L.A. Stewart
I am a freelance writer, originally from Virginia. I currently live in the western mountains of North Carolina. Eco-friendly living in this part of the state is viewed as a must in order to stop the destruction of the uniquely sensitive eco-environments found only in these mountains. I have lived an extensively green lifestyle since 2007 and currrently help others with "taking those 1st few step" to help kickstart their lives toward being more environmentally conscience.
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Living an eco-friendly lifestyle since 2007,assist others in being "Green"; technical director in SE regional theatres;public relations with various theatres in southeast;BS in Education(biology&theatre) from Lenoir-Rhyne CollegeInterests
living an environmentally friendly lifestyle, do-it-yourself green products, travel, health, tourism, Biltmore Estate, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delenore Roosevelt, Elenor Roosevelt, paranormal, family life.Motto
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Suess
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Energy Saving Tips Around the HouseGreat tips on making your home more energy efficient. See if you're a victim of "Vampire Energy Waste" within your home.
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Ruptured Achilles tendon: The scourge of ankle injuriesDavid Beckham, Dan Marino and Vinny Testaverde have experienced the pain and suffered the financial losses from a ruptured Achilles tendon. This muscle is responsible for our ability to run or walk. Often the signs of a ruptured Achilles tendon are...
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Christmas at Biltmore Estate - Start a New Family TraditionA feast for the senses at every turn; people come from around the world to enjoy the beauty of Biltmore during the holiday season. I have compiled personal suggestions on visiting Biltmore during the Christmas season.
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Emergency Situations - BurnsAn accidental burn is one of the most common causes of injuries in the home especially for children. Knowing what to do in case one occurs can save ease intense pain, possible scarring or even a life. These simple steps can...
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Zipcars Helping to Create Sustainable CampusesMore and more college campuses are eliminating the need for individual student cars on campus by means of Zipcars...Having gotten your membership with the organization,you simply reserve a Zipcar from your campus Zipcar lot...some hybrids get 100 mpg...
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First Aid for Our Changing Environment: Eco-Friendly Tips for HomeThe Eight Essentials for making Do-It-Yourself non-toxic cleaners around the home...by helping the environment in this manner we can...Remember: It's the little day-to-day green things we do that can eventually make a big impact!
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Decisions...DecisionsOur lives are filled with decisions; Where to go, what to do, whom to see. But are they always the "right" decision? Within this flash story, a life or death decision is made. But what if it goes...wrong!
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God and ManMan and God. The inter-relationship of the two has been a topic of thought and discussion for eons.Here is a collection of three short poems which looks at...
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High Bacterial Counts on Photo ID Tags and LanyardsDangerous levels of bacterial counts on photo ID tags and lanyards.From office workers to healthcare workers, most jobs require the wearing of photo ID's usually on a bootstring-style lanyard cord. It's become a part of today's work attire...
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NC Democrat Heath Shuler - Interesting Disclosure of Organization Could Bring ProblemsNC Democrat Heath Shuler.has acknowledged ties within one of the most powerful (and secretive) religious organizations in US.The "Family's alledgedly linked to murder of Gay&Lesbian's in..
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Traveling America's Roads - The Greenbriar ResortHave you ever imaged a resort which has everything from a Falconry Academy, treetop canopy tours, geocaching, 3 world-class golf courses...to a world-class spa, even gorgeous sleigh rides in the winter mountains?Think one place:The Greenbriar Resort
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What to Do If You Come Across a Car AccidentThe first person on an accident scene could be any of us.Would you know what to do?Everyone needs to know the basics.Wouldn't you hope someone would know what to do if you were the victim? Those 1st few minutes could be the difference in life or death. -
Gone with the Wind - Strange, Interesting FactsRead some of the odd and strange facts about Gone with the Wind, one of the top films of all time.
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Turfgrass - Big Money Environmental IndustryHere's an interesting fact: The average lawn of just eight houses has the cooling capacity of approximately 70 tons of air conditioning. What is truly astounding is that the average home has an air conditioner whose cooling capacity is only 3-4 tons...
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Travels of a Psychic - Ghosts of Madison County, North CarolinaI am a wife, a mother...and a psychic. I live the the mountains of NC, a land the Cherokee Indians say is alive with spirits. I assure you this is true. What had started as a simple drive into Madison County, NC turned into something totally...
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AgingA series of three haikus which share the theme of aging.
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The Greening of America - Thin Film Solar Cell StripsThin film solar cell strips have been around for a few years but they are now making an impact on the"Green"market due to lower costs/better production techniques. Next step in this technology will be...
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Emergency Situation - Eyeball Dislodged (Known as Globe Luxation)When an eyeball is dislodged from the socket and appears to dangle from...this rare condition'"known as "globe luxation". Occurred during a Big East tournament game during 2006 to Villanova player Allan Ray...
