Tuesday, December 6, 2011

"GREEN" Spring Cleaning Tips That Even Mother Nature Would Love!

!±8± "GREEN" Spring Cleaning Tips That Even Mother Nature Would Love!

The sound of robins singing greets you in the morning. Tulips and daffodils are peeking through the ground. The sun is actually warm on the skin as you step outside. And with that, thoughts start turning to your home, and how you can make it bright as it is becoming on the outside. Whether it's getting that kitchen re-model done before the summer vacation, BBQs and holidays, spring is the time we research and start these projects. As we are contemplating these projects-large or small-we need to look at "healthy" or eco-friendly alternatives when painting, buying furniture and accessories, or just re-arranging furniture! The difference employing healthy home design, and even feng shui, can make a difference in our mental, spiritual and physical well-being is amazing. Healthy home design is especially important for those who suffer from upper respiratory ailments, asthma, allergies and headaches, have or are expecting babies and/or have elderly parents living with them.

So, how do you go about "spring cleaning like Mother Nature" and bring about healthy, green and/or eco-friendly cleaning principles into your space? The real push for eco-friendly design actually started in Europe about 30 years ago in studies done on "sick building syndrome" or Bau-biology. Sick building syndrome is caused by our vacuum sealed, no ventilation buildings that are filled with products (paint, carpet, furniture, cleaners...) that are emitting toxins and poisons into our air. Frequent migraines, fatigue, upper respiratory ailments and sore throats are only a few of the symptoms of SBS (sick building syndrome). Bau-biology is the study of design and construction of homes that fulfill all health/holistic requirements. They are spaces that are built with natural materials, utilize natural light, and avoid the effects of EMFs and uses energy and resource efficient systems. Slowly, we are catching up to Europe in our views towards green design and "healthy home" design choices. If you need some more reasons to "go au naturale" here they are:

1. Increase the health of all living occupants of the space (kids, pets, elderly, you...) by improving indoor air quality, reducing chemicals/toxins, increase water quality and mental health as you reduce stress and anxiety by becoming more "connected" with nature.
2. You will be following the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle); however, I'd like to add 1 more as Re-think! As you become more informed of all available choices, you will see how easy it is to decorate your home in a healthy and fashionable way!
3. Read The Lorax, by Dr Seuss!

OK DeAnna, you say, you've convinced me! But how do I start? Well, you've already done the hard part, making the commitment. I always suggest that my clients start by doing a MAJOR de-clutter and purge. It's OK to start small but you must go through each room, closet, drawer and cabinet and ask yourself: Do I LOVE it? Do I USE it? Do I NEED it? If you don't answer with a yes to any of the questions, you must get rid of it. If you have a hard time with this, you aren't alone. I teach workshops on this that are always on a Wait List with men and women, young and old. After you are done with your purge (I guarantee you will feel a cathartic release of the past-items=emotional baggage!) do a good spring cleaning. Use natural house-hold cleaners. Sun and Earth, 7th Generation and 3E Products (a division of Bante Design) are all wonderful products that are available in mainstream channels. Check their websites! There are also some great books out there if you have the time and energy to make your own cleaners. (Green Clean is one of my faves!). Here are some other tips to help you to de-tox your home:

· Use natural hygiene products and cleaners-these are chemicals that when made pollute the environment, our homes and our bodies.
· Go organic when possible-food (buy local and in season), clothing (man-made fibers are petroleum based and also include formaldehyde (new smell)) and linens.
· No VOC paints and finishes. All major paint manufacturers now make low or no VOC paint. Sherwin Williams has "Harmony" and Pratt & Lambert have Comfort Care in their lines. You must ask for it though! VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are the chemicals and toxins used to inhibit mold and quicken dry time, or "that new paint smell". Make the smart choice.
· Eliminate plastics and vinyls from your home. Studies have shown that PVC also off-gas like VOC and have been shown to cause certain types of cancers. Yes, this includes your shower curtain!
· Beware of what candles you buy! Candles are a leading cause of indoor air pollution (which studies have shown to be worse than outdoor air). The big offender here is the wick. Wicks in most inexpensive candles are made with lead.

