EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Will I really be able to save money and energy in the long run by shelling out hundreds of dollars now for a so-called “smart” thermostat?— Bill Cone, Aptos, CA Spending $200 or more to replace that older, still functioning thermostat with a new whiz-bang “smart” variety […]
According to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac,” there are a number of chores left for us to accomplish in the garden. We can’t just sit on the veranda sipping mint julips. No, here in the wet Northwest, we still need to water and cultivate our gardens as they begin to produce. It’s also time to plant […]
Taos, New Mexico was recently named by USA Today as both their #1 “Novel Retirement Destination” in the United States. One of the original art colonies in the U.S., Taos grabbed the top spot in an exclusive list of only four U.S. locations which Where to Retire Magazine, in partnership with USA Today, deemed a […]
There was a time when parents thought dealing with sex, drugs, and rock & roll was tough — but today’s parents have to deal with the dangers of a “virtual” world; a world of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, sexting, Internet addiction, exposure to porn and other inappropriate online content. In fact, wisely managing children’s exposure to the […]
1939: Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’ “1939” profiles the making of six of the most significant films of 1939: “Gone With the Wind,” “Stagecoach,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Wizard of Oz,” covering each film from the origins of the script to the finished film’s […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the Obama administration’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative and what does it hope to accomplish? — Doug St. James, New York, NY President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum in April 2010 establishing the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to promote and support innovative community-level efforts […]
Take Simple Steps to Boat ‘Green’ With summer upon us marinas prepare for peak boating season around the country, now’s the time for boaters to gear up to ‘be green’ this summer. Choosing to be a responsible conservationist on the water not only positively impacts the environment, but can have a similar impact on your […]
With all the glorious weather lure us to favorite destinations such as the Olympic Peninsula, it’s time to review a few favorite Spring-Summer activities that don’t cost anything at all. For a full list, please visit www.thewhaletrail.org. Art and About The Olympic Peninsula’s natural beauty is an inspiration for many. Artists showcase their works year […]
If you are tired of the same old workout that gives you the same old results, Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3 fitness system challenges individuals to give her plan a shot. Barre3 is a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet barre work. Based on the importance of a balanced lifestyle, barre3 classes are designed to […]
Cathlamet, Wash. – To support the recovery of the endangered Columbian white-tailed deer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will translocate up to 35 Columbian white-tailed deer from Puget Island, Washington to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer in 2014. An additional 10 to 20 […]
