[18 Jan 2011 | No Comment | ]
Help educate the world to the dangers of climate change and the impacts affecting all of us today and in the future

Impacts of Climate Change
1. Because of climate change, the loss of Arctic sea ice is destroying the habitats of polar bears and walruses, threatening their survival.
2. Because of climate change, In the Caribbean, warmer temperatures are skewing gender ratios of sea turtles, undermining the stability of the species.
3. Because of climate change winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing could become a thing of the past in many areas of the US.
4. From trout fishing in Montana to waterfowl hunting in Arkansas, many recreational activities enjoyed by Americans are …

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[19 May 2011 | No Comment | ]

Talk of a newly-developed synthetic fuel with low cost and zero-emissions is spreading. Cella Energy of the UK are said to be on the verge of revolutionizing the transportation industry with a hydrogen-based fuel that produces zero carbon emissions. As well as being a champion of environmentally-conscious alternatives, this new fuel promises stable costs somewhere around $1.50, regardless of oil prices. However, some wonder if these claims are entirely true.
Cella Energy is a spin-off of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Harwell, Oxford, specializing in low-cost hydrogen storage materials. Cella Energy …

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[14 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]

LAS VEGAS – Meritage Homes Corporation, one of America’s top 10 homebuilders, will unveil its Extreme Green “deconstructed” model home within the Providence master-planned community of Northern Terrace in Centennial Hills on Friday, March 11, at 10 a.m.
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will join Meritage Homes and other local dignitaries for the event that will highlight the latest in energy-efficient home building practices.
WHAT: Meritage Homes, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and other local dignitaries to unveil the company’s new green homes.
WHEN: Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. …

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[14 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 are taking recycling a step further in a new partnership that promotes re-distribution and re-use of discarded show materials. The “Repurpose AMERICA program presented by DoppstadtUS” complements and completes the recycling process.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 will be held March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA.
Repurpose AMERICA is a program of Greener Vegas, a nonprofit organization that collects unwanted non-recyclable products and materials and repurposes them for donation to local schools, teachers, community associations and other nonprofit groups. It will work …

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[14 Mar 2011 | No Comment | ]

LAS VEGAS – The death of a loved one is devastating. It’s at this time, when family members are at their most vulnerable, that they are then forced to think clearly enough to make funeral arrangements.
Kraft-Sussman Funeral Services understands how frustrating such a situation can be. In fact, company co-founder Wendy Kraft understands all too well. It was the death of her second child, just a baby, 19 years ago in Newton, Mass., that led her to realize how important it is to have caring, compassionate people working in funeral …

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[28 Jan 2011 | No Comment | ]

I kept these pancakes simple, with just cinnamon, ground ginger and some nutmeg in the batter. Freshly ground nutmeg is always the most flavorful, but preground will work if you have none fresh. My favorite part – aside from the maple syrup that I poured all over these – is the chopped candied ginger work perfectly here that is mixed into the pancake batter. They really add a nice spicy sweetness and are a pleasant surprise when your bite into a little piece! I sprinkled some extra on top of …