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Emergency Situations - Tooth Knocked OutEveryone loses baby teeth but the loss of a permanent tooth can be devastating. Knowing what to do in such an emergency will make the difference in...
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Severed Finger/Toe -- What to Do?Accidents happen; some that you have absolutely no idea how to handle. You might think you'll call 911 and that's all you need to do. NOT TRUE! In an emergency situation every second counts! A severed finger/toe...
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Latest Green Products - Breathable Wallpaper that Traps ContaminantsGoing to pick out wallpaper has a whole new meaning thanks to a company whose wallpaper cleans the air in the room whose walls it covers! The product is a "breathable, glass fiber..."
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Odd, Interesting FactsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney's first full-length movie. Related to this film are some interesting, and rather odd circumstances.
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Re-Purposing/Recycling Decorating Ideas"Green" decorating doesn't have to mean tacky!Refresh your decor by re-inventing various little areas of your house without spending money with an emphasis on being earth-friendly. -
Traveling America's Roads - Winston-Salem, NCWinston-Salem is home to the prototype for the Empire State Building, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts&Wake Forest University.But it's more interesting...
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Traveling America's Roads - New Castle, VAWant to leave the day-to-day doldrums and forget the rest of the world, then New Castle,VA is the place to go.Located north of Roanoke VA, it's ideal for relaxing day hikes, or to escape into its deeply wooded forests for days (or weeks) at a time! -
The Wizard of Oz - Strange and Interesting FactsThe Wizard of Oz ... fascinating and little-known facts from MGM's award-winning film starring Judy Garland. You'll look at the film differently next time you watch.
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Traveling America's Roads - Blowing Rock, NCHeld in the arms of the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC lies a bit of Americana..Southern Style;the charming village of Blowing Rock.Spring, summer, fall and winter,there is definitely something offered for all ages and tastes in this wonderful little town. -
Make a Mimosa Seed NecklaceThe Mimosa Tree...those delicate feathery trees of the south. Not only are they pretty, but you can use their seeds in making beautiful necklaces! It's so easy that a child who is capable of using a sewing needle can do -
Plastic Milk Jugs - Creative Ways to Re-Purpose ThemHere are some great ideas for re-purposing some of those millions of plastic milk jugs that continue to clog our landfills each year! -
Traveling America's Roads - Monticello, Home of Thomas JeffersonOn a mountaintop overlooking the town of Charlottesville, VA sits Monticello, home of America's third President and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. President, inventor, architect, gentleman farmer... -
NC Mountain Getaways - Great Adventures Await You!Whether you're into an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure down the Natahala River, or the quiet beauty of a Renoir or John Singer Sargent portrait found within the world renown Biltmore Estate, western NC has it all.
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Household Tips - 1950's StyleA good thing to come out of the days of crisply-ironed cotton dresses of the 1950's is a treasure trove of household hints!Here are 12 great ideas those lovely ladies came up with while trying to become the "Perfect Wife" icon of the 1950's.
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The Development of Pollution-Eating ConcreteA road that can "eat" the pollution of the vehicles that travel across it? A paint that can convert nitrogen oxides from car exhaust into harmless nitrate? It's possible, but will it be a double-edged sword?
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Traveling America's Roads - Colonial Williamsburg, VAThe largest living history museum in America, Colonial Williamsburg is a private non-profit foundation which has set the standard for living museums across the world.
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Solar Panels on the White House?Having to handle the BP Oil leak crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, along with its vast environmental implications, the President has been forced to accelerate the development and use of alternative/renewable energy resources. -
10 Great Clothes Dryer TipsHere are 10 great tips you can use in regard to your clothes dryer usage to save your hard-earned money.
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A Generation of Eco-Friendly PractitionersLiving a "green" lifestyle extends from small-town America up to the movers and shakers of Wall Street. An enormous world market is now trying to meet the interests and demands for the 18-24 yr. old which makes up an every-growing sector in this regard.
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Pain Med Addiction - Using Grandma's Oxycontin?A trend that is becoming more common is the raiding of grandparents, parents, or neighbor's medicine cabinets in search of that "shining jewel" drug of choice, oxycontin.
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Travel Smart - Best Travel Tips You'll Ever UseMost of us love to travel. The summer vacation or weekend getaway helps us recharge and handle everyday life a little better. Here are 8 of the very best travel tips you'll find to help make the experience easier.
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Recycling Surprises You Might Not Have KnownYou stop by the convenience store and pick up a soft drink or bottled water. Having finished your beverage, you place the empty bottle in a container for it to be recycled. But what actually happens to the plastics we send off to be recycled?
