Home Builder Developer - Interior Renovation and Design

Does it a take an actor with a fossil fuel surname to save the planet?

Hollywood action star Vin Diesel - a human with hickory hard muscles - is channeling his inner tree. OK, so maybe he's just channeling his latest role, the character of "Groot" in the hit Marvel Comics movie "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Groot is a large, extraterrestrial tree being of immense strength but with limited vocabulary. According to Marvel comics lore, the Flora Colossi have a language that is almost impossible to understand due to the stiffness of their larynxes, causing their speech to sound like they are simply repeating the phrase "I am Groot." Indeed, with one exception, this is Diesel's only line in the "Guardians" film.

Like many celebrities and ordinary mortals, Diesel took the now ubiquitous "Ice Bucket Challenge" but used the attention to redirect to another worthy cause.

On YouTube, Diesel called out Guardians director James Gunn to "plant a tree for Groot." Diesel later posted a photo of himself planting a tree. Gunn accepted the challenge. And so have some of Diesel's Facebook and Twitter followers.

Diesel doesn't provide any horticultural guidance or rationale. But there's at least one reason to plant a tree in the city.

Much like Groot in "Guardians," urban trees may save human lives just not with as much fanfare.

A study of 10 US cities found that urban trees acted as filters, removing fine particulate pollution from the air.

More than 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas containing over 100 million acres of trees and forests, said Michael T. Rains, Director of the US National Forest Services Northern Research Station and Acting Director of the Forest Products Lab. This research clearly illustrates that Americas urban forests are critical capital investments helping produce clear air and water; reduce energy costs; and, making cities more livable. Simply put, our urban forests improve peoples lives.

The study, Modeled PM2.5 Removal by Trees in Ten U.S. Cities and Associated Health Effects, was published last June by the journal Environmental Pollution.

Read this article:
Vin Diesel redirects ice bucket challenge: 'Plant a tree for Groot'

$389,000 4BR 3BA in SAN ANTONIO 78253. Call Deborah Elwood: (281) 797-8566
FABULOUS HOME WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES 4 Bedroom home with two studies or study and game room. HUGE open floor plan with large kitchen. (Upgrades) Wood blinds, Ceiling Fans in Front...

By: jbgoodwinsa

Originally posted here:
$389,000 4BR 3BA in SAN ANTONIO 78253. Call Deborah Elwood: (281) 797-8566 - Video

Cal Poly Kappa Delta Ice bucket challenge
Water was not wasted throughout the making of this video. Instead of using the Sprinkler system that uses about 15- 20 gallons of water per hour, we poured the 5 gallons of ice water over the...

By: Eilleen Rios

Continue reading here:
Cal Poly Kappa Delta Ice bucket challenge - Video

(CNN) -

Inside the operating room, video cameras track every movement. Outside, a small computer-like device analyzes the recordings, identifying when mistakes are made and providing instant feedback to surgeons as they operate.

This is the dream of the surgical "black box." Operations could become flawless. Post-operative complications could be significantly reduced. Surgeons could review the footage to improve their technique and prep for the next big case.

Such a device isn't far from reality.

Researchers in Canada are working on a surgical tracking box -- like the ones placed in airplanes -- that records surgeons' movements and identifies errors during an operation.

By pinpointing mistakes and telling surgeons when they're veering "off course," a black box could prevent future slip-ups, says Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, a minimally invasive surgeon at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Unlike the so-called black boxes in aviation, which are used after disasters occur, the surgical black box Grantcharov is creating will be used proactively to prevent major patient complications.

A number of hospitals have already expressed interest in using the device, Grantcharov says.

But the litigious medical environment may make its implementation problematic. If the recordings were used in court, they could open the floodgates to a new wave of malpractice concerns, which would be counterproductive to surgeons and patients, Grantcharov says.

"We have to ensure the black box is used as an educational tool to help surgeons evaluate their performance and improve," he says.

A work in progress

Originally posted here:
Machine would offer help and tips during operation

Glendale Roofing Contractors - Roof Repair Installation Services
Call (818) 927-6261 for a FREE estimate! | Glendale CA Roofing Contractors - Roof Repair Installation Services http://socalroofingpros.com/glendale-roofers/ A leaky or damaged roof could...

By: SoCal Roofing Pros

View original post here:
Glendale Roofing Contractors - Roof Repair & Installation Services - Video

Office Remodeling Central Valley NY 10917 | Commercial Contractor
http://MobileUsers.NYVIDEOADS.Com/ClickHereToCallUsNow.php Call 845-827-1600 For Office Remodeling Central Valley NY 10917 | Commercial Contractor - When it comes to Office Remodeling or any...

By: NYVIDEOADS

Here is the original post:
Office Remodeling Central Valley NY 10917 | Commercial Contractor - Video

Sheetrock DeliveryFor A NJ Remodeling Project - Pangione Developers
Have a look around on this 2000 sq ft remodeling project. We go onsite to view the sheetrock delivery for an Add a Level / Rear addition and kitchen renovation in New Jersey.

By: RemodelingHQ

Excerpt from:
Sheetrock DeliveryFor A NJ Remodeling Project - Pangione Developers - Video

Borth Wilson Plumbing Bathroom Remodeling - Free Quote
Call Borth-Wilson for a free, no surprise quote. Offering repairs and remodeling for nearly 100 years.

By: Borth-Wilson Plumbing and Bathroom Remodeling

The rest is here:
Borth Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling - Free Quote - Video

Plumbers in Los Angeles | Los Angeles plumber | Plumber
Plumbers in Los Angeles (323) 992 3635 provide all types of plumbing services including drain cleaning, rooter service and sewer repair as well water heaters and water heater repair. The...

By: Plumbers In Los Angeles

Original post:
Plumbers in Los Angeles | Los Angeles plumber | Plumber - Video

Best plumber in Providence, RI - plumbing company in Rhode Island
Looking for a local Providence, RI plumber? One you can trust to get the job done right? A few tips for choosing the right plumber. Ask the plumbing company about callout charges, experience...

By: Best Rhode Island Businesses

Read more:
Best plumber in Providence, RI - plumbing company in Rhode Island - Video