Bad News for Frequency Pollution - Sending Radar Waves at Humans!

                                 Image via WikipediaBy Lance Winslow

Many folks are complaining about the intensive bombardment of frequency pollution in our civilization due to WiFi systems, wireless phones, and the latest issue was the TSA scanners you have to walk through to get onto an aircraft. Well, you can't blame people from being concerned about any of this, indeed, it is as if we are experimenting with our entire population without knowing if it's going to be safe long term. What about cancer and other potential diseases?

All something to think about, and yes science needs to learn more about all this, we just do not know enough yet to be experimenting on our entire society in this way. But it gets even worse, because this is just a start. Some folks are considering overcoming the digital divide with a more powerful WiFi system which can be accessed from anywhere in the nation. And if you think you can get away from such things, there will always be a police man somewhere to zap you with his radar - radar guns which are even more pervasive, stronger, and potentially problematic too.

Not long ago, I read a troubling article in one of the science web alerts. According to New Scientist in an article titled; "Police radar can identify suicide bombers," which was published on November, 26, 2010 and it would work something like this; "The radar guns police use to spot speeding motorists fire microwave pulses at a car and measures the Doppler shift of the reflected signal to calculate its velocity; researchers found that the strength and polarization of the reflected signal - the "radar cross section" - can also measure the reflected signal created by the most common arrangements of looped wiring typically used by suicide bombers."

Enough is enough, I say, what about human health, and realize we are talking about human society, Americans, filled with folks who believe in liberty and freedom, not a bunch of terrorists. Such an invasion is very similar to suggesting that all citizens are potential terrorists, therefore, such system is okay to use. I don't believe this is right. Please consider this and email me if you have any comments, questions or concerns.

Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes it's hard work to write 22,000 articles; http://www.bloggingcontent.net/

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Straw Bale Construction - Are You Harnessing The Power Of This Ultra Green Building Material

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The benefits of straw bale construction become quite staggering when compared to most traditional construction methods. Straw bale has captured the interest and passions of thousands who realized the multitude of benefits and decided to take action.

Some of the benefits include, ease of construction, extremely energy efficient, fantastic durability, non-toxic, a rapidly renewable resource, affordability, as well as beauty and comfort. To touch on the latter, have you ever experienced a straw bale constructed home first hand? If not, as a lover of sustainability and our built environment I highly encourage you to take the chance when you can.

As an architect straw bale delivers everything I could possibly want out of a building material while taking into consideration our scarce resources. Lets touch on a few of the benefits mentioned above.

Ease of construction - Requiring very little skilled labor straw bale becomes a very construction friendly material. Some materials like rammed earth are great as well, however the labor alone with skyrocket your labor cost when dealing with rammed earth - and lets face it, you want maximum bang for your buck when designing or remodeling your dream home.

Energy Efficient - We all want a building envelope which is extremely energy efficient and delivers quality. Straw bale construction often measures 4-5 times higher in R-value (resistance to the transfer of heat) than conventional construction, resulting in a better insulated home as well as a smaller heating or cooling load - again, saving you money!

Durability - Ever picked up a bale of hay? Probably not, as these are quite heavy and will stay put when put in place. With typical construction methods on straw bale the exterior is covered with an adobe like plaster which is very resistant to outside weather as it limits the amount of cracks and opening for air infiltration.

Non-Toxic - If you are at all sensitive to chemical and synthetic materials you will love these types of homes. If you go the route of some other products such as S.I.P. panels (Structural Insulated Panels) you run into the issue of the foams, glues and various bonding materials that go into the overall component, resulting in a higher V.O.C. rating, irritating your sensitive self even more. With straw bale rest assured that you and your family are living in a clean, healthy and well insulated home.

Affordability - I know this is a big kicker for most people looking at building or remodeling their home. In most cases building with straw is right on cue with conventional construction while simultaneously providing all the benefits mentioned above. Now that is something to get excited about!

Beauty and Elegance - Again, if you have not been inside or visited a home built with this invaluable material I urge you to do so. As in art, buildings, music and other various arts, there is something you can't quite pin-point about straw bale construction that can quite literally take your breath away. Check out this interior photo and see for yourself just what a final product can be.

In conclusion, straw bale is a far superior building material providing you with an affordable, energy efficient, durable, non-toxic and beautiful home.

Thinking of implementing energy efficient or renewable energy measures into your home? Trying to find the resources you need to make the right decision? With multiple years of experience in Architecture, Design and sustainable building, Andrew Hilton can help guide you to your COST SAVING, energy SAVING and healthier home, today. Click Here to find the highest ROI strategies you can implement to get the maximum savings you and our planet deserve!

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