Lead has been shown to cause a variety of illnesses. When purchasing candles for ambience, look at the wick, if you see a metal core-DO NOT BUY IT! Some wicks will be made with zinc, which is OK; however, the best choice is cotton. Wicks with metal are the cause of sooting and black smoke that can stain walls. Look for candles made from beeswax, palm or soy wax and scented with natural botanicals and/or essential oils.

Now let's apply what we've learned to individual rooms (and some more tips!):

Bedroom: The bedroom is the most important room of the home. We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Therefore, it is imperative that this room is chemical/toxin free and promotes rest and restoration, as well as romance. (In feng shui, the bedroom is related to the Relationship area) Here are a few tips:
· Keep this room clutter-free, especially under the bed. Air needs to be able to circulate around the body to rejuvenate. Clutter is a dust collector-if you haven't purged yet-Do it!
· Keep electronic items to a bare minimum in this room to reduce the EMFs. If you must have an electronic alarm clock and/or phone in the room, keep them at least 3 feet from your head to reduce this risk.
· Buy as luxurious linens as you can afford-this will add to the "sensuality" of the room. (3E Products offers SLEEP-an eco-friendly line of laundry products specially designed for bedding, blankets and pajamas. Stain pre-treater, fabric softener and liquid detergent are scented with lavender essential oil to help promote a healthy night's sleep).
· Lastly, lie down and see what the view is. This is the first and last thing you see before you fall asleep and this will stay with you subconsciously. Make it good, we want pleasant dreams.

Kitchen: Just as the bedroom is related to the Relationship area of the Bagua, the Kitchen is related to the Wealth/Abundance area of the home. Keep all appliances and plumbing in working order to keep "wealth" in the family. This room is for gathering and nourishing-keep this in mind when designing this room. Buy as good a quality kitchen tools and food/ingredients as possible to promote that feeling of wealth. Other tips for the kitchen:

· Again, clutter-free. All flat surfaces seem to attract clutter. Resist this urge! Keep all small appliances that are used infrequently in cabinets. Knives should also be kept away when not in use (negative, cutting energy).
· Since this room is about abundance and nourishment, keep pesticides out of this room period, and use natural cleaning products. Think healthy! This is a chemical/toxin free zone. (3E Products offers CLEAN-an eco-friendly dish-washing liquid).

Living Room: Another of the social, active rooms of the home the Living Room is where you want to think comfort and flexibility. This room must accommodate numerous activities from watching TV, reading, talking...floor plan must be able to adjust to whatever the function of the room is at that moment. Rounded corners on furniture will reduce injuries if kids or pets are present. To bring life into this room include upward-growing plants. This encourages growth and new opportunities. More tips for the Living Room:

· Flexible lighting is key in this area. Due to the variety of activities that take place in this room, think 3 types of lighting: general or overhead, task (desk, reading) and accent.
· 3E Products has an almond oil-base line of Environment Sprays to use instead of potpourri or other room fresheners. Scents include: lavender, orange, grapefruit, geranium, eucalyptus, lemongrass, bergamot, clary sage, and ylang ylang.

Bathroom: Bathrooms tend to accumulate more clutter than you'd think possible in such a small space. From out-dated medicines and make-up, to insufficient lighting and clutter filled counters can make for an unhealthy, crowded mess. It also should be stated that mold and mildew is a huge issue in this room. This room needs to be well-ventilated and cleaned frequently. Soap scum is a breeding ground for mildew! More tips for the bathroom:

· No rules on color here, be as bold and bright as your personality allows.
· If you don't already have an exhaust fan and/or a window, put one in to add the much needed ventilation in this room.
· Throw out ALL out-dated medicines and make-up as they are ineffective at the least, and unhealthy.
· There should be an overhead light (general) and a shower light (depending on building codes in your area) AND task lighting for putting on make-up and shaving.
· Keep all plumbing in good working order. Fix all leaks immediately-you don't want to waste water and/or create bigger problems.
· Purchase natural bath and body products and bathroom cleaners. You're doing a lot to create a healthy environment so why would want to poison your body. Again, if something is labeled "fragrance" it's a synthetic, petroleum based product-do not buy.

