The most serious impact of the Ganesh festival on the natural environment is due to the immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (POP) into lakes, rivers and the sea. POP contains chemicals such as gypsum, Sulphur, phosphorus, and magnesium. The dyes used to color these idols contain mercury, cadmium, arsenic, lead, and carbon. [...]
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10 Tips For Gardening In Monsoon
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Monsoon is the best season for planting, and also for preparing the existing plants for taking in the full pleasure of nourishment. Planting trees at this time reduces much of your labor on their establishment and maintenance. All sizes of trees and shrubs can be planted during the rainy season if you give careful attention [...]
Checklist For Independence Day Celebrations
Friday, August 6th, 2010The Independence Day celebration is a moment of pride and glory. Independence Day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs all over the country. On this special occasion, rich tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives and fought to free their motherland. This checklist provides a step-by-step guide to [...]
5 Qualities of a Good Tenant
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Here are five qualities of a Good Tenant Comply with the conditions: Read your rental or lease agreement and comply with condition of rental agreement. Refrain from damaging the premises or from allowing your guests or friends to cause damage. Pay Rent, water and electricity bill in time. Good Reference: A landlord always checks the [...]
Community Garden for Your Apartment Complex
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010A community garden is not a new concept or technique of harvesting or gardening. Community gardening can be relaxing hobbies and bring little green to your neighborhood, town or city. These community gardens are a great way to get both children and adults involved in beautifying the neighborhood community while working with nature. Community gardens, [...]
Celebrating Dussehra in Your Community
Thursday, September 17th, 2009India is land of festival where people celebrate festivals with devotion, joyous, distributing sweets and gifts. Dussehra is one of the important festivals celebrated all over India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. You can celebrate this dussehra with a lot of fun and entertainment in your apartment or [...]
Anti-Terrorism Guidelines to Apartment Owners
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Below are a few advisory Anti-terrorism guidelines for Apartment Property Owner/Managers. Thoroughly follow your procedures for completing tenant applicant background checks. Focus particularly on: Do they have valid state identification? Verify their vehicles are registered to the prospective tenant. Be cautious of prospective tenant using only rental vehicles. Be cautious of prospective tenants with little [...]
Celebrate The Festival of Ugadi
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009The term “Ugadi” means beginning where “Uga” means Yuga or year and “adi” means beginning. It is believed that Lord Brahma started creation on this auspicious day.
Carpooling- Apartment communities can help reduce pollution
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Carpool your way to a greener, healthier tomorrow.. Break ice with your neighbors and join them to save this planet.
Holi – The festival of Colors and Colorful Neighbors
Monday, March 9th, 2009Holi celebration. The story of holi, how to do holi pooja. Games to play on holi get together, playing safe holi.
