Charleston, SC–Barely ten miles long and six miles wide, Wadmalaw Island is a picturesque place just a short drive from Historic Charleston and only accessible by a small bridge over Church Creek. Even though it is close to elegant and sophisticated Charleston, this small island feels remote and somehow removed from modern life. Dotted with […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Every eight seconds – the time it takes to type five words, have 10 heart beats and maybe even tie your shoe (if you’re fast enough) – a baby boomer turns 65, according to USA Today. “Life is not what it appears to be – the rush for money and fame,” author […]
Have you been told you have a “green thumb?” Do you love learning about plants and gardening and sharing that information with others? Then, maybe you have the makings of a Master Gardener? What does it take to become a Master Gardener in Oregon? Master Gardener Training is currently conducted out of Extension Service offices […]
Conceived and nurtured in Hood River, the new Red Bull Skate Space sculpture has been delivered and installed at Seattle’s Jefferson Park. Described by one of its artists, Oregon-based CJ Rench as “Bridging the game between art and sport,” the 11,000-pound steel sculpture is ready for action and appreciation. Red Bull Skate Space is a […]
When nine Vietnamese women arrived at Virginia Lynn Sudbury’s small law office in American Samoa, she wasn’t certain she would take the case. The workers at the Daewoosa garment factory were trying to get the company to pay them promised wages. She took the case without knowing the impact it would have. Her book, Sweatshops […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have re-intoduction efforts been?— Loren Renquist, Salem, OR The gray wolf is still considered “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). But a June 2013 proposal by the Obama administration to “delist” the animals—save […]
Identity theft is out of control with over 400 million mobile banking users storing an average $37,438 on individual mobile devices. Aggressively pursuing complete elimination of identity theft, Gino Pereira is the creator of the Wocket smart wallet. The Wocket is designed to replace all the cards in your wallet. It can store more than […]
PORTLAND, OR: evo, the leading action sports and fashion retailer, will open its next store in Portland, Oregon. The construction and restoration of the 120-year-old former Salvation Army headquarters building begins this month in Southeast Portland. evo Founder, CEO and Oregon native, Bryce Phillips, says, “Portland is a natural extension for us, part of our […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s behind the rise in public transit in the U.S. in the last few years, and how does our transit use compare with that of other developed countries? — Angie Whitby, New Bern, NC Transit ridership is indeed at its highest level in the U.S. in 57 […]
By Leslee Jaquette On our most recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park 140 miles south of Los Angeles, my son, Adam, and I had the unbelievable good fortune to arrive the day after a big rain. The desert was in extravagant, full bloom! Although I had to visit the park’s website to put names […]