Home Office: The last room we'll look at is the Home Office. With more people working at home or self-employed, this space takes on new significance. Health issues concerning EMFs are prevalent in this room due to the concentration electronic equipment. Computers, printers, scanners and telephones can literally drain your energy. To off-set this, bring in plants like spider plants, philodendrons and ivies to create a healthier work environment. Jade, money and orange trees are auspicious and represent wealth and abundance in Feng Shui terms-place these by the office entrance! As a general rule, there should be 1 plant per 100 sp feet of space for good indoor air quality.

· Paper clutter is a constant in this space. Know how long you need to keep taxes and other important documents and shred the rest. Purge any un-needed/old papers from files. Keep all files up-to-date. Organizing at first will be a large project; however, the result will make you much more efficient in the long run.
· Task lighting is very important here-do not ignore. Save your eyes!
· Natural light and ventilation are important (as in all rooms) here due to the bombardment of EMFs in this space. Open up the windows year round to allow some fresh air to circulate, utilize crystals and sun catchers to "capture" the sun and disperse it throughout the space and maximize outside views with mirrors.

Here's a quick maintenance checklist to keep your space healthy:

Daily- Open windows to let fresh air in and pollutants out

Monthly- Vacuum or wipe down return and delivery vents to keep dust from blowing around, wash refrigerator drip pans to keep mold away.

Bi-monthly- Change furnace filters in winter months (use HEPA pleated filters which have more surface area to collect dirt/dust).

Annually- Have your furnace inspected to ensure that it's not leaking carbon monoxide.

Bi-annually- Have forced air ducts cleaned. Do not use fragrance or antimicrobial chemicals. If someone has allergies/asthma, do this annual.

Obviously we tackled a lot in a short amount of space, however, I hope some of these tips and information can help you create a beautiful and healthy space for you and your family. Life is stressful enough, our homes should not add to it.


"GREEN" Spring Cleaning Tips That Even Mother Nature Would Love!

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Aero India

!±8± Aero India

HIGHLIGHTS OF AERO INDIA 2005

1. Retail villages have been planned in the exhibition area and the Air display viewing area. For the convenience of the dignitaries and dear visitors most attractive Indian handicrafts were sold in the kiosks in the Retail villages. Talented craftsmen were benefited as their beautiful products were sold in thousands.

2. Bharat Electronics Limited arranged for all communications and infrastructure support for AERO INDIA 2005. Fax, Mobil phones, Walkie-Talkie, Internet, Public Address System, Closed Circuit TV, Audio Visual Projection in the Conference Halls, Registration Centre, etc., were the contributions of Bharat Electronics Limited.

3. The first Aero India Golf tournament was organised at Karnataka Golf Association, Bangalore. CII takes the credit for arranging these unique features, which was enjoyed by all visitors around the world.

4. Peter Thompson had designed the 18-hole championship course. The clubhouse area is 30,000 square feet. The flood lit driving range was the longest in India.

5. The Pavement on the Runway has been prepared using Falling weight defect meter. Also it is to be noted that Glass grid has been utilised for adding strength. Dense Bitumen concrete using polymer modified Bitumen to PCN 40 was a special feature to it.

6. The Media centre accommodated 250 members. It was located in brand new hanger, which had an indoor space of 4,200 square feet.

7. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore adopted Box Technology for execution of subway to interlink exhibition and Domestic areas of AFSY. They have completed the work in a record time.

