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Each year, municipal building departments celebrate Building Safety Week starting the first Monday in May. They attempt to get the word out to people about building, maintaining, and living in their homes safely. Find out about the International Cod...

Plasma gasification takes garbage of nearly any type and turns it into an environmental boon for any town with a landfill. The complicated machines that perform this green service are called plasma converters. Explore this lens to learn more about t...

Taken together, the many types of seaweed are used for everything from wrinkle cream to compost creation.  Seaweed makes good food for plants, animals, and people.  This lens will explain some of the many uses to which seaweed extract - the...

Squidoo for the EnvironmentAdd your lenses on anything from recycling to electric cars to deforestation. This group will be a place to gather lenses dedicated to helping the earth. There are already lenses on fighting urban sprawl, living green, goi...

As people spread out and destroy natural habitats, they hurt the environment in dozens of ways, large and small.  Read these articles about the many ways that the spread of the human race hurts the environment, wildlife, business, and the people...

Fargo, North Dakota is part of a larger metropolitan area, consisting of two other cities and a few smaller towns. It lies cheek-to-cheek along the Red River of the North with Moorhead, Minnesota. The population statistics for South Fargo, below, are...

Thanks to the Coen brothers, most people imagine Fargo, North Dakota as a hick town in the middle of nowhere, covered in snow and filled with crazy people. That's only partly accurate. In reality, Fargo has been enjoying a booming rebirth over the p...

Include pizza as a part of your healthy diet by changing a few key ingredients.  You can find newer versions of traditional toppings with less fat and more flavor than their "healthy" cardboard counterparts of 20 years ago.&n...

Tuna hot dish has long been a staple in American kitchens. The creamy, noodly goodness warms your body and your heart. You don't need to invest the time of pre-heating and baking tuna casserole to enjoy the rich flavor. This lens contains my family'...

Yes, sweet potatoes come in a can, in gelatinous chunks destined to be covered with marshmallows.  If that's your idea of sweet potato perfection, stop reading this lens.  If you'd like something different - and much healthier - on your tab...

Quickbreads like pumpkin bread have long been staples for bakers. They are tasty, easy to make, and freeze well: you simply double the recipe and make a loaf for later. On this lens, you'll find a recipe for lightly-spiced pumpkin bread and substitu...

Nothing is more important than your family.  There are times when you don't know what to do or how to do it.  You want to do what's best for them and for yourself.  This lens contains articles about parenting, discipline, and general fa...

Avoid the harsh chemicals, the artificial fragrances, and the dyes found in store-bought hair and body care products.  Make your own at home with some basic ingredients and a little creativity.  You can customize the sce...