Boric acid is one of those few products that is truly multi-purpose. This white, odorless and tasteless compound can host many functions from a flame retardant to an antiseptic.
However, one of its most common functions is as an insecticide. It was founded by a gentleman named Wilhelm Holmberg, who discovered that if borax was mixed with a mineral acid it would thus create boric acid.
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Indelibly associated with luxury, whether used for the highest quality and most desirable items of fashion or for opulent soft furnishings such as curtains, cushions or bed sheets, silk is perhaps the world’s most remarkable and highly-prized natural fabric.
Silk’s unique properties make it valued not only for prestigious décor and clothing but also for practical applications such as the manufacture of parachutes and surgical sutures. Today, silk is… Continue reading
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We all want to protect our environment and our health by reducing our exposure to toxic substances. The problem is we are literally surrounded by chemicals that both pollute the environment and place our health at risk. If you aren’t quite convinced of the truth of that statement, unless you have already rid your home of toxic home cleaning products, taking a quick inventory of the ingredients the cleaning products… Continue reading
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Conferences are a great way to stay up to date on career skills and the changing practices in any line of work. For teachers in particular, attending conferences is important for staying up to date on teaching methodology, but also on subject area expertise. If you are interested in achieving and maintaining excellence as an educator, attending conferences is a must. For science teachers, there is a plethora of exciting… Continue reading
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“Locavore” was the New Oxford American Dictionary Word of the Year in 2007. Its selection came in recognition of a booming trend towards shopping for and eating locally produced foods. Since that time, farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture share (CSA) programs have proliferated. The benefits of local food extend beyond the plate. Here are five ways buying and eating local food benefits us all.
1. Quality
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