8. Amongst the 57 speakers 33 were from abroad in the seminar.

9. Very interesting and informative journals, which widely covered aviation, aerospace and defence matters, attracted many dignitaries. Those colourful journals were, Aviation week Group (New York), Aerospace and Maritime International (published from Mumbai), Chanakya Aerospace Defence & Maritime Review (New Delhi), Defence World (New Delhi), Indian Defence Review (New Delhi), Vayu Aerospace Review (New Delhi), Indian Aviation - Civil & Military (Mumbai), Indian Defence Year Book (New Delhi), International Aerospace - Review & Analysis (Mumbai), Intervestnik Publishing House (Russia), S.P. Guide Publications, Private Limited (New Delhi) and Sterling Book House (Mumbai). These Books and Bookstalls enthralled the visitors with informations and critical analysis on defence issues. Every page had abundant valuable data.

10. Indian Companies participated in this show were mostly from Bangalore. Some were from New Delhi.

11. Software companies like Aster Teleservices (P) Ltd., 3rd Floor Sri Amulya Estate, Mahesh Nagar, Hyderabad-1., Autotech Systems (P) Limited, 27, 24th Main Sarakki Lake, 5th Phase, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore - 560 078., BACHAL Software Limited, HAL Estate, Airport lane, Bangalore - 560 017., CADES Digitech (P) Limited, Anchorage, 100 Richmond Circle Road, Bangalore - 560 025., Com Avia Systems Technologies Private Limited., 47 Gangamma Temple Road, Jalahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 013., Connect Electronics Private Limited, 1878 New Thipasandra Main Road, Bangalore - 560 075., Datta patterns (I) Private Limited, New No.19, Old No.16, Aza Gowder Road, West Mambalam, Chennai - 600 033., Datason (B) Private Limited, 1006, A Narayana Reddy Complex, BEML Main Road, New Thippasandra, Bangalore - 560 075., Integrated Digital Systems 4B Sundaram 46P Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kolkatta - 700 016., Quest, 55 Quest Towers, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore - 560 048., Satyam Computer Serivices Limited, SDC Plot No.45,46,47 Electronic City, Phase-II, KIADB Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560 100., Samtel, 52 community Centre, New friends Coway, New Delhi., Shogi Communications Limited, 803 8th floor Ansal Bhavan, 16 K.G. Marg, New Delhi - 110 001., Sigma Electro Systems, M-83 MIDC, Ambad Nashik-10., Sika interplant systems Limited, 3 Gangadhara Chetty Road, Bangalore - 560 042., Silver Software, Plot-23&24 EPIP, 1st Phase KIADB, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066., SLN Technologies Private Limited, 889 4th Cross, 7th Main HAL II Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560 008., Speak Systems Limited, B-49 Electronic complex, Kushaiguda, Hyderabad - 500 062., Umac Avionics Private Limited, 143 Umac House, 18th A main HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560 008., United Telecoms Limited, 18A/19 Doddanekundy Industrial Area, Mahadevapura Post, Bangalore - 560 048, etc., had beautiful pavilions in this grand show to reveal their invaluable contributions to Indian Avaiation, Aerospace and Information Technologies. As Bangalore city is studded with popular software Institutes many software technocrats have joined together and formed these companies to serve DRDO, HAL, Navy, Airforce, Missiles, Airborne guided weapon systems UAV, Helicopters and Bharat Electronics.

12. The Alpha Design Technologies (P) Limited, Bangalore develop simulation command, control requirements for Land, Ship borne, airborne systems. They also manufacture Night vision devices, simulators, Radars, communications systems and other Indian defence needs.

13. Amphenol Interconnect India Private Limited, 105 Bhosari Industrial Area, Bhosari Pune manufacturers and markets many varieties of connectors, cable harnesses and antenna products. They serve military and Aerospace, Automotive & Medical, electronics, wireless infrastructure and mobile handsets. They are the leading dealers in Indian defence sector.

14. Apollo computing Laboratories Private Limited has specialised in embedded computing, digital communications wed in defence and aerospace sector. In Agni II, LCA they offered their services.

