I just saw the introduction of Earthwise Power Saver on Today Tonight. If it is true that it can cut down up to 35% electric usage and also drop electromagnetic radiation to acceptable level, then it is something worth to install even it costs $1300 to $1700.
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Welcome to Earthwise Power Savers
Power saver (Channel 7 Today Tonight on Jan 31, 2011)
"The technology has been around for approximately 30 years and it was first invented in Germany but it wasn't really needed then because power prices were really cheap," Mr Hourigan said.
It's called the Earthwise Power Saver and Geoff has adapted the German technology for Australian conditions.
Essentially, it is a device that controls the flow of electricity to appliances so they get the right amount rather than too much, and the savings it can generate are up to 35% of your electricity costs.
"At the moment power is coming into your house all static bumping up and down, but after the Power Saver is installed it is just a clean, true line so it will actually run cleaner, cooler and last longer," Mr Hourigan said.
Independent testing so far shows promising results. Electrical engineer Greg Paxton has worked with the CSIRO and federal and state governments which are interested in the Power Saver’s potential.
Greg's very optimistic as he has seen the clear evidence that it actually does work. He claims anyone can see that it reduces the current used by the apparatus which is consuming the power.
Internet based Panacea University electrical engineer Ashworth Palise agrees.
"In my opinion, it has shown successful results. It works," he said.
Geoff is meeting with Queensland government in the next fortnight and has already installed 300 Power Savers into private homes and is anxiously anticipating their next power bills. The Power Saver also cuts down electromagnetic radiation which all electrical appliances emit and have been linked to cancer.
"A lot of people know it as dirty power. When we turn the Power Saver on and [electromagnetic radiation] will drop to the acceptable level of dirty power that should be in your house," Mr Hourigan said.
Depending on the size the Power Saver ranges in price from $1,300 to $1,700 installed. Geoff believes the unit will pay for itself within two years and guarantees it works.
"We'll give you your money back or we'll test the unit to make sure the unit is working first."
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Chia (Salvia hispanica)
I thought that I have put information of chia in my blog when I first saw it on ABC Landline, but I didn't find it. Anyway here it is. If it can grow well in Australia, then it should be able to grow in Taiwan. Hmmm, spelt (Triticum spelta) (a hexaploid species of wheat) and lupin (aka Lupinus or lupines, a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae)) might be also good for health.
Salvia hispanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: S. hispanica
Binomial name
Salvia hispanica
L., 1753
Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Folklore attests it was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given as an annual tribute by the people to the rulers. It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source.
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Chia: The Ord Valley's new super crop By Matt Brann from Kununurra , WA (ABC, Wednesday, 17/09/2008)
From humble trials a few years ago the Ord Valley in Western Australia's far north has now become the largest producer of chia in the world.
The crop originates from Mexico, looks like lavender and produces an oil seed which is rich in omega 3.
Around 750 hectares of chia was grown in the Ord this year and the majority of the seed will be exported to the US.
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Chiatah @ globalinkinvestment
Vitamins, Minerals, Trace Elements & Gluten
Chiatah is wholefood packed with wide range of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, in particular:
• Calcium - ensures strong bones and teeth as well as the proper functioning of neuromuscular and cardiac function.
• Iron - is a component of a number of proteins, most importantly haemoglobin which transports oxygen to tissues throughout the body, in particular from the lungs to the muscles and other organs.
• Magnesium - aids in the body's absorption of calcium and also plays a key role in the strength and formation of bones and teeth. Magnesium is also vital for maintaining a healthy heart by stabilising heart rhythm and helping prevent abnormal blood clotting.
• Phosphorus - supplies the body with phosphate, and phosphate is a main component of bone structure. Phosphorus is necessary to maximise the benefits of calcium and can also help maintain the health of the kidneys and regulate fluid levels in the body.
• Potassium - helps to regulate blood pressure, to keep the right balance of water in fat and muscle tissues and ensures the proper functioning of cells.