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Writing for the Web - HeadingsWhen people want information fast, they turn to the web. But with millions of articles available online, how do you get them to your article and then make them stay? The answer... -
Homeopathy - The Equivalent of Juggling ChainsawsFailure of acceptance in modern medical practice/research by some people has caused the suffering and death of many homeopathic advocates or their family members.This is true for those who do not to vaccinate their children for measles,mumps,rubella,etc
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The Pope - Excommunication Swift for Women ClergyThe Vatican announced on 7/17/10 a list of actions it considered "Grave Crimes Against the Church". Within the list: the ordination of women into the clergy alongside such crimes as heresy, schism and pedophilia.
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The Fastest Growing Fuel Alternative in US - "Biodiesel"The disaster that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico made the world realize the fossil fuel age is ending. There's now a worldwide surge to adopt other sources for our energy supply. One of the top candidates - biodiesel. Any car can be adapted for its use. -
Going Green - Recycle Old Bath TowelsI hate to throw out towels that still "have some good in them." Even if they're thread bare and unraveled along the edges, they can easily be transformed into something brand new! All it takes are some helpful hints and your old bath towels! -
Alzheimer's Disease - Outdated Diagnostic Criteria Hopefully Being ReplacedAlzheimer's Disease..the mention of the dreaded memory-deteriorating disease causes fear for many.It takes our most precious possession; our memories. Yet with all of the advances in the past 26 years there has been no updating of the diagnostic criteria. -
Biltmore Estate - 'Dog Friendly' Travel Destination in Asheville, North CarolinaBiltmore Estate is a major travel destination in Asheville, North Carolina, that understands the difficulties of traveling with your four-legged family members. You and your dog can enjoy miles of beautiful hiking trails together. -
An HIV / AIDS Vaccine is Now 3 Steps CloserA novel research method was used in the recent discovery of 3 antibodies to HIV. The results showed the antibodies neutralized 90%-91% of all strains of the virus in lab test.
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OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent - a Consumer ReviewMosquitoes..I HATE THEM! I have concerns about spray-on repellents being absorbed through the skin and its future ramifications.I began noticing the ads for OFF!'s Clip-On Repellent.I thought I would give it my own trial tests to see if it works.
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Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina - Ghosts, SpiritsHaving been a Biltmore employee for years, each week brings something new and different for me as a psychic. Guests will approach me with a question that is always in the back of minds for anyone visiting Biltmore: Are there spirits in the House?
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The Good Ol' Clothes Line: Eco-Friendly Clothes DryerNo matter where you live, you can dry your clothes without an appliance that runs on electricity.
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Review: Borax A Wonderful "Green" Alternative for Many Different ProductsImagine one product that will clean, deodorize, scourer, keep crawling insects out of your house, etc. There is such a product and it does all this and much more -- Borax.
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Asheville, North Carolina's Bele Chere Arts FestivalTired of going to the same vacation destination year after year? Then shake things up with two words: Bele Chere! Each year the city of Asheville, North Carolina throws the largest free street festival in the southeast, known as Bele Chere. -
Old-Fashion Summer Activities to Get Your Kids Outside!Kids and summer go hand-in-hand.It's difficult to find activities to get them out of the house and into the fresh air and sunshine.Here are some tried and true ways moms have been helping their children have fun for generations and at very little cost! -
Helpful Hints for Anyone with Limited Mobility on Visiting Biltmore EstateHaving traveled with someone with limited mobility, the mere thought of going somewhere as large as Biltmore Estate can cause nerves to go on edge. Here are some hints to make your visit as enjoyable and carefree as possible!
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Converging StarsA Haiku To Celebrate The Joining of Associated Content and Yahoo
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Travel Destination - Asheville, North CarolinaNamed "Must-See Destination" in 2007 by Frommer's, Asheville, North Carolina, has world-class outdoor activities, excellent restaurants, art galleries and first-class accommodations. A destination for the young and the young at heart.
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A Guide to Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants in Asheville, NCOne of the more difficult obstacles to being vegetarian is finding restaurants which have more than a salad bar when traveling. Asheville has the honor of being America's #1 Best Vegetarian-Friendly Small City,as voted by GoVeg.com
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Natural Indulgences - Spoil Yourself with Home Spa NightWhy spend money on beauty products full of chemicals and fillers when everything you need it in your kitchen? Have your own quiet spa night at home.
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Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Laundry DetergentSparking clean... sweet as a rain-washed morning...colors that jump! These are just a few of the things that you'll be saying after you give up your old petroleum-based laundry detergent and make your own eco-friendly detergent
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Bicycling in North Carolina MountainsThe beauty of North Carolina's mountains has often been told. But to REALLY experience it, get out of the car, throw on your helmet & start pedaling! The area of Asheville, NC must be seen first hand to appreciate the words, "the beauty of nature".
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Beautiful Mountain Vacation in Asheville, NCImagine a city where Art Deco buildings fuse with mountains of deep blue at sunset. A place where sounds of bluegrass drift from one building and mingles with jazz from another. Where people greet you with a smile and hospitality thought lost in time.