10. August 2009 by admin.

Digital TV is contributing to global warming. Those new HD TV screens are made with a chemical called nitrogen trifluoride. According to NASA  research this chemical can linger in the air for up to 550 years and has more charge than a “coal-fired power plant”.(geology.com) This is scary information making me think; are those new digital screens capable of sending out  chemicals into our homes, as we innocently relax and enjoy our favorite movie?

Camping could prove to be a safer alternative to staying indoors this summer. Be careful with your choice of bug spray. Bug sprays contain the chemical DEET and used in small amounts are considered to be safe. Research has shown that DEET causes side effects if over used. DEET can cause headaches, nausea and even psychological issues. Avoid the chemical all together and go natural. Choose products that contain plant oils. Citronella and oil of lemon eucalyptus are the top pick approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Peppermint, geranium and lemongrass oils are also highly suggested.  Protect yourself naturally from mosquitoes and ticks. Usage Tips

·         “Wear long sleeves, long pants, closed shoes and socks in areas with high mosquito or tick populations.

·         For added protection against ticks, tuck pants into socks and shirts into pants.

·         Wear light colors. There is some evidence that mosquitoes are more attracted to dark colors than light colors, and light colors make any ticks that might crawl on you more visible.

·         Avoid being outside when the bugs are worst, generally dusk to dawn.

·         When walking in tick-infested areas, stick to the center of the path and avoid brushing against grasses, where ticks wait to hop a ride.

·         Check for ticks at the end of each day, paying careful attention to your head and warm spots such as underarms, behind the knees and between the toes.”(Green Guide)

Summer’s not over yet, Fairmont Scottsdale located in Arizona is the place to take your kids for a fun vacation. National Geographic has some really cool camp activities that are happening now until September 6, 2009. National Geographic Explorers Camp offers a “Desert Discovery” where your kids can be like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. The camp even provides sleuthing tools. Sleuth equipment consists of GPS devices, disappearing in, magnifying glasses, measuring tape, mirrors and pedometers. Their mission: to discover animal replicas camouflaged into the resorts background. Go here for pricing info http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Property/SCP/Vanity/Pricing.htm

Fairmount Scottsdale

7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona
United States
85255

TOLL FREE: 1(866) 540-4495
International Numbers

TEL (480) 585-4848
FAX (480) 585-0091
E-MAIL scottsdale@fairmont.com

National Geographic Explorers Camp Activities

http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Property/SCP/Vanity/CampActivities.htm

INSECT REPELLENTS BUYING GUIDE

http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/insect-repellents

Nitrogen Trifluoride Potent Greenhouse Gas More Common in Atmosphere Than Estimated.  An NASA news release from October 2008.http://geology.com/nasa/nitrogen-trifluoride/

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