you must avoid at all costs.
- Discover the Art of Topiary
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Topiary is the art of creating ornamental shapes by trimming and training shrubs and trees. This article traces the history of the craft from its beginnings in Roman times to the present day.
A brief how-to guide is also included to encourage you to have a go at creating your own.
- Henry Doubleday Research Association
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] The Henry Doubleday Research Association is a UK charity that promotes organic gardening. The charity was established in 1954 by a man named Lawrence D Hills because of his fascination with one particular plant, namely Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandicum).
But what was so special about this plant, and why did Lawrence Hills find it so interesting, and what was the connection with Henry Doubleday? These are some of the questions that this article willl attempt to answer.
- Healthy Eating With Sprouting Seeds
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Sprouting seeds will give you a supply of fresh, nutritious and cheap salads in as few as four days. This article tells you how to grow them, the equipment you need and why sprouting seeds are so good for you.
- The Garden in Winter
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Novice gardeners often regard the period between October and March as a time of the year when the garden should be ignored until the warmth of Spring returns. With experience comes the realisation that the garden in winter has a character and beauty all of its own.
- Traditional Wisdom or Old-fashioned Nonsense?
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] The traditional gardening methods that we have learned from our parents or older gardening books are the best, or are they? Modern commercial growers have often proved that this is not always true.
- Top 10 Unusual Christmas Gifts
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Can't decide what to buy your loved ones for Christmas? Fed up with looking at the same old gifts? Here are ten novel suggestions to solve your present buying problems.
- How to Create a Zen Garden
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] This article describes the features of a Zen Garden and includes a brief historical introduction. Suggestions are given on how you can create a Zen Garden of your own.
- Vegetable Growing for Beginners
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] An introduction to growing vegetables for first-time gardeners. The article covers choosing your site, preparing the soil and planning crop layout. Advice on seeds, planting and general maintenance.
- How to Win the War Against Slugs and Snails
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Slugs and snails are some of the most hated of garden pests. Here are some suggestions as to how to protect your flowers and vegetables without harming other wildlife.
- How to Build a Waterfall For Your Garden Pond
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will add a new dimension to your pool.
- Wildflower Seeds - Ten Reasons Why You Should Plant...
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] This short article lists ten good reasons why you should plant wildflower seeds in your backyard or garden.
- Buy Flowers Online but Check the Meaning First!
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] A bouquet of flowers has been a traditional gift since time immemorial but over the years individual flowers have acquired meanings of their own. It is important that you should have at least a nodding acquaintance with the language of flowers to ensure that your gift does not convey an unintended message.
- Cat Repellent or How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Do cat repellents work? How to stop cat from using garden as litterbox? Tell me how to keep cats out of my garden. These are common questions of concern to all gardeners but is there a real answer?
- Grow Herbs in your Garden for Pleasure and Profit
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden with their supernatural associations and practical uses.
- Can Your Sundial Really Tell The Time?
[Home-and-Family:Gardening] Sundials have been used for some five thousand years but are they now regarded as mere garden ornaments? After a brief historical introduction, this article considers the question posed in the title by giving the Alice in Wonderland reply that it depends upon what you mean by "the correct time". Also included is advice on how to set up your own sundial.
- A house is not a Home without a Gnome
[Home-and-Family] When confronted by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an expression of disgust while wondering how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in their backyard. On the other hand we are told on good authority that the gnome population of Southern Germany is close on four million and, when you start looking, there are quite a number visible in the US.
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