City urges water conservation
Admin | June 30, 2009
Last week, Austin’s water usage peaked, so far for the year, at about 218 million gallons on Thursday.
Admin | June 30, 2009
Last week, Austin’s water usage peaked, so far for the year, at about 218 million gallons on Thursday.
Admin | June 30, 2009
YES ITS BACK, A YEAR ON…. NEW FOOTAGE OF THAT AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE FROM 1999, MICK DUNDEE AND CO. Of course I made it too big initially but now its shortened
Admin | June 28, 2009
Join MyPower as they check out Perth’s great cycle network and visit the Perth City Farm. www.mypower.org.au
Admin | June 27, 2009
www.ThisIsGreen.com Editor, Jorge Guerra, reviews Niagara’s Indoor Water Conservation Kit. The verdict save 1500 gallons of water a year and keep your water pressure the way it was before.
Admin | June 26, 2009
During my trip around Australia, I heard about Crocodiles at Wyndham Crocodile Farm, Western Australia. Here I saw some of the biggest Croc’s in the world.
Admin | June 25, 2009
Some simple changes around the house can make a big difference when it comes to water conservation. Follow these easy tips to keep our water supply intact!
Admin | June 24, 2009
Part 4: We Can Make a Difference Final segment of the Compassion in World Farming/Voiceless educational video Farm Animals & Us in Australia, narrated by Hugo Weaving. For more information: www.ciwf.org www.voiceless.org.au
Admin | June 23, 2009
Boer Commando Ambush at Farm House. Breaker Morant (1980) en.wikipedia.org Breaker Morant is a 1980 Australian feature film, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring British actor Edward Woodward as Harry “Breaker” Morant. The all-Australian supporting cast features Bryan Brown as Lieutenant Handcock, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Lieutenant Witton, and Jack Thompson as Major JF Thomas. The 1978 play Breaker Morant: A Play in Two Acts, written by Kenneth G. Ross, was the source material for the …
Admin | June 22, 2009
Check the flow indicator on the water meter: Learn how to conserve water in the home, in this free video series. Get water conservation tips including how to reduce water usage from the toilet, hot water heater, sprinkler system for the lawn, & in the kitchen & bathroom.
Admin | June 21, 2009
www.aerationcontrol.adsonvids.com.au On farm grain storage in Australia needs grain aeration control and grain aeration management. Grain Aeration Control Australia gives your silo grain management tools for optimum grain aeration in Australia. Storing Grain in Silos on your Farm with grain aeration control Australia. Kotzur Silos has this product for control on Grain Moisture and Grain Damage.
Admin | June 19, 2009
This is another song from my ecology musical, the script for which is available on eBay.
Admin | June 18, 2009
fleeing Afghanistan. As the layers of mistrust and hurt are peeled away, a love affair - passionate and poetic - unfolds to reveal the beauty of freedom, hope and choice. But John and Tahmeena can’t stay hidden away on the farm forever. They won’t be truly free until they venture out. And when they do, the men who think they own Tahmeena come looking for her … and they won’t leave without her. Starring Australia’s William McInnes (Look Both Ways) and Holland’s Monic Hendrickx (Nynke), …
Admin | June 16, 2009
www.poultryhub.org The journey of Australian eggs from farm to table (AECL CRC). Join the egg family on their journey from the farm to the dinner table. Learn all about where Australian eggs come from - meet the hens, their farmers, the little baby chicks and even the guard dog! Features free range, cage and barn systems. … eggs chicken farming chicks free range australian poultry crc
Admin | June 16, 2009
www.howdini.com Water conservation tips How to conserve water at home Most of us use far more water at home than we realize. Here are some good home water conservation tips from Patty Kim, of National Geographic’s Green Guide. Patty has numerous tips on how to cut back on water use, from the bathroom to the driveway. Keywords: home water conservation tips how to save water in your home water conservation at home water conservation in the home…
Admin | June 14, 2009
This is the best known Australian shearing song, and probably the best known Australian folk song after “Waltzing Matilda”. It’s authorship is unknown but it was obviously written as a parody of “Ring the Bell, Watchman” (1865), by Henry Clay Work, who is better known for his song “Grandfather’s Clock”. There is also a Welsh song to this tune, called “Twill Back y Clo”. Glossary: ringer: fastest shearer in the shed, who gets the biggest pay cheque blue-bellied Joe: sheep with completely …
Admin | June 13, 2009
The relationship of fresh water and human life. Startling facts & statistics about the future of our most precious resource, fresh water. We need planned management of our fresh water: Introducing the Hc3 Smart System. Think different. Think Responsible. Think Smart.
