Kayakman
4897 Karma Points
My main interests are photography, backpacking, kayaking, reading, playing Settlers of Catan, gardening, Mac, all things related to coffee and tea, all things green, and exploring Hungary and Hungarian culture.
Budapest, Hungary
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Valrhona May Be Best, but Not Most Expensive : For Chocolate Lovers, Offer a Taste of Paradise - International Herald Tribune view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 5 days ago
- (http://www.iht.com/articles/1999/...)
THE AZTECS GAVE the world chocolate, but if you believe their mythology, someone gave it to them first: The feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl came to earth on a beam of light from the morning star and presented the people with a cacao tree from paradise.
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The Benefits of Organic Hemp Milk | Natural Health & Organic Living Blog view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.ghchealth.com/natural-...)
If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional cow's milk, then you should look into Organic Hemp Milk, as it is very beneficial to your health.
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Green Your Water Bottle : Planet Green view story
3 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://planetgreen.discovery.com/...)
If you're going to go hiking, you'll need a reusable water bottle. If you're an athlete, you'll need a reusable water bottle too. Come to think of it, if
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Rooftop Solar Power Installations to Receive Generous French Feed-In-Tariff : TreeHugger view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2...)
If it were in France, this solar power installation would be receiving more money for the electricity it generates. Photo: Chris Muezer Compared to its neighbors to the east, southeast and southwest, France has lagged behind in promoting solar
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Outdoors Enthusiast : TreeHugger view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2...)
Photo via TroyMason @ flickr Trips into the outdoors often remind us just how rich life can be when we are reduced to necessities, instead of the superfluous. An Xbox game can't compete with a stunning sunset; the tang
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Geoengineering Redux: Fertilizing Trees with Nitrogen to Fight Climate Change : TreeHugger view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2...)
Image from Joshua Rappeneker It's not quite ocean iron fertilization, but I have a feeling this new geoengineering proposed will still raise quite a few hackles. The idea, which originated with Federico Magnani of Italy's University of Bologna, is,
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Green Your Thanksgiving, from Travel to Turkey: ENN -- Know Your Environment view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/arti...)
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday ? I show up, stuff myself with some of my favorite foods, help clean up a little, and then lay on the couch and watch TV. No agonizing over the perfect gift, no holiday crowds?¦I don?t even have to ...
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What Does Sustainability Mean to You??|?Environmental Graffiti view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://www.environmentalgraffiti....)
This week, leading professional and corporate consultancy Spada released new research on environmental reporting, which shows FTSE100 companies are more than vague when using environmental terms and concepts.
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Energy Seed Lamp Runs on Expired Batteries | greenUPGRADER view story
2 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://greenupgrader.com/4496/ene...)
Alkaline batteries are horrendous for the environment and require special care and treatment to recycle properly. Unfortunately this happens far too little. The Energy Seed LED halo shaped lamp uses the little remaining bits of juice left after the batter
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DIY Magazine Coffee Table Requires No Cutting or Glue | greenUPGRADER view story
3 votes- Submitted by Kayakman
- 12 days ago
- (http://greenupgrader.com/4603/diy...)
Vered Zaykovsky put his thinking cap on when he engineered this upcycled table base using copies of Domus magazine. The added weight of the glass top and the support of the metal bottom plate keep the table upright. Check out the gallery after the jump.