15. Aster Teleservices Private Limited of Hyderabad have done a yeoman service to Indian defence units with data acquisition and control, smart cards, LC Launcher link, Fibre Optic Technology link, PCI based GPS time synchroniser, Unimux, Hand held cable testers, etc.

16. Airdel (India) Limited with technical collaboration of Aviation developments U.K. has branches at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkatta, Chennai, Kanpur, Pune and Bangalore. They manufacture and supply fastness and other parts to Aerospace and commercial industry.

17. Avi-Oil India Private Limited supply lubricants, which is the only one approved by centre of military. Airworthiness and Certification, Ministry of Defence. This company is registered with Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance as an eligible manufacturer of aviation products. It has collaboration with NYCO S.A. of France. Indian Oil Corporation, Balmer Lawrie have joined hands to form this unique lubrication for Indian defence and civil aviation.

18. BACHAL Software Limited has the credit of developing simulators, development and testing of Real-time embedded Avionics software for safety critical and mission critical systems used for Flight control, Flight warning, Transmission, Weapon usage, fuel management etc. They offer their services to DRDO labs, HAL, ADA, Indian Armed forces apart from serving Thales, Rolls Royce, SAGEM, ECE, British Airways, etc..

19. Bijal Petroleum Equipment Corporation which has its Office in 5/210 Ashirwad Industrial Estate, Ram Mandir Road, Gargeon (w), Mumbai - 400 104 extends aviation ground support and fuel handling and testing equipment for aircrafts, helicopter refuelling for Indian defence.

20. To entertain the visitors and to have an aesthetic look some stalls contained fancy items, handicrafts produced by Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited, Cauvery, Karnataka State Arts and Crafts Emporium. Many women visitors both from India and abroad were very much lured by the beauty in each item sold there.

21. Saree is the traditional dress worn by Indian women. Hence a stall for silk zari sarees was there in Aero India - 2005 to divert the attention. Many thousands of well designed sarees were on sale and the women V.I.Ps had an enjoyable time there. Karnataka Soaps & Detergents (P) Limited also displayed their soaps which have a pleasant fragrance.

22. Chandra International, Mumbai are engaged in export and import, switchover trade and represents International companies like ESL Defence, U.K, Douglas SPD, UK, Goodrich, USA and Orbit ACS.

23. ComAvia Systems Technologies (P) Ltd. Bangalore executes services in areas of Avionics integration for Indian higher aircraft programmes for LCA, Jaguar, MiG27, etc., They also build Integration test rigs and other test solutions consisting of data acquisition and simulation over MIL-STD-1553B Bus, ARINC429, Analog, Digital, Serial and other interfaces.

24. Data patterns (I) Private Limited, Chennai has developed airborne, naval, ground and space applications such as mission computer and displays for aircraft, Onboard Computer and fire control systems for missiles, radar subsystems, ATE for aircraft, ground systems space craft and vehicles.

25. For DRDO, Department of Space system, System houses and Aerospace Industry, the Datasol (B) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore over a very good service in designing, developing and integrating the State of the art modular products in areas of Avionics, Cockpit display products etc. It is an ISO 9001-2000 Company.

26. DRDO has 5000 scientists, 25000 other scientific technical and supporting personnel, and 54 laboratories. Contact Persons are: Dr.D.Banerjee, Phone 91-011-23016640, Brig Umang Kapoor, Director, Phone:91-011-2301-3209, B.C. Srikanta Vice Chairman DRDO.

27. Dynamatic Technologies, Bangalore deal with ailerons, flaps for ITT-36 Jet Trainers; wing and rear fuselage for Lakshya, a high performance UAV; Control surfaces for the Su-30 mki fighter Aircraft like Vertical Fins, stabilisers, Canard, Ventral fins and slats, Ground support equipment for military jets, servo test control equipment for helicopters; Transmission products and electro hydraulics brake actuating systems for Battle Tanks. Fabrication and assembly of airframe structures of Lakshya, Indias Pilotless Target Aircraft, Hall's 155-36 Project. Dynamatic Aerospace will be partnering HAL in the development of Airframe structures for the Sukhoi 30 mki fighter aircraft.

