The summer heat can start to get oppressive when you don’t have an escape from it. One option is to run your AC constantly, but at the expense of your wallet. Here are some other solutions to help you be energy conscious and stay cool. (more…)
What’s the English word or phrase we use to describe an Israeli sniper shooting and killing (or shooting for the femur so as to permanently maim–see photo) a child throwing rocks? If you said, “Israel defending its border,” you have a future in the U.S. State Department. On the other hand, if you call it “murder” or a “war crime,” or “a blatant violation of international law,” you join me as some sort of subversive. (more…)
It’s understandable that some Americans think that its president “has good ideas.” This is exactly where my dyed-in-the-wool-Republican mother is; she approves of his policies on border control, taxation, international hostility, political correctness, reduction in government, as well as the repeal of as many of Obama’s accomplishments as possible. At the same time, she would admit that Trump is a person of deeply flawed character, and she certainly would not join a whopping 72% of other GOP fans in agreeing that “Trump is a good role model for children.” (I just spoke with Mom about this; she was in disbelief until I read her this.) (more…)
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As we’ve discussed so often, environmental stewardship and economic strength are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they often go arm in arm. Of course, there are people who deny this; they’re called “corporate polluters.” (more…)
Just when you thought good news had gone the way of the horse and buggy, another country has banned coal, oil, and natural gas. In this case, it’s that eco-tourism haven in Central America, Costa Rica. (more…)
I respond to the smug young lady here as follows:
Oh yeah? Well we don’t want to be like you anyway. (more…)
Conserving electricity in a household has two major benefits: you get to decrease your utility bill, and you get to minimize your carbon footprint, effectively aiding in the preservation of the environment. Sounds like a great deal? That’s because it is. (more…)
When you’re running a business, you strive to keep employee morale high so that you can take care of your clients with efficiency and compassion. Plus, you must abide by regulations that ensure the safety of your workforce. (more…)
Could someone please point out a positive trend somewhere in American culture? Here we’re celebrating Mothers’ Day, and I can’t think of a single gd thing to like about what’s going on here.
We’re becoming increasingly brutal and cruel, less environmentally aware, less tolerant, less educated, and we’ve completely lost interest in truth and honesty. Maybe parents are reading to their kids more?
Btw, I seriously doubt that Paul Ryan is appalled.
If you’ve tried to plan a wedding within the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a trend: The cost of weddings has soared. Yet an unfortunate reality is that each ceremony comes with an increased environmental cost as well. How can you avoid this outcome during the planning stages of the event? (more…)