Admin | June 13, 2009
A sports show type documentary on Jack Brabham and his first world championship win.
Admin | June 11, 2009
Another classic race from the 1968 Tasman Series. Jim Clark dominates at Warwick Farm and leads from start to finish. Jack Brabham pushes hard toward the end but comes undone.
Admin | June 10, 2009
Duke’s Facilities Management Department has taken many steps to help Duke cut back on water usage, during times of drought or normal weather conditions. From installing underground tanks to building an innovative chilled water plant, Duke is making an effort to minimize its carbon footprint while decreasing the use of natural resources like water. By using less water and less energy, Duke is doing its part to help the environment and become more sustainable. For more information about Duke’s …
Admin | June 9, 2009
Due to the pressure put on them by animal rights activists, some Australian farmers are slowly phasing out the cruel practice of mutilating sheep. www.savethesheep.com http … Mulesing Sheep lamb animal rights liberation Australia farm wool peta
Admin | June 7, 2009
INTRO: Researchers at New Mexico State University are looking at ways to conserve water from the Rio Grande River. USDAs Pat OLeary has more. (1:59) THE RIO GRANDE HAS NOURISHED FARMS, FAMILIES AND WILDLIFE IN THE SOUTHWEST FOR CENTURIES. AS DEMANDS ON THE WATER INCREASE, RESEARCHERS ARE LOOKING AT NEW AND OLD WAYS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF IRRIGATION AND OTHER USES. THE USDA- FUNDED RIO GRANDE BASIN INITIATIVE IS SPONSORING SEVERAL PROJECTS ON FARMS IN THE REGION. Tom Dean, Ag Agent …
Admin | June 7, 2009
Picture Video of Australian Saltwater Crocodiles, Steve Irwin pics, hatching saltwater crocodile, feeding crocodiles. www.ozmagic.homestead.com Australian Saltwater Crocodiles http Photography by Gary Crockett Produced by Gary Crockett Music with thanks to Andreas Vollenweider www.vollenweider.com Thanks to Koorana Crocodile Farm Snakes Downunder Australia Zoo Wilderness 4WD Adventures See also Oz Magic the Web Site Australian Saltwater Crocodiles http Steve Irwin Tribute ozmagic.homestead …
Admin | June 4, 2009
Australia’s Got Talent 2009 Audition show 2 Clever young puppies show the skills hearding and controlling ducks. … Australia’s Got Talent 2009 dog tricks little dogs young puppy sophie ducks tiger buddy Australian red kelpie farm sheepdogs
Admin | June 4, 2009
www.sdnn.com A winner of the City of San Diego Water Department’s first Water Conservation Film Contest for enthusiastic high school and college students in San Diego. Directed and produced by Crystal Nguyen J2B Productions 2009 www.sandiego.gov
Admin | June 2, 2009
Recent investigations have revealed a ‘growing’ animal industry that the vast majority of Australians would be unaware of. ‘Ultra-fine’ wool growers supply an elite international market and wealthy buyers from the world’s foremost fashion houses. Ultra-fine wool growing is an intensive animal industry. Specially-bred sheep are kept indoors in individual small pens 24 hours a day for four or five years. Nylon coats are worn by the ’shedded’ sheep to further ensure that dust and dirt does not …
Admin | June 1, 2009
Milking Cows on a Rotary Dairy Farm in Australia. Platform speed 6 cows per minute. One operator. Yarroweyah Platform with De Lava Milking Cows on a Rotary Dairy Farm in Australia. Platform speed 6 cows per minute. One operator. Yarroweyah Platform with De Laval equipment. (
Admin | June 1, 2009
We talked about lightening our footprint on the earth in the previous video. Today I want to show you an ingenious… INGENIOUS! way that you can decrease your water use simply by making a teeny little change in your bathing habits. And no, I am not suggesting going without!