Chiatah is gluten free. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley. Some people cannot tolerate gluten when it comes in contact with the small intestine in a condition known as celiac disease.
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Chia, The Superfood for Modern Times - Chia Seeds Benefits
Adding 3 Teaspoons Per Day* To Your Daily Food Intake Is All You Need to Enjoy The Benefits of Chia: (*based on normal Body Mass Index)
* Get the highest levels of plant-sourced Omega-3: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). ALA is found mostly in seeds, vegetable oils, and leafy green vegetables. It is converted into EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and then into DHA (Docosahexanoic Acid) in your body. Not all people can efficiently convert ALA into EPA and DHA, but ALA by itself provides a host of benefits. (For more information on ALA, click here.)
* Multiply antioxidant activity in your body. Powerful antioxidants from chia seeds work against free radicals that damage millions of our cells by the minute. (For more information on chia's antioxidants, click here.)
* Provide your food with all-natural, nutritious dietary fibre (some fibre have minimal nutrition and can interfere with mineral absorption in the gut). A natural, high quality fibre can support weight maintenance goals, and could reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and diabetes.
* Obtain a plant-based complete protein with an amino-acid score of 115%. (Read about the benefits of chia's amino-acids here.)
* Provide your diet with a thermogenic aid which boosts your metabolic rate. A thermogenic aid causes your body to produce more than the normal amount of energy, and so burns more calories. (Read it here.)
* Provide your diet with favorable Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio (3:1). Currently, most foods found in supermarkets today have ratios of 1:15-30 which increases the risk of inflammation. (Read why you should care about this here.)
Have a good amount of functional food in your daily diet.
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Chia Seeds by David Mendosa onThursday, December 13, 2007
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What is Chia?
Chia is Nature's Complete Superfood.
Chia is the highest plant based source of Omega 3, dietary fibre and protein.
Chia is a great tasting seed that is easy to include in the daily diet for improved health.
Chia seeds were first used as food as early as 3500 BC and were one of the main dietary components of the Aztecs and the Mayans.
Read more!
Salvia hispanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: S. hispanica
Binomial name
Salvia hispanica
L., 1753
Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Folklore attests it was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given as an annual tribute by the people to the rulers. It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source.
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Chia: The Ord Valley's new super crop By Matt Brann from Kununurra , WA (ABC, Wednesday, 17/09/2008)
From humble trials a few years ago the Ord Valley in Western Australia's far north has now become the largest producer of chia in the world.
The crop originates from Mexico, looks like lavender and produces an oil seed which is rich in omega 3.
Around 750 hectares of chia was grown in the Ord this year and the majority of the seed will be exported to the US.
===============================
Chiatah @ globalinkinvestment
Vitamins, Minerals, Trace Elements & Gluten
Chiatah is wholefood packed with wide range of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, in particular:
• Calcium - ensures strong bones and teeth as well as the proper functioning of neuromuscular and cardiac function.
• Iron - is a component of a number of proteins, most importantly haemoglobin which transports oxygen to tissues throughout the body, in particular from the lungs to the muscles and other organs.
• Magnesium - aids in the body's absorption of calcium and also plays a key role in the strength and formation of bones and teeth. Magnesium is also vital for maintaining a healthy heart by stabilising heart rhythm and helping prevent abnormal blood clotting.
• Phosphorus - supplies the body with phosphate, and phosphate is a main component of bone structure. Phosphorus is necessary to maximise the benefits of calcium and can also help maintain the health of the kidneys and regulate fluid levels in the body.
• Potassium - helps to regulate blood pressure, to keep the right balance of water in fat and muscle tissues and ensures the proper functioning of cells.
Chiatah is gluten free. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley. Some people cannot tolerate gluten when it comes in contact with the small intestine in a condition known as celiac disease.
