Dear friends around the world, Do you know that 884 million people around the world lack access to basic drinking water, with 159 million people dependent on surface water? Contaminated water is one of the causes of disease, especially in developing countries. Those who live in developed countries are more fortunate as water systems...
Tags: ecosystem, environmental issues, health, water, waterborne disease
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Dear friends, In a world where our environment is changing for the worse, it does not rain like it used to in some parts of the world, and water is difficult to come by even in the wilderness. Most of us take our supply of water for granted, but imagine what wild animals must...
Tags: africa, animal care, animals, environment, water
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When hotshots get the call, they head to the center of blazing wildfire, an inferno that sometimes only they can stop, hotshots go where equipment can’t. These elite firefighting teams are specially trained to use chainsaws and polaskies to clear brush and to cut a fire line through the dirt, a line that could...
Tags: arizona, earth, fire, firefighter, firemen, hotshot, water, yarnell
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Yee Ling is currently residing on the outskirts of New York. She has just recently finished her 100,000 water bowl retreat! 100,000 water offerings are part of the preliminary practices to higher tantric practice… the other two are 100,000 butterlamp offerings and 100,000 prostrations. Upon completing her 100,000 water offering retreat, Yee Ling decided...
Tags: flower, flowers, fruits, gift, present, water, water offerings
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The elements – Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth – are an integral part of the Chinese Zodiac which define a universal balance. All things arise from and return to the earth – when we study the Zodiac...
Tags: 5 elements, controlling, earth, fire, generating, horoscopes, metal, water, wood, zodiac
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The Rat sign is of the Water element. Generally, the Water element indicates the potential for a powerful communicator and someone who is able to skillfully manipulate people into seeing a particular point of view...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, rat, water, wood
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Metal Oxen are indefatigable. Tough as steel nails, these Oxen are the most hardworking of all the Oxen. They are also extremely determined to achieve their objectives and can give new meaning to the word “bull-doze”...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, ox, water, wood
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Be prepared to steer clear of the Metal Tiger once he’s got his mind set on something. This very independent character isn’t likely to listen to what you have to say...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, tiger, water, wood
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One of the strongest and most discerning of the Rabbits, the Metal Rabbit has very strong convictions in life, most of which are made by his own sharp analysis and intelligence...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, rabbit, water, wood
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The Metal Dragon is the most strong-willed among all Dragons. These Dragons possess all the qualities to achieve great success: enthusiasm, unwavering confidence and intense determination...
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The Fire is of the Fire element. Generally, the Fire element determines a very strong sense of confidence, leadership and a strong personality...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, snake, water, wood
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The Metal Horse is the most popular but also stubborn and uncompromising of all the Horses. He is exceptionally friendly and warm-hearted, which will endear him to many people...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, horse, metal, water, wood
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The Sheep sign is of the Earth element. Generally, people born with the Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, goat, metal, sheep, water, wood
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Metal Monkeys carry a double metal element so they are doubly resolute once they have decided on something. Fiercely independent, ambitious and risk-averse, the intelligent Metal Monkey can make a successful entrepreneur...
Tags: earth, elements, fire, metal, monkey, water, wood
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The Rooster is of the Metal element. Generally, people born under a Metal sign have a great deal of confidence and are resolute in their drive for success…
Tags: cock, earth, elements, fire metal, rooster, water, wood
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The Dog sign is of the Earth element. Generally, people born with the Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest. This element brings them a strong sense of stability and integrity...
Tags: dog, earth, elements, fire, metal, water, wood
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The Fire Pig is active, outgoing and extroverted. He is passionate, courageous and very emotionally intense. Extremely determined, he will not sway from what he has set his mind to do...
Tags: boar, earth, elements, fire, metal, pig, water, wood
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