Fun Earth Facts

Earth is referred to as the BLUE PLANET. WHY? Because from space, the oceans combined with our atmosphere make our planet look blue.
Earth is estimated to be 3-5 Billion Years old.
Earth is estimated to weigh 6,585,600,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
The area of the earth is almost 200 million square miles.
Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour.
Earth's oceans are an average of 2 miles deep.
Earth's rotation on its axis makes a day at 24 hours...
Earth's orbit around the sun makes a year at nearly 365 and 1/2 days
Earth is tipped at 23 and 1/2 degrees in orbit. That axis is what causes our seasons.
Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. The continent is almost entirely covered in ICE !
Only 11 percent of the earth's surface is used to grow food.
Breeze carries about 100 Million tons of sand particles around the earth yearly.
That means if you live in America-you could have Sand that came from the Gobi desert in China.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!
 

The 10 easiest ways to green your home

Being earth-friendly doesn't require going solar or growing all your own food. There are plenty of easy ways to make a big difference.

When it comes to the environment, being a good global citizen starts at your doorstep. From recycling to using alternative cleaning materials, minor changes at home can add up to real benefits for the planet, not to mention your own health and happiness.

It may be a cliché, but the best way to be Earth-friendly is to cut down on what you consume and recycle whenever you can. The U.S. generates about 208 million tons of municipal solid waste a year, according to the National Institutes of Health. That's more than 4 pounds per person per day. Every little bit helps; recycling just one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.

Here are 10 more easy ways to green your home:

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The Patrician's Lobby Facelift!

Coming Soon- Summer 2012

We are excited to announce that there will be a brand new, remodeled lobby at 401-411 W. Fullerton Parkway- Lincoln Park!

• New front desk reception
• New furniture
• New light fixtures
• New layout

Work is expected to be completed by the end of May or the start of June.