The President and Sustainable Energy Sources

     President Barack Obama's inauguration occurred a couple of days ago and in his second inaugural address, he mentioned something that caught my attention. "We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations." Although he did not speak too extensively concerning the topic of climate change, the fact that he thought it was important enough to be brought up in his speech says a lot about where we the people stand and what we need to do. By advancing our technology used to obtain sustainable energy sources we would also create new job opportunities as well, and as the President of the United States, by mentioning an increase in jobs, he caught the attention of the people of America. Mentioning a topic such as climate change and the wide range of possibilities coming from the action taken upon this global issue, clearly impacted the American people and their opinion concerning Obama's presidency.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/president-obamas-second-inaugural-address-transcript/2013/01/21/f148d234-63d6-11e2-85f5-a8a9228e55e7_story.html

Loneliness is Bad for Your Health

     Nowadays people are beginning to fall into that, "ugh, people annoy me," kind of attitude, which of course I think we all go through at some point, but the effects of such an attitude may be much worse that just having a low key social life. Researchers are coming to the conclusion that being lonely, that is for an excessive period of time, can lead to bad health. As humans we are meant to socialize and interact with one another, it is part of our nature. To what extent do the consequences of being "antisocial" reach? It would benefit all of us to reconsider the next time we think about slipping into that, "I hate everyone," attitude.
http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/loneliness-is-bad-for-your-health

The Truth About Natural Cold Renedies

     We are all aware that we have entered flu season and it has been one of the worst. So when it comes down to having a household infested by this nuisance what's next? What about those natural remedies that your grandmother has mentioned so many times...do they really work and are they worth a try? This handy little chart will answer all your questions, tell you what really works, and the risk of it all. Worth a look! http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/natural-cold-remedies-fact-vs-fiction-infographic

Porcupine quills inspire new medical needles and adhesives

     When one typically thinks about medical advances it is normal for technology to come to mind. Well you see, now porcupines might be coming to mind instead in some of the minds of researchers and scientists. In this new medical revolution porcupine quills have a unique structure giving them the possibility to be used as a new form of needles. In the past spiders webs and gecko feet have also inspired new medical advances and now the attention has been turned to be a more...pointy situation. Although it will take time to actually apply this new idea, once established the possible medical uses will be infinite. Who knows maybe the next time you receive an injection it might be with a porcupine quill.

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/porcupine-quills-inspire-new-medical-needles-a

20 uses for leftover fruit and vegetable peels

     When we eat an orange, a potato, or a lemon the majority of us just disregard the peels and skins and dispose of them. However, what if those scraps could be used for cleaning, cooking, or beauty products? Since they have been so long ignored and labeled as useless it is strange to see them in such a different light. When the truth is revealed these so called useless scraps are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Cleaning greasy messes, adding "meat" to greens, and refreshing your face are just some of the many uses for these leftover fruit and vegetable peels. Remember that saying, "reduce, reuse, recycle?" Well here's your chance. To find out more about the possible uses click on the link below.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/20-uses-for-leftover-fruit-and-vegetable-peels

How to be an Urban Change Agent

     We are always being told that it is our duty to take matters into our own hands and take action in our communities to promote both a healthier lifestyle and an eco-friendly environment. However, the problem is that nobody tells us exactly how to do that. So what now? There are such things called urban change agents which are basically a groups of committed individuals devoted to making a change. The truth is that real change is not going to be seen unless it is something simple that most people would not mind participating in and have the time for. Therefore, the job of the urban change agents is to make eco-friendly change simplistic and widespread. Some of those ideas include carpooling, starting a "Really Really Free Market," planting a community garden, and starting a nature group for kids. Take a look at some of the other possibilities, think about them, and take action.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/how-to-be-an-urban-change-agent

5 Eco-friendly Makeup Accessories

     Girls, let's be honest here, we all hate breakouts and when they do decide to make their appearances we run to makeup to try to fix the annoying flaws. So what's better than using Eco-friendly cosmetics and products to keep your makeup clean and organized while promoting better application and a clean complexion? Using Eco-friendly cosmetics and products benefits not only yourself but a healthy environment as well. Check out these five Eco-friendly makeup accessories and see how you can enhance your beauty with less of an impact on our environment. 

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/blogs/5-eco-friendly-makeup-accessories-0