28. Enpro Secan India Ltd., New Delhi markets vapour cycle cooling system for Armoured fighting vehicles, Liquid cooling systems for Radars, Antennas etc., wave guide dryers, ACIDC Brush and Brushless motors, torque motors for Rods, Radars, missiles, etc., fans blowers axial centrifugal battle tanks, XIBC armed vehicles, etc., Heat transfer systems for Aircraft, battle tanks etc., They serve HAL, ADA, ECIL, BEL, DRDO, IAF, Indian Army, BDL, Air India, Thales, Airbus, Eurocopter, MTU, Embracer, LUCAS, Air France, Lufthansa, etc.,

29. Silver Oxide Zing, Nickel, Cadmium batteries for Indian military aircraft, helicopters, torpedoes and missiles are supplied by High Energy Batteries (I) Ltd., Tamilnadu. Contact Person: S.Arunachalam, V.Balasubramaniam, Fax: 91-4339250516, 91-431-2414455.

30. Terra Vista range of products for the 3D Terrain Generation 9.8 marketed by Integrated digital systems, Kolkatta. Those 3D databases are utilised in war gaming, situational aware analysis, flight simulation, training etc.,

31. It was interesting to note that JS Precisions, Bangalore is formed under women Entrepreneurs scheme. Contact person is Mrs. Jayanthi, Fax: 91-080-26637921, Phone: 91-080-266372707. They supply sheet metal, machined and non metallic components for aircraft & aero engines. Locknuts, Gaskets, jig fixtures, Locking washers and the products it supplies to IAF, DRDO, Naval Aviation and HAL. More than 800 precision critical / non critical components are produced by them.

32. Kumaran Industries, Bangalore produces jet engine parts for Aerospace and Aeronautical Industry utilising CNC Technology. Development of precision airframes and aero engines parts for LCA, ADA, ALH, 14 seat passenger aircraft, SARAS (NAL), ADE, Navy and Air force are some of their invaluable contribution to Indian air force. They have obtained recognition from foreign companies too like Magellan, uTGU technologies. Contact Person is Mr.Mohan, Director, Phone: 91-80-23409113, fax 91-80-23381498. Mr.M. Parthasarathy is the technical Director.

33. Maini Precision Products (P) Ltd., Bangalore serves Honeywell USA, Moog Aerospace U.K., WA, Goodrich, USA, Sneema moteurs, France, etc., by producing machined components. Contact person: Shaikendra Pratap Singh, Fax: +91-80-51272500, 91-80-51272400.

34. The Ministry of Indian Defence has licensed Max Aerospace Aviation Ltd., Mumbai to supply and install of Avionics, UAV's, CAV's Aircraft Subsystems, helicopters and Arms. This company takes pride to say that they have been approved by DGCA, HAL, DGAQA and CHEMILAC and it has been registered with IAF. Navy and Indian coast guard. Their maintenance works are also approved by NAVCOM. ADF, VDR and CUR. The works in cockpit Instruments, lighting systems, gyro instruments and airframe components have been with quality and perfection. Contact person: Bharat Malkani, Phone: 91-22-26135545, fax: 91-22-26162613.

35. Merchant Shipping Industry, Indian Army, Navy Coast guard and IAF prefer to use specialised tents for survival of helicopter crew, inflatable lifearts, life Jackets, etc., produced by meridian Inflatables Private Limited, Mumbai. It has 25 years of experience and possesses ISO 9001 Certificate. Contact Person: Maj. Arun Phatak (Retd.) Phone: 91-22-28570369, fax 91-22-28572927.

36. MIDHANI, Hyderabad which has developed 75 alloys with the enormous efforts of their R&D team.


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