Stephanie on February 9th, 2010
Hope springs eternal

Go (affordable) green!

When it comes to saving the planet or establishing a savings account, its not necessarily a catch-22.  These days, there are a lot of affordable decisions you can make that will lighten the load on the environment without…

James on February 8th, 2010
Birth of an AVATAR on Vimeo by Peter Ammentorp Lund

James Cameron's Avatar creation

Much has been said about James Cameron’s Avatar – it’s the highest grossing movie ever made, raking in $1.859 billion worldwide in just 41 days and has already been showered with awards including two Golden Globes and nine…

Stephanie on February 8th, 2010
Twins... Velma and Daphne

Toyota is working to change public perceptions

If you’ve switched on the news recently, you know that Toyota has been having some serious issues.   Recalls on tens of thousands of its vehicles have other auto manufacturers reaping the benefits of Toyota’s…

Roberta on February 7th, 2010
coal ash containment pond

Kingston TN coal ash containment disaster

Ever since a coal ash containment pond  broke in December of 2008, spewing coal ash into a nearby river and over 300 acres of farm and woodland,the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) has been rethinking…

Stephanie on February 6th, 2010

Nature: Endangered Animals

Review

The greatest Nature cinematography on Earth… –The New York Times

Take an Alarming Look at Planet Earth’s Most Endangered Species in a Global Call to Action.  Around the globe, unique and fascinating species face extinction from hunting and habitat destruction. Biologists,…

Stephanie on February 5th, 2010

Steam from a Geothermal power plant (image from Vulcan Power)Vulcan Power Company, a leader in geothermal energy project development in the western United States, announced this week that it received $108 million from a Boston-based private equity firm.  The new cash infusion is the second recent equity investment from…

Stephanie on February 4th, 2010
Standard King Room at the Oxford Hotel Bend

Standard King Room at The Oxford Hotel Bend

Last month, the first 4-star hotel opened in my hometown of Bend Oregon.  The tourist destination is popular among outdoor enthusiasts.  From skiing to biking, running to hiking, if you are visiting Central…