Link Exchanges with Other Realtors: Should We, or Shouldn't We? - 06/11/07 04:06 PM
There's been a lot of discussion recently about linking to other Realtor websites, as well as some groups set up within the Active Rain community to facilitate linking with each other in hopes of increasing Google rankings.
This is nothing new, and in fact it did work for a while... it just isn't a smart practice any more unless you're a fan of Google Hell!
Click here to see a great article at SOEmoz.org regarding linking realtor-to-realtor. The last item they list in a new realtor's link program (get a site, exchange links, exchange more links, get some better rankings and … (9 comments)

Eating Healthy: When is Organic Food NOT Organic? - 06/10/07 03:39 PM
Seems the Feds are messing with our food supplies once again, and this time it isn't pretty!
New rules for "organic" food labelling will allow up to 38 non-organic "baddies" to be present in a product, yet it can still be labeled as "organic".
In order for a food to be truly organic, it must be grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. All animals must be raised without antibiotics and growth hormones and must have some access to the outdoors. However, the new Federal regulations will allow as much as 5 percent non-organic "junk" to be included in food labeled as "organic".
Case in … (2 comments)

Water, Water, Everywhere... Or Is It? - 06/10/07 03:13 PM
Water is once again a hot topic in Southern California these days, with rainfall and snowpack at very low levels, and the recent scare where the water flow from San Franciso Bay/Delta area being shut down for a short period of time recently.
What can be done to help save our most precious resource, water?
First of all, make sure that you're following the standard common sense water conservation practices. Here's a short list from Santa Clarita's Castaic Lake Water Agency.
For Indoors:
Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers.Check for toilet leaks by adding a little food coloring to the tank. If the bowl water has … (2 comments)

The Gentle Barn: Teaching Non-Violence Through the Use of Animals - 06/02/07 12:03 PM

Santa Clarita has many hidden gems to explore, and one of them is the Gentle Barn Foundation. The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita uses innovative approaches to teaching kindness to youths who have been abused, kids recovering from substance abuse, kids on probation, foster kids and children and adults with mental, emotional and physical challenges. The Gentle Barn has a mission statement of: "Teaching people kindness and compassion to animals, each other and our planet."
Featuring 60 rescued farm animals who were previously abused, the Gentle Barn offers programs for at risk youth, people with special needs, and a school and education … (1 comments)

 

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