Change for Good Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
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Is boxed wine better for the environment than bottled wine? Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
YES. But there are two sides to this green solution. Look for the Tetra Pak symbol. Today, boxed wines come in packaging called Tetra Pak, an aseptic container made from sturdy cardboard outside and a thin layer of aluminum foil inside. Compared with the old bag-in-a-box packages (the wine is in a thick plastic bag inside a cardboard box), which are still found on store shelves, Tetra Pak containers leave a smaller carbon footprint. In contrast to glass wine bottles, Tetra Paks are made using much less energy, fuel, and labor. In fact, ten Tetra Paks equal one bottle of wine in terms of energy production. And because the boxes weigh less than bottles, companies who use them save on fuel costs and produce fewer carbon emissions in shipping.Look into local recycling. Tetra Paks are made with a mix of materials, so they are not easily recycled. Find out what the rules are at your local recycling center.Taste the difference. Many wine connoisseurs look down their noses at boxed wine. But i
Green Biz Recycles Elephant Dung Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
This year?s winner of Co-op America?s 2008 Green Business Leader Award is a Brooklyn-based company called Mr. Ellie Pooh, which sells journals, stationery, and office supplies made partially from Sri Lankan elephant dung. The award recognizes Mr. Ellie Pooh?s efforts to change the antagonistic relationship between Sri Lankan farmers and wild Asian elephants. Sri Lanka is home to one tenth of the estimated 40,000 Asian elephants living in the wild?and they?ve become as big an agricultural pest (eating and trampling crops) as deer in this country. Since 1950, it is likely that more than 4,000 elephants have been destroyed as a direct consequence of this conflict. By providing a use for the elephants? waste, Mr. Ellie Pooh is helping farmers see the animals as a sustainable economic resource instead of as pests. And now the company has plans to expand its business. Next year, it will open paper recycling plants in rural areas, train villagers in paper-making techniques, and sell finished
Jamie Foxx on The Tonight Show Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Check out Jamie Foxx on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno talking about being on the cover of Men's Fitness (Dec/Jan 09).
8 Ways to Boost Your Income Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
You've cut your spending and you're still coming up short. Try these tips to bring in more cash.. With credit drying up and the economy taking a dive, more Americans are leaning on their savings to make ends meet -- even after slashing their spending -- according to a survey by Country Financial. And the group that is relying the most heavily on its savings is young adults, with 58% of us tapping our reserves.
Expect Big Sales on Airline Fares Next Year Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
But on the downside, continuing cuts in capacity will mean a lot fewer flights to choose from.. Holiday sales on airline tickets will last well past New Year's Day. With the dramatic drop-off in traffic, and the sharp plunge in fuel prices, airlines will be discounting big-time well into next year. "Fuel costs are down so much, the carriers can cut back on prices and still be profitable," says David Swierenga, president of AeroEcon, an industry consulting firm. The fare sales are a welcome relief for travelers who have seen ticket prices soar by double digits for the past year or so.
Renewing an area can hurt a community Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
SHORT STACK Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Astronaut grateful for launchpad Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Real, raw Israel on display at downtown gallery Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
?Lion King? stalking the Strip Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Another Vegas gaming myth Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
An unvarnished history Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Putting science first Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
In line and desperate Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Rural elementaries face closure Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Contractors to propose training initiatives Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Opponents of waste dump sense victory Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Street-level view of the foreclosure problem Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Body exhumed, science and hope collide Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Official calls for sort reform Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
What Santa is Bringing to My House Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Arctic Cat is recalling about 10,000 model year 2009 Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles because of a fire hazard. The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Drug Companies' Medical Information Not Useful Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
FDA raps businesses for not providing helpful data. Drug companies voluntarily provide printed medical information for consumers, distributed at retail pharmacies, describing medications and their risks. A study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concludes these tracts aren't very helpful.
FDA Requires Suicide Warning on Epileptic Drugs Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Agency also mandates guides for proper medical use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring the manufacturers of antiepileptic drugs to warn consumers their use increases risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The action includes all antiepileptic drugs including those used to treat psychiatric disorders, migraine headaches and other conditions, as well as epilepsy.
Christmas Travel Expected to Decline Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
First decline in holiday travel since 2002. Gas prices may be lower, but the American Automobile Association (AAA) says it expects the number of Americans who travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday period will drop by 2.1 percent. If so, it would be the first decline in Christmas holiday travelers since 2002.
US military mobilizes troops for inauguration Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Bahrain arrests two men suspected of planning attack Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
In Iraq, Brown says mission to end by May Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
In Iraq, British PM says mission to end by May Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Mandelson says considering Jaguar Land Rover bailout Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Defiant Gamba eye Man Utd football Club World Cup upset Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Tiger Woods acts as mediator in Williams-Mickelson kerfuffle Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Latin America leaders demand US end Cuba embargo Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Heavy-metal headbangers are twixt rock and a neck brace Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
'Please, sir, I'm stuffed': What Oliver Twist should really have said Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
NKorea's Kim inspects steel plant, agency says Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Bush 'impressed' by Obama's security team Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Parents of 'American Taliban' appeal for son's release Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Apple shares down after Jobs pulls out of MacWorld Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Chrysler halts manufacturing as clock ticks on gov't bailout Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
Woods acts as mediator in Williams-Mickelson kerfuffle Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00 EST
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