A Different World.....

Going green is a relatively new movement that encourages people to protect and preserve our environment. This includes recycling, being energy-efficient, buying organic products, and saving water during the summer months. All of these things help us become more aware that our resources are limited and it also encourages us to find out more about keeping our environment as safe as possible. Read below for some tips on how to “go green” this summer and maybe incorporate some of these practices into your daily lifestyle!

It can be tempting to water plants at the times they seem to need it most, when the sun is directly overhead in mid-morning or early afternoon. But because water evaporates during the day before it has been fully absorbed by plant roots, it's better to water in the evening just as the day cools down for the night. Long stretches of cooler temperatures give the water a chance to permeate the soil and make its way to the roots. Consequently, less water is wasted in evaporation. On the other hand, in very cool climates plants can develop fungal growth if they're damp overnight. Under these conditions, water early in the morning. The more water makes it to plant roots, the less you need to give them.


Along with Labor Day and the Fourth of July, more Americans get a hankering for cookouts and weenie roasts during the summer months of the year. And whether the menu consists of burgers, bratwursts, T-bones or pork butt, Memorial Day is a big day for meat. With the livestock sector responsible for 18 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined emissions of all forms of transportation, all those beef burgers add up to extra carbon in the atmosphere.


If you're among the millions of grilling enthusiasts firing up the barbie this summer, consider a meal with a lower eco-impact. Because beef production releases three times more greenhouse gases than the production of chicken or fish, you'll make a big dent in your Memorial Day emissions by skipping the burgers and grilling up more chicken, fish and veggies instead.

Gas prices hit an all-time high of $3.61 on May 1--and then kept climbing! One week into the month, the average price was up to $3.671 a gallon. That's 20 percent more than drivers were paying this time last year. Drivers in New York have been hit even harder, paying an average of $3.813 for a gallon of regular, and in California it's costing drivers $3.921 a gallon to fill the tank! As the cost of oil becomes more and more prohibitive, getting more mileage to the gallon is essential. For those of us who aren't positioned to rush out and buy a hybrid this week, here are a few tips that will help your vehicle run more efficiently.
Replace clogged air filters. A clogged air filter can cut a vehicles fuel efficiency by 10 percent.
Check the air pressure on your tires and inflate any that are lower than the pressure recommended in the owner's manual. AccuTire's Programmable Tire Gauge ($19.95; www.properautocare.com) remembers the proper air pressure for you so can avoid pulling out the manual every time you check. Properly inflated tires can increase fuel efficiency by 3.3 percent.
Slow down. For most vehicles, fuel efficiency begins to drop rapidly at 60 mph. Driving within the speed limit can improve fuel efficiency by up to 23 percent.
Take it easy. Slamming on the brakes and accelerating too quickly can reduce fuel efficiency up to 33 percent.
Get a tune-up. Routine maintenance can up fuel efficiency by 4 percent, while fixing more serious problems can improve efficiency up to 40 percent.
Fueleconomy.gov has even more fuel-saving tips, but the best way to save fuel is to simply avoid using it. If it's an option, consider walking or getting around by bike during these warmer months. Check out Shifting Gears: 12 Tips on Moving From the Fast Lane to the Bike Lane to help get you in gear.

We want to always be a part of making the world a better place for us and for those who come after us. It is our belief that people should always strive to be and do the best they can and to help others whenever possible. And have fun doing it!!!!

The ladies of Professional Swagga present to you “DIVERSITY THURSDAYS”, which is a networking/social event that strives to bring people of all ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds together in one place so we can all benefit…you never know who you might meet!
Please join us this Thursday, June 5th at GW Fins (Odell building at the corner of 9th and Tryon) at 7:00pm until 10:00pm. This diverse networking event is FREE!!!!!!

Drink specials available!!!!!!!

P.S. We don't throw parties, we throw events so you can party!!!!!!!