=============
Chia, The Superfood for Modern Times - Chia Seeds Benefits
Adding 3 Teaspoons Per Day* To Your Daily Food Intake Is All You Need to Enjoy The Benefits of Chia: (*based on normal Body Mass Index)
* Get the highest levels of plant-sourced Omega-3: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). ALA is found mostly in seeds, vegetable oils, and leafy green vegetables. It is converted into EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and then into DHA (Docosahexanoic Acid) in your body. Not all people can efficiently convert ALA into EPA and DHA, but ALA by itself provides a host of benefits. (For more information on ALA, click here.)
* Multiply antioxidant activity in your body. Powerful antioxidants from chia seeds work against free radicals that damage millions of our cells by the minute. (For more information on chia's antioxidants, click here.)
* Provide your food with all-natural, nutritious dietary fibre (some fibre have minimal nutrition and can interfere with mineral absorption in the gut). A natural, high quality fibre can support weight maintenance goals, and could reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and diabetes.
* Obtain a plant-based complete protein with an amino-acid score of 115%. (Read about the benefits of chia's amino-acids here.)
* Provide your diet with a thermogenic aid which boosts your metabolic rate. A thermogenic aid causes your body to produce more than the normal amount of energy, and so burns more calories. (Read it here.)
* Provide your diet with favorable Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio (3:1). Currently, most foods found in supermarkets today have ratios of 1:15-30 which increases the risk of inflammation. (Read why you should care about this here.)
Have a good amount of functional food in your daily diet.
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Chia Seeds by David Mendosa onThursday, December 13, 2007
============
What is Chia?
Chia is Nature's Complete Superfood.
Chia is the highest plant based source of Omega 3, dietary fibre and protein.
Chia is a great tasting seed that is easy to include in the daily diet for improved health.
Chia seeds were first used as food as early as 3500 BC and were one of the main dietary components of the Aztecs and the Mayans.
Read more!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Waterfalls in Springbrook National Park
We went to the Springbrook National Park on Dec. 30 & 31, 2010 and also Jan. 2, 2011. In the beginning, we only wanted to visit there one day, i.e. Dec. 30, 2010, and visited other national parks for the rest of holidays. So we have tried to visit as many waterfalls we could reach as possible in one day. We decided to walk both Purling Brook circuit (Dec. 31, 2010) and Warrie circuit (Jan. 2, 2011) when we found that the tracks of Lamington National Park are still closed due to flood and the central and west Queensland is also under flood.
It took less than 2 hours to walk the 4km Purling Brook circuit. It is fantastic to walk behind Purling Brook waterfalls and watch it pouring down from sky high. I believed that we brought at least one leech back to Brisbane from this circuit, because I got one sticking on my leg right after getting on our car in Jan. 1, 2011 afternoon. So disgusting.
It is another story for Warrie circuit. It is a 5-hours 17km difficult track, but we saw Blackfellow Falls, Poondahra Falls, Poonyahra Falls, Meeting of the Waters, Gooroolba Falls, Ngarri-dhum Falls, Kadjagooma Falls, Goomoolahra Falls, Rainbow Falls, Tamarramai Falls and the top of Twin Falls this day. Most of them are great, but my legs are so tired and we both got leeches stuck on our pants and shoes. It makes me feel awful. I hope that people can find a way to repel leech when doing bush walking.
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It took less than 2 hours to walk the 4km Purling Brook circuit. It is fantastic to walk behind Purling Brook waterfalls and watch it pouring down from sky high. I believed that we brought at least one leech back to Brisbane from this circuit, because I got one sticking on my leg right after getting on our car in Jan. 1, 2011 afternoon. So disgusting.
It is another story for Warrie circuit. It is a 5-hours 17km difficult track, but we saw Blackfellow Falls, Poondahra Falls, Poonyahra Falls, Meeting of the Waters, Gooroolba Falls, Ngarri-dhum Falls, Kadjagooma Falls, Goomoolahra Falls, Rainbow Falls, Tamarramai Falls and the top of Twin Falls this day. Most of them are great, but my legs are so tired and we both got leeches stuck on our pants and shoes. It makes me feel awful. I hope that people can find a way to repel leech when doing bush walking.
